We went to court yesterday for more formalities and another readiness hearing. As always, court is just not a pleasant place to be...especially when it's to share a room with the man that killed your son. But it is a necessary part of the legal process that we have to go through to seek justice.
The District Attorney announced to the court that they planned on announcing Second Degree murder charges at the arraignment hearing. This will potentially drastically change the amount of time that would be served upon conviction.
They will formally announce the charges at the next hearing. They are on the record now but the formal proceedings will be on Nov. 3rd. So with that, let me post the official information.
The next court dates are:
Arraignment Hearing
Monday Nov. 3, 2008
1:30 pm
Dept 2
El Cajon Courthouse
Preliminary Hearing
Wed. Nov, 19
8:40am
Dept 11
El Cajon Courthouse
Google map to El Cajon Courthouse
This is open court, anybody can attend. Make sure to get there early as parking is limited. You will have to go through security and walk through the metal detector.
We ask that you please dress appropriately. You don't have to dress up, but out of respect for the court we ask that you dress business casual.
Thank you all for your support. This could potentially be a long trial and we need all those close to us to help us through. Know that we love you and all your kindness will not be forgotten.
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2 comments:
I with be with you all in spirit and prayers.
i follow your blog, and i am so very sad for your family and friends. i was also hit by a drunk driver when i was 20. i had to learn to walk and pretty much do anything again. i have you and your family in my heart and thoughts.
jill b
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