In what will ultimately be understood as a very good thing, this will proceed to trial as scheduled on June 21st.
Today several motions were heard, amongst which was one by Skid's attorney (User) requesting dismissal w/prejudice. In response Mr Poindexter, the commonwealth attorney, whimpered (I am told) a motion that the sole charge remaining (brandishing) be nolle prossed unless User would apologize for verbiage (in motions) not favorable to certain plaintiffs - that would have been a hanging sword. The judge did not permit the charges to be withdrawn.
I would expect that the judge has experienced some frustration (irritation) over the lack of timely response from the prosecution. not having the clerk's files complete and the high profile exposure from a case that should never have been pursued. The bench intimated that the defense has a valid case and it should/would be heard. Overall, User indicated that he was quite pleased with the outcome today. I am too.
It was a long, but interesting day - left home at 7:00 AM and just got back a short while ago.
Reference to previous thread:
http://forum.opencarry.org/forums/showthread.php?86931-Surry-Saga-%28Skidmark%29-amended-to-4-19-!!!!&p=1512511&posted=1#post1512511
[strike]On May 17th edited to reflect new trial date of Oct 11, 2011[/strike]
As of may 18th, new trial date is Sept 13th, 2011.
Today several motions were heard, amongst which was one by Skid's attorney (User) requesting dismissal w/prejudice. In response Mr Poindexter, the commonwealth attorney, whimpered (I am told) a motion that the sole charge remaining (brandishing) be nolle prossed unless User would apologize for verbiage (in motions) not favorable to certain plaintiffs - that would have been a hanging sword. The judge did not permit the charges to be withdrawn.
I would expect that the judge has experienced some frustration (irritation) over the lack of timely response from the prosecution. not having the clerk's files complete and the high profile exposure from a case that should never have been pursued. The bench intimated that the defense has a valid case and it should/would be heard. Overall, User indicated that he was quite pleased with the outcome today. I am too.
It was a long, but interesting day - left home at 7:00 AM and just got back a short while ago.
Reference to previous thread:
http://forum.opencarry.org/forums/showthread.php?86931-Surry-Saga-%28Skidmark%29-amended-to-4-19-!!!!&p=1512511&posted=1#post1512511
[strike]On May 17th edited to reflect new trial date of Oct 11, 2011[/strike]
As of may 18th, new trial date is Sept 13th, 2011.
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