Mutilated dog found during drug raid Nov 27, 2008
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2008: Preliminary hearing ... A preliminary hearing scheduled for yesterday before Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Davis Jr. was postponed until Dec. 3 because defense lawyers were not available, Davis said. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Dog-fighting - 80 dogs seized, a dozen dead Nov 27, 2008
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2008: Preliminary hearing. Case Updates. (Pet-Abuse.com)
The Boxing Day shooting: The story so far Nov 27, 2008
Judge Timothy Lipson committed seven of them to stand trial in a ruling issued March 14, 2008 following a 10-month preliminary hearing. Jeremiah Valentine, 25 - second-degree murder, five counts attempted murder. (CTV.ca)
Man to stand trial for gangland hit Nov 27, 2008
Ms Randazzo ordered Mr Benvenuto to appear for a preliminary hearing in the Supreme Court on December 10. Story Tools. (The Australian)
Muscatine police officer fired (5298) Nov 27, 2008
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 11. Coderoni said the department has not started the process of choosing a replacement for Anderson. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
High-speed chase results in arrest (2835) Nov 27, 2008
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 2. A Class D felony is punishable by up to five years in prison and 7,500 in fines. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
News tracker: Douglas Sidie case Nov 27, 2008
WHAT S NEXT: During the initial appearance, a preliminary hearing is typically scheduled. More News. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Judge tosses statements in case tied to Tomahawk murder Nov 27, 2008
Decker, who has also been charged with helping Louis burglarize two Rhinelander businesses, had a partial preliminary hearing on that charge Tuesday. According to computerized court records, the state called one witness before asking for an adjournment so that Louis can testify in that case. (Forest Republican, WI)
Societe Generale Will Settle Manulife Suit by Buying $495 Million of Notes Nov 27, 2008
Manor, who has been charged with fraud, money laundering, obstruction of justice and possession of property obtained by crime, is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing next year, at which time a judge will determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence to warrant a trial. Allegations Denied. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Criminal case, lawsuit pending one year after Corral Fire Nov 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Edition. Where is that going to get anyone. (Malibu Times, CA)
Fayetteville man cleared in Jefferson Township stabbing Nov 26, 2008
Timothy Lee Keyser, 25, said he was just trying to get away after a fight broke out between him, two other men and a 16-year-old juvenile at a home along Kuhntown Road on Aug. 9. Keyser said he retreated to his vehicle. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
The following preliminary hearings are scheduled before Somerset District Judge Arthur K. Cook. Nov 26, 2008
The following preliminary hearings are scheduled before Somerset District Judge Arthur K. Cook ... A preliminary hearing is scheduled at 11 a.m. Dec. 9. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Massey cleared of manslaughter charge Nov 26, 2008
However, during a preliminary hearing on Monday, Associate Circuit Court Judge James H. Kelly, determined the case should not be bound over for trial in the circuit court because there was not probable cause to believe Massey had committed a felony crime ... The judge heard testimony at the preliminary hearing from two deputies, a pathologist and Massey s wife ... During the preliminary hearing, Shirley Massey, Donald s wife, testified Koester lived across the street and was a friend until a... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Gear's wife, DA spar over details Nov 26, 2008
Mauldin reminded Gear she told an Oconee County Magistrate Court judge during the preliminary hearing that she was outside for all three shots. "If I said (that) then, it was because in April I was so scared and so terrified that I was confused a lot when I was testifying," Dianna Gear said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Man convicted on 14 counts in slaying Nov 25, 2008
In a preliminary hearing in Athens-Clarke Magistrate Court in June 2007, a detective testified Williams was high on cocaine and acting irrationally the day he shot Barnett. Among other strange actions, Williams accused his girlfriend of stealing a winning lottery ticket worth $11 million and hiring a hit man to kill him, the detective said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
• 5th District Court news Nov 25, 2008
two counts lewd conduct with a minor under 16; Dec. 9 preliminary hearing; public defender appointed; 10,000 bond ... Dawn M. Rollins, Twin Falls; two counts grand theft; Dec. 5 preliminary hearing; 5,000 bond; public defender appointed ... Diann L. Williams, 44, Twin Falls; grand theft, two counts forgery; Dec. 5 preliminary hearing; 5,000 bond; public defender appointed. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Wife pleads innocent to murder Nov 25, 2008
During the Monday arraignment hearing, Porter's attorney, Scott Axline, told Seventh District Judge Darren Simpson that his client's ability to go to trial will be contingent on the prompt return of test results of evidence and obtaining transcripts from the preliminary hearing held last month. Bingham County Prosecutor Scott Andrew said some lab work could be sent out of state. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Lord Advocate to lead case Nov 24, 2008
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for next month. Ms Jones, a sales executive, was originally from Staffordshire but had lived in Glasgow for five years. (Scotsman)
Gangland widow Wendy Peirce lashes out at husband's accused killer Nov 24, 2008
After the preliminary hearing was adjourned Ms Peirce turned her attention to Mr Benvenuto s legal team, including barrister Chris Dane, QC, in the foyer. The hearing is to continue tomorrow. (NEWS.com.au)
A message? Witness to S.F. rape is slain Nov 24, 2008
"This is the second guy, no doubt," he told police, according to the preliminary hearing testimony of the investigator in the case, robbery Inspector Ray Raygona. The two men were still in custody in July 2007 when authorities summoned Daniels to the preliminary hearing to testify against them ... As a result, two police officers testified on his and his wife's behalf under a law that allows police to give hearsay accounts during preliminary hearings. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gering woman accused of embezzlement Nov 22, 2008
A preliminary hearing is scheduled in Box Butte County Court for Dec. 1. Clark is not the Teresa Clark who is president of the Scottsbluff Library Board and a marketing representative for Regional West Medical Center. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Prosecutor seeks death penalty in murder case (2485) Nov 22, 2008
Earlier this month, Word waived his right to a preliminary hearing. He will be represented by the public defender's office. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Truck stop fire suspect waives preliminary Nov 22, 2008
He was bound over Tuesday after waiving his preliminary hearing in Circuit Court. Winkos, 25, is accused of lighting a fire inside the Flying J in March. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
• Arraignments Nov 22, 2008
Jessica Muro, 18, Buhl; possession of controlled substance; willful concealment of merchandise; possession of a controlled substance; possession of paraphernalia; public defender appointed; pleaded not guilty; Nov. 28 preliminary hearing. Special options are available to registered members. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Columbus man arrested for stealing eye wear Nov 21, 2008
As of this morning, no bond or preliminary hearing had been set. Other arrests. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Street robbery suspect has been charged Nov 21, 2008
He is scehduled to have a preliminary hearing Dec. 3. He was also charged with one count of possession of narcotic paraphernalia, Wagstaffe said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Wyoming Men Accused in 100-Car BB Gun Vandalism Spree Nov 21, 2008
"While we still maintain his innocence at this time, we are waiving the preliminary hearing," the lawyer said. Bennett and Mitch Guthrie, Barker's lawyer, declined to comment on the case after the hearing. (Fox News)
BREAKING: Man accused of arson bound over to District Court Nov 21, 2008
He was bound over Tuesday after waiving his preliminary hearing in Circuit Court. Winkos, 25, is accused of lighting a fire inside the Flying J on March 23. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Judge rules in favor of Tenth St. preacher Nov 21, 2008
" Wednesday's ruling was part of the preliminary hearing. No date has been set for the trial, which comes after a period of discovery that likely will last a couple of months, Hacker said. After that, the two sides can request a summary judgment, which means the judge would rule on the matter without it going to trial. If that doesn't happen, a court date will be set. Bee staff writer Sue Nowicki contributed to this report. Be the first to comment on this story click the 'Add Comment' Tab!... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Teen held for trial in death of businessman Nov 21, 2008
VWH Campbell/Post-Gazette Anthony Blaine Mowry, arrested in the shooting death of former Tribune-Review executive William McMichael Jones, is brought by Westmoreland County sheriff's deputies to a preliminary hearing yesterday in Ligonier. Anthony Blaine Mowry was sick of being hit on. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Woman arrested for second-degree theft (3544) Nov 21, 2008
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 8. Keywords. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
News in brief Nov 20, 2008
A Penn State student charged with terroristic threats after police say he threatened and assaulted a South Halls Residence Life coordinator with a pellet gun was bound over for trial Wednesday morning at his preliminary hearing ... Police: Men waive preliminary hearings ... Two area men charged in connection with an Oct. 3 burglary at Delta Chi fraternity, 424 E. Fairmount Ave., waived their preliminary hearings Wednesday morning. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Student faces trial after riot Nov 20, 2008
During his testimony at the Wednesday preliminary hearing, Sgt. William Muse of the State College Police Department described the scene following Penn State's win over Ohio State as 3,000 to 4,000 students swarming the downtown streets, ripping up stop signs, tearing down light poles and throwing shrubs ... is scheduled to have his preliminary hearing in December. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Aptos Woman Arraigned For Daughter's Death Nov 20, 2008
Virgil is scheduled to appear back in court on Dec. 17 to set a preliminary hearing date. If convicted of suffocating her daughter, she could receive a 25- year to life in prison sentence. (KSBW 8, CA)
16-year-old manslaughter suspect free on bond Nov 20, 2008
Her next scheduled court appearance is a Dec. 1 preliminary hearing. If convicted as charged, Kapaun could face up to five years in prison for the manslaughter charge and up to two years for the assault charge. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Wright's hearing continued for Dec. 30 Nov 20, 2008
On Tuesday, Ronald Wright s hearing for a bond reduction was continued and a preliminary hearing was set for 1 p.m. Dec. 30 before Associate Circuit Court Judge Raymond Weber. Wright, 46, is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree burglary and armed criminal action in connection with the beating death of John E. Shaw. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Hazel man arrested on child abuse charges Nov 20, 2008
He was arraigned Monday and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Nov. 26 in Calloway District Court. Story created Nov 19, 2008 - 11:57:53 EST.. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Horse kicked after falling into empty pool Nov 20, 2008
Friday, Nov 21, 2008: preliminary hearing conference. A preliminary hearing conference has been continued until Nov. 21 for a man accused of kicking a horse in the head and ribs after it fell into a covered empty swimming pool at the Elks Club - with the horse now living in a pasture. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Rice Lake student charged in gun case Nov 20, 2008
Michael's preliminary hearing was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. A $2,500 cash bond has been set. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Man charged in fire appears in court Nov 20, 2008
He agreed to have his preliminary hearing delayed until Dec. 19 to give his lawyer more time to study police reports. The preliminary hearing will determine whether there's enough evidence to order Westfall to stand trial. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Man faces theft charges Nov 20, 2008
A preliminary hearing was scheduled on Wednesday, Nov. 26. According to court documents, Duncan was seated in the blue 1993 Ford sedan when police arrived at Walmart. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Accused driver waives hearing Nov 19, 2008
Advanced News Search. Wednesday, November 19. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Terror suspect 'unfit for trial' Nov 19, 2008
The mother-of-three, an ex-student at the elite Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), did not enter a plea at a preliminary hearing on 5 August. The FBI says Ms Siddiqui was apprehended on 17 July in the Afghan province of Ghazni by local security forces who allegedly found documents including recipes for explosives and chemical weapons in her handbag. (BBC News -- Americas)
Judge rules in favor of Doerle Nov 19, 2008
In a preliminary hearing held in September, Caldwell granted a temporary injunction against the state law until the full case was heard, and said the law was clearly a local law, or a state law that only affects one area of the state. Local laws in the state Legislature are legal, but must be published in a local newspaper 30 days before the bill is introduced. (New Iberia, LA)
3 more counts in assaults The Spotsy man awaiting trial on charges that he sexually assaulted multiple motel cleaning women was directly indicted on three additional counts. Nov 19, 2008
Those charges stemmed from an attack at the Super 8 motel Aug. 30, where Gosnell was named the suspect, and were indictments returned after Gosnell's unorthodox preliminary hearing last month ... At his preliminary hearing, the woman who alleged the attack at the Super 8, testified that Gosnell was the man who came into the room she was cleaning, told her to go into the bathroom and then forced her to perform oral sex on him, leaving behind biological evidence ... Gosnell, though, maintained his... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Detective recalls how robbery led to slaying Nov 19, 2008
Riverdale police Detective Michael Tarrant testified during a preliminary hearing Tuesday that accused triggerman Gary The General Kilgore shot Souphoth Thammavongsa when Thammavongsa reached for his own gun during the Oct. 19 robbery of Thai Video. Recent headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Michelle Kehoe hearing next week likely to be canceled Nov 19, 2008
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 25. The hearing is used by judges to determine if there enough evidence to present formal charges against a defendant. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Regional Roundup Nov 19, 2008
A Lodi judge on Tuesday set bail at 300,000 and scheduled a Nov. 26 court date, as well as a tentative Dec. 3 preliminary hearing. Prosecutors charged Ervin with one felony count each of domestic violence, making criminal threats, false imprisonment and dissuading a witness. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Russia to let media attend journalist's death trial Nov 18, 2008
"Our aim is for the investigation to identify the mastermind, the financier, and all the other accomplices in the murder," Karinna Moskalenko, who is representing Ilya and his sister, Vera, said after yesterday's preliminary hearing. "Until then, we do not consider the investigation over.". (Boston Globe)
Witness: Fight over fight led to fatal stray bullet Nov 18, 2008
Bernard Lee, who was Loynes fiancee, testified at a preliminary hearing Monday that he was outside the apartment when an argument erupted between two men ... Lee testified at a preliminary hearing for Lucas in DeKalb County Magistrate Court ... Ferrell s preliminary hearing was rescheduled for next week because his attorney was not present. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Kehoe makes initial court appearance Nov 18, 2008
First District Judge Shawn Harden also set her preliminary hearing for Nov. 25 and appointed her a state public defender. Police charged Kehoe on Nov. 15 with first-degree murder, attempt to commit murder, and child endangerment resulting in serious injury. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Split verdict in Homewood killing Nov 18, 2008
Repeatedly claiming he was "coached" by detectives, Mr. Strothers recanted the story he had told under oath in a preliminary hearing and before a grand jury. Often testy and defiant toward Mr. Fitzsimmons and Judge Cashman, Mr. Strothers said he was with Lamont Hall that afternoon but only saw Joseph Hall later. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Arraignment set for Lincoln man in mom's death Nov 18, 2008
Matthew Fox waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Monday in Lancaster County District Court. His arraignment is set for Dec. 3. (Sioux City Journal)
Woman pleads guilty to arson Nov 18, 2008
Details about the fire came out last week during a preliminary hearing. On the day of the fire, investigation by the Madison County Sheriff's Office and the Rexburg-Madison County Emergency Services determined that the cause of the fire appeared suspicious and a crime scene was established. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Mother testifies about baby at Fenton homicide trial Nov 18, 2008
Vardaro said the state law that Fenton cited in making an argument for a change of venue didn't apply in a criminal case, and said that the commonwealth's case was established at Fenton's preliminary hearing. "It's obvious (Fenton) needs a good lawyer because he doesn't know what he's doing, " Vardaro said before denying Barrett's and Fenton's motions Monday morning. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Father seeks justice as trial set Nov 17, 2008
Gear's wife testified in a preliminary hearing that when she got a frantic cell phone call from her daughters that a man on a motorcycle was following them, she told Gear to get his gun. Gear walked to the end of his driveway when his daughters arrived home, Dianna Gear testified, and as Mough drove past the house, he fired his. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Retrial in slaying to begin this week Nov 17, 2008
During a preliminary hearing in June 2007, the same detective told an Athens-Clarke Magistrate Court judge that Williams was high on cocaine and acting irrationally the day he shot Barnett. Among other things that day, Williams accused his girlfriend of stealing a winning lottery ticket worth $11 million and hiring a hit man to kill him, the detective said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Two men face hearing in grisly slaying Nov 17, 2008
Now two men -- Alexander Harwell, 48, and Lorenzo Sepulveda Jr., 25 -- are charged with the murder and face a preliminary hearing in Fresno County Superior Court scheduled to begin Dec. 1. A judge will decide whether they must stand trial. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Sioux Center man faces drug charges Nov 15, 2008
He is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing Nov. 25 in Orange City, Iowa. The charges are Class C felonies punishable by up to 10 years in prison. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Case delayed for man accused in macaroni attack Nov 15, 2008
Jacobs appeared before a Lincoln County judge on Thursday for a preliminary hearing. The hearing was continued to Dec. 4 after Jacobs' attorney ask for more time to prepare. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
A bus ride, a borrowed iPod – and a furious fight for his life Nov 15, 2008
The witness admitted lying or not telling the full story of that night to Ottawa police and under oath at a preliminary hearing. He was obviously still reluctant, appeared here under subpoena and indeed, prosecutor Robin Flumerfelt's first questions to him dealt with his unhappiness at being in court and earlier at speaking to police. (Globe and Mail)
Police kill fugitive homicide suspect Nov 15, 2008
He failed to appear for an arraignment and preliminary hearing in the case and had remained a fugitive ... She was held in the Allegheny County Jail on $5,000 bail, pending a preliminary hearing. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Teen faces pot charges Nov 15, 2008
He was released from jail on his signature, pending a preliminary hearing on Friday, Nov. 21. Possession with intent to deliver is a Class D felony punishable by up to five years in prison and 5,000 in fines. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Charges filed over fake drugs Nov 15, 2008
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 21. Decker also faces misdemeanor charges for. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Man admits plans to pawn property Nov 15, 2008
A preliminary hearing is scheduled on Nov. 25. Keywords. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
