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They said it's going to be a status hearing. What does it mean exactly? What can we expect happening that day?
Judge Pastor also asked for "counsel to submit a stipulation by November 4th, 2010 about the handling of certain forensic evidence."
It wasn't specified what the evidence was or which lawyers would be submitting the documentation.
Dr. Murray submitted to a waiver that would allow his preliminary hearing to be interrupted once it began.
whats your take on this ivy?Deputy District Attorney David Walgren says the Jan. 4 hearing may last two to three weeks, but the witness list could be shortened if he reaches stipulations with attorneys for Murray, who has pleaded not guilty.
Felony Preliminary Hearing This is a contested hearing before a Judge, sometimes called a "probable cause hearing", held within 10 days after arraignment. The Prosecutor presents witnesses to convince the Judge that there is at least probable cause to believe that the charged crime(s) was (were) committed and that the defendant committed the crime(s). Because the burden of proof is much less than at a trial, the Prosecutor generally does not call all potential witnesses to testify at the "prelim"; generally, the victim and some eye witnesses plus some of the police witnesses testify. The defendant, through his attorney, can cross-examine the witnesses and present his own evidence (including witnesses). If probable cause is established, the defendant is "held over" (i.e., held to appear at) the Superior Court for trial. If the Judge decides that there is not probable cause that the defendant committed the charged crime(s), the judge can bind the case over on different charges, can reduce the charges to misdemeanors, or can dismiss charges. A defendant can give up his right to a Preliminary Hearing.
So it all starts in January? Can't belive it's taking this long. I know they are trying to be thorough (spelling?).....
I have heard that not many fans were at the court this time. One of the large fan groups who have been to other court appearances went to Neverland instead, as they dont get on with another fan who goes to the court. This fan group have stated that they wont be going to court unless the fan they dont get on with stops going to court appearance!!