Mar 28, 2016

Preliminary hearing for four suspects in Jesus Garcia homicide started today, should last a few days

Visiting Judge Arvid Johnson is filling in for Judge Joyce Hinrichs in Courtroom 5. She is filling in and hearing the preliminary hearing for the Jesus Garcia homicide suspects and hearing family law cases thus week.

EPD Detective Ron Harpham is still on the stand being questioned by Deputy District Attorney David Christensen this afternoon. They had to take a break and resume around 2:45 after family law cases were heard.

Detective Harpham has yet to be cross examined by the four attorneys for the four suspects. The preliminary hearing is expected to last a few days.

Preliminary hearing for four suspects in Jesus Garcia homicide delayed again

An intervention hearing for the four suspects in the Jesus Garcia homicide was scheduled at 11 a.m. this morning in Courtroom 5. The preliminary hearing is currently scheduled for March 14. Intervention from March 1 was continued and the preliminary hearing for March 7 was vacated.

Now the preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for all four suspects for March 28.


Feb 25, 2016


All four suspects in Jesus Garcia homicide arraigned, preliminary hearing set in March for now, continuance expected

A disposition and reset hearing was scheduled for Mario Nunez this afternoon. Intervention had been set for March 1; Preliminary hearing for March 7.

Setting for Preliminary hearing was scheduled this afternoon for Nicholas Leigl and Joe Daniel, Jr.

Arraignment was continued twice from February 11 until this afternoon for Joe Olivio III to obtain private counsel. He told Judge Joyce Hinrichs he was not able to retain private counsel. Public Defender Mr. Owen Tipps was appointed to represent Olivio III. A 10 day time waiver was entered. Mr. Tipps indicated that by intervention, he would be able to inform the court if he can confirm as counsel.

Nunez was not in court today, his appearance was waived by his attorney, Mr. David Celli. Ms. Christina Allbright, who represents Joe Olivio, Jr. said she could not be present for the current preliminary date. Her client entered a waiver for both the 10 and 60 day requirement.

Mr. Michael Acosta, who represents Leigl, has not waived time.

Intervention is set for March 1. Preliminary hearing is set for March 7.

Feb 23, 2016


Mario Nunez, suspect in Jesus Garcia homicide gets preliminary hearing date set in March, for now

Mario Nunez was appointed private attorney, Mr. David Celli, and his arraignment was continued to this afternoon. Mr. Russ Clanton appeared for Mr. Celli today and confirmed appointment of counsel. Time was not waived.

A stack of discovery was given by Deputy District Attorney David Christensen to Mr. Clanton in court today.

There are dates for other co-defendants on February 25. For now, intervention for Nunez has been set for March 1 at 3 p.m. and Preliminary hearing is set for March 7.


Feb 19, 2016


No bail for Mario Nunez, third suspect in alleged gang related homicide and death of Jesus,Garcia, arraignment continued

Mario Nunez, the third co-defendant, in the Jesus Romero Garcia homicide was scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon. He also had a petition to revoke his post release community supervision.

No bail on both cases.

Count 1 murder with special allegation that he was an active gang participant at the time and the murder was committed to further activities of the criminal street gang.

Public defender offices cannot represent him, he cannot afford his own attorney, Mr. David Celli, private attorney was appointed for him.

Arraignment continued until February 23 at 1:30 p.m.

Link to other posts and background on this case:

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2016/02/lot-of-last-minute-changes-in-court.html


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