Feb 24, 2014

David Dues, Eddie Lee in court today

David Dues is the man arrested for allegedly soliciting two teenage girls visiting Humboldt to check out HSU.  Today, status of a Domestic Violence case, being served with an amended protective order and pre-trial date was supposed to be scheduled.

Dues was very restless before his case was called. Baliff had to warn Dues not to communicate with other prisoners and audience. He ignored her warning but then his case was called.

Jackie Pizzo is proescuting this case for the People. Kevin Robinson from the Public Defender's office is representing Dues. Judge Joyce Hinrich's presiding.

Dues jumped up as soon as he heard his name, and addressed the Judge, "I want this resolved." Judge Hinrichs very calmly told him to wait and talk to his attorney first and then she would be glad to hear from him. Robinson then spoke to Dues privately.

Robinson then addressed the court and said his client like to be released. Robinson also said that he had received an email from the District Attorney's office that he wanted to discuss with his client that might result in a resolution.

Pizzo opposed Due's release. Among the reasons she gave were Due's previous failures to appear and a supervisory report conditions. The Judge mentioned several probation violations. Judge Hinrichs ordered Dues be in custody on "all matters". There is more than 1 case against Dues. Hinrichs denied OR bail in the case being scheduled for jury trial.

Dues interrupted the judge, and said, "When I am going to get out?" As Judge Hinrichs tried to explain, he kept interrupting her and trying to negotiate his release. Again, Judge Hinrichs tried her best to explain to him. Dues was served in court with an amended court protective order. The modification allows him peaceful contact with the individual protected but the individual can record information and if Dues violates the order, then there would be legal consequences.

In other cases against Dues, bail was set at $25,000 and $5,000. Dues in exasperation cried out, "I am never getting out of jail."

Trial readiness is March 3 and Trial is scheduled for March 7.

Eddie Lee is a co-defendant with Limmie Greg Curry in a retrial of a murder case.  Representing Lee is Darryl Stallworth from the Bay Area, with special appearances by local attorney Kathleen Bryson. Curry is being represented by Mr. Fletcher. Case is being prosecuted by the people, again, by District Attorney Paul Gallegos. Judge John Feeney presiding.

On February 5, Lee and Curry's cases were joined together for trial. Paul pointed out that this is the third time Curry's attorney Fletcher has failed to appear, either by phone or in person, causing delays. Niether Paul or Darryl Stallworth have heard from Fletcher. Judge Feeney said he had not received anything from Fletcher saying he was withdrawing from Curry's case.

Judge John Feeney asked Curry if Curry would like the court to appoint counsel. Curry declined. He still wants Fletcher. Paul said that "these delays are very unfair to the victims and their families."

Judge Feeney agreed, he said if Fletcher does not appear at the next court date which is pre-trial on April 4, at least by phone, that the Court will sanction Fletcher and appoint Curry counsel. Trial Confirmation is at 2 PM on July 14 and Trial is scheduled for July 28.

On July 14, if there is no plea or motion to continue, the Court will set a trial readiness conference and trial assignment dates. Trial assignment is usually Friday before the jury trial.

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