That happens when you have such a lengthy criminal past and cases and witnesses or associates.
Mr. Dollison had filed a demurrer on behalf of Hamline, which Mr. Sanders joined on behalf of Cunha. If granted, it would strike 4 counts against Hamline and 19 counts against Cunha.
That was supposed to be heard today, in addition to a motion for joinder of both cases.
Judge Joyce Hinrich's told Mr. Sanders and Mr. Dollison, "this matter is going back to Courtroom 1 for motions." Currently, they are scheduled to be heard at 9:30 on October 28.
After court, Mr. Dollison told me that his demurrer challenges a jurisdictional requirement. He said that individually none of the fraudelent check amounts are more than $950, making them misdemeanors. He said that Deputy District Atttorney Roger Rees is claiming he can file the counts separately but add the total amount to charge Cunha and Hamline.
After arraignment, Cunha and Hamline had waived their preliminary hearing in one large case and one small case. Another preliminary for another case was pending. The court date for that case was today,October 26.
Cunha and Hamline preliminary hearing concludes, Court comments "evidence is pretty slim"
A preliminary hearing was held for James Cunha and Rebecca Hamline, starting Thursday,concluded today on Friday. According to Mr. Allan Dollison, who was appointed to represent Hamline, "there were two counts. As to Count 1, the Court reduced a possession of stolen property, to wit a cell phone, to a misdemeanor. The complaint failed to allege and the people failed to prove a value over $950. As to Count 2, identity theft, the court held both to answer. The Court commented at this stage evidence was pretty slim and said these cases are extremely difficult to prove. "
The case is being prosecuted by DDA Roger Rees but since he,was busy with the Jonas Semore preliminary hearing on Thursday, DDA Jackie Pizzo handled the preliminary hearing.
Mr. Neal Sanders was appointed to represent Cunha.
Arraignment on information for jury trial is on 9/16 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 1.
The case is being prosecuted by DDA Roger Rees but since he,was busy with the Jonas Semore preliminary hearing on Thursday, DDA Jackie Pizzo handled the preliminary hearing.
Mr. Neal Sanders was appointed to represent Cunha.
Arraignment on information for jury trial is on 9/16 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 1.
Aug 18, 2015
LOCO commenters and frequently booked James Cunha and Rebecca Hamline get arraigned on more charges, behave better in court, well sorta
Yesterday, James Cunha and Rebecca Hamline were arraigned in court on new charges, Count 1 Receiving Stolen Property and Count 2 for Identity theft. They were better behaved except for Cunha's flippant attitude when he saw the new complaint. He looked over at his love, Hamline nodding with a look like "no big deal."
Sure, what's one more charge when you have served time in prison and have several cases pending. Alleged victims, safety of the community, it's "no big deal" to Cunha who shaved his trademark mustache for a cleaner look.
Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees was present for the People. Mr. Kaleb Cockrum, from the Conflict Counsel's office represents Hamline and Ms. Jennifer Dixon from the Alternate Conflict Counsel was present for Cunha.
Hamline waived time, Cunha did not. Bail was set at $30,000 for each in the new case. August 19 is an intervention hearing for all their pending cases. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 27.
Previous posts:
http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/07/cunha-gets-told-to-stop-talking-in.html
http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/07/i-was-in-court-when-he-was-recently.html
Sure, what's one more charge when you have served time in prison and have several cases pending. Alleged victims, safety of the community, it's "no big deal" to Cunha who shaved his trademark mustache for a cleaner look.
Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees was present for the People. Mr. Kaleb Cockrum, from the Conflict Counsel's office represents Hamline and Ms. Jennifer Dixon from the Alternate Conflict Counsel was present for Cunha.
Hamline waived time, Cunha did not. Bail was set at $30,000 for each in the new case. August 19 is an intervention hearing for all their pending cases. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 27.
Previous posts:
http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/07/cunha-gets-told-to-stop-talking-in.html
http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/07/i-was-in-court-when-he-was-recently.html
Jul 23, 2015
Cunha gets told to stop talking in court, he flips me the bird
James Cunha and Rebecca Hamline were arraigned this afternoon, both for felonies for their most recent arrest.
The real action took place before court. Before the case was called, Cunha kept trying to talk to Ms. Heidi Holmquist from the Public Defender's office. She has previously represented him.
She was trying to work and he kept talking to her, trying to get her attention, and finally, the third time she said to him, "stop talking."
He also kept ignoring the bailiff and talking to Hamline and acting out. The bailiff in courtroom 1 is very patient but Cunha had decided to put on a show. He was being disruptive in court, but then thinking of others is not exactly what a career criminal does.
At one point, I became aware that he was trying to communicate with me, and not in a positive way. What caught my attention was that the bailiff told him to stop talking and referring to me said, " I don't care what you(Cunha) have to say to him(me)."
Some other people waiting for their cases enlightened me that Cunha was trying to say he did not want me in the courtroom. We laughed, he was entertaining. Aside from the fact, that he cannot do that in a public and open courtroom, he did not know who I was until today. I have seen him in court but not written about him before.
I can only surmise that his jail issued knickers were in a twist reading yesterday's post. So how is a guy in jail aware of my blog? Maybe he should read how often he has been covered in the local media. Do a google search on these two.
Cunha flipped me the bird and made some vulgar and threatening gestures. I ignored him. Cunha then looked over at his woman who was oh so proud of her bad ass man. Cunha, grow a pair, stop living off taxpayers and take care of you and yours by earning a living.
All the false swagger in court does not make you a man. A man would not steal and a real man does not milk the system. Allan Dollison in yesterday's post made a comment that he sent Hamline away for 10 years to prison and Cunha 4.
This is what Prop 47 has done. Given criminals like Cunha a free pass over and over. Nothing deters them.
Ms. Holmquist was appointed on this case. Conflict Counsel was appointed for Hamline. Mr. Marek Reavis subbed in for his colleague Mr. Kaleb Cockrum.
An OR/ bail hearing is on for Hamline tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 1. Initially, one was requested for Cunha but Ms. Holmquist withdrew that request. All their other cases will also be on calendar.
Intervention is August 3 at 3 p.m. and preliminary hearing on August 5 at 8:30 a.m.
LOCO identified them as commenters on the site and this is from LOCO's post:
So in addition to crimes in Humbolt, they were booked into Del Norte County and when released committed a crime, again! Why should they be released at all this time? To prey on the community some more?
The real action took place before court. Before the case was called, Cunha kept trying to talk to Ms. Heidi Holmquist from the Public Defender's office. She has previously represented him.
She was trying to work and he kept talking to her, trying to get her attention, and finally, the third time she said to him, "stop talking."
He also kept ignoring the bailiff and talking to Hamline and acting out. The bailiff in courtroom 1 is very patient but Cunha had decided to put on a show. He was being disruptive in court, but then thinking of others is not exactly what a career criminal does.
At one point, I became aware that he was trying to communicate with me, and not in a positive way. What caught my attention was that the bailiff told him to stop talking and referring to me said, " I don't care what you(Cunha) have to say to him(me)."
Some other people waiting for their cases enlightened me that Cunha was trying to say he did not want me in the courtroom. We laughed, he was entertaining. Aside from the fact, that he cannot do that in a public and open courtroom, he did not know who I was until today. I have seen him in court but not written about him before.
I can only surmise that his jail issued knickers were in a twist reading yesterday's post. So how is a guy in jail aware of my blog? Maybe he should read how often he has been covered in the local media. Do a google search on these two.
Cunha flipped me the bird and made some vulgar and threatening gestures. I ignored him. Cunha then looked over at his woman who was oh so proud of her bad ass man. Cunha, grow a pair, stop living off taxpayers and take care of you and yours by earning a living.
All the false swagger in court does not make you a man. A man would not steal and a real man does not milk the system. Allan Dollison in yesterday's post made a comment that he sent Hamline away for 10 years to prison and Cunha 4.
This is what Prop 47 has done. Given criminals like Cunha a free pass over and over. Nothing deters them.
Ms. Holmquist was appointed on this case. Conflict Counsel was appointed for Hamline. Mr. Marek Reavis subbed in for his colleague Mr. Kaleb Cockrum.
An OR/ bail hearing is on for Hamline tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 1. Initially, one was requested for Cunha but Ms. Holmquist withdrew that request. All their other cases will also be on calendar.
Intervention is August 3 at 3 p.m. and preliminary hearing on August 5 at 8:30 a.m.
LOCO identified them as commenters on the site and this is from LOCO's post:
Additionally, the District Attorney’s Office is compiling a master case encompassing dozens of crimes throughout the county committed by Cunha and Hamline. They were arrested on some of those charges on 07/08/15 and booked into Del Norte County Jail. They were released on their own recognizance.
Cunha and Hamline both have prior convictions for conspiring together to commit burglary, theft, forgery, and fraud and have both served time in prison.
So in addition to crimes in Humbolt, they were booked into Del Norte County and when released committed a crime, again! Why should they be released at all this time? To prey on the community some more?
Jul 22, 2015
I was in court when he was recently released; now back in custody today thanks to EPD
James Cunha exemplifies "a leopard never changes it's spots"; in this case a career criminal never change his ways.
EPD Release:
On 07/21/15 at about 3:54 p.m., Officers with the Eureka Police Department conducted a routine traffic stop at the 1000 block of Broadway. The two occupants were quickly identified as known serial thieves, James Cunha 43, and Rebecca Hamline 32, both of Eureka.
Cunha and Hamline were taken into custody for active wants based on probable cause for recent theft and vandalism cases. At the time of the traffic stop, Cunha was also a suspect in a pending call for service regarding check fraud.
Cunha and Hamline were transported and booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for conspiracy to commit burglary, felony vandalism, and possession of burglary tools. A bail enhancement was sought and obtained for $250,000 each.
Additionally, the District Attorney’s Office is compiling a master case encompassing dozens of crimes throughout the county committed by Cunha and Hamline. They were arrested on some of those charges on 07/08/15 and booked into Del Norte County Jail. They were released on their own recognizance.
Cunha and Hamline both have prior convictions for conspiring together to commit burglary, theft, forgery, and fraud and have both served time in prison
EPD Release:
On 07/21/15 at about 3:54 p.m., Officers with the Eureka Police Department conducted a routine traffic stop at the 1000 block of Broadway. The two occupants were quickly identified as known serial thieves, James Cunha 43, and Rebecca Hamline 32, both of Eureka.
Cunha and Hamline were taken into custody for active wants based on probable cause for recent theft and vandalism cases. At the time of the traffic stop, Cunha was also a suspect in a pending call for service regarding check fraud.
Cunha and Hamline were transported and booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for conspiracy to commit burglary, felony vandalism, and possession of burglary tools. A bail enhancement was sought and obtained for $250,000 each.
Additionally, the District Attorney’s Office is compiling a master case encompassing dozens of crimes throughout the county committed by Cunha and Hamline. They were arrested on some of those charges on 07/08/15 and booked into Del Norte County Jail. They were released on their own recognizance.
Cunha and Hamline both have prior convictions for conspiring together to commit burglary, theft, forgery, and fraud and have both served time in prison
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