In December, a jury found Jason Armstrong, guilty of second degree murder for the death of Daneyal Siddique. Two special allegations about discharging a firearm and causing great bodily injury were found to be true.
The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees.
This afternoon Armstrong was sentenced but defense only received the probation report yesterday and his trial attorney could not be present until tomorrow. On behalf of Mr. Kevin Robinson, Ms. Heidi Holmquist requested the continuance so he could meet with Armstrong and if needed, file a statement of mitigation.
The defense wanted a longer continuance but DDA Rees stood up for the victim's family, who had travelled out of town, and he mentioned that Mr. Robinson was present in court when this sentencing date was set.
10 a.m. is the new time tomorrow.
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