Jul 1, 2016

David Lockhart sentencing also postponed until this afternoon due to defense attorney not being in court

Another client found out in court this morning that his attorney, Mr. Russell Clanton, would not be there. David Lockhart's sentencing is also postponed until 1:30 this afternoon.

Lockhart was in court with his mother this morning.

Ten family members and supporters were there for the victims.

Jun 16, 2016


Victim's family members wipe away tears as David Lockhart pleads to lower term for vehicular manslaughter

David Lockhart's jury trial was scheduled to start this morning in Courtroom 4.

Yesterday, the attorneys met with Judge Timothy Cissna in a closed courtroom briefly to discuss offers and a possible plea.

This morning, after DA Maggie Fleming and Deputy DA David Christiansen met with family members of the victim and their lawyer, Mr. Patrik Griego, the attorneys met privately with Judge Cissna.

Court was then opened and Lockhart plead to a stipulated term of 16 months to Count 1, vehicular manslaughter and one year consecutive for the allegation, causing great bodily injury to John Doe.

By agreement, Lockhart was sentenced to the lower term of 16 months for Count 1.
Mid term is two years and upper term is four years.

Judge Cissna went over the plea, the rights Lockhart would give up, possible restitution and fines and advised Lockhart that the sentence was set, could not be greater or lower at sentencing.

Lockhart will serve time in state prison and be on post release community supervision for three years, after release.

Sentencing is July 1 at 8:30 a.m.

Link (with complete coverage of case):

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2016/06/victims-family-members-wipe-away-tears.html


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