The preliminary hearing for Michael Smith took place today in Courtroom 4. Judge Timothy Cissna held Smith to answer on charges in Count 1 and 3. Smith was not held to answer on Count 2.
Both victims testified.
Arraignment on information for jury trial is on August 22 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 5.
Jul 26, 2016
Preliminary hearing for Michael Smith charged with the stabbing of David Lee Watkins continued at defense request
A preliminary hearing for Michael Smith today was continued at the request of defense. The new date is August 9. Visiting Judge Robert Crone granted the request.
Jun 27, 2016
Mckinleyville stabbing suspect charged with assault, battery and false imprisonment preliminary hearing continued
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Michael Smith aka Michael Shawn Smith this morning in Courtroom 5.
Deputy District Attorney Jackie Pizzo was present for the People. Witnesses expected to testify were HCSO Detective Todd Fulton and Deputy B. Brawner.
The new preliminary date is July 26.
Mr. David Lee is representing Smith. Ten day waiver was entered by both Smith and the People.
He is charged with a felony in Count 1, assault with a deadly weapon, a knife, on David Lee Watkins with the special allegation that he personally inflicted great bodily injury on Watkins.
Count 2, a felony, false imprisonment by violence, on Jane Doe.
Count 3, a misdemeanor, battery on a non-cohabitating spouse.
Deputy District Attorney Jackie Pizzo was present for the People. Witnesses expected to testify were HCSO Detective Todd Fulton and Deputy B. Brawner.
The new preliminary date is July 26.
Mr. David Lee is representing Smith. Ten day waiver was entered by both Smith and the People.
He is charged with a felony in Count 1, assault with a deadly weapon, a knife, on David Lee Watkins with the special allegation that he personally inflicted great bodily injury on Watkins.
Count 2, a felony, false imprisonment by violence, on Jane Doe.
Count 3, a misdemeanor, battery on a non-cohabitating spouse.
Jun 14, 2016
Mckinleyville stabbing suspect Michael Smith charged with assault, battery and false imprisonment; arraignment this afternoon
Michael Smith aka Michael Shawn Smith was arrested Friday by HCSO Detective Todd Fulton and booked into the jail at 4 p.m. He had not been released as of Monday evening. He was booked for PC664/187(a), attempted murder.
This afternoon at 1:29 p.m. Smith was arraigned in Courtroom 5. He is charged with a felony in Count 1 Assault with a deadly weapon on David Lee Watkins; the weapon being a knife. Special allegation for Count 1 is "personally inflicting great bodily injury" On Watkins. Count 2 is False Imprisonment by Violence, another felony; victim Jane Doe and Count 3 Battery on a non cohabitating partner, a misdemeanor.
Conflict Counsel's Mr. Marek Reavis was appointed to represent Smith. On Smith's behalf, Mr. Reavis entered not guilty pleas; did not waive time; he did "waive bail/OR without prejudice."
Smith was served with two CLETS protective orders. Intervention is on June 20 at 3 p.m. The preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 27 at 8:30 p.m.
Just spoke with Undersheriff William Honsal. HCSO is trying to get confirmation on the suspect's date of birth before sending out a press release.
The suspect name that HCSO was given is Michael Shawn Smith, from Ohio.
"Just after midnight, deputies responded to 1908 D Avenue in Mckinleyville to a report of stabbing," said Undersheriff Honsal.
"The initial response was for domeztic disturbance. When they arrived, they found a male victim in front of the residence. They called for medical assistance and the victim was transported to the hospital, where he is recovering from injuries."
This afternoon at 1:29 p.m. Smith was arraigned in Courtroom 5. He is charged with a felony in Count 1 Assault with a deadly weapon on David Lee Watkins; the weapon being a knife. Special allegation for Count 1 is "personally inflicting great bodily injury" On Watkins. Count 2 is False Imprisonment by Violence, another felony; victim Jane Doe and Count 3 Battery on a non cohabitating partner, a misdemeanor.
Conflict Counsel's Mr. Marek Reavis was appointed to represent Smith. On Smith's behalf, Mr. Reavis entered not guilty pleas; did not waive time; he did "waive bail/OR without prejudice."
Smith was served with two CLETS protective orders. Intervention is on June 20 at 3 p.m. The preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 27 at 8:30 p.m.
Jun 10, 2016
DOB of suspect in Mckinleyville stabbing being confirmed, name is Michael Shawn Smith, from Ohio
Undersheriff William Honsal (pictured above)
The suspect name that HCSO was given is Michael Shawn Smith, from Ohio.
"Just after midnight, deputies responded to 1908 D Avenue in Mckinleyville to a report of stabbing," said Undersheriff Honsal.
"The initial response was for domeztic disturbance. When they arrived, they found a male victim in front of the residence. They called for medical assistance and the victim was transported to the hospital, where he is recovering from injuries."
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