Trial setting confirmation was scheduled for voluntary manslaughter suspect Brian Leiteritz this morning. Jury trial scheduled for March 1 was vacated. There was an oral to continue by defense.
Leiteritz is charged with Count 1 voluntary manslaughter and the special allegation of use of a deadly weapon in the commission of the crime and Count 2 Assault with a deadly weapon and special allegation of causing great bodily injury/death.
Leiteritz's attorney is Mr. Michael Robinson. Deputy District Attorney Steven Steward is the prosecutor for the case.
The same comments about ongoing discussions were placed on record by Mr. Robinson. Leiteritz is out of custody and he has waived time.
While the case would be unlikely to proceed on March 1 due to the backlog due to COVID 19 restrictions, Judge Wilson remarked he needed good cause to grant the motion. Judge Wilson noted the same issue of forensic evidence was mentioned last year. After the DNA analysis and a report, if this proceeds to trial, both sides would call experts so based on that and the stipulation of both parties, Judge Wilson granted the continuance.
Trial confirmation was rescheduled for June 8; jury trial for July 19. Four week trial estimate.
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