Jose Antonio Cruz Jr aka Jose Cruz was arrested by HCSO on August 23, 2024. The criminal threats, kidnapping and domestic abuse suspect has various aliases. In that original post, I listed many details and his court record. Since then there have been various continuances. When he was arrested, he was 20 years old. His 21st birthday was in June 2024.
On 7/18, I am glad Judge Kaleb Cockrum denied yet another continuance by Mr. Mario Tafur. It was a two day preliminary hearing.
When you read the court minutes and see the exhibits and photo evidence which includes details of bruising, text messages including graphic, violent threats, it is no surprise that Judge Cockrum held Cruz to answer on all 12 counts and all special allegations.
Deputy District Attorney Candace Myers is the prosecutor. Cruz has another domestic violence which is trailing. This is one of those cases I will follow, add updates to this post and a new post will only be a significant develpoment or final resolution. I hope the DA and defense can agree to a plea instead of wasting everyone's time, especially court resources to go to trial.
8/27: Arraignment on information +motion hearing to consolidate was continued by defense to 9/4 for possible resolution discussions. An intervention hearing was scheduled for 8/29. There are no intervention minutes in e court. Cruz' other 2023 domestic violence case is trailing and also on calendar for 9/4.
9/4: From court minutes, it looks like arraignment on information was vacated in one case. Motion to consolidate and confirmation of counsel scheduled for 9/5. Readiness Conference on 11/19 and jury trial scheduled for 12/2/24.
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https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2023/08/how-many-names-does-this-criminal.html?m=1
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