Dec 18, 2024

Special Master Dustin Owens to copy cell phone extraction data and provide to defense in suspended attorney Victor Campos' case

 


Suspended attorney Victor Campos and co-defendant Kyle Cross have Readiness Conference scheduled for 1/8/25 and jury trial on 1/21/25. There is already a motion to continue filed for 1/8/25.

There was a hearing scheduled on 12/17 only in Campos' case on evidence review by local attorney Mr. Dustin Owens who is the Special Master in Campos' case. 

Rule 7.100 Special Masters Special masters are court-appointed attorneys who without compensation accompany peace officers to serve search warrants and conduct searches for evidence in the possession or under the control of attorneys or other specified professionals.

Courts appoint special masters to balance the interests of the professionals and their clients in protecting privileged materials with the interests of prosecutors in securing evidence of suspected criminal activity. Attorneys who meet the requirements of these rules are listed by the State Bar as qualified for court appointment as special masters. The only role of the State Bar is to maintain the list. The State Bar cannot offer advice regarding the appointment of a special master. -State Bar of California-

Mr. Owens will copy cell phone extraction data and provide it to Deputy Public Defender Ryan McClurg who is Campos' attorney. Mr. McClurg can raise issue of privileged material in an exparte hearing. Deputy District Attorney Ian Harris is the prosecutor on this case.

Another hearing on the evidence review is scheduled for 12/19. 

Previous posts:

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2024/11/defense-for-suspended-attorney-has.html?m=1

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2024/08/with-46-cases-on-trial-assignment.html?m=1



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