John Chiv: Suspended attorney Victor Campos found not competent to stand trial, defense may file motion to dismiss charges in the "interest of justice"

May 31, 2025

Suspended attorney Victor Campos found not competent to stand trial, defense may file motion to dismiss charges in the "interest of justice"

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Suspended local attorney Victor Campos had a hearing on 5/29 for Dr. Mark Lamer's report and co-defendant Kyle Cross had trial setting scheduled. This is a drug case.

Campos was found not competent to stand trial. Placement hearing is scheduled for 6/24. Court minutes for Campos state that Judge Lawrence Killoran found it is not in the interest of justice to restore Campos' competency. Public Defender's office might file a PC 1385 motion which is to request that a judge dismiss criminal charges in the interest of justice.

As I previously reported, Campos was recently hospitalized. Before that through some sources who know Campos, after he was evicted from his home/office on 5th street, Campos ended up homeless and is living in a shelter.

Cross' trial setting was continued by defense to 6/24. Given what is happening in the Campos case, will the DA resolve Cross' case, dismiss it? Will the evidence alone for Cross be worth it to take it to trial. Based on what I know and not from the DA or courts, there is a chance that might happen. This case has already dragged on for years and without Campos, it is just one of the many drug cases and not a priority for me or of interest to most of my readers with all the other types of cases and news I cover.

Deputy District Attorney Ian Harris is the prosecutor for this case. Both Deputy DA Trent Timm and Mr. Harris appeared in court for the 5/29 hearing.

For the 5/29 hearing, Public Defender Luke Brownfield appeared for Deputy Public Defender Ryan McClurg who has been in court for Campos. From court minutes, looks like Deputy Public Defender David Celli might have stepped in to assist. Cross' attorney is Deputy Conflict Counsel Zack Curtis.

6/24/25: Campos' placement hearing continued court to 7/30. Judge Lawrence Killoran ordered competency report released to Adult Protective Services. Defense motion to dismiss defense off calendar. Co-defendant Cross' trial setting continued by stipulation to 7/30.

7/30/25: Campos'placement hearing and Cross' trial setting continued to 8/13.

8/13/25: Case against Campos dismissed. Co-defendant Cross has Readiness Conference scheduled for 10/29; jury trial 11/3. This case has dragged on for years. With Campos' case dismissed; the interest in this case is non-existent.