Pre-Trial Hearings & Discussion

[Harmony 2]

Two more articles:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/26/BAEQ19SLI4.DTL#ixzz0SDndKoLe

No special treatment for kids in Huckaby trial

A judge rejected a motion Friday by the Tracy Sunday school teacher accused of raping and murdering her daughter's 8-year-old playmate to have child witnesses undergo questioning before the trial.

http://www.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=67570&catid=2

STOCKTON, CA - A trial date for the Tracy woman charged with kidnapping, raping and killing an 8-year-old girl last March may not be set until December.

(Note: I really like the tenacity of the prosecutor in this case.)
~~Justice for Sandra~~

 

[desert]

Thanks, Harmony2, for the links. The SFChronicle article goes into some detail. Before everyone gets all up in arms about the judge, please note that it was the defense who wanted to tape the child witnesses. Not only is this normally reserved for dependent or ill adults, it is also not permissible in death penalty cases, as noted by the judge. The prosecution did not like it, either.

 

[arielilane]

Next Scheduled Hearing: Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in Department 14 for In-camera Hearing and 1:00 p.m. in Department 14 for Trial Setting and Further Proceedings
http://www.stocktoncourt.org/courts/media_notice.htm​

 

[arielilane]

San Joaquin County Superior Court
Stockton Courthouse
October 26, 2009
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA:
The case People of the State of California v. Melissa Huckaby (case number SF112495A) has been scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. (in camera hearing) and 1:00 p.m. (public hearing) in Department 14 of the main Stockton Courthouse located at 222 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202.
All media requests for photography, video recording and sound recording in the courtroom have been denied for this hearing. Please see the order made on April 22, 2009 by the Hon. Linda L. Lofthus, which shall continue for all future hearings until modified.
Because of the high public interest and our limited seating capacity, all media personnel may not be able to get into the courtroom.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:​

Due to limited courtroom seating, there will be a drawing held at the courthouse for the remaining audience seats.

1. Members of the public are to check-in on Friday, October 30th at 12:00 p.m. at Department 14 (First Floor).
2. At the time of check-in, one ticket per person present will be issued.
3. The drawing will take place at 12:15 p.m. in front of Department 14 (First Floor).
4. Tickets must be presented prior to entering the courtroom and ticket numbers will be checked against the master list.
5. Entry into the courtroom will begin after the media have been seated (media seating begins as soon as the in camera hearing has ended) http://www.stocktoncourt.org/courts/media_notice.htm

 

[arielilane]

Next Scheduled Hearing: Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in Department 14 for In-camera Hearing and 1:00 p.m. in Department 14 for Trial Setting and Further Proceedings

http://www.stocktoncourt.org/courts/media_notice.htm

Bump...for justice for Sandra.

 

[arielilane]

Sam Behar, Melissa Huckaby's public defender, has enlisted the help of San Francisco attorney Michael Burt, who has been involved in defending suspects in high profile death penalty cases, including Richard Ramirez, Charles Ng and Lyle Menendez. Burt did not appear during a hearing for Huckaby in San Joaquin County Superior Court today, but will be at the defense table with Behar and Huckaby at the next court date Dec. 4, when a trial date could be set.
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_13676630

Are they dragging this out or what...:banghead:

 

[arielilane]

SF112495A - Court Minute Order Filed 10-30-09

http://www.stocktoncourt.org/courts/media_notice.htm

 

[arielilane]

Next Scheduled Hearing: Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in Department 14 for In-camera Hearing and 1:00 p.m. in Department 14 for Trial Setting and Further Proceedings
http://www.stocktoncourt.org/courts/media_notice.htm

 

[arielilane]

Future Court Dates:
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at 9 a.m. in Department 14 for 1538.5 Motion
Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 9 a.m. in Department 14 for Readiness
Monday, October 18th, 2010 at 9 a.m. in Department 14 for Jury Trial

http://www.stocktoncourt.org/courts/media_notice.htm

 

[arielilane]

October trial date set in Huckaby case
An Oct. 18 trial date was set Friday for the Tracy woman who faces the death penalty on charges that she kidnapped, raped and killed 8-year-old Sandra Cantu of Tracy.

 

[arielilane]

SF112495A - Court Minute Order Filed 12-04-09

http://www.stocktoncourt.org/courts/media_notice.htm

 

[Nore]

Next Scheduled Hearing: Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in Department 14 for In-camera Hearing and 1:00 p.m. in Department 14 for Trial Setting and Further Proceedings

http://www.stocktoncourt.org/courts/media_notice.htm

Bump...for justice for Sandra.

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Bump it again for an Angel.:angel:

 

[arielilane]

Future Court Dates:

. Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at 9 a.m. in Department 14 for 1538.5 Motion
. Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 9 a.m. in Department 14 for Readiness
. Monday, October 18th, 2010 at 9 a.m. in Department 14 for Jury Trial

http://www.stocktoncourt.org/courts/media_notice.htm

 

[arielilane]

:banghead:Judge grants request by Huckaby's attorney for evidenciary hearing delay:banghead:

http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100213/A_NEWS/2130327

 

[arielilane]

Future Court Dates:
Monday, March 29th, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 14 to confirm 1538.5 Motion scheduled for April 12, 2010
http://www.stocktoncourt.org/courts/media_notice.htm

 

[arielilane]

San Joaquin County Superior Court
Stockton Courthouse
March 26, 2010
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA:
The case People of the State of California v. Melissa Huckaby (case number SF112495A) has been scheduled for Monday, March 29, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. (in camera hearing) and 9:00 a.m. (public hearing) in Department 14 of the main Stockton Courthouse located at 222 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202. **Please note that the public hearing will begin as soon as the in camera hearing is completed and could take place before 9:00 a.m.
All media requests for photography, video recording and sound recording in the courtroom have been denied for this hearing. Please see the order made on April 22, 2009 by the Hon. Linda L. Lofthus, which shall continue for all future hearings until modified.
Because of the high public interest and our limited seating capacity, all media personnel may not be able to get into the courtroom.
http://www.stocktoncourt.org/courts/media_2010-03-26.htm

 

[arielilane]

Future Court Dates:
Monday, May 10th, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 14 for motion setting
Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 9 a.m. in Department 14 for Readiness
Monday, October 18th, 2010 at 9 a.m. in Department 14 for Jury Trial

http://www.stocktoncourt.org/courts/media_notice.htm