[Judge] Urrutia did not agree to the dismissal and instead scheduled a hearing for March 23 to hear arguments from both sides.
Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore said her office is preparing briefings ahead of the hearing but would not discuss the dismissal request. The postponement of trials in response to the coronavirus could end up benefiting prosecutors if it gives them time to salvage their case.
Now, the earliest Galvan’s case will be tried is June 22, but it might not happen then either after prosecutors dropped a bombshell in Urrutia’s court on Thursday: They have concerns about the strength of their evidence and want to dismiss the case.
This is out of order and likely adds to the confusion, but I am landing on June 22 at the earliest, if it happens. I think March 23 went out the window since Covid 19 arrived. Sounds like the judge wants to hear what both parties have to say.
