I, too, think that it means the trial date was moved. There isn't any further information available, so we're having to assume!
For anyone following, Galvan was released awaiting trial on September 9, 2019. Case #: D-1-DC-18-900085 Free access to Travis county dockets: Online Case Information The new trial date is not available in the online docket, and it doesn't appear trial commenced 10/28/2019 as media reported. News coverage: Suspect in 1979 murder case released from jail due to DNA snag Austin murder suspect released, new trial date set
I believe the articles you posted are old as his new trial date is now 3/20/20. And since I can't access the link you gave for the county dockets - does it have the "next court date" on there? TIA! and txngal to WS & this thread!
txngal - Thanks for the link to case information! Online Case Information The link has docket details but not future hearing details. Criminal Docket Search Travis County Criminal Courts Defendant Attorney Cause Date & Time Court Floor Type Charge GALVAN, MICHAEL VAZQUEZ, AMBER D-1-DC-18-900085 3/30/20 9:00 AM 450 9 JURY CAPITAL MURDER IN COMM OF CITED OFFENSES Online Case Information Details Updated : Sunday, November 24, 2019 4:45:25 AM Cause Number D-1-DC-18-900085 Case Status WRIT CASE Style STATE VS.GALVAN,MICHAEL Filed Date 5/24/2018 Event Date Party Type Description 9/10/2019 DF PERSONAL BOND 9/9/2019 DF SIGNED ORDER 9/9/2019 DF MTN:FOR SPEEDY TRIAL 9/9/2019 DF RELEASE/RECALL/BOND SET CARD 9/6/2019 DF MTN:FOR PRODUCTION 8/27/2019 DF NTC:OF EXPERT WITNESSES 8/22/2019 DF SIGNED ORDER 8/21/2019 DF SIGNED ORDER 8/20/2019 DF ELECTN OF JURY TO ASSESS PUNIS 8/20/2019 DF MTN:MOTION 8/20/2019 DF REQUEST FOR NOTICE 8/20/2019 DF MTN:FOR DISCOVERY 8/15/2019 DF SIGNED ORDER 8/12/2019 P APPLICATION FOR SUBPOENA 8/8/2019 DF SIGNED ORDER 11/7/2018 DF SIGNED ORDER 11/5/2018 DF WRIT HABEAS CORPUS BAIL REDUCE 9/11/2018 DF MTN:FOR SPEEDY TRIAL 9/6/2018 DF REQ PYMNT SRVCS CRT APPT ATTY 9/6/2018 DF REQ PYMNT SRVCS CRT APPT ATTY 7/10/2018 DF ORD:STANDING DISCOVERY ORDER 7/3/2018 DF MTN:TO COMPEL 7/3/2018 DF MTN:IN LIMINE 7/3/2018 DF MTN:MOTION 7/3/2018 DF MTN DEF ELECTION ON PUNISHMENT 7/3/2018 DF MTN:MOTION 7/3/2018 DF MTN:FOR DISCOVERY 7/2/2018 DF MTN:MOTION 6/25/2018 DF ORD:TO SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL 6/25/2018 DF MTN:TO SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL 6/25/2018 DF ORD:TO SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL 6/25/2018 DF MTN:TO SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL 6/22/2018 DF ORD:TO SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL 6/22/2018 DF MTN:TO SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL 6/22/2018 DF MTN:TO SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL 6/21/2018 DF MTN:TO SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL 5/30/2018 DF INDIGENCE FORM 5/30/2018 DF INDIGENCE FORM 5/29/2018 DF ORD:APPOINTING COUNSEL 5/28/2018 DF INDIGENCE FORM 5/25/2018 DF ORD:APPOINTING COUNSEL 5/25/2018 DF ORD:APPOINTING COUNSEL 5/25/2018 DF ORDER OF COMMITMENT 5/24/2018 DF WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED 5/24/2018 DF RELEASE/RECALL/BOND SET CARD 5/24/2018 DF REGULAR CAPIAS 5/24/2018 DF INDICTMENT 390TH GRAND JURY
Glad she was able to help, and yea I linked the website because hearing/trial date wasn't updated. Thank you also for the warm welcome! Still figuring out alerts and notifications.
Hey @txngal - I have lost my "go to" person SeesSeas on this case - so was wondering if you might be able to look up & see when his next court date might be? Happy New Year! TIA!
Hi Niner!! Sorry for my delay, I've been really busy at work! It looks like he's set for a hearing OR trial on 3/30/2020. He was also denied his motion for speedy trial...that's what happens when you murder someone and lie for years about it!!
Thanks a bunch @txngal ! Surprised there are no court hearings before his trial date. I do have 3/30/20 as his trial date, by the way! Thanks again!
I can not access this article - if someone can give a 10% synopsis - that would be great! TIA! In rare turn, Travis County prosecutors seek to dismiss murder case — but defense wants a trial In the short clip that I can read: Michael Galvan, charged with capital murder in the 1979 strangulation of Debra Reiding, could go to trial as early as June if a district court judge ... I have his trial starting on 3/30 - so going assume that was cancelled - ??
Hey Niner, 1. Prosecutors have concerns about evidence and want to dismiss case. 2. Due to coronavirus, criminal trials postponed until May 8. 3. Galvan's lawyer wants an acquital and wants to go to trial to close that door completely. I've been in Austin long enough to know that shaky or fumbled evidence from cold cases seems to be the rule not the exception.
[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.
@txngal - can I bother you to look up to see if the court hearing is still on for tomorrow 3/23? TIA!
Looks like it got moved to 6/15/20. Also, defense filed a motion to modify bond restrictions. Event Date Party Type Description 3/18/2020 DF MTN:MODIFY BOND RESTRICTIONS 2/18/2020 DF ORDER FOR DNA TESTING 2/18/2020 DF MTN FOR DNA TESTING 12/9/2019 DF SIGNED ORDER 12/9/2019 DF MTN:MOTION 12/9/2019 DF SIGNED ORDER 12/9/2019 DF MTN:FOR DISCOVERY
Thanks a bunch @watergirl62 ! Much appreciated. Can I put you down on my notes as the person to "go to" for this case? TIA if you say yes!
Sorry, somehow I don't get alerts for these! Work has been crazy with everything going on, so I didn't log on! Thanks also to @watergirl62 for stepping in! Honestly, with all of the closures, I wouldn't hold my breath for even a June trial/hearing. There will certainly be a backlog for getting the DNA retested, as well as resetting this hearing.
