I didn’t realize it was such a recent change, maybe that is part of why it hasn’t been picked up. I got why COTH and others wouldn’t say anything until charges and a hearing was set.
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I checked this morning and it was not there then. It has changed since then.
It is still a misdemeanor.
It looks like a judge was assigned on Monday and that caused a bunch of stuff to automatically be added.
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Yes it is still a misdemeanor. However, there are enhanced penalties and sentencing and other considerations for domestic batteries as opposed to simple batteries
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Thanks for the update.
Looks like he has retained counsel and entered a not guilty plea via his attorney on 11/16. Pre-trial conference is set for 12/13, and trial by jury on 1/8.
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As of 12/7, looks like the criminal charges are being dropped. The prosecutor filed a no information, basically saying that while there was probable cause to arrest, “after further investigation into the facts and circumstances, the likelihood of a conviction at a criminal trial is slight.” All the upcoming dates (jury selection, trial, etc) have been removed from the docket.
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