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Marta Fernandez [former]
- February 3, 2023
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A trial readiness hearing was held for an upcoming homicide trial to discuss deadlines and witnesses.
Nelson Davis, 19, is charged with second-degree murder while armed and possessing a firearm during a crime of violence offenses committed during release for allegedly shooting Jason Ford on the 1700 block of West Virginia Avenue, NE on Aug. 15, 2022.
In a Feb. 3 trial readiness hearing, both the defense and the prosecution discussed matters for an upcoming jury trial, including…..
DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt began setting preliminary trial readiness deadlines for motions and expert notices.
The prosecution expects the trial to last four to five days, expecting one expert witness and 8-10 other witnesses to testify.
The defense also expects one expert witness and 3-4 other witnesses to take the stand.
Both parties are scheduled to come back on March 31 for a status hearing. The motion due date is set for May 5 as well as the expert notice due date.
A motions hearing date is set for June 23.