GUILTY CA - Erin Corwin, 19, pregnant, Twentynine Palms, 28 June 2014 - #13

[Emi]

Case FMB1400414 Defendant 4218318 LEE , CHRISTOPHER BRANDON

Action: PRE-TRIAL Date: 09/22/2015 Time: 8:30 AM
Division: M2 Hearing Status: DISPOSED

RODNEY A CORTEZ, J-JUDGE
CLERK: DEBORAH HAGEDORN
CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER: NF-NUMIA FATA CSR# NF-12678
BAILIFF T BROWN
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APPEARANCES
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY RON WEBSTER FOR SEAN DAUGHERTY PRESENT.
ATTORNEY DAVID J.P. KALOYANIDES PRESENT.
DEFENDANT PRESENT IN CUSTODY.
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PROCEEDINGS
ACTION CAME ON FOR PRETRIAL
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PURSUANT TO PEREMPTORY WRIT OF MANDATE-
COURT VACATES ITS ORDER OF 04/22/15 REJECTING
PETITIONERS PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE AND ENTERS
A NEW ORDER GRANTING THE DISQUALIFICATION.
CCP170.6 FILED AS TO JUDGE RODNEY A CORTEZ CASE REASSIGNED TO DEPARTMENT M1.
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PROSECUTION FILES PC170.6 IN COURT.
CCP170.6 FILED AS TO JUDGE BERT L SWIFT CASE REASSIGNED TO DEPARTMENT S19.
DEFENDANT ADVISED THIS CASE IS ASSIGNED TO SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE R GLENN YABUNO FOR ALL PURPOSES.
COURTS OWN MOTION TO CONTINUE IS GRANTED.
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HEARINGS
PRE-TRIAL SET FOR 09/24/2015 AT 8:30 IN DEPARTMENT S19. DEFENDANT ORDERED TO APPEAR.
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CUSTODY STATUS
CASE CUSTODY - IN CUSTODY
COMMITMENT ISSUED (PENDING)
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Minutes from today's pre-trial hearling

 

[Dmacky]

What does this even mean? Is this just letting "them" know that there will be a different judge? We already knew that. Does this just make it official ?
Now another court date on the 24th :gaah:
Sending prayers of love, hope and lot's of patience and to truthbeknown's family.

 

[Emi]

BREAKING NEWS: CHRISTOPHER LEE CASE TRANSFERRED TO SAN BERNARDINO COURT
By Z107.7 News, on September 22nd, 2015
Christopher Lee and his attorney were in court again today, to hear if a new judge will be assigned to their case. Managing editor Tami Roleff has the details…

In a Joshua Tree courtroom today, Judge Rodney Cortez followed a court decision handed down by the Fourth Circuit court of Appeals and passed the gavel in the Christopher Lee murder case over to Judge Glenn Yabuno in San Bernardino. Lee’s attorney, David Kaloyanides, had file a peremptory challenge in April, asking Judge Cortez to disqualify himself, which Cortez denied, saying the request was not timely, but the appeals court overruled Cortez. Lee will next appear in a San Bernardino courtroom Thursday, September 24, at which time he may be re-arraigned and trial dates will be set. Christopher Lee, 26, is accused of killing Erin Corwin in June 2014, and dumping her body down a mine shaft east of Twentynine Palms.

 

[Dmacky]

I was just reading up on the 2 judges, and I think I've figured out why Kaloyanides wanted to "switch" judges. Rodney A. Cortez was a "Prosecutor" for 11 years.
It doesn't matter to me if it is Judge Judy, Lee's still GOING DOWN. (In trial + figuratively)

1995-2006: Prosecutor, San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office, San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office
http://ballotpedia.org/Rodney_A._Cortez

here is the new judges background
http://ballotpedia.org/R._Glenn_Yabuno

 

[truthbeknown]

I was just reading up on the 2 judges, and I think I've figured out why Kaloyanides wanted to "switch" judges. Rodney A. Cortez was a "Prosecutor" for 11 years.
It doesn't matter to me if it is Judge Judy, Lee's still GOING DOWN. (In trial + figuratively)

1995-2006: Prosecutor, San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office, San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office
http://ballotpedia.org/Rodney_A._Cortez

here is the new judges background
http://ballotpedia.org/R._Glenn_Yabuno

I think the only reason Kaloyanides wanted to switch judges was to get a change of venue. Judge Yabuno was a prosecuting attorney 1984-88 private practice from 1988-91 and then became the lead deputy DA 1991-2010

 

[EmmaRose]

I think the only reason Kaloyanides wanted to switch judges was to get a change of venue. Judge Yabuno was a prosecuting attorney 1984-88 private practice from 1988-91 and then became the lead deputy DA 1991-2010

This makes sense to me. I had been confused before on all of the goings-on. What doesn't change fo me is the desire to see that Erin gets justice. And I think no matter where he is tried, he will be convicted. And that's what I am praying for and I know so many others are too.

 

[truthbeknown]

Case FMB1400414 Defendant 4218318 LEE , CHRISTOPHER BRANDON

Action: PRE-TRIAL Date: 09/24/2015 Time: 8:30 AM
Division: S19A Hearing Status: DISPOSED

R GLENN YABUNO, J-JUDGE
CLERK: DIANA DEVINCE
CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER: JQ-JULIE QUINTANILLA CSR# JQ-11309
BAILIFF B BARRIE
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APPEARANCES
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY SEAN DAUGHERTY PRESENT.
ATTORNEY DAVID J.P. KALOYANIDES PRESENT.
DEFENDANT PRESENT IN CUSTODY.
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PROCEEDINGS
ACTION CAME ON FOR PRETRIAL
OFF THE RECORD, COURT AND COUNSEL CONFER IN CHAMBERS
DEFENDANT WAIVES FORMAL ARRAIGNMENT.
READING OF INFORMATION WAIVED.
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PLEA INFORMATION
DEFENDANT PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO ALL COUNTS.
DEFENDANT DENIES SPECIAL ALLEGATIONS.
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HEARINGS
DISPO/RESET HEARING SET ON 11/04/2015 AT 8:30 IN DEPT S19
DEFENDANT ORDERED TO APPEAR ON HEARING DATE.
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TIME WAIVERS
TIME WAIVED FOR TRIAL; PLUS 60 DAYS.
TIME WAIVED TO 01/04/2016.
SET LAST DATE FOR TRIAL TO 01/04/2016.
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CUSTODY STATUS
CASE CUSTODY - IN CUSTODY
COUNSEL ADVISE THE COURT THAT THIS IS AN LWOP CASE
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[truthbeknown]

They have finally said that this is a life without parole case. Here is an article my sister found about LWOP https://www.aclunc.org/article/truth-about-life-without-parole-condemned-die-prison

 

[perfectingpink]

They have finally said that this is a life without parole case. Here is an article my sister found about LWOP https://www.aclunc.org/article/truth-about-life-without-parole-condemned-die-prison

Good!!!!

 

[truthbeknown]

Action: DISPO/RESET Date: 11/04/2015 Time: 8:30 AM
Division: S19 Hearing Status: DISPOSED

R GLENN YABUNO, J-JUDGE
CLERK: DIANA DEVINCE
CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER: JQ-JULIE QUINTANILLA CSR# JQ-11309
BAILIFF B BARRIE
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APPEARANCES
SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY BRITT IMES FOR DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY SEAN DAUGHERTY
ATTORNEY DAVID J.P. KALOYANIDES PRESENT.
DEFENDANT PRESENT IN CUSTODY.
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PROCEEDINGS
ACTION COMES ON FOR DISPO/RESET
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HEARINGS
JURY TRIAL SET FOR 02/01/2016 AT 8:30 IN DEPARTMENT S19A; ESTIMATED 0 DAYS.
TRIAL READINESS SET FOR 01/29/2016 AT 8:30 IN DEPARTMENT S19.
PC995 MOTION SET FOR 12/18/2015 AT 8:30 IN DEPARTMENT S19.
DEFENDANT ORDERED TO APPEAR ON HEARING DATE.
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TIME WAIVERS
TIME WAIVED FOR TRIAL; PLUS 60 DAYS.
TIME WAIVED TO 04/01/2016.
SET LAST DATE FOR TRIAL TO 04/01/2016.
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CUSTODY STATUS
CASE CUSTODY - IN CUSTODY

 

[Fairy1]

I really can't believe this is actually going to trial. :waitasec:

 

[EmmaRose]

Praying there will be justice soon.

 

[Cricket99]

Me too EmmaRose. I wish this one would be televised.

Praying there will be justice soon.

 

[EmmaRose]

Me too EmmaRose. I wish this one would be televised.

I would be interested in a televised trial too Cricket. I sure do miss court tv. Nothing would make me happier than to see him pay for what he has done to Erin, her sweet family and friends.

 

[EmmaRose]

Thinking about Erin and her family today, especially Truthbeknown.Wishing you all peace and comfort. Erin is remembered, as you are in my prayers.

 

[truthbeknown]

Case FMB1400414 Defendant 4218318 LEE , CHRISTOPHER BRANDON

Action: 995PC MOTION Date: 12/18/2015 Time: 8:30 AM
Division: S19 Hearing Status: DISPOSED

R GLENN YABUNO, J-JUDGE
CLERK: STEVEN ROTH
CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER: JQ-JULIE QUINTANILLA CSR# JQ-11309
BAILIFF B BARRIE
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APPEARANCES
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY SEAN DAUGHERTY PRESENT.
ATTORNEY DAVID J.P. KALOYANIDES PRESENT.
DEFENDANT PRESENT IN CUSTODY.
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PROCEEDINGS
ACTION CAME ON FOR PC995 MOTION
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COURT HAS READ AND CONSIDERED MOTION AND OPPOSITION TO 995 MOTION.
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MOTIONS
DEFENSE MOTION FOR 995 PC IS DENIED.
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HEARINGS
JURY TRIAL SET FOR 02/29/2016 AT 10:00 IN DEPARTMENT S19A; ESTIMATED 0 DAYS.
TRIAL READINESS SET FOR 02/26/2016 AT 8:30 IN DEPARTMENT S19.
DEFENDANT ORDERED TO APPEAR ON HEARING DATE.
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TIME WAIVERS
TIME WAIVED FOR TRIAL; PLUS 60 DAYS.
SET LAST DATE FOR TRIAL TO 04/29/2016.
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CUSTODY STATUS
CASE CUSTODY - IN CUSTODY
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[Dmacky]

I had no idea what a 995 motion even meant. I googled it and here is the answer I came up with. There is another lawyer that explains it also, so it's best to read them both. They are basically the same, however the next one answers in a little more detail.

Seth Andrew Weinstein
Administrative Law Lawyer Sherman Oaks, CA
CA licensed

Posted on Feb 17, 2013

A 995 Motion asks the Superior Court Judge to reconsider the finding of probable cause at the Preliminary Hearing. This is done by showing that the Prosecution did not meet their burden in accordance with the applicable law.

http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/what-happens-after-a-lawyer-files-a-995-motion--1121676.html

Unbelievable! He will try anything...
How about he just try telling the truth? He should just plead guilty and not put Erin's family and loved ones through the agony of going through this heartbreaking murder again?

 

[EmmaRose]

Praying that justice will be close and swift. As always, remembering Erin and her family.

 

[Voice4theSilent]

Thinking of Erin and her loved ones today with Christmas approaching, and praying her family finds peace and comfort this Holiday season and in the coming year. So many of us think of Erin often and will be following the upcoming trial and praying for justice for Erin.

 

[perfectingpink]

Merry Christmas to Erin's family and friends!