Do you happen to know exactly what the pre-trial conference entails? Was it just as they told you, the setting up of the status hearing dates which precede the Dec 10 trial? And do you think that the trial will in fact begin then, or are they likely to move it up?
I thought courts were public buildings to which the public had rights of access? Unless it's a closed hearing, for some unknown reason, but this was just setting a timetable, right?
My understanding from today was they would simply set up next hearing and trial dates. I can tell you it lasted less then ten minutes.
Well, I was easily able to enter the courthouse (after metal detectors) and make it to the hallway. The judge’s chambers had a door that they kept locking and unlocking depending on who they were allowing in. I asked if I could enter, they said they’d call for us at 9 am. At 9 am, the judge next door (Flaherty) jovially came out and invited people into his room. Never happened in 327. No announcement. Attorneys were let in, door immediately closed behind them. I tried to enter, but someone was standing in front of the door to not allow me in. No one else was trying to enter and not allowed. Just me. I guess I wasn’t recognized as a party to the case, someone they already knew.
usually pretrial conferences are just setting dates and sometimes, later on, having the parties agree to some stipulations that define what the case is... IMO.
I give you credit for trying.
I was excited to be mistaken for a public defender, by a convicted felon in the hallway. I may have a skewed sense of excitement though. Need to get out more often!I give you credit for trying.
Well, it’s not every day that you can have that kind of experienceI was excited to be mistaken for a public defender, by a convicted felon in the hallway. I may have a skewed sense of excitement though. Need to get out more often!
I'm local to Pittsburgh too if you ever want to meet up and attend together.I was excited to be mistaken for a public defender, by a convicted felon in the hallway. I may have a skewed sense of excitement though. Need to get out more often!
