GUILTY TX - Christina Morris, 23, Plano, 30 August 2014 - #30 *Arrest*

[Bootsctr]

Thanks, but your link didn't work for me. I took me to a Google search for "Lone Star Mystery" but none of the hits were the right show, they all looked like something that happened in another Texas town. Anyway. I did find YouTube videos of the show. There are 8 parts:

http://youtu.be/aB3lPOwN-E4

http://youtu.be/-k55QAf-fLg

http://youtu.be/_Ndiy4CN7QI

http://youtu.be/KoqalTpvt3c

http://youtu.be/q0x2fSBJjwM

http://youtu.be/RyF1IZNIifk

http://youtu.be/I5INZFBKC_w

http://youtu.be/lNd7VziMDVI

I watched, saved and protected on my DVR. I must say I still have more questions than answers after watching the ID CM show. Perhaps there will be a follow-up... Who knows? I wish ID would do more shows on more victims here at WebSleuths. There are so many. Relisha Rudd comes to my mind and sex trafficking of young victims. A shame really.

 

[TCMom]

For reference....there was another Agg Kid jury trial that happened this last week in Collin County. Coincidentally, my coworker was on the jury. I checked court documents and he was arrested 4/3/14, case filed by indictment on 5/22/14 and then bond was set at 15,000. I can't figure out what it was originally set to when he was arrested. But right after that, things progressed on the court records monthly-ish.

His victim was found alive very quickly after the incident where he was also arrested. He was found guilty, sentenced to 40 years with a $10,000 fine.

http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/201...rs-in-prison-for-kidnapping-ex-in-plano.html/

 

[txyorkiemom]

Brittany Feagans @BF_StarNews · 12h 12 hours ago

Those listed in #EnriqueArochi affidavit have been subpoenaed to appear in court 1/15 in hearing. #ChristinaMorris

https://twitter.com/BF_StarNews/status/553774938860322816

 

[Happyshoes]

If I understand things correctly, EA will go before a judge and the prosecutor will explain the charges against him. His defense lawyer will enter a plea, and a trial date may be set. I wish I knew more, will go do some research. Just saw your post from Brittany Feagan, so that means those who were issued a subpoena may be called upon at this hearing? I thought that was only at trial?? Now I've confused myself!

 

[MIKAYOYO]

If I understand things correctly, EA will go before a judge and the prosecutor will explain the charges against him. His defense lawyer will enter a plea, and a trial date may be set. I wish I knew more, will go do some research. Just saw your post from Brittany Feagan, so that means those who were issued a subpoena may be called upon at this hearing? I thought that was only at trial?? Now I've confused myself!

Just from a quick Google search, he won't enter a plea at a bond reduction hearing, but the burden of proof is on him. Defense would have tto show he has tried to post bail but can't afford it or some such. He can call witnesses (thus the subpoenas) but I don't understand why MM was subpoenaed. MOO

http://criminal-law.freeadvice.com/criminal-law/criminal-law/bond-reduction.htm

 

[txyorkiemom]

Just from a quick Google search, he won't enter a plea at a bond reduction hearing, but the burden of proof is on him. Defense would have tto show he has tried to post bail but can't afford it or some such. He can call witnesses (thus the subpoenas) but I don't understand why MM was subpoenaed. MOO

http://criminal-law.freeadvice.com/criminal-law/criminal-law/bond-reduction.htm

The reality is
1. He has no prior felony convictions against a person- aggravated as such (petty theft of $50.00 in 2010 is not going to be a consideration nor is the Sprint $600.00 pending charge)
2. He never resisted investigation/avoided any of their requests
3. He never fled the country or was a flight risk

Defense can show just cause as to why to have his bond lowered significantly and possibly released under supervision - based on the above alone.

(don't shoot the messenger)

 

[MIKAYOYO]

The reality is
1. He has no prior felony convictions against a person- aggravated as such (petty theft of $50.00 in 2010 is not going to be a consideration nor is the Sprint $600.00 pending charge)
2. He never resisted investigation/avoided any of their requests
3. He never fled the country or was a flight risk

Defense can show just cause as to why to have his bond lowered significantly and possibly released under supervision - based on the above alone.

(don't shoot the messenger)

No shots from me. I agree with you. I think PPD or prosecution or whoever will have to release more evidence to keep the high bail amount. JMO

 

[Happyshoes]

The reality is
1. He has no prior felony convictions against a person- aggravated as such (petty theft of $50.00 in 2010 is not going to be a consideration nor is the Sprint $600.00 pending charge)
2. He never resisted investigation/avoided any of their requests
3. He never fled the country or was a flight risk

Defense can show just cause as to why to have his bond lowered significantly and possibly released under supervision - based on the above alone.

(don't shoot the messenger)

This is all true but I hope they don't let him out for any reason. Why did I think he got to enter a plea? Could have sworn I read that somewhere. I think it was Ask.com. MM is Christina's father, right? The defense wants to question him?? I guess about moving her car? I can hardly wait till Thursday now.

 

[MIKAYOYO]

This is all true but I hope they don't let him out for any reason. Why did I think he got to enter a plea? Could have sworn I read that somewhere. I think it was Ask.com. MM is Christina's father, right? The defense wants to question him?? I guess about moving her car? I can hardly wait till Thursday now.

The plea (I believe) was entered at the initial arraignment (Saturday or Sunday) of when he was arrested, maybe?

If he makes bail, I believe he would be VERY closely monitored!

 

[Bootsctr]

If I understand things correctly, EA will go before a judge and the prosecutor will explain the charges against him. His defense lawyer will enter a plea, and a trial date may be set. I wish I knew more, will go do some research. Just saw your post from Brittany Feagan, so that means those who were issued a subpoena may be called upon at this hearing? I thought that was only at trial?? Now I've confused myself!

Grand jury...... I'm thinking.

 

[Bootsctr]

This is all true but I hope they don't let him out for any reason. Why did I think he got to enter a plea? Could have sworn I read that somewhere. I think it was Ask.com. MM is Christina's father, right? The defense wants to question him?? I guess about moving her car? I can hardly wait till Thursday now.

Yep, MM, CM's father, took CM's car home w/o forensics being performed first. They were performed later according to the affidavit. Her car could have been a treasure trove of information - maybe answers about the camera. Oh wait! The camera was at her home all the time - just the empty camera case in the car. Darn! So many, many questions about the people involved in this case. Leave no stone unturned I say!

 

[txyorkiemom]

This is all true but I hope they don't let him out for any reason. Why did I think he got to enter a plea? Could have sworn I read that somewhere. I think it was Ask.com. MM is Christina's father, right? The defense wants to question him?? I guess about moving her car? I can hardly wait till Thursday now.

BBM-
Defense wants to question them...I am thinking could be starting initial depositions "under oath" for all that is listed.
that by all informative purposes would carry the penalty of perjury on a go forward in the case. JMO~

 

[catpatrol]

I found this article by a Collin county defense attorney informative:

"After an excessive bond is set an attorney can file a Writ of Habeas Corpus...This accomplishes several important things. First is that it will usually allow a different judge — normally the elected district judge — to begin to exercise control in the case. Second is it allows a person to trigger an evidentiary hearing where they can (1) learn underlying information about the case from the prosecutor; and (2) present evidence that a lower bond is sufficient to secure the defendant’s appearance in Court....At the hearing the State will generally present as little evidence as possible to avoid giving the defendant additional discovery or allowing the defense a free-crack at one of their witnesses...Though someone always wants to get out of jail quickly, it has to be weighed against the possibility of giving the prosecutor evidence they can spin against them at a later point in the case."

https://roselawtx.wordpress.com/tag/collin-county-felony-bond/

 

[Gigglingtoes]

Hopefully they have more because I don't believe SB and I know others don't. If some of us have doubt and they are basing part of the SA on her story, the jury will have doubt. What I mean is...he was rejected by SB, so he went to CM. The rejection is what started it. If there was no rejection....hmm? Also, don't forget that the PI stated that she thought this was drug related. The PI the family hired said this.

Well the information we have would be a ridiculous trial. They would not just have what we know at a trial I would bet money. So of course the trial will bring out more information. Assuming there is a trial...

 

[Bootsctr]

BBM-
Defense wants to question them...I am thinking could be starting initial depositions "under oath" for all that is listed.
that by all informative purposes would carry the penalty of perjury on a go forward in the case. JMO~

Good! They ALL need to be QUESTIONED and understand it is important to tell the truth and NOT LIE or they will go to jail :jail: :jail: :jail: with the others....

 

[Gigglingtoes]

I'm just going to say it.
If he does have ADD I don't think it really matters to this case. Sorry.
If he doesn't have ADD and just enjoys the adderall, I don't think it'll make a difference either. Not sure what the fascination w adderall is. It's not like meth. Jmo.

 

[txyorkiemom]

Good! They ALL need to be QUESTIONED and understand it is important to tell the truth and NOT LIE or they will go to jail :jail: :jail: :jail: with the others....

Yes it will be interesting to see if any of what is included in any of the released affidavits will differ in the "under oath" depositions.
And I am not saying this to direct at any one particular person or another.

 

[Circleoflife]

BBM-
Defense wants to question them...I am thinking could be starting initial depositions "under oath" for all that is listed.
that by all informative purposes would carry the penalty of perjury on a go forward in the case. JMO~

I think next week's hearing will focus on bond reduction. I think a grand jury has been secretly meeting and we just don't have the results, yet.

 

[txyorkiemom]

MMMM Kay !!!
I am seeing this.. Bond Reduction transaction is showing for 1/9
01/15/2015 Writ of Habeas Corpus Mtn to Preserve Evidence 9:00 AM

 

[Circleoflife]

I found this article by a Collin county defense attorney informative:

"After an excessive bond is set an attorney can file a Writ of Habeas Corpus...This accomplishes several important things. First is that it will usually allow a different judge — normally the elected district judge — to begin to exercise control in the case. Second is it allows a person to trigger an evidentiary hearing where they can (1) learn underlying information about the case from the prosecutor; and (2) present evidence that a lower bond is sufficient to secure the defendant’s appearance in Court....At the hearing the State will generally present as little evidence as possible to avoid giving the defendant additional discovery or allowing the defense a free-crack at one of their witnesses...Though someone always wants to get out of jail quickly, it has to be weighed against the possibility of giving the prosecutor evidence they can spin against them at a later point in the case."

https://roselawtx.wordpress.com/tag/collin-county-felony-bond/

Thanks for sharing. I've read the same info. Now, a question for you and others on WS... From what I've read on line at various legal sites, in the state of Texas, the next step in EA's legal process would be a hearing or a grand jury. There are pros and cons to each and I believe a grand jury is more common with a felony case. But either way, he needs to be indicted before this case moves forward. Am I wrong on this? That's why I've been anxiously waiting for an official indictment which is not the same as being charged which is where I believe EA still stands at this point. It's also why I suspect a grand jury has been secretly meeting to determine whether there's enough evidence to indict EA. Am I wrong about the step of indicting being required to move forward with the case?