2 Charges Formally dropped
The preliminary hearing ended this evening with the outcome of the burglary and the conspiracy to commit burglary being dropped off the charge list, this is great for the defense and show the defense that the states case is not as solid as previously thought. If the states case had been as solid as they announced it to be in the affidavid, then non of the charges would of been dropped today, please check back shortly for a detailed account of todays court procedings.
August 24th, 2007 at 4:52 am
Thanks for the update. I wasn’t sure if any of the charges where dropped today. I think that does say a lot against the case. If the State truly had this open and closed rock solid case as so many seem to think is there, then there would have been no charges dropped and the State would not continue with failed efforts to obtain a plea. The main reason the State wants to obtain a plea are simple, it would save time and money and they would get a conviction in a case where the evidence does not prove beyond a reasonable that the suspects are actually guilty of the crimes charged against them.
Harlow keep standing strong, “up high my head will be held, shoulders back, fists clinched for fear will not be my guide.â€
Stay Strong, Stay Focused and the Truth Will Prevail.
August 24th, 2007 at 4:52 am
As pc already posted, no big surprise those charges were dropped - they were the lesser of all the charges against these two.
August 24th, 2007 at 8:03 am
Thanks for the info
that is good news
August 24th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
It’s been pointed out that the prosecutor’s didn’t even present much of a case regarding the burglary charges at the hearing…so it isn’t as if the defense team won a victory. That is more like winning by default.
August 24th, 2007 at 8:09 pm
well at least some good news for now.
August 24th, 2007 at 8:30 pm
Since Grant Roy apparently testified about the alleged theft and destruction of Cobra Video master discs and model identification materials, and the Magistrate STILL dismissed all of the buglary charges against Cuadra and Kerekes, The Magistrate either did not buy Roy’s testimony on the thefts or, the Magistrate simply dismissed all of Grant Roy’s testimony out of hand.
Based on information and belief, Grant Roy was also a defendant to the Lawsuit Bryan Kocis filed in Federal Court in San Diego (either or both in his personal capacity and as a member of LSG Media).
It appears that all of the defendants to the Kocis lawsuit in San Diego filed answers which argued that Lockhart’s contract with Bryan Kocis was void and unenforceable as the contract was against public policy (i.e., the Lockhart/Kocis Contract was essentially a contract for sexual services - prostitution).
So, how did Cuadra and Kerekes get the idea in their heads that Lockhart was legally bound to Bryan Kocis/Cobra Video? see our blog at http://www.tempcity.com/bitchless/index.php?showtopic=15076 Sean Lockhart Harlow Cuadra and Motives for Murder
The apparent dismissal of Grant Roy’s testimony and the fact that contracts for sex are void and unenforceable should mean that The State has to come up with a new and improved “motive” by trial time.
August 24th, 2007 at 10:32 pm
I’m sure that if Joe doesn’t flip and take a plea, all other charges will be dropped before trial.
Be strong–you will be out of jail very soon. Just tell the truth!
August 24th, 2007 at 10:48 pm
… quite strange indeed: The least relevant charges are dropped - and folks see this as good news.
Still the major ones remain for official investigation.
Sorry to have to say this.
August 25th, 2007 at 1:05 am
I am not saying whether harlow is innocent or guilty but I think everyone around here needs a reality check.
http://handjtrial.blogspot.com/2007/08/prelim-day-two-late-updates.html
This is getting ugly for Harlow and there is apparently a lot of evidence that is working against him.
What’s his high priced lawyer doing to help Harlow??
I am VERY concerned about all this evidence that was presented today by the prosecution. Harlow had better wake up before Joe hands him over to the prosecution on a silver platter.
Thoughts?
Justice
August 25th, 2007 at 5:12 am
Listen Everyone,
Joe is too sweet to flip on Harlow. He loves him too much.
August 25th, 2007 at 7:50 am
Justice don’t be too concerned about the evidence presented this week. It’s nothing compared to what they will drag out during trial. We don’t know that Joe is trying to cut a deal and turn on Harlow. There is speculation sure and guesses, but that is all it is at this point. Angel of Truth of whoever is now writing this blog says that they want to go to trial, and they want all the real story out. So we may as well accept that as the plan in place until further notice. Besides Harlow is a gentle person and kind soul who will get a chance to explain away all of this right.