Post by SoulTrainOz on Jul 30, 2006 8:57:32 GMT -5
Christina Chavez
In Corpus Christi, prosecutors said they will not seek the death penalty against 24-year-old Christina Chavez. She's accused of killing Times Market clerk Pablo Castro in July of 2004. Now prosecutors are trying to wrap up their case against Chavez.
Pablo Castro died outside the Times Market store on Baldwin for the $1.25 in his pocket. Now Christina Chavez will face murder charges for the crime over 2 years after the senseless killing.
"It's a horrendous case for everyone, but she certainly should have her day in court. If we're going to go down that path we need to do it pretty quickly," said Judge Jack Hunter.
Prosecutors have tried to strike a deal with Chavez and said that's caused the delay. She faces a life sentence if convicted of capital murder, but prosecutors and defense attorneys said they've been talking about a deal, for a lesser murder charge, which could cause the sentence to fluctuate.
"I think we're within a very close range of years, just some details to be worked out and agreed upon judge," said defense attorney James Granberry.
Her attorneys said the 24-year-old is scared, concerned and wants resolution in this case. But isn't bothered by how long it's taken.
"We've spoken to Ms. Chavez about our plan and our agreement with the state. She understands and is in agreement with it," Granberry said. Prosecutors said they've talked with Castro's family and kept them informed about where the case is headed.
"I believe all sides are in a position that we can get this case resolved we need to probably have it set for another status hearing," said prosecutor Lance Watt. That hearing will come in early September.
(source: KRIS TV News)
In Corpus Christi, prosecutors said they will not seek the death penalty against 24-year-old Christina Chavez. She's accused of killing Times Market clerk Pablo Castro in July of 2004. Now prosecutors are trying to wrap up their case against Chavez.
Pablo Castro died outside the Times Market store on Baldwin for the $1.25 in his pocket. Now Christina Chavez will face murder charges for the crime over 2 years after the senseless killing.
"It's a horrendous case for everyone, but she certainly should have her day in court. If we're going to go down that path we need to do it pretty quickly," said Judge Jack Hunter.
Prosecutors have tried to strike a deal with Chavez and said that's caused the delay. She faces a life sentence if convicted of capital murder, but prosecutors and defense attorneys said they've been talking about a deal, for a lesser murder charge, which could cause the sentence to fluctuate.
"I think we're within a very close range of years, just some details to be worked out and agreed upon judge," said defense attorney James Granberry.
Her attorneys said the 24-year-old is scared, concerned and wants resolution in this case. But isn't bothered by how long it's taken.
"We've spoken to Ms. Chavez about our plan and our agreement with the state. She understands and is in agreement with it," Granberry said. Prosecutors said they've talked with Castro's family and kept them informed about where the case is headed.
"I believe all sides are in a position that we can get this case resolved we need to probably have it set for another status hearing," said prosecutor Lance Watt. That hearing will come in early September.
(source: KRIS TV News)
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