05-24-2016, 03:08 PM
Well, it'll be interesting to hear the evidence in Ramirez's trial. Not much has been released in terms of the case against him specifically, but he's sure been left holding the biggest bag. I wonder if he knew yesterday that the Clarkes were gonna Alford plea or if he was instead taken by surprise, on the first day of the joint trial no less.
I don't think the attempted murder charges against the Clarkes would have been dropped unless they agreed to testify against Ramirez, if called.
The court docs show John and Maytee's sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 8th. Ramirez is scheduled to go to trial in August. If John and Maytee are called as witnesses for the Ramirez prosecution, it'll be interesting. Two accomplices to the crimes charged with long criminal records might not hold much credibility for any jury. I could easily see Ramirez's defense attorneys painting them as self-serving liars who would say anything to get their charges reduced (which is probably accurate).
I don't think the attempted murder charges against the Clarkes would have been dropped unless they agreed to testify against Ramirez, if called.
The court docs show John and Maytee's sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 8th. Ramirez is scheduled to go to trial in August. If John and Maytee are called as witnesses for the Ramirez prosecution, it'll be interesting. Two accomplices to the crimes charged with long criminal records might not hold much credibility for any jury. I could easily see Ramirez's defense attorneys painting them as self-serving liars who would say anything to get their charges reduced (which is probably accurate).