At the court two days later . . .
“All rises. Department One of the Superior Court is now in session. Judge Charles Hughes is presiding. Please be seated.”
“Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Calling the case of the People of the State of Washington versus Drake Samaniego.
“Members of the Jury, Drake Samaniego has been charged in a one-count information with the crime of first-degree premeditated murder in violation of Penal Code RCW 9A.32.030. The information alleges that on or about August 28, 2004, in Lake Sammamish, Washington, the defendant, Drake Samañiego, assaulted Ondrea Echeverria that led to her child’s miscarriage. To this charge, Drake Samañiego has entered a plea of not guilty. Are both sides ready?”
“Ready for the People, Your Honor,” said Atty. Guevarra
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