Practice News Story 4: Court

Court Date Set for Break In

LOGAN, Utah-After last weeks break in of the Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints meeting house, the suspects have been arrested and been to preliminary trail. Judge Alan Mayfield has found probable cause and the court date for this trial will be held on March 21st.

Jim Michaels, a 35 year old man is accused of the crime and faces six months to one year of jail time. Also a 15 year old, who’s name is unknown will be on trial. District attorney Noel Mayfield(no relation to Judge Mayfield) says that, “I will go after the maximum punishment the law can produce.” According to District attorney Mayfield, these two men have been involved in other crimes together before.

Defense Attorney Robbie Cochran said that his client was concerned, and he felt that there was barely enough evidence to take this case to a trial. He feels that he and his clients have ample defense to fight this case. Cochran says, “We can definitely establish where Michaels was during the time of this break in.” Cochran also stated that this would be a very interesting trail because Judge Mayfield can go either way.