The preliminary hearing on Monday went as well as it could have. He hasn't pleaded yet; they were just establishing whether there is probable cause to prove that he committed involuntary aggravated manslaughter, which has a possible maximum sentence of 20 years (it's only 10 if it's not "aggravated"), and the judge determined in our favor.
Now the case will go before the grand jury in August (date TBD). That is a closed hearing, where the public doesn't attend, and the grand jury determines whether it will go to trial. That is basically a formality, and our attorney estimates the trial would occur in October. At that time, we will find out how the guy will plead.
To be continued...
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