Friday, May 30, 2008

Castillo Re-Arraignment Explained

From the SA's office:
Today the State filed formal written notice of its intent to seek an enhanced penalty of life in prison without the possibility of parole in the case of Mark Castillo, 42, of Rockville, MD.

Under Maryland law, the State must file notice of its intention to seek enhanced penalties 30 days or more before the first trial date; his trial date is Aug. 22, 2008. A decision as to whether or not to file for the death penalty has not been made at this time. That decision will be made by State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy. She is reviewing all the pertinent court papers in this case and is also awaiting the court medical evaluation. There is no timeline other than meeting the 30-day requirement as mandated by law.

1 comment:

ppatin said...

Hmm, if PJ does seek the DP against Castillo that'll mean that two of the four criminals she's sought death for have been white. That sure turns the old "capital punishment is racist" argument on its head, since whites don't commit 50% of the murders in this town.