PRETRIAL

Plea Negotiations:
Prefers active involvement in plea negotiation process. May become involved in designating additional conditions, but will not undercut State plea offer.

Continuances:
Prefers that counsel file a motion and schedule hearing for Pretrial and Trial continuances.

Discovery Issues:
When discovery disputes occur, counsel must confer and make a good faith attempt to resolve them without a hearing. If a hearing must be held, it should be timely scheduled in order to avoid potential trial delay.

Deposition Disputes:
Attempt to contact the judge in order to resolve the issue during the deposition.

Miscellaneous Problem Resolution:
No discussions without both counsel present. Prefers all discussions be held in the courtroom, on the record and upon the filing of a proper motion.

TRIAL

Motions in limine:
May be heard the morning of trial in most cases. Lengthy or complicated motions should be scheduled for hearing before the day of trial.

Courtroom Etiquette:
-Counsel should request permission to approach the bench, the witness, or the clerk.

-When the jury enters or exits the courtroom, counsel and the defendant should remain seated.

Voir Dire Procedure Preference:
Prefer attorneys inquire of the entire panel. Seating chart with jurors names will be provided.