Court Minutes:  November 30, 2004

Court Minutes

J2411H1 Superior Court - Hall of Justice & Records Print Date:12/15/2004
San Mateo CJIS In and For the County of San Mateo Print Time: 07:20 pm
Organization: SC


CASE NAME PEOPLE V. PETERSON, SCOTT LEE
Case No.: SC 055500 A Date: 11/30/2004 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: 42
Judge: ALFRED A DELUCCHI, JUDGE Clerk: MARYLIN MORTON
Reporter SEE MINUTES 2nd Clerk NONE
D.A.: GERAGOS/P. HARRIS Defense Co. D.HARRIS/FLADAGER
Proceedings:JURY TRIAL

Charges: PC187 (A)
PC12022.9 (A)
PC190.2 (A) (3)
PC187 (A)
PC190.2 (A) (3)



Minutes TRIAL DAY 128 .

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LARON JOHNSON, PRESENT AS COURT REPORTER.

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RICK DISTASO, DDA, PRESENT.

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9:00-9:30 A.M.: REPORTED CONFERENCE HELD IN CHAMBERS WITH THE COURT, COUNSEL, DEFENDANT, AND LARON JOHNSON, COURT REPORTER.

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THE COURT ORDERS REPORTED IN CHAMBERS CONFERENCE SEALED AND TO BE OPENED UPON ORDER OF THE COURT ONLY.

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10:15-11:15 A.M.: REPORTED 402 HEARING HELD IN CHAMBERS WITH THE COURT, COUNSEL, DEFENDANT, AND LARON JOHNSON, COURT REPORTER.

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THE COURT ORDERS REPORTED 402 HEARING SEALED AND TO BE OPENED UPON ORDER OF THE COURT ONLY.

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11:30 A.M. : COURT CONVENED . COUNSEL PRESENT. JURY PRESENT.

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DEFENDANT PRESENT IN CUSTODY.

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COUNSEL TO CERTIFY PAGES 20,626-20,833 ON WEDNESDAY, DEC. 1, 2004.

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THE EXHIBITS LISTED BELOW WERE INTRODUCED AND MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION ON BEHALF OF THE: COURT .

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EXHIBIT 41: SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR STAY AND PETITION FOR REVIEW DENIED. FILED NOV. 29, 2004

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THE COURT PROVIDED COUNSEL WITH COPIES OF THE PENALTY PHASE INSTRUCTIONS THAT WILL BE USED TO PREINSTRUCT THE JURY. THE COURT WILL INSTRUCT ON LINGERING DOUBT.

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11:34 A.M.: JURY PRESENT

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THE COURT PREINSTRUCTED THE JURY ON THE PENALTY PHASE.

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11:42 A.M.: THE OPENING STATEMENT BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PENALTY PHASE WAS GIVEN TO THE COURT AND JURY BY DAVID HARRIS.

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PAT HARRIS RESERVED THE RIGHT TO MAKE AN OPENING STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF DEFENDANT .

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11:50 A.M. : COURT RECESSED UNTIL 1:30 P.M. .

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1:25 P.M. : VALERIE CATHEY REPLACES LARON JOHNSON AS COURT REPORTER.

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1:25-1:58 P.M.: REPORTED CONFERENCE HELD IN CHAMBERS WITH THE COURT, COUNSEL, DEFENDANT, AND VALERIE CATHEY, COURT REPORTER.

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THE COURT ORDERS REPORTED IN CHAMBERS CONFERENCE SEALED AND TO BE OPENED UPON ORDER OF THE COURT ONLY.

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2:04 P.M. : COURT RECONVENED . COUNSEL PRESENT. JURY PRESENT.

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DEFENDANT PRESENT IN CUSTODY.

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EVIDENCE PRESENTED BY THE PEOPLE/PETITIONER.

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2:04 P.M.: BRENT ROCHA, CALLED BY THE PEOPLE, IS SWORN AND TESTIFIED UNDER DIRECT EXAMINATION BY DAVID HARRIS.

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THE EXHIBITS LISTED BELOW WERE INTRODUCED AND MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION ON BEHALF OF THE: PEOPLE (PHOTOS) .

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EXHIBIT 302B: RON, SHARON, LACI, AND BRENT

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EXHIBIT 302C: BRENT AND LACI

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EXHIBIT 302D: LACI AT CHRISTMAS 2002

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NO CROSS EXAMINATION.

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2:23 P.M. : WITNESS EXCUSED.

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2:23 P.M.: AMY ROCHA, CALLED BY THE PEOPLE, IS SWORN AND TESTIFIED UNDER DIRECT EXAMINATION BY DAVID HARRIS.

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THE EXHIBITS LISTED BELOW WERE INTRODUCED AND MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION ON BEHALF OF THE: PEOPLE (PHOTOS) .

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EXHIBIT 303B: NATHAN, AMY, AND LACI

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EXHIBIT 303C: LACI AND AMY

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NO CROSS EXAMINATION.

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2:37 P.M. : WITNESS EXCUSED.

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2:37 P.M.: RON GRANTSKI, CALLED BY THE PEOPLE, IS SWORN AND TESTIFIES UNDER DIRECT EXAMINATION BY DAVID HARRIS.

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THE EXHIBITS LISTED BELOW WERE INTRODUCED AND MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION ON BEHALF OF THE: PEOPLE (PHOTOS) .

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EXHIBIT 304A: RON AND LACI AT CHRISTMAS

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EXHIBIT 304B: LACI AND SHARON, RON IN BACKGROUND

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NO CROSS EXAMINATION.

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2:50 P.M. : WITNESS EXCUSED.

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2:50 P.M.: SHARON ROCHA, CALLED BY THE PEOPLE, IS SWORN AND TESTIFIED UNDER DIRECT EXAMINATION BY DAVID HARRIS.

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THE EXHIBITS LISTED BELOW WERE INTRODUCED AND MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION ON BEHALF OF THE: PEOPLE (PHOTOS) .

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EXHIBIT 305A: SHARON AND LACI CHEERLEADER TRYOUT

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EXHIBIT 305B: SHARON AND LACI JUNIOR HIGH GRADUATION

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EXHIBIT 305C: SHARON AND LACI HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

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EXHIBIT 305D: SHARON AND LACI AT BEACH (2000)

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EXHIBIT 305E: SHARON AND LACI AT RESTAURANT

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EXHIBIT 305F: SHARON AND LACI, SEPT. 2001

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EXHIBIT 305H: LACI AND HER GIRLFRIENDS

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EXHIBIT 305J: LACI FIRST DAY TEACHING WITH APPLE

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NO CROSS EXAMINATION.

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3:26 P.M. : WITNESS EXCUSED.

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3:26 P.M. : JURORS ADMONISHED AND ORDERED TO RETURN ON 12/01/2004 AT 9:00 A.M. .

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DEFENDANT REMAINS IN CUSTODY.

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MATTER CONTINUED TO 12/01/2004 AT 9:00 A.M. IN SCRWC COURT, D- 42 FOR TRIAL - PENALTY PHASE .

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ENTERED ON CJIS BY MARYLIN MORTON DATE 11/30/2004 .

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