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Title: Court declares Payette transgender resident competent to stand trial
Post by: Shana A on November 25, 2010, 07:52:28 AM
Post by: Shana A on November 25, 2010, 07:52:28 AM
Court declares Payette transgender resident competent to stand trial
By Patrick McDonough
Argus Observer
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 10:49 AM PST
http://www.argusobserver.com/articles/2010/11/24/news/doc4ced572558789903238429.txt (http://www.argusobserver.com/articles/2010/11/24/news/doc4ced572558789903238429.txt)
Payette — Following a psychological evaluation, a transgender Payette resident charged with two felonies has been found competent to stand trial and could face up to 40 years in prison if convicted.
A preliminary hearing will be held Dec. 6 at the Payette County Courthouse to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial for Catherine Carlson, 52, who is charged with arson and use of a hoax destructive device.
"There is definitely enough evidence to warrant a trial," Payette County Prosecuting Attorney Anne-Marie Kelso said of charges that stem from a series of incidents that occurred the morning of July 11, when Payette fire and police authorities responded to calls from Carlson's neighbors at Northgate Trailer Park in Payette.
By Patrick McDonough
Argus Observer
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 10:49 AM PST
http://www.argusobserver.com/articles/2010/11/24/news/doc4ced572558789903238429.txt (http://www.argusobserver.com/articles/2010/11/24/news/doc4ced572558789903238429.txt)
Payette — Following a psychological evaluation, a transgender Payette resident charged with two felonies has been found competent to stand trial and could face up to 40 years in prison if convicted.
A preliminary hearing will be held Dec. 6 at the Payette County Courthouse to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial for Catherine Carlson, 52, who is charged with arson and use of a hoax destructive device.
"There is definitely enough evidence to warrant a trial," Payette County Prosecuting Attorney Anne-Marie Kelso said of charges that stem from a series of incidents that occurred the morning of July 11, when Payette fire and police authorities responded to calls from Carlson's neighbors at Northgate Trailer Park in Payette.