BUI trial of Bismark Dinius begins today. Judge allows film cameras
by Erik on Jul.28, 2009, under Personal, sailing
The trial in the much publicized case of Bismark Dinius began this morning in Lake County. Last week, District Attorney Jon Hopkins dismissed the charge of manslaughter but maintains that Dinius should be tried for felony boating under the influence, a charge which carries a maximum sentence of 3 years in state prison.
As the trial began this morning, the DA was protesting the presence of cameras in the courtroom saying that it “put too much pressure on civilian witnesses. The judge approved the request allowing film cameras in the back of the court provided they not show the faces of jurors. More to come..
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August 20th, 2009 on 11:07 am
Hi Erik
Great news hot off the press by way of Dan Noyes Twitter,
Count 1 Felony DUI not Guilty
Count 2 Operating vehicular while impaired Not Guilty
Count 3 Operating a vessel with a BAC greater than .08 Hung Jury 11 Not Guilty and 1 Guilty. Judge dismissed the count.
If ever you come to the East Coast be sure to look me up I am in Hampton Virginia and I have a Beneteau 50 so there is plenty of room. I must say it would be fun as this area is so full of itself and so conservative. It would be a pleasure for you and a friend to visit.
Ron
contact info is benet250@yahoo.com and ph is 443-605-5179.
September 28th, 2009 on 12:30 pm
Thanks Ron. It’s been a crazy month with work so I didn’t get a chance to finish the trial coverage. Will definitely look you up! And you do the same if you come to San Francisco! How do you like the Ben 50? I think our next sailboat will be in the 36-42 range. I’m really Jonesing to do some blue water sailing.