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Judge separates felony possession count; Beltran to face jury on two aggravated‑robbery counts
Summary
The court and counsel agreed to proceed to jury on counts 1 and 2 of the indictment in the Beltran case while count 3 (felon in possession) was separated; jury selection was scheduled for the following morning.
The court found that the indictment against the defendant identified as Beltran would proceed on counts 1 and 2 and that count 3 would not be tried with those counts. The parties prepared to begin jury selection the following morning.
Defense counsel asked the court to separate count 3, saying, “The third count, your honor. I believe count 1 and count 2 are just different manners and means of the same offense. … But count 3 is a separate offense of felon in possession.” The court confirmed the defense’s position and indicated no objection from the state after reviewing applicable law.
The court stated, “So it will go on counts 1 and counts 2. And each side will have will be here tomorrow morning, to begin jury selection.” Counsel and the court discussed logistics for using an available jury and an interpreter.
Prosecutors told the court they intended to proceed on counts 1 and 2. The court set the case for jury selection the next morning and asked counsel and the defendant to be present.
Provenance: the discussion opening the Beltran case and the court’s ruling to proceed on counts 1 and 2 appears on the record when the court called the case and reviewed the indictment and counsel’s objections and scheduling.
