Archive for July 28th, 2009
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..
