Post by happyhaddock on Jul 15, 2006 17:46:11 GMT -5
Scott Peterson case readied for appeals
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 15 (UPI) -- Scott Peterson, convicted of the 2002 murder of his pregnant wife Laci and their unborn child, is now able to appeal his case to the higher California courts.
On Friday, both sides in Peterson's 2004 murder trial in Redwood City, Calif., certified the transcript as accurate, a necessary step before his appeals can begin, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
The appeals probably will take years, the Chronicle said.
Peterson, 33, is on death row in San Quentin State Prison.
After correcting errors in the transcript, including the spelling of domestic maven Martha Stewart's name, prosecutors and the defense team certified the record.
Prosecutors and investigators then hugged and shook hands with court staff, bailiffs and the judge, the newspaper said. Lead defense attorney Mark Garagos was absent, but was the defense was represented by one of his assistants.
Laci Peterson's mother, Sharon Rocha, took her familiar seat Friday in the front row of Courtroom 2M, the Chronicle said.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 15 (UPI) -- Scott Peterson, convicted of the 2002 murder of his pregnant wife Laci and their unborn child, is now able to appeal his case to the higher California courts.
On Friday, both sides in Peterson's 2004 murder trial in Redwood City, Calif., certified the transcript as accurate, a necessary step before his appeals can begin, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
The appeals probably will take years, the Chronicle said.
Peterson, 33, is on death row in San Quentin State Prison.
After correcting errors in the transcript, including the spelling of domestic maven Martha Stewart's name, prosecutors and the defense team certified the record.
Prosecutors and investigators then hugged and shook hands with court staff, bailiffs and the judge, the newspaper said. Lead defense attorney Mark Garagos was absent, but was the defense was represented by one of his assistants.
Laci Peterson's mother, Sharon Rocha, took her familiar seat Friday in the front row of Courtroom 2M, the Chronicle said.
. Scott has been a victim. One day that will be realized, imo. I'm just glad it's certified now. Some cases take numerous years for certification.