who was defense attorney in castilo murder trial

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Why did Byer say his text to Castillo would have come late at night?

Where was Michelle Castillo found?

When was Byer in Australia?

When did Rueda read Castillo's letter?

Who asked Castillo to check drains?

Who killed Michelle Castillo?

Who joked about Michelle Castillo's clothes?

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Why was Michael Castillo taken into custody?

Description: Client was taken into custody for allegedly violating his probation. He faced an extra year in jail. At the probation violation hearing, Michael Castillo convinced the court to release him from jail and reinstate his probation.

What was the charge of Michael Castillo?

Description: Client was originally charged with felony “battery with a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily harm” and felony “assault with a deadly weapon.” Michael Castillo negotiated a settlement following the preliminary hearing: Client would go on probation, and upon successful completion, his only conviction would be a gross misdemeanor (for discharging a firearm where a person might be endangered).

Who is Mike Castillo?

Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Mike Castillo represents clients throughout Nevada with a focus on Clark County. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NADCL), the American Bar Association and the Clark County Bar Association. He lives in the Summerlin area with his wife.

What charges did the client face in the Las Vegas case?

Description: Client faced a charge for the Nevada crime of attempted murder and other serious felonies. Las Vegas Defense Group argued that the prosecution failed to inform the grand jury not to consider prejudicial evidence when deliberating over the charges.

Why did Byer say his text to Castillo would have come late at night?

Because of the time difference, Byer said his text to Castillo would have come late at night U.S. time. While Byer testified Castillo often checks on his home while he is away, the witness said he doesn't know for sure if Castillo was there that night.

Where was Michelle Castillo found?

Michelle Castillo was found hanging from a basement shower in her Belmont Station Road home on March 20, 2014, according to an affidavit. She had been beaten about the face and body and appeared to have been strangled prior to being hanged. Video from a neighbor's outside camera shows what investigators believe is her estranged husband running down the driveway at about 8:09 p.m. March 19, 2014.

When was Byer in Australia?

Byer said he was in Australia on March 19, 2014. Because of the time difference, Byer said his text to Castillo would have come late at night U.S. time. While Byer testified Castillo often checks on his home while he is away, the witness said he doesn't know for sure if Castillo was there that night.

When did Rueda read Castillo's letter?

Rueda read a letter from Castillo written to White in May 2014.

Who asked Castillo to check drains?

Bill Byer , a close friend of the Castillos, testified June 10 he asked Castillo to check the drains on his Reston home the night of March 19, 2014. The witness said he was out of the country at the time and asked his friend to check on the home after a snowstorm. Byer said Castillo usually "immediately" and "reliably" responded to his requests to check on his home.

Who killed Michelle Castillo?

The defense team for Braulio Castillo, the Ashburn man accused of killing his estranged wife and staging it as a suicide, took the stand on June 13 and 14, answering questions about his whereabouts during the time of Michelle Castillo's death.

Who joked about Michelle Castillo's clothes?

Rueda asked White if she ever joked on the phone about wearing Michelle Castillo's clothing to court, citing a recorded phone conversation between White and Castillo while he was in jail.