After a few weeks of regrouping at home, Tim Lambesis will be back in court today. The As I Lay Dying frontman was released on bail from a San Diego prison on May 30th, 2013 after being arrested on May 7th for attempting to hire a hitman to murder his wife. The supposed hitman ended up being an undercover cop. Lambesis eventually plead not guilty to one count of solicitation of murder.
Lambesis will appear at the North County Superior Courthouse in Vista, CA before Judge David Berry for a "Felony Readiness" meeting. Update: Here are the results of the hearing
Felony Readiness is a private meeting between the judge, prosecution and defense held in the judge's chambers. A deal could be struck in these meetings, and if a deal isn't agreed upon, the case will proceed to a Preliminary Hearing, where the prosecution must prove a crime was committed.
With the prosecution previously declaring that they have taped audio of Tim Lambesis talking to the supposed hitman and the hitman asking Lambesis if he wanted his wife killed and Lambesis replying "that's exactly what I want," it shouldn't be too difficult for the prosecution.
If no deal can be agreed upon, Lambesis' trial is expected to kick off in the fall. We'll keep you posted when we hear any updates. Update: Here are the results of the hearing
[h/t Lambgoat]
