Opinion ID: 2602185
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: The October 14-15, 1997, felony preliminary hearing

Text: The preliminary hearing in this case was conducted on October 14-15, 1997, before Judge Kamins, sitting in the capacity of a magistrate. At the conclusion of the People's presentation at the preliminary hearing, the court informed defendant: The court has offered to have a lawyer represent you; if not, an advisory counsel; if not that, then legal runners. And you have not availed yourself of those items. [¶] Also if you would like an investigator, I would be glad to appoint an investigator for you at the court's expense. [¶] So right now, do you have any defense you wish to put on at this time? Defendant responded: My defense to the court's comments is too little too late.