LAKEPORT >> Nine Green appeared in court recently with his Defense Attorney Patrick Pekin, as Judge Arnold Rosenfield and Deputy Attorney General Geoffrey Lauter appeared by telephone for Green’s Continued Arraignment on the Information and further proceedings hearing.
Green is charged with two counts of Threats to Commit Crime which will result in Death or Great Bodily Injury, Threats to an Elected Public Official, Willful and Malicious Harassment to Another Person and 34 counts of a Violation of Protective Order.
The charges stem from a number of incidents, including Green allegedly spreading manure on the District Attorney’s office.
Green has pled not guilty to all charges. Green has also requested a Faretta Hearing, meaning the defendant wishes to represent himself and waive court appointed public defenders. The defendant’s decision to waive his right to counsel must be done knowingly and intelligently.
A Faretta Hearing has been set for Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. in Department 1. During this hearing the judge will confirm that Green is aware of the benefits of having an attorney represent him and ensure the defendant is making a knowing and intelligent waiver of his right to counsel.
The judge can also inquire into Green’s education and mental state to confirm he has the capability to represent himself.
