WILL PARRISH is being charged with 16 misdemeanors. His maximum jail sentence is eight years. Get guidance on writing to DA Eyster in support of this most admirable young man by clicking on the link below. Local attorney Omar Figueroa is representing Will pro-bono. DA Eyster had charged Will with three identical infractions, meaning Will would be ineligible for a jury trial where he could argue his case to other members of the public. Supporters suspect this move was aimed to exclude such a trial. Will intends to take the case to jury and, for that reason, was looking for the charges to be elevated to misdemeanors. The judge stated that he wasn’t aware of any statutes allowing this to occur, but defense attorney Omar Figueroa was ready with case law supporting Will’s right to a jury trial. Eyster, who seems to be taking a personal interest in the case, said that he had already found charges that would be mutually agreeable. Then Eyster said that he would be filing different charges now that they need to be misdemeanors. More than simply re-filing the case charging Will with misdemeanors, Eyster decided to throw the book at the locally well-known journalist and activist —16 misdemeanors, which include a separate charge of “Unlawful Entry” for every day he was on the wick drain derrick, meaning a potential maximum sentence of eight years. Will opted to maintain his right to a speedy trial, meaning as of now there will be a quick turnaround in the case. Will’s Court Schedule: July 24th, Pre-trial conference; Aug 1st, “Motion in limine”; Aug 5th, Jury trial begins at 9am. (The trial date, we understand has been put over until September.) Stay tuned.
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