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State of California v. Justin D. Silva
Date: 01-30-2018
Case Number: 17CMS-0171
Judge: Robert Shane Burns
Court: Superior Court, Kings County, California
Plaintiff's Attorney: Kings County District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Robert Henry Stover
Description:
Seattle, WA - Jury Finds Defendant Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity
The State of Washington charged Justin Silva, age 33, with multiple felonies including kidnapping, arson, burglary and attempted murder. The State charged that the Defendant assaulted and battered his grandmother.
17CMS-0171 | The People of the State of California vs. Justin Joseph Silva
Case Number
17CMS-0171
Court
Hanford - Criminal
File Date
04/12/2017
Case Type
Felony
Case Status
Open
Party
Plaintiff
The People of the State of California
Defendant
Silva, Justin Joseph
DOB
XX/XX/XXXX
Height
6'
Weight
170 lbs
Address
4595 N Feland Ave
Fresno CA 93722
Active Attorneys
Lead Attorney
Stover, Robert Henry
Court Appointed
Work Phone
559-589-1011
Fax Phone
559-587-0520
Disposition Events
04/27/2017 Plea
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Denial
Denial
Denial
Denial
Denial
Denial
Denial
Denial
Denial
04/27/2017 Plea
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Denial
04/27/2017 Plea
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Denial
01/23/2018 Disposition
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Dismissal Motion of the People - Before Hearing
Stricken
01/25/2018 Disposition
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Found Guilty by Jury
Found Guilty by Jury
Found Guilty by Jury
Found Guilty by Jury
Found Guilty by Jury
Found Guilty by Jury
Found Guilty by Jury
Found Guilty by Jury
Events and Hearings
04/12/2017 Order Holding to Answer and Commitment
04/12/2017 Doctors Report
04/12/2017 Bail amount
Comment
$200,000
04/13/2017 Information
04/27/2017 Arraignment on Information
04/27/2017 Arraignment
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued
Comment
on Information
05/11/2017 Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued
05/11/2017 Motion to Dismiss pursuant to 995 PC
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Off Calendar
05/25/2017 Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
05/25/2017 Continued Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued
06/09/2017 Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued
Comment
and Trial Setting
06/14/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued to: Custodian of Records- Community Regional Medical Center
06/14/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued to: Custodian of Records - Bio-Behavioral Medical Clinic
06/14/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued to: Custodian of Records - Judy Miramontes, MD
06/14/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued
06/14/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued
06/14/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued
06/20/2017 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
06/21/2017 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
06/21/2017 Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued
Comment
and Trial Setting
06/26/2017 Subpoena Records - Received
07/07/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Criminal Issued (Community Regional Medical Center)
07/07/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Criminal Issued (St.Agnes Medical Center)
07/07/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Criminal Issued (Judy Miramontes, M.D.)
07/07/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Criminal Issued (Bio Behaviroal Medical Clinic)
07/12/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued to: Custodian Records (Community Behavorial Health Center)
07/13/2017 Subpoena Records - Received
Comment
Saint Agnes Medical Center
07/17/2017 Subpoena Records - Received
Comment
Community Regional Medical Center
07/19/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued to: Custodian of Records (Community Behavorial Health Center)
07/19/2017 Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Court
07/24/2017 Subpoena Records - Received
07/27/2017 Continued Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Court
07/31/2017 Stipulation
Comment
Regarding Expert witness, Dr. Andrew Cavagnaro
07/31/2017 Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Court
08/18/2017 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
08/21/2017 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
08/22/2017 Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Court
Comment
and Trial Setting
09/08/2017 Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
09/20/2017 Continued Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Court
09/27/2017 Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
10/06/2017 Continued Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
10/10/2017 Continued Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
10/26/2017 Further Proceedings re:
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
Comment
resetting of Trial dates (placed on calendar at request of Counsel)
10/27/2017 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
10/30/2017 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
11/06/2017 Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
11/13/2017 Continued Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
11/15/2017 Continued Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
11/17/2017 Continued Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Held
11/27/2017 Trial Setting Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Held
12/01/2017 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
12/04/2017 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
12/08/2017 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
12/11/2017 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
12/19/2017 Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Held
01/19/2018 Witness List and Jury Instructions received from:
01/19/2018 Witness List and Jury Instructions received from:
01/19/2018 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Held
01/22/2018 Information Sheet
01/22/2018 Minute Order
01/22/2018 Received
Comment
People's Amended Jury Instructions
01/22/2018 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Result
Trial Proceedings Commenced
01/23/2018 Minute Order
01/24/2018 Minute Order
01/24/2018 Question(s) Received From Jury
Comment
#1
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#1
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#2
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#3
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#4
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#5
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#6
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#8
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#9
01/25/2018 Minute Order
01/26/2018 Minute Order
01/29/2018 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Result
Trial Proceedings Recommenced
The State of Washington charged Justin Silva, age 33, with multiple felonies including kidnapping, arson, burglary and attempted murder. The State charged that the Defendant assaulted and battered his grandmother.
17CMS-0171 | The People of the State of California vs. Justin Joseph Silva
Case Number
17CMS-0171
Court
Hanford - Criminal
File Date
04/12/2017
Case Type
Felony
Case Status
Open
Party
Plaintiff
The People of the State of California
Defendant
Silva, Justin Joseph
DOB
XX/XX/XXXX
Height
6'
Weight
170 lbs
Address
4595 N Feland Ave
Fresno CA 93722
Active Attorneys
Lead Attorney
Stover, Robert Henry
Court Appointed
Work Phone
559-589-1011
Fax Phone
559-587-0520
Disposition Events
04/27/2017 Plea
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Denial
Denial
Denial
Denial
Denial
Denial
Denial
Denial
Denial
04/27/2017 Plea
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Denial
04/27/2017 Plea
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Denial
01/23/2018 Disposition
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Dismissal Motion of the People - Before Hearing
Stricken
01/25/2018 Disposition
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Found Guilty by Jury
Found Guilty by Jury
Found Guilty by Jury
Found Guilty by Jury
Found Guilty by Jury
Found Guilty by Jury
Found Guilty by Jury
Found Guilty by Jury
Events and Hearings
04/12/2017 Order Holding to Answer and Commitment
04/12/2017 Doctors Report
04/12/2017 Bail amount
Comment
$200,000
04/13/2017 Information
04/27/2017 Arraignment on Information
04/27/2017 Arraignment
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued
Comment
on Information
05/11/2017 Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued
05/11/2017 Motion to Dismiss pursuant to 995 PC
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Off Calendar
05/25/2017 Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
05/25/2017 Continued Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued
06/09/2017 Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued
Comment
and Trial Setting
06/14/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued to: Custodian of Records- Community Regional Medical Center
06/14/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued to: Custodian of Records - Bio-Behavioral Medical Clinic
06/14/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued to: Custodian of Records - Judy Miramontes, MD
06/14/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued
06/14/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued
06/14/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued
06/20/2017 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
06/21/2017 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
06/21/2017 Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued
Comment
and Trial Setting
06/26/2017 Subpoena Records - Received
07/07/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Criminal Issued (Community Regional Medical Center)
07/07/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Criminal Issued (St.Agnes Medical Center)
07/07/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Criminal Issued (Judy Miramontes, M.D.)
07/07/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Criminal Issued (Bio Behaviroal Medical Clinic)
07/12/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued to: Custodian Records (Community Behavorial Health Center)
07/13/2017 Subpoena Records - Received
Comment
Saint Agnes Medical Center
07/17/2017 Subpoena Records - Received
Comment
Community Regional Medical Center
07/19/2017 Subpoena
Comment
Issued to: Custodian of Records (Community Behavorial Health Center)
07/19/2017 Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Court
07/24/2017 Subpoena Records - Received
07/27/2017 Continued Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Court
07/31/2017 Stipulation
Comment
Regarding Expert witness, Dr. Andrew Cavagnaro
07/31/2017 Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Court
08/18/2017 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
08/21/2017 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
08/22/2017 Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Court
Comment
and Trial Setting
09/08/2017 Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
09/20/2017 Continued Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Court
09/27/2017 Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
10/06/2017 Continued Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
10/10/2017 Continued Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
10/26/2017 Further Proceedings re:
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
Comment
resetting of Trial dates (placed on calendar at request of Counsel)
10/27/2017 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
10/30/2017 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
11/06/2017 Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
11/13/2017 Continued Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
11/15/2017 Continued Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Continued - By Party
11/17/2017 Continued Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Held
11/27/2017 Trial Setting Conference
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Held
12/01/2017 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
12/04/2017 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
12/08/2017 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
12/11/2017 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Cancel Reason
Vacated
12/19/2017 Trial Readiness
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Held
01/19/2018 Witness List and Jury Instructions received from:
01/19/2018 Witness List and Jury Instructions received from:
01/19/2018 Trial Confirmation
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
8:15 AM
Result
Held
01/22/2018 Information Sheet
01/22/2018 Minute Order
01/22/2018 Received
Comment
People's Amended Jury Instructions
01/22/2018 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Result
Trial Proceedings Commenced
01/23/2018 Minute Order
01/24/2018 Minute Order
01/24/2018 Question(s) Received From Jury
Comment
#1
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#1
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#2
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#3
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#4
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#5
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#6
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#8
01/25/2018 Verdict
Comment
#9
01/25/2018 Minute Order
01/26/2018 Minute Order
01/29/2018 Jury Trial
Judicial Officer
Burns, Robert Shane
Hearing Time
9:30 AM
Result
Trial Proceedings Recommenced
Outcome:
Defendant was found not guilty by reason of insanity and will be committed to a mental health facility until such time as he is found to have regained his sanity or is released after his maximum term of 30-years to life in prison.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Defendant's Experts:
Comments:
About This Case
What was the outcome of State of California v. Justin D. Silva?
The outcome was: Defendant was found not guilty by reason of insanity and will be committed to a mental health facility until such time as he is found to have regained his sanity or is released after his maximum term of 30-years to life in prison.
Which court heard State of California v. Justin D. Silva?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Kings County, California, WA. The presiding judge was Robert Shane Burns.
Who were the attorneys in State of California v. Justin D. Silva?
Plaintiff's attorney: Kings County District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Robert Henry Stover.
When was State of California v. Justin D. Silva decided?
This case was decided on January 30, 2018.