Julio César Chávez Jr.’s preliminary hearing in a Los Angeles court on charges of illegal weapons possession was rescheduled for the third timewhile his lawyer affirms more progress for his client and expresses optimism regarding the outcome of the case.
Michael Goldstein, Chavez Jr.’s lawyer, appeared this Tuesday in the court of Judge Neetu Badham Smith, who granted the change of date to April 30. At the preliminary hearing it will be determined whether there is enough evidence against the Mexican boxer for the case to move forward.
Chavez Jr., 38, was arrested Jan. 7 at his Los Angeles home and was later charged of illegal possession of firearms. He was released on bail on the night of the 11th of that month on condition that he immediately join a treatment program, details of which were not released.
The Sinaloan’s preliminary court hearing was set for February 15, but he did not attend after a motion from his lawyer, who then described his client’s enormous progress after a month in rehabilitation. The hearing was scheduled for March 28, but was later changed to April 16.
Mental health deviation, the objective of Chávez Jr.’s defense.
Attorney Goldstein explained this Tuesday the objective in the defense of the son of the Mexican boxing legend.
“Ultimately what we are trying to do is reach a resolution with the district attorney’s office, which would grant a proposal that is known as a diversion, whether it be mental health diversion or just judicial diversion,” Goldstein explained.
If the mental health or judicial diversion or diversion proposal is granted, the case could be dismissed and Chavez would avoid going to jail.
When La Opinión asked the lawyer if he feels that there is empathy on the part of the judge towards Chávez Jr., he said: “I believe that the judge understands what is happening. There are very smart judges in this building, and the prosecutors too. No one is working against Julio in all of this. Julio is really the one who has to put his life in order, he has to do it himself and he is doing it every day. I see progress.”
Lawyer Goldstein: Julius Caesar is a wonderful human being
When talking about how Chávez Jr. is doing after three months of treatment, lawyer Goldstein said that the former world champion is exercising, “he is doing things that he has not done in years and that has had a tremendously positive effect.” in their life.
A few weeks ago, Julio César was visited by his father, JC Chávez, and they shared an emotional moment. Images published on social networks match the descriptions made by the lawyer this day.
““Julio is a very special individual, not only as an athlete, he is truly a wonderful human being,” said Goldstein. “He went through a rough patch and ended up in the court system. But he’s working his way out of it; He’s going to get ahead, I know it., I’m confident, he’s confident. Every day is a new challenge for him, but he is doing everything he is supposed to do and has an incredible support system.”
The lawyer also said that his client was affected by a change in his lifestyle when he stopped boxing in combination with personal problems of various kinds, but insisted that Julio “is taking all the necessary steps to reverse course and is in agreement.” return on the correct route. And we just want to keep it there.”
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