BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The trial of a man charged with murder and attempted robbery in a 2021 shooting in East Bakersfield was postponed Friday after defense counsel said additional time was needed for investigation — and to prepare a plea offer for the prosecutor to consider.
Defense attorney Roger Ponce told the court he wants to see if the case can be resolved before trial.
Ponce represents Sonny Veleta, who was 16 at the time of the shooting and whose case was transferred to adult court, where he faces a life term in prison if found guilty…