Trial in Bakersfield crash that killed married couple expected to begin by October

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The defense attorney representing an accused drunken driver facing murder charges in a crash that killed a married couple had the trial date postponed one week, but assured the court he’ll be ready soon.

Paul Brar, the lawyer representing 23-year-old Anabell Correa, said Wednesday he needs more time to obtain expert witnesses to testify on the “alcohol component” of the case and his client’s mental state at the time of the crash.

He said delaying the trial from Aug. 31 to Sept. 16 would provide sufficient time…

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