In the matter of the State of Washington vs. Nancy Carol LeBovic, there was another pre-trial conference today. Nothing of consequence happened.

Unfortunately, I can't disclose certain interesting aspects, but here's what I can say:

There is another conference slated for April 21, when a trial date is expected to be set, and a judge is expected to be assigned.

The pre-trial discovery is proceeding along.

The public defenders haven't sent Nancy to the state facility for psychiatric evaluation, which is something I would like to give you my opinion on, but it would be inappropriate to do so in a public forum.

Also, the prosecutor gave me the State of Washington sentencing guidelines for the charges in this matter:

First Degree Murder: 240-320 months
With Firearm: Bonus 60 months
Both are flat time--no time off for good behavior.

Attempted Murder: 3/4 of above range
Arson: 120-180 months

I wish I had some witty remark to add in closing, but there's nothing funny about spending the rest of your life in jail. There's nothing funny about murder.