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Preliminary hearings July 30 in Harville case

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A 29-year-old Prairie du Chien man charged with homicide had his initial appearance in Crawford County Circuit Court Wednesday, July 22.

Chase M. Harville appeared via a television screen from his Crawford County Jail cell as Judge Lynn Rider read the four counts against him and the penalties if he is convicted of all counts.

There were 10 people in the audience in the courtroom. Others could see the hearing via Zoom.

Harville said he understood the charges against him and the penalties associated with each count.

Rider asked Harville if he had an attorney and Harville said he did, but he didn’t know where his attorney was. Because Harville’s attorney wasn’t present, Rider scheduled an adjourned initial appearance for Monday, July 27. 

On Monday, Harville again appeared by Zoom video conference. His attorney, Jeremiah Meyer-O’Day, also appeared electronically. Two preliminary hearings were set for Thursday, July 30, beginning at 2:30 p.m., at which time evidence could be presented and cross-examined. Then, if the judge determines probable cause against the defendant, a trial would be scheduled.

Also, Monday, bond conditions were modified. If bond were to be met, Harville is required, according to Judge Rider, to have “no contact with one the departed child’s parents, with the initials B.J.”

Harville has been charged with one count of first degree reckless homicide-repeater, misdemeanor battery-domestic abuse, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Details of all charges can be found in the front page article, “Harville charged with first degree reckless homicide” that appeared in the July 22 edition of the Courier Press and at pdccourier.com July 22.

In addition, Rider explained there could be a bifurcated sentence regarding the charge of possession of a firearm by a felon if Harville is convicted. A bifurcated sentence means that a penalty enhancer of not less than three years could be added if certain conditions are met.

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