BAKERSFIELD, CA - Charges have been dropped against a man who was charged with DUI and murder, in the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child earlier this year.
All six counts, including two first degree murder charges and driving under the influence, were dismissed against Joseph Maine Monday.
According to the public defenders office Tuesday, an expert witness states that Maine had a green light when he entered the intersection in the crash that killed Vanessa Carillo and her unborn child.
The prosecutor would only confirm they are re-examining the case. Deputies said Maine was drunk when he ran a red light at Monitor Street and Fairview Road and struck Carillo back in January.
Maine still faces charges of spousal abuse and assault in a separate case.
All six counts, including two first degree murder charges and driving under the influence, were dismissed against Joseph Maine Monday.
According to the public defenders office Tuesday, an expert witness states that Maine had a green light when he entered the intersection in the crash that killed Vanessa Carillo and her unborn child.
The prosecutor would only confirm they are re-examining the case. Deputies said Maine was drunk when he ran a red light at Monitor Street and Fairview Road and struck Carillo back in January.
Maine still faces charges of spousal abuse and assault in a separate case.