The capital murder trial for Christopher Preciado has been delayed following a Bexar County judge’s approval for a motion for continuance, according to court records.
Bexar County judge approves motion delaying Christopher Preciado capital murder trial to MarchFreezing temperatures change San Antonio’s annual Point-in-Time count of people experiencing homelessnessPreciado’s defense team had asked for the motion for continuance, or delay, as the gun used in the case has yet to be tested for DNA and fingerprints, records show.
The Wednesday hearing was canceled after Judge Jennifer Peña approved the motion. His trial was reset to March 16, according to records. The motion also stated that the prosecution’s testing will be completed on Feb. 15, nearly two full weeks after the trial is set to begin on Feb. 2. Back in November 2025, the same issue came up with the gun not being tested in the case against Preciado’s mother,Peña will decide whether to continue with the set trial date or grant the defense’s motion. If granted, the trial date could be reset to March 16.If found guilty, Christopher Preciado faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.Erica Hernandez is an Emmy award-winning journalist with 15 years of experience in the broadcast news business. Erica has covered a wide array of stories all over Central and South Texas. She's currently the court reporter and cohost of the podcast Texas Crime Stories.200+ blood donation appointments canceled, missed due to winter storm in San AntonioMom blames Instagram for her teen daughters' deathGov. Greg Abbott adds Bexar County to disaster declaration during winter weather🥶 How much longer will the freezing temperatures last? 🧊STAYING WARM IN FREEZING SAN ANTONIO WEATHERVandal cuts, tears down campaign signs alongside North Side highway
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