LIHUE — The defense attorney who represented a Kilauea man sometimes referred to as “Bull” stepped down as his counsel Thursday. Caren Dennemeyer represented Ray Harada Jr., 43, in a case where he is alleged to have kidnapped and robbed
LIHUE — The defense attorney who represented a Kilauea man sometimes referred to as “Bull” stepped down as his counsel Thursday.
Caren Dennemeyer represented Ray Harada Jr., 43, in a case where he is alleged to have kidnapped and robbed a woman while armed with a knife, according to court records.
In that case, Harada is charged with two counts of kidnapping and robbery in the first degree.
In her motion to withdraw as counsel, Dennemeyer handed the torch to defense attorney Mark Zenger, who represents Harada on two other cases, one in district court and one in circuit.
The arrangement is part of a planned global plea deal between the state and the defense.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Harada on Jan. 28.
Harada missed a scheduled hearing for his kidnapping case in September. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest on Oct. 9, 2015. When officers found him, Harada is said to have resisted arrest and assaulted officers, according to police reports.
He is charged with three counts of assault against a law enforcement officer in the first degree, escape in the first degree and resisting arrest.
He was also charged with bail jumping and contempt of court.
Harada has the option to accept a plea bargain for all three cases or head to trial on Feb. 22.
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Michelle Iracheta, cops and courts reporter, can be reached at 245-0424 or miracheta@thegardenisland.com.
