The lawyers involved in the hearing of a 19-year-old girl accused over the death of two young men last year are scheduled to deliver their final submissions today.
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This is the third week of Leslie Kohlhase’s trial.
Kohlhase faces four charges in relation to the deaths of Jessie Risale, 22, of Vaimoso and Thesaurus Heather, 20, of Tufuiopa.
She has pleaded not guilty to two counts of manslaughter and two alternative charges of negligent driving causing death.
Lawyer Lei’ataualesa Daryl Clarke is representing the defendant and is assisted by lawyer, Leilani Tamati. The prosecution team on the other hand consists of Precious Chang and Leone Su’a Mailo, of the Attorney General’s Office.
The Chief Justice, His Honour Patu Tiava’asu’e Falefatu Sapolu is presiding over the assessor trial.
On Wednesday, Zach Meredith, 19, testified that he, the accused along with three others involved in the crash were drinking at his parent’s company, Le Well, prior to the incident.
He also testified the accused was “very drunk” because she was “talking a lot and giggling.”
Meredith told the Court that he had asked the accused three times for her car keys but she refused to hand them over. He said he was very concerned about her safety because she was “very drunk.”
The matter is resuming today at 9.30 with final submissions from the lawyers.
Kohlhase has yet to take the stand to give evidence.
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