Three preliminary hearings are scheduled Monday for a man accused of aggravated battery on law enforcement and interference with law enforcement.
Lance David Fessler has hearings tentatively set to begin at 2, 2:30 and 3 pm in Lyon County District Court. The lead case involves a count of aggravated battery and unlawful discharge of a firearm dating back to February 2021. Fessler was deemed competent to stand trial as part of a hearing last month, but current defense attorney Steve Atherton has asked to withdraw from the case due to unlisted “professional considerations.”
Fessler also has separate prelims scheduled for alleged interference after alleged incidents in March and July 2021.
Judge Doug Jones will preside over all three hearings Monday.
