Laurie Smith lost her first major legal battle, then formally denied charges of corruption in office.
SAN MATEO — Months after being charged with corruption in office in a case that could force her removal from office, Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith formally denied the accusations at a remote court hearing Tuesday.
“I deny all counts,” Smith said in a brief court statement Tuesday morning, before waiving her right to a speedy trial. Before entering a plea, Smith lost her first legal battle: A series of objections to the charges, filed last month by her attorney, which argued the grand jury used ambiguous language and failed to specify when and how she committed misconduct., meaning that whether the charges or sustained or not this is her final year as sheriff. She cited what she called “specious” attacks on her — including the gun-permit scandal — as a factor in her decision.
The case is being handled in San Mateo County Superior Court, and is being prosecuted by the San Francisco District Attorney, to avoid potential conflicts of interest.
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