A 55-year-old Marshall man who was charged with murder late last year will remain out of jail on bond due to a decision made by the court during a proceeding this week.
James Scott Miller has been charged in connection with the shooting death of 31-year-old Joshua Charles Smith, of Marshall, on December 29, 2018.
Online court documents say Miller is facing a Class A Felony for Second-Degree Murder and an Unclassified Felony for Armed Criminal Action. He originally posted $500,000 cash-only bond on January 2; but he was arrested for violation of his bond conditions on January 24. On February 20, Miller posted an additional $250,000 cash or surety bond.
Miller pleaded not guilty on March 11.
During a motion hearing on Monday, July 22, the court ruled that based on the evidence presented by the state, including two exhibits, and defense, including one exhibit, the state’s motion to revoke Miller’s bond was denied.
A case review in the matter is scheduled to be held on Monday, September 23; a pre-trial conference set for Monday, December 9; and Miller’s jury trial is scheduled for January 14 and 15, 2020, at Saline County Circuit Court.