The accused was expected to resolve the case through a plea agreement involving one count of criminal attempt to commit second-degree murder, with a proposed 12-year sentence. The victim told the court that she continues to suffer from severe physical injuries, including burns and strangulation. She also criticized the plea agreement, claiming the family was not notified before it was reached and questioning why several charges were dropped. The defense urged the court to accept the plea agreement, describing the accused as having accepted responsibility for his actions. Judge Luxen dismissed counts one through seven under the proposed plea agreement and initially accepted the plea.