Trial Date Set for Charles McNeil

After almost one year of hearings, a trial date has been set in the case of the man while .

During a hearing last week at Woburn District Court, attorneys heard testimony from a Wilmington Police Department officer. The defense was given until January 6 to file in response to the testimony.

According to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office, a trial date was set for May 1, 2012.

The defense team has statements McNeil made at the scene, paperwork he gave to police at the scene, results of a field sobriety test and results of a blood test involving the February incident.

In February, police determined McNeil traveled over the fog line for about 50 feet and hit .

According to reports, McNeil was allegedly driving under the influence of prescription anti-depressants.

In February, McNeil, 43, was charged with motor vehicle homicide by operating under the influence of drugs and negligence, operating under the influence of drugs second offense, and marked lane violation.

Check back with Wilmington Patch in upcoming months for updates on this case.