Accused Robber Should Be Committed Rather Than Prosecuted, Attorneys Agree

Attorneys for the prosecution and defense of Jermaine Savory agreed today that the Minneapolis man who would benefit more from civil commitment than a criminal case.

"Mr. Savory is not competent to assist me in his defense," public defender Warren Kochis told Dakota County District Court Judge Thomas Pugh. "I'd like to insist the court commence with civil commitment proceedings."

Dakota County prosecutor Scott Hersey agreed with Kochis' motion and informed Judge Pugh that he could not proceed with the case against Savory without the completion of a psychological evaluation.

Savory is charged with allegedly stealing a vehicle in Lakeville on Nov. 6 and using it to rob at gunpoint the  on Pilot Knob Road in Eagan.

Savory then led police from Eagan, Apple Valley and Burnsville on a car chase that reached speeds of up to 100 miles-per-hour, according to a criminal complaint filed by Eagan police.

Judge Pugh echoed Hersey's hesitancy on making any legal decisions in the case until it is known whether or not Savory is of sound mind. 

Savory will remain in Dakota County Jail pending the outcome of his psychological evaluation on Jan. 31.