Andrea Sneiderman in court

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Andrea Sneiderman listens to arguments in court Friday. Dekalb County Superior Court Judge Gregory A. Adams presides over a pre-trial hearing for Andrea Sneiderman Friday, July 26, 2013.

Defense attorney J. Tom Morgan argues in court Friday. DeKalb County District Attorney Robert James on Friday formally withdrew the three most serious criminal charges against Dunwoody widow Andrea Sneiderman, but the judge in the case told lawyers for both sides he doesn't have to allow it.

Andrea Sneiderman's father Herb Greenberg watches the proceedings. Dekalb County Superior Court Judge Gregory A. Adams presides over a pre-trial hearing for Andrea Sneiderman Friday, July 26, 2013.

Andrea Sneiderman listens to arguments in court Friday. Judge Adams ruled to drop the murder and aggravated assault charges, but denied the defense motion to continue the trial. The trial will begin with jury selection on Monday.

Andrea Sneiderman leaves the courtroom during a break in court Friday.

Andrea Sneiderman leaves the courtroom during a break in court Friday. Dekalb County Superior Court Judge Gregory A. Adams presided over a pre-trial hearing for Andrea Sneiderman Friday, July 26, 2013.

Steven Sneiderman, murder victim Rusty Sneiderman's brother, enters the courtroom after a break.

DeKalb D.A. Robert James and ADA Anna Cross during a break in court Friday. DeKalb County District Attorney Robert James on Friday formally withdrew the three most serious criminal charges against Dunwoody widow Andrea Sneiderman, but the judge in the case told lawyers for both sides he doesn't have to allow it. Judge Gregory A. Adams signaled his displeasure with the last-minute decision, noting that jury selection is set to begin Monday.

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Andrea Sneiderman listens to arguments in court Friday. Dekalb County Superior Court Judge Gregory A. Adams presides over a pre-trial hearing for Andrea Sneiderman Friday, July 26, 2013.

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