James HutchinsA man accused of knowingly infecting his pregnant wife with HIV had his court date moved to Sept. 9 after he told attorneys he plans to hire a private defense attorney.
James Hutchins, 46, posted a $10,000 bond and was seated in General Sessions Court David Bales courtroom this morning.
Hutchins was previously convicted of criminal exposure of HIV in 1999.
If convicted a second time for the same offense, Hutchins could be sentenced between three to six years for the charge which is a Class C felony.
Hutchins' previous sentence was six months incarceration and five years probation.