A May 12th hearing has been set following a defense request to dismiss a false records charge against State Representative Chris Flanagan.
An attorney for the Democratic lawmaker recently filed a motion to drop the charge since it falls under state and not federal jurisdiction.
Chief U.S. District Judge Denise Casper has asked both sides to be ready to discuss a trial date during the hearing.
Flanagan has pleaded not guilty on six charges, including five counts of wire fraud related to the alleged use of 36-thousand-dollars of his former employer's money for personal and campaign expenses.
(Photo: Massachusetts State Rep Chris Flanagan)