The United States government said in a motion filed Sunday that the case of an officer charged with criminal excessive use of force could be resolved before trial. 

The filing addresses five pretrial motions filed on behalf of Mark Aaron Oakley, a former Warrenton officer.

Oakley is charged with three counts of deprivation of rights under color of law. 

The charges allege he used his Taser excessively and unjustifiably against three victims, causing them bodily injury. 

While the government’s motion does not detail why the case might be resolved before trial, it notes that an arraignment is scheduled for next month.

The government has no objection to sequestering trial witnesses, with the exception of one case agent. 

However, it objects to the early disclosure of discovery, noting that the defendant failed to confer with the government per local rules and asserting that discovery obligations are already being met.

Additionally, the government argues that the request for Rule 404(b) evidence disclosure is premature since no trial date has been set. 

It also objects to a seven-day deadline for summary exhibits, as no such deadline exists under the Federal Rules of Evidence. 

Finally, the government will not formally respond to the Rule 16 preservation request, as the defendant requested the court not to act on that motion.