Judge Beverly Cannone gave jurors in Karen Read’s second murder trial the day off Thursday, as lawyers look to hash out the final details of the criminal proceedings. The defense and prosecution are meeting for a “charging conference” where they will discuss the instructions Cannone will give to jurors before they begin deliberations in the case.

Karen Read's attorneys could call their final witness on Tuesday as the high-profile Massachusetts case enters its final days.

Arguing the motion, David Yannetti, a lawyer for Read, said the two witnesses the defense called from ARCCA, an accident reconstruction expert and a biomechanical engineer, “drove a stake through the heart of the commonwealth’s case.” “These indictments cannot stand,” he said.

Read flashed the sinister smirk as graphic images of John O’Keefe’s bruised and mangled body were revealed to the jury.

Karen Read's defense presents expert testimony that Officer O'Keefe's fatal injuries resulted from falling backward, with facial wounds caused by a separate impact.

A biomechanist is expected to return to the stand in the Karen Read retrial today, the 31st day, with testimony to help the defense’s case. Watch court live here.

Judge Beverly Cannone also denied the defense team’s motion for a mistrial based on what Read’s lawyers called “intentional misconduct” from prosecutor Hank Brennan.

Karen Read tells reporters she's ready for jury deliberations after 30 days of testimony, as defense expert disputes claims about how O'Keefe's injuries occurred.