NEWTON, N.C.,None — The father of a North Carolina girl killed last year is no longer facing worthless check charges in Catawba County.
The charges against Adam Baker were dismissed Friday in Superior Court in Newton. Baker's lawyer, Mark Killian, says the Australian native has made restitution in the case.
Baker was accused of writing bad checks for around $240 to local grocery stores.
He still faces other charges, including felony identity theft and obtaining property by false pretense.
The District Attorney alsomade a motion to prevent Baker from leaving Catawba, Burke and Caldwell counties.
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Adam Baker's attorney said Baker is in limbo. Immigration is constantly monitoring him. He can't leave the state without asking, and he cannot work.
"He doesn't necessarily want to go anywhere right now. He wants to stay here for Zahra's case but I can't explain why these charges were filed at this time," said Baker's attorney Mark Killian.
The remains of Baker's daughter, Zahra, were found after the disabled 10-year-old was reported missing last year. Her stepmother, Elisa Baker, is charged with second-degree murder.
Killian also said Baker wants to return to Australia after his court cases are cleared up. Prosecutors listed that desire as one of the reasons they want to keep Baker nearby. The two sides will make their arguments Wednesday in court.
Adam Baker faces no charges related to Zahra's death.
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