CHICAGO (WBBM) -- The attorney for Drew Peterson says Peterson could be a free man again as soon as next week - depending on what happens in court tomorrow.
Drew Peterson will be in Will County court in connection with charges that he murdered his third wife, Kathleen Savio.
The judge is expected to rule on a defense motion for a change of venue, and the judge is expected to hear arguments on the constitutionality of the so-called "Drew's Law," hearsay testimony that would allow statements by the missing fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, into evidence.
Peterson's lawyer Joel Brodsky says odds that the judge will rule in Peterson's favor - and not allow the hearsay testimony - are better than even.
And Brodsky says he expects prosecutors would appeal.
"And if they do appeal, under Illinois State Supreme Court rules, Drew Peterson will get out of jail. And that could happen - if everything goes in our favor - it could happen as early as next week."
A spokesman for Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow says Glasgow is confident the hearsay law will pass constitutional muster.
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