ALMA, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The trial for an Alma man accused of shooting his mother-in-law in the face in April has been delayed until later this year, according to court documents.

Khristopher Miller, 37, was arrested on April 8 on three counts of endangering the welfare of a minor, one count of attempted murder and one count of first-degree battery. He pleaded not guilty on April 23.

Miller's trial was set to begin on Aug. 27, but prosecutors filed a motion on Aug. 18 asking for the trial to be pushed back "to allow for continued negotiations." The judge approved the motion on Aug. 25.

A hearing in the case is scheduled for Nov. 17, and Miller's new trial date is Nov. 20.

On April 7, officers responded to a battery call at the 1000 block of Carousel Lane.

Once on the scene, they found

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