A homeless San Francisco man was given a five-month diversion period after being accused of trespassing in a Hilton hotel, with the condition that he must avoid new arrests and stay out of the hotel.

Judge Simon Frankel approved a motion to reduce the charges of a young man accused of assault with a deadly weapon from felony to misdemeanor, citing his understanding of the seriousness of the situation, compliance with pretrial release conditions, strong community ties, and willingness to make amends.

The commissioner denied a judicial diversion request for an individual facing improper firearm carry charges in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing the individual’s past violations of concealed carry laws and the LAPD’s backlog in issuing permits.

A Suffolk County man was arraigned on charges of assault and criminal mischief after allegedly hitting an EMT while suffering a suspected drug overdose, and was released on his own recognizance pending future court dates.