Stewart Lucas

Stewart is a Second Year Law student at UC Hastings. He is an aspiring trial lawyer with a fierce passion for public interest. He currently plans to get more experience in court, watching the proceedings that reflect the state of the country.

Articles by Stewart

COURT WATCH: Prosecution Attempts to Use Accused’s Out-of-Context Statement as Evidence – Judge Disagrees

By Sarah Chayet and Ella Rindt MODESTO, CA – A preliminary fact determination hearing was held here…

New ‘War on Drugs’ or Accountability? Drug Possession Cases Continue under New SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins

By Stewart Lucas SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Dennis Chow brought felony drug possession charges…

Testimony by Victim Helps Convince Court Domestic Violence Accused Should Be Released to Treatment Program

By Stewart Lucas SAN FRANCISCO, CA – After testimony by the victim in a domestic violence case…

Self Defense or Gang Shooting? Murder Trial Begins in San Francisco

By Stewart Lucas SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Dane Reinstedt’s opening statement in the murder…

Judge Sustains Charges of Assault with a Deadly Weapon for Attack, Allegedly with Scissors

By Sophia Tarantino & Stewart Lucas SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Deputy Public Defender Alexandra Pray and Deputy…

Judge Won’t Admit DA’s Video Evidence in SF Assault Prelim

By Stewart Lucas SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Samantha Adhikari attempted to admit testimony about…