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.
Judge Sonia Cortes of the Yolo County Superior Court denied a request by Privately Appointed Defense Attorney Melody Yasuda for a Pitchess motion to access Officer Hawkinson’s personnel records, citing the officer’s limited role in the investigation and the defense’s lack of documentation.
A man accused of armed auto burglary has been held in San Francisco County Jail for over two years, awaiting trial, with his jury trial scheduled for July 14, 2025.
An 18-year-old bench warrant was issued for a man accused of a 2006 Vehicle and Traffic Law violation, and he now faces new charges of assault and criminal mischief in Nassau County, for which he was granted supervised release and reminded of his right to legal counsel.
Judge Kenneth Wine denied the defense motion to refer the defendant to ACM, instead setting bail at $25,000 and keeping the defendant in custody until their preliminary hearing on August 19, 2025.
The accused was found with a stolen vehicle key fob and methamphetamine, but was not seen driving the vehicle, and the judge ruled that there was sufficient evidence for him to be held on both charges.
A judge in San Francisco Superior Court denied a request to release a man convicted of felony possession of stolen property, increased his level of supervision, and continued the hearing to July 3, 2025.
On Feb. 26, 2025, the San Francisco Police Department conducted a mass operation in Jefferson Square Park, detaining approximately 70 people for loitering, and the accused was charged with possession of narcotics after a preliminary hearing on July 1, 2025.
A man was arrested for driving under the influence after being pulled over by California Highway Patrol Officer Jonathan Briggs, who admitted to being flustered and confused in his testimony, and failed to inform the driver that participation in field sobriety tests was voluntary.
A defendant accused of driving under the influence twice was given a probation hearing and given a 120-day suspended sentence if he fails to complete all court-mandated programs and community service by May 6, 2026.
San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Brian J. Stretch granted misdemeanor diversion to a 29-year-old woman accused of breaking into a vacant apartment, despite objections from the Deputy District Attorney, citing her criminal history.
A man was ordered into custody after violating the terms of his supervised release program and failing to check in with pretrial services, despite his claim that he was grieving the loss of his brother and needed to support his diabetic mother.
A San Francisco man was granted a two-month diversion period, including a stay-away order from a local Whole Foods and attendance at Narcotics Anonymous classes, after pleading not guilty to petty theft and possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia.
A transient defendant facing charges of possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia and making criminal threats had his hearing postponed to July 3, 2025, with his bail remaining at $10,000, and was ordered to appear in court on July 2, 2025.
A woman was arrested and charged with felony crimes during a domestic dispute with her partner, but was ultimately released on her own recognizance with a “refrain-from” order instead of a stay-away order of protection.
A man was arrested on a felony charge of criminal contempt for allegedly drinking alcohol and physically assaulting his daughter, and a clerical error was noted on his arrest record, but the judge declined to address it in court and left it up to the accused’s new attorney to resolve.
A man accused of rape, kidnapping, and false imprisonment had his bail set at $200,000 after a preliminary hearing, despite the defense’s argument that the case was poorly investigated and the victim witness was not credible.