San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"
ISSUANCE OF VERDICT
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS
The State of San Andreas v. Dylan Deltoid
#26-BT-0017
A decision was reached in the above case on the 15th day of March, 2026.
Facts
- Police responded to a scene at Legion Square, where the defendant was spotted.
- A 911 call was made about harassment at Legion Square from Mission Row.
- The defendant was scantily clothed, alongside two other individuals, making repeated movements with their buttocks.
- Officers warned the defendant to stop, and when they did not, they were taken into custody.
Arguments From Either Side
The prosecution argues that the defendant's actions were unwanted and did not belong in public. A detective witnessed the individuals earlier in the day conducting the same behavior. They argue that there were two victims who reported being uncomfortable and, upon arriving at the scene, the police deemed the defendant and his company responsible.
The defense argues there is no evidence to substantiate any victims' claims of discomfort, nor that said discomfort was caused by the defendant's actions. They also argue that the crowd and one of the alleged victims enjoyed the actions. The defense states there is no connection to any person who made a complaint to the police involving them and the actions charged with Harassment.
Verdict
The court first clarifies the arguments made in evidence regarding disturbing the peace and "nudity." It is found that no such nudity is present in the footage, and the defendant is scantily clad. A reminder that specific criteria must be met for GC03 - Disorderly Conduct and NM10 - Disturbing the peace, and no statute about public indecency exists.
With that clarified, the court notes the sections of NM09 - Harassment requiring "unwelcome actions designed to annoy or create a generally unpleasant situation,...without any legitimate purpose." Given the reasonable person standard, the defendant's actions may have caused an unpleasant situation or even annoyance. Yet, as with any other performing or street art, their actions may also be seen as non-disruptive or even entertaining to others.
The detective's testimony mentions multiple interactions with a group of people whose conduct he deemed unwanted based on prior interactions. The testimony shows the detective noted two alleged victims, yet no evidence is presented to this court to substantiate any claim of the alleged victims. Furthermore, it is only noted that one of the "victims" in pink even appears later to enjoy this action, rather than object to it.
The court notes that a 911 call was received from Mission Row, placed by the second alleged victim, reporting only "harassment at Legion Square", a large public area. No direct evidence establishes that the caller was a victim of the defendant. While the exhibits note repeated alleged harassment by the defendant earlier that day, no actual information aside from the Detective states that their actions are unwanted.
Reviewing the scene, there is no evidence in the body camera footage or in any civilian statement expressing concern about such a situation. The court notes that the onlookers' expressions and comments do not indicate that the defendant's actions were viewed in any untoward light. The comments from citizens were quite positive, including those of the alleged victim.
It is with the above considerations that I issue the following verdict:
- On the count of NM09 - Harassment, I find the defendant, Dylan Deltoid, not guilty.
The defendant made their way to City Hall, and the change to their record was noted, as well as the payment of $4000 returned to them for fines, time, and other expenses/inconveniences incurred from the contested charges.
So Ordered,
Magistrate Judge
San Andreas Judicial Branch
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