#24-CM-0076, State of San Andreas v. Laura Sin (Jones)

[Daniel Carmello]

Defendant Name: Laura Jones
Defendant Phone: 230-6180
(( Defendant Discord: kevwolfttv ))
(( Defendant Timezone: Irish Standard Time ))
Type of Representation (Pick one): Public Defender

Charging Department: LSPD

Date & Time of Incident(s): 15/AUG/2024 22:50
Charge(s):

• GM13 - Criminal Threats
• GM12 - Giving False Information to a Police Officer
• GM14 - Resisting Arrest
• GM02 - Battery
• GM14 - Obstruction of justice

Narrative:
We believe the defendant was wrongfully charged.

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I, Daniel Carmello, hereby affirm that all information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and understand that knowingly providing false information could result in additional charges and/or fines. (( I affirm that all information submitted has been obtained via In-Character means. ))

[Terence Williams]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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MOTION FOR DISCOVERY

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Laura Jones

A Motion for Discovery was filed in the above case on the 30th of August, 2024.

The State of San Andreas, by and through the undersigned attorney, filed this Motion for Discovery, and presents the following as evidence;

• Exhibit #1: Arrest Report - Laura Jones, 15/AUG/2024

  

  

  Los Santos Police Department ARREST REPORT "TO PROTECT AND TO SERVE"

  
  

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  MUGSHOT

  • SUSPECT DETAILS
    • 
      Full Name: Laura Jones
      Phone Number: 2306180
      Licenses Suspended: No
      Officers Involved:
      • Police Officer III Cody James
      • Police Lieutenant II Jason Steel
      • Police Officer I Skylar Dawson
      • Police Officer III George Vern
      Charges:
      • GM13 - Criminal Threats
      • GM12 - Giving False Information to a Police Officer
      • GM14 - Obstruction of Justice
      • GM04 - Resisting Arrest
      • GM02 - Battery
    INCIDENT NARRATIVE
    • Incident Date: 15/AUG/2024
      
      Explain what happened, sufficient detail must be given to justify the placed charges, videos could be provided.
      • Officer Cody James arrived to back up a scene were there was an injured 10-15 at Legion Parking, when he then got tackled by a lady which then Lieutenant Jason Steel asked her to stop moving as she was gonna be arrested. Officer James then processed with the arrest procedures and takes the lady to MRPD because the female suspect's ID was in her bra and needed a female officer to grab it. Officer Skylar Dawson came and assisted with getting the ID, fingerprints, and mugshots from the female suspect and was identified as Laura Jones. After that Officer James transported Laura Jones to DOC and while leaving the MRPD, Laura Jones threnated Lieutenant Steel said "Cant wait to see you when I leave DOC." following that with "YOUNG DYING C*NT".
        
        She was given GM12 - Giving False Information to a Police Officer and GM14 - Obstruction of Justice because when we asked Laura Jones if her name was Laura Jones she said multiple times that her name was something else and gave a fake name.
    EVIDENCE DETAILS
    • Document the possessions confiscated from the arrested suspect.
      Possessions are to be documented individually, examples of documented illegal possessions are "Pistol .50" or "12 grams of Cocaine". Legal possessions that can be categorized may be grouped, eg. "Clothing" to describe all clothing items. Body camera footage/pictures may be attached as an evidence exhibit.
      
      Where possible, the serial number of each firearm seized as evidence should be noted.
      • Illegal Possessions:
        
        
        Legal Possessions:
        Exhibit A: Map
        Exhibit B: GPS
        Exhibit C: Whiskey
        Exhibit D: 9x clothing / accessories
        
        
        Photograph of Possessions (MANDATORY)

        

  

Terence Williams
Acting Attorney General
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 234-9321 — [email protected]

[Antonio McFornell]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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NOTICE OF RECEIPT

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Laura Jones

The court has hereby received and acknowledged the above case on the 6th of September, 2024.

The Superior Court of San Andreas has received your filing and the case is now pending activation. Be advised that the court system runs on a first-come, first-served basis and will only activate cases out of order for special circumstances.

During this time, the defendant is encouraged to reach out to a licensed defense attorney in order to prepare a proper defense, otherwise, a court-appointed attorney will be assigned to the case upon its activation.

The defendant is further encouraged to speak with an authorized individual at Rockford Hills City Hall, Mission Row Police Station, or Paleto Bay Sheriff's Office for official clarification on the specific charges received and their respective date and times, as once the case has been activated, any omitted charges will be considered abandoned and unable to be disputed within this case.



Associate Justice
Supreme Court of San Andreas
(909) 553-8869 — [email protected]

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Docket Notice
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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• Parties,
  
  This is to serve as a notice to the defendant that bench trials are currently scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays. Please notify the court if these times do not work for you. The expectation of the court is that each defendant file a notice for availability in the next 7 days. Date, times, and formatting shown here.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Superior Court Judge
  Branch Administrator
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  505-9925 — [email protected]

[Larin Tai]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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NOTIFICATION OF COUNSEL

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Laura Sin (Jones)

A Notification of Counsel was filed in the above case on the 20th of October, 2024.

I, Larin Tai, a Prosecuting Attorney with the San Andreas Judicial Branch, will be representing the State of San Andreas in the underlying case.

I will be taking the responsibility of Co-Counsel and will await further instruction from the Presiding Judge.



Larin Tai
Junior Prosecuting Attorney
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 244-5389 — [email protected]

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Docket Notice
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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• Parties,
  
  This is to serve as a second notice to the defendant that bench trials are currently scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays. Please notify the court if these times do not work for you. The expectation of the court is that each defendant file a notice for availability in the next 7 days. Date, times, and formatting shown here. The courts will only provide the defendant 3 notices prior to involuntarily dismissing the case in favor of prosecution due to lack of response from the defendant.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Superior Court Judge
  Branch Administrator
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  505-9925 — [email protected]

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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NOTICE OF TRIAL

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Laura Jones

A trial date was set on the above case on 9th of November, 2024.

In accordance with the availability reported by both parties in response to the Notice of Scheduling, this trial shall take place at 8:00 PM on 12th of November, 2024 at Rockford Hills City Hall, Carcer Way, Metro Los Santos, SA.

Both parties are ordered to be present in the Judges Chambers no later than 15 minutes prior to the above listed date for pretrial arrangements. If complications occur that must result in a delay or cancellation of the trial, you are ordered to inform the court no later than 12 hours prior to the above listed date.


So ordered,


Superior Court Justice
Branch Administrator
San Andreas Judicial Branch
505-9925 — [email protected]

[Laura Jones]

Honorable Judge Kant,
I may be late to the trial by 15 minutes I'd we could push it out till 20 past 3 it would be appreciated ((don't get home till this time.)) I will be there at this time.

Sincerely,
Laura Sin

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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ISSUANCE OF VERDICT

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Laura Jones
#24-CM-0076

A decision was reached in the above case on the 12th day of November, 2024.

Reviewing the events of the day, the court finds there to be sufficient evidence to prove the facts that the defendant did tackle an individual during an ongoing arrest. The officers went to detain and arrest the defendant for their actions. During the detainment the individual was asked to stop moving as well as being heard stating "Cant wait to see you when I leave DOC." alongside "Young dying cunt."

In regards to GM02 - Battery, the prosecution argued that the individual tackled was in fact the arresting officer and not a civilian or individual being arrested. The defense argues that the defendant went up to and tackled their friend as a joke. The charge GM02 - Battery did not include the modifier "of a Government employee". The arrest report specifically stated "Officer Cody James arrived to back up a scene were there was an injured 10-15 at Legion Parking, when he then got tackled by a lady". As the statement provided does not conclusively point to the officer or the suspect, the court can only go based off the facts given and determine that the individual tackled was most likely the suspect.

The court recognizes that there is no mutual combat law, but there is also nothing expressly disallowing it. Ultimately it leaves the determination up to the courts. We will rule in this specific instance, as there was no argument or evidence to contradict it, that the burden of proof was not met to prove the defendant tackled the individual in a way that would be in violation of the law GM02 - Battery.

GM02 - Battery states, "willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another." In this instance, 'willful' is defined as an intentional act by the defendant, undertaken with the specific purpose or intent to cause harm. For the defendant's actions to meet the standard of willfulness, there must be clear evidence that the tackle was executed not merely as a reflex or a playful moment, but as a deliberate act with harmful intent.

While the court may be swayed to rule in favor of resisting arrest for the singular mention of the defendant being asked to stop moving, the court finds that a lack of result of that request to be sufficient reasonable doubt.

The court agrees with the prosecutions finding that giving a false name to officers meets the burden of proof necessary for the charge, GM12 - Giving False Information to a Police Officer. The individual chose to give a name that was not listed on their license to officers. The court does also find that tackling an individual, regardless of their relationship, while they are being arrested, to be an intrusion on normal police and functions.

Lastly the court finds that the utterance of the defendant, "Cant wait to see you when I leave DOC." followed by "YOUNG DYING C*NT" to not be sufficient probable cause. While we understand the prosecutions argument that could be inferred from the meaning of the phrases, but the statements alone do not constitute intent to pursue. If the initial proclamation would've been followed with "You're dead, expletive" the courts may have been swayed to rule in favor of the prosecution. However with the evidence provided the courts do not find there to be sufficient probable cause.

It is with the above considerations that I issue the following verdict:

• On the count of GM02 - Battery, I find the defendant, Laura Sin, not guilty.
• On the count of GM04 - Resisting Arrest, I find the defendant, Laura Sin, not guilty.
• On the count of GM13 - Criminal Threats, I find the defendant, Laura Sin, not guilty.
• On the count of GM12 - Giving False Information to a Police Officer, I find the defendant, Laura Sin, guilty.
• On the count of GM14 - Obstruction of Justice , I find the defendant, Laura Sin, guilty.

The defendant is requested to make their way to City Hall to receive a payment of $15,500 for compensation due to fines and time served. At that time they will also have their record amended to reflect the above changes.


Superior Court Justice
Branch Administrator
San Andreas Judicial Branch
505-9925 — [email protected]