San Andreas Judicial Branch Monthly Newsletter "EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW" |
ANNOUNCEMENTS | CONCLUDED CASES | JUDICIAL BRANCH NOTICES |
PROSECUTION EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH | PUBLIC DEFENSE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH | CLOSING MESSAGE
PROSECUTION EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH | PUBLIC DEFENSE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH | CLOSING MESSAGE
Announcements
- Appointment of Chief Public Defender Daniel Carmello
The San Andreas Judicial Branch is proud to officially announce the appointment of Daniel Carmello to Chief Public Defender from Interim Chief Public Defender. His dedication to training, leadership, and innovative thinking has already set a high standard for the Public Defender's Office and the branch as a whole.
In his first significant act in this role, then Interim Chief Public Defender Carmello organized an outstanding on-the-spot hiring event that will undoubtedly shape the future of the SAJB. He among completing cases, Carmello has also worked to update and recreate processes within the defense division. I am confident that he is the right person to move the division as a whole forward and progress alongside the rest of the branch.
His official appointment marks a pivotal moment for the San Andreas Judicial Branch, and we are excited to see the impact Carmello and his team of public defenders will have in the months to come. Congratulations to our new Chief Public Defender and the new hires who are ready to make a difference!
The road ahead is bright, and we look forward to continuing this momentum in the year to come.
Concluded Cases
- #24-CM-0084 State of San Andreas v. Dave Ward | [VERDICT]
- SF02 - Murder of a Gov. Employee [GUILTY]
- GM10 - Failure to Comply / Identify [GUILTY]
- Attempted SF02 - Murder [NOT GUILTY]
- VF01 - Evading an Officer [NOT GUILTY]
- GM10 - Failure to Comply / Identify [GUILTY]
- SF02 - Murder [NOT GUILTY]
- GM12 - Giving False Information to a Police Officer [GUILTY]
- GC03 - Disorderly Conduct of a Gov Employee [GUILTY]
Furthermore, if you wish to read some of our cases that are still active, click here!
Judicial Branch Notices
- Civilian ► Court Clerk
- Hugh Allgood
- Finlay McCulloch
- Terrance Butler
- Alex Moon
- Anna Winchester
- Duncan Brown
- Steven Huckleberry
- Tony Ryder
- Veneris Kalashnikov
- Albert Bathsheba
- Piper Johnson
- Daniel Carmello
Prosecution Employee of the Month
Prosecution Employee of the Month
- For the month of January, Attorney General Terence Williams would like to recognize Veneris Kalashnikov as the Prosecution Divisions Employee of the Month.
Junior Prosecutor Veneris Kalashnikov
Attorney General Terence Williams wrote:
"The Office of the Attorney General is proud to nominate Junior Prosecutor Veneris Kalashnikov for the Prosecution Division's Employee of the Month. Prosecutor Kalashnikov, while one of the junior members of the Prosecution, has proved themselves again and again to be a vital part of reviewing and documenting cases, as well as maintaining contact with law enforcement during case investigations."
Public Defense Employee of the Month
Public Defense Employee of the Month
- For the month of January, Chief Daniel Carmello would like to recognize Piper Johnson as the Public Defense Divisions Employee of the Month.
Public Defense Attorney, Piper Johnson
Chief Public Defender Daniel Carmello wrote: "Attorney Piper Johnson has done amazing work for the defense division not only this month, but the past few months. She has stuck with this division through the tough times and has done nothing but put hard work into her cases. She has gained a great reputation with her clients as she is very respectful and kind to all of her clients. The defense division is grateful to have Piper with us. Join me in congratulating Piper Johnson on her well-earned Employee of the Month award."
Closing Message
- "January has marked the close of 2024 and the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Judicial Branch. Following a successful recruitment drive, we are building toward a future filled with opportunity and progress. The renewed faith in our judicial system is evident, as we’ve seen a record number of submissions this January, a testament to the trust placed in our branch by the citizens of the state.
Branch Administrator Hope Kant
As we move forward, we remain committed to fostering this confidence and improving our service to the public. To achieve this, we want to hear from you, the people we serve. How can the Judicial Branch better meet your needs? Feel free to use our Public Inquiries section to provide suggestions. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to create a system that works for everyone.
In our ongoing effort to enhance efficiency, we’ve made significant strides in reducing case wait times—from an average of nine months to just 0–4 months. Our goal is to further reduce this to 0–1 month by June. Thanks to initiatives like the on-the-spot system, some individuals have had their trials before serving any time. Bench trials have also provided a faster path to justice, allowing individuals to have their day in court within a month of incurring charges.
The road ahead is bright, and we look forward to continuing this momentum in the year to come."
Superior Court Justice
Branch Administrator
San Andreas Judicial Branch
505-9925 — [email protected]
Public Relations Division
San Andreas Judicial Branch
Rockford Hills City Hall, Carcer Way,
Metro Los Santos, SA