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Defendant Name: Cortez Rivera
Defendant Phone: 590-6286
Defendant Address: Del Perro
(( Defendant Discord: heelsoul ))
Requested Attorney: N/A

Charging Department: LSPD

Date & Time of Incident(s): 29/JUN/2024 3:00 PM
Charge(s):

• Bank Robbery

Narrative:
I had a warrant put out and arrested around 3PM, I believe I was wrongfully charged.

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I, Cortez Rivera, 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. ))

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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
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 257-9183 — [email protected]

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The case of the State of San Andreas v. Cortez Rivera is hereby activated by this Court under #25-CM-0012.

Both the State and Defendant in this case are still awaiting adequate representation. At this time the court will delay the Order for Discovery until adequate representation has been assigned for the Defendant and a State Prosecutor has been assigned to the case and both parties inform the court they are ready to proceed.

In accordance with guidelines set forth by the Supreme Court of San Andreas, this case shall require an in-person trial. Once all pretrial matters have been resolved, a Notice of Scheduling will be issued to arrange an appropriate time for trial.


Respectfully,


Superior Court Judge
San Andreas Judicial Branch
☎ 1-000-000
✉ [email protected]

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I, Veneris Kalashnikov, a Prosecutor 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 Primary Counsel and will await further instruction from the Presiding Judge.



Veneris Kalashnikov
Prosecutor
San Andreas Judicial Branch
222-7759 — [email protected]

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I, Jaz Owens, a Public Defense Attorney with the San Andreas Judicial Branch, will be representing the Defendant, Cortez Rivera, in the underlying case.

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



Junior Defense Attorney
San Andreas Judicial Branch
📞429-1517 — 📧 [email protected]

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The case of #25-CM-0012, State of San Andreas v. Defendant is hereby opened and acknowledged by the Court.

The prosecution is hereby ordered to provide all evidence collected from the arresting Law Enforcement Agency and submit it to the Court via Motion for Discovery within seven days. If additional time is needed, the prosecution can file a Motion for Continuance.

Once evidence has been submitted to the official docket the defense can begin filing motions.

So ordered,


Superior Court Judge
San Andreas Judicial Branch
☎ 1-000-000
✉ [email protected]

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

• Exhibit #1: Warrant Report, Cortez Rivera

  

  

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

  
  

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  • SUSPECT DETAILS
    • Full Name: Cortez Rivera
      Phone Number: 5906286
      Officers Involved:
      Charges:
      • SF07 - Bank Robbery
    INCIDENT NARRATIVE
    • Explain what happened, sufficient detail must be given to validate the justify the placed charges, videos could be provided.
      • This warrant pertains to case #174360. Despite multiple attempts, interviews with the suspect have proven unsuccessful. Substantial evidence conclusively places him at the crime scene, warranting charges for the bank robbery committed on July 20, 2024.
      Method of Identification
      • Finger prints/ visual identity
    EVIDENCE DETAILS
    • Document the possessions confiscated from the arrested suspect.
      Illegal evidence must be documented individually, examples of documented illegal evidence are "Pistol .50" or "12 grams of Cocaine". 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 Evidence:
        
        
        Photograph of possessions in evidence locker (if applicable)

  

• Exhibit #2: Arrest Report Cortez Rivera 29/JUN/2024

  

  

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

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  MUGSHOT

  • SUSPECT DETAILS
    • 
      Full Name: Cortez Rivera
      Phone Number: 5906286
      Licenses Suspended: No
      Officers Involved:
      • Assistant Chief Dezzy Bala
      • Police Lieutenant II Jonathan Willowick
      • Police Officer III Leo Larson
      • Police Officer I Engjell Trey
      • Police Officer I Theo Ashman
      Charges:
      • SF07 - Bank Robbery
      • WM02 - Possession of a Class 1 Firearm
      • WM03 - Criminal Use of Weapon Modifications
    INCIDENT NARRATIVE
    • Incident Date: 29/JUN/2024
      
      Explain what happened, sufficient detail must be given to justify the placed charges, videos could be provided.
      • Officer Engjell Trey and Leo Larson were responding to a traffic stop of a vehicle. This later turned into a felony stop because the passenger, Cortez Rivera had a warrant for SF07 - Bank Robbery. Mr. Rivera was the registered owner of the vehicle. Detectives had searched the vehicle and found a Pistol.50 with a suppressor. Rivera was then processed at the Department of Corrections. Warrant REF (viewtopic.php?p=838996#p838996)
    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:
        Exhibit A: 1x Pistol.50
        Exhibit B: 1x Suppressor
        
        
        Legal Possessions:
        Exhibit A: 1x GPS
        Exhibit B: 2x Masks
        Exhibit C: 1x Gloves
        Exhibit D: 3x Clothing
        Exhibit E: 1x Radio
        Exhibit F: 1x Knife
        Exhibit G: 1x Soda
        
        
        Photograph of Possessions (MANDATORY)

        

  

• Exhibit #3: Witness Statement, Officer Hunter Parker, 02/JUL/2024

  

  

  
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  Official Witness Statement
  "HERE FOR YOU | SAFE FOR YOU"

  Case Information

  • Incident Date: 20/JUN/2024

  Witness Information

  • Name: Hunter Parker
    Date of Birth: 01/MAR/1991
    Phone Number: 545-7704
    Occupation: Police Officer III, Los Santos Police Department

  Witness Statement

  • My statement would refer case File:#174360 [CONCLUDED]
    
    
    Incident:

    • On 20/JUN/2024, a 911 call reported a bank robbery in progress. Officer Hunter Parker, along with multiple units, promptly responded to the scene. Upon arrival, officers reviewed the CCTV footage (Exhibit #01) and observed four armed suspects holding up the bank tellers.

    • Additionally, a GPS device was found on the scene, with the CCTV footage capturing one of the suspects dropping it. The GPS device was examined for fingerprints, which matched Rivera Cortez (Exhibit #02: GPS & Prints).

    • A unit identified the suspects as affiliated with the Shadows gang, based on their distinctive clothing and masks.

    • Shortly after this bank robbery there was another alarm where another bank robbery happened on Route 68 and was reported that it was by the same people. Both banks were a fail robbery as non of the vaults were opened.
    I reached out to Mr Cortez for questioning (Exhibit #03: REACHING OUT)
    On Friday, June 21, Rivera Cortez had an interaction with Samuel Martin querying the reaching out message asking for questioning from a detective. I was unavailable at that time, but Lt. Samuel Martin handled the initial proceedings of communicating with him, not going on with the interrogation. Lt. Martin took photographs of Mr. Cortez in his full gear, which matched the description of the suspect involved in the bank robbery (Exhibit #04: First interaction of Cortez Rivera after incident. )
    
    Case File update by Samuel Martin of Cortez interaction the day after the crime:
    ► Show Spoiler

    
    
    
    Multiple attempts were made to interrogate the suspect, Rivera Cortez. However, due to conflicting schedules of the investigating officer and the suspect, the interrogation did not occur. The purpose of the interrogation was to provide Mr. Cortez an opportunity to prove his innocence. Nonetheless, based on the compelling evidence against him, we were confident in his involvement in the crime and would have proceeded with his arrest following the interrogation. Consequently, a warrant was issued for his arrest, and he has been charged with SF07 - Bank Robbery.
    
    The evidence is clear that our suspect is Rivera Cortez which include:
    • GPS fingerprint match (Exhibit #02: GPS & Prints) - also refer to (Exhibit #01: BANK CCTV & STILLS) of suspect dropping the GPS
    • Visual match (Exhibit #04: First interaction of Cortez Rivera after incident) also refer below to (Visual evidence expanded) as every bit of clothing item matches the suspect on scene to Cortez Rivera identified by LT Samuel Martin
    
    
    
    Evidence Exhibit:
    
    Exhibit #01: BANK CCTV & STILLS

    • CCTV of the bank robbery and stills
      CHUMASH BANK CCTV
      
      
    Exhibit #02: GPS & Prints

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    Exhibit #03: REACHING OUT

    • 21/JUN/2024 02:25am
      BELOW IMAGE SUPPRESSED
      
    Exhibit #04: First interaction of Cortez Rivera after incident

    • ALL IMAGES BELOW ARE SUPPRESSED
      Cortez Rivera , identified by LT Samuel Martin
      
      CCTV of crime for reference
      
      
      
      Previous arrest mugshot for reference
      
    Visual evidence expanded:
    Mask and hair:
    ► Show Spoiler

    As you can see the hairstyle in CCTV is consistent with the initial meeting after the bank robbery as well as he is wearing an ONI mask in both occasions
    
    Clothing / accessories / tattoos
    ► Show Spoiler

    The following are a positive match from CCTV and the initial meeting after the bank robbery:

    • Silver Necklace

    • Camo Pants

    • Grey button shirt

    • Bag

    • Right handed bracelet

    • Tattoos - CCTV and initial interaction show that he has sleeved tattoos on both arms

    • Black combat boots

    • gloves - although you cant clearly make out the color in the CCTV it is consistent with lightly colored gloves from the initial meeting with LT Samuel Martin

    
    
    Conclusion:
    The evidence against Rivera includes CCTV footage and a GPS device dropped at the scene, with the GPS bearing Rivera's fingerprints (refer to Exhibit #02: GPS & Prints). Furthermore, the CCTV imagery and our initial interaction with Rivera the day after the crime match the suspect precisely.
    
    A review of Cortez's criminal history clearly indicates his capability to commit such offenses, including bank robbery, armed robbery, and other violent crimes. This history demonstrates that he is fully capable of committing the crime he is currently being charged with.
    
    Based on this substantial evidence, I believe we have sufficient grounds to keep the charges on Cortez Rivera for SF07 - Bank Robbery.

  Witness Affirmation

  • I, Hunter Parker, affirm that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I affirm that this statement has been made voluntarily, made without promise of reward, and made not under threat, force, or coercion. ((I affirm that all information submitted has been obtained via In-Character means.))
    
    Signed,
    
    
    Hunter Parker
    POIII
    Los Santos Police Department
    
    Date: 02/JUL/2024

  

• Exhibit #4: Bank CCTV, 20/JUN/2024

  CCTV of the bank robbery and stills
  CHUMASH BANK CCTV
  
  

• Exhibit #5: GPS & Prints

  
  
  

• Exhibit #6: Reaching out to Mr. Rivera, 21/JUN/2024

  THE BELOW IMAGE IS SUPPRESSED
  

• Exhibit #7: First interaction of Cortez Rivera after incident

  ALL IMAGES BELOW ARE SUPPRESSED
  Cortez Rivera , identified by LT Samuel Martin
  
  CCTV of crime for reference
  
  
  
  Previous arrest mugshot for reference
  

Veneris Kalashnikov
Prosecutor
San Andreas Judicial Branch
222-7759 — [email protected]

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The Defendant, by and through the undersigned attorney, filed this Motion to Suppress, and requests to following be suppressed from evidence;

• Exhibit #6: Reaching out to Mr. Rivera, 21/JUN/2024
  Requested Evidence to Suppress:

  The entire exhibit.

  • Detailed Reasoning: The defense requests suppression on this exhibit for two reasons.
    
    Firstly, the defense puts forward that the text message that was allegedly sent to Mr Rivera on the 21st of Jun, 2024, is irrelevant to the charges placed upon him. While this may help to paint a picture, this picture is far more prejudicial than probative.
    
    Secondly, the prosecution has failed to provide any evidence that this text message was indeed sent to Mr Rivera, as there is no phone number attached and no phone number mentioned in the exhibit. ((If this can't be provided, a snippet of roleplay to clarify would be sufficient.))

• Exhibit #7: First interaction of Cortez Rivera after the incident
  Requested Evidence to Suppress:

  Entire exhibit.

  • Detailed Reasoning:
    
    The prosecution has not provided any evidence to suggest that the individual in the first image, HERE, is in-fact Mr Cortez. Instead, the prosecution has assumed facts that are not in evidence. While the exhibit does mention "Cortez Rivera , identified by LT Samuel Martin", there is no corroborating evidence to suggest this. Additionally, there is no specification in regards to how this individual was identified as Mr Cortez, as Lieutenant Samuel Martin, nor any other officer on scene, have provided a statement of events.
    
    In summary, this is just a picture of a man that the prosecution are claiming to be Mr Cortez, with no proof beyond a reasonable doubt that this is the case.

• Exhibit #3: Witness Statement, Officer Hunter Parker, 02/JUL/2024
  Requested Evidence to Suppress:

  On Friday, June 21, Rivera Cortez had an interaction with Samuel Martin querying the reaching out message asking for questioning from a detective. I was unavailable at that time, but Lt. Samuel Martin handled the initial proceedings of communicating with him, not going on with the interrogation. Lt. Martin took photographs of Mr. Cortez in his full gear, which matched the description of the suspect involved in the bank robbery (Exhibit #04: First interaction of Cortez Rivera after incident. )
  
  Case File update by Samuel Martin of Cortez interaction the day after the crime:
  

  Spoiler

  

  
  

  Visual match (Exhibit #04: First interaction of Cortez Rivera after incident) also refer below to (Visual evidence expanded) as every bit of clothing item matches the suspect on scene to Cortez Rivera identified by LT Samuel Martin

  Exhibit #03: REACHING OUT 21/JUN/2024 02:25am

  

  Exhibit #04: First interaction of Cortez Rivera after incident

  Cortez Rivera , identified by LT Samuel Martin
  

  The following are a positive match from CCTV and the initial meeting after the bank robbery:
  Silver Necklace
  Camo Pants
  Grey button shirt
  Bag
  Right handed bracelet
  Tattoos - CCTV and initial interaction show that he has sleeved tattoos on both arms
  Black combat boots
  gloves - although you cant clearly make out the color in the CCTV it is consistent with lightly colored gloves from the initial meeting with LT Samuel Martin
  
  https://imgur.com/TtAgcBK.png

  Furthermore, the CCTV imagery and our initial interaction with Rivera the day after the crime match the suspect precisely.

  
  
  • Detailed Reasoning: Similarly to the defenses motion to suppress exhibit 7, this exhibit assumes facts that are not in evidence. While I am sure it is convenient for the prosecution to continue addressing this individual as Mr Cortez, the opposing counsel have provided no evidence of the mans identification. Therefore, as far as the evidence and facts provided are concerned, we are connecting the dots between two unidentified men.

Junior Defense Attorney
San Andreas Judicial Branch
📞429-1517 — 📧 [email protected]

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The State of San Andreas, by and through the undersigned attorney, filed this Rebuttal, and requests the following to be left;

• Exhibit #3: Witness Statement, Officer Hunter Parker, 02/JUL/2024
  Requested Evidence, Rebuttal:

First interaction of Cortez Rivera after incident

• Detailed Reasoning:
  The Prosecution believes that the identification of the accused in the photograph is a clear fact, leaving no room for doubt. According to the Witness Statement;

  Additionally, a GPS device was found on the scene, with the CCTV footage capturing one of the suspects dropping it. The GPS device was examined for fingerprints, which matched Rivera Cortez

  Based on the CCTV footage and the photograph posted by Samuel Martin, it is clear that the individual involved in the bank robbery, who dropped a GPS device at the scene, was wearing the same clothing as during the encounter with Samuel Martin. Therefore, we have confirmation of Samuel's position, which leaves no doubt as to its authenticity.

  The following are a positive match from CCTV and the initial meeting after the bank robbery:

  • Silver Necklace

  • Camo Pants

  • Grey button shirt

  • Bag

  • Right handed bracelet

  • Tattoos - CCTV and initial interaction show that he has sleeved tattoos on both arms

  • Black combat boots

  • gloves - although you cant clearly make out the color in the CCTV it is consistent with lightly colored gloves from the initial meeting with LT Samuel Martin

  
  The prosecution believes that the picture is important to the case and should not be removed. The witness statement says that the individual who was identified by Samuel Martin matches the individual in the CCTV footage, who has been identified as the defendant Mr. Rivera.
  
  
  Veneris Kalashnikov
  Prosecutor
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  222-7759 — [email protected]

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• Parties,
  
  This is a notice to the courts that the presiding Judge, Maximilian Alexander Fitzgerald III, for this case will be retiring shortly. I, Sayaka Yukimura, a Superior Court Judge will now be the presiding judge will update all parties with the next steps. We thank the courts and parties for their patience during this time.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Superior Court Judge
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  (909) 304-2935 — [email protected]

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With regards to Exhibit #6: Reaching out to Mr. Rivera, 21/JUN/2024, the court will be sustaining the defense's request for suppression. The text message is not relevant to establishing the identity of the suspect, and there was no response from the recipient, to establish any sort of relevance. Therefore, the text message will be suppressed in full.

With regards to Exhibit #7: First interaction of Cortez Rivera after the incident, the court will be granting the defense's motion to suppress. In exhibit three, we can see the context behind the first photograph, as it was posted by Samuel Martin to the casefile, but there is no further context given. The court notes the prosecution's attempts to visually match the suspect, however the court finds it more prejudicial than probative to assume the identity of a masked individual without any further basis beyond visual clues. Given precedence set in #23-CM-0088, the State of San Andreas v. Wolfgang Bathsheba, it is noted that law enforcement officers are allowed to remove masks to identify people. Following this logic, a masked individual with very similar clothing is not sufficient for identification. In the future, prosecution is heavily encouraged to gather witness statements from all relevant parties to best give foundation to their arguments.

With regards to Exhibit #3: Witness Statement, Officer Hunter Parker, 02/JUL/2024, the court will be granting the defense's request as all statements have been previously suppressed above or now completely lack the relevant foundation given the suppressions above.

Respectfully,


Superior Court Judge
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 304-2935 — [email protected]

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Please be advised that effective immediately, Daniel Carmello will assume the role of Primary Counsel in the above-referenced matter. All future correspondence, filings, and communications should be directed to their attention.

Should you have any questions or require clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out.


Chief Public Defender
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 313 — [email protected]

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• Honorable Judge Yukimura and Pertaining Parties,
  
  The defense has no further motions at this time and is ready for trial scheduling. We will await further instruction from the judge in this matter.
  
  Very Respectfully,
  
  
  Chief Public Defender
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  (909) 313 — [email protected]

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All parties in this case are encouraged to complete the following Scheduling Tool in an attempt to schedule a trial on the above case. When the scheduling tool has been completed by either party, please post on the docket stating as such.

In the event all parties have overlapping availability the Presiding Judge will determine the best date and time to have a trial take place and post a Notice of Trial informing all of the upcoming proceeding.

In the event some or all parties do not have overlapping availability, the Presiding Judge will continue to attempt to schedule the proceeding or seek alternative avenues to conclude the case.

If either party has the intentions of calling a witness to the stand during the proceeding they must inform the court by filing a Witness List at the time of filing their availability. If no Witness List is filed before the Notice of Trial is filed you will be unable to call a witness during the proceeding.


Respectfully,


Superior Court Judge
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 304-2935 — [email protected]

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The State of San Andreas/Defendant, name, by and through the undersigned attorney, filed this Motion for Continuance, and the reasoning for the request is as follows;

• Reasoning: Counsel away on leave
  • Detailed Explanation: The Prosecution's primary counsel for this case, Prosecutor Veneris Kalashnikov, is on LOA until May 1st. The Prosecution asks that scheduling be suspended until then, or until substitute counsel can be appointed; however, this would be difficult due to staffing issues within the Prosecution, which may delay this case being assigned until other cases are concluded.

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

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The court will be granting the prosecution's request for continuance, and another attempt at scheduling will be made when the prosecution has appropriate council again. The court wishes to thank involved parties for their patience.


Respectfully,


Superior Court Judge
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 304-2935 — [email protected]

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• Parties,
  
  Given the Attorney General is back from his leave, the court kindly asks the prosecution to notify the court as to who will be representing the State of San Andreas after the recent personnel changes. After the state is appropriately represented, scheduling will be attempted again.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Superior Court Judge
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  (909) 304-2935 — [email protected]

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The Defendant, by and through the undersigned attorney, filed this Motion for Involuntary Dismissal, and the reasoning for request is as follows;

• Reasoning: Lack of Communication
  • Detailed Explanation: The Defendant, Cortez Rivera, has not responded to any of my attempts to reach him. It has been a total of 16 days with no communication. This unfortunate circumstance leads me to dismiss this case.

Chief Public Defender
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 313 — [email protected]

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The defense's Motion for Involuntary Dismissal is hereby granted. The disputed charge(s) of SF07 - Bank Robbery will remain on the record of the defendant. Thank you to both parties, this case is hereby dismissed.

Respectfully,


Superior Court Judge
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 304-2935 — [email protected]