Eclipse Government

Defendant Name: Markus Knight
Defendant Phone: 203-3167
(( Defendant Discord: .bigbotchris.))
(( Defendant Timezone: EU))
Type of Representation (Pick one): Public Defender

Charging Department: LSSD

Date & Time of Incident(s): 27/MAR/2025, 13:24
Charge(s):

• GM02 - Battery

Narrative:
I believe my client was wrongfully charged.

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I, Piper Johnson, 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 bench trial court system operates off a time-slot scheduling system. Please look out for notifications from either the courts or your attorney in regards to scheduling your bench trial.

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.


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

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The case of State of San Andreas v. Defendant is hereby activated and opened by this Court.

Be advised that the bench-trial court system runs on a weekly time-slot system. The prosecution and defense are hereby ordered to provide their evidence to the Court via Motion for Discovery within the next 7 days.

If at any point in time the defendant or prosecution wishes to dispute more than just misdemeanor charges or desires a more in-depth examination of the case, they are welcome to file a Motion for a Change in Venue.


Superior Court Judge
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 304-2935 — [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: Arrest report - Markus Knight, 27/MAR/2025

  

  ARREST REPORT
  

  MUGSHOT

  SUSPECT 1 DETAILS

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    Full Name: Markus Knight
    Telephone Number: 2033167
    Licenses Suspended: Yes
    • Weapon
    
    Charges:
    • GM02 - Battery
    
    
    Additional Details (Suspect's vehicle, etc.) :

  
  
  VEHICLES INVOLVED

  
  
  DEPUTY DETAILS

  • Full Name: Robin Morrison
    Badge Number: 29163
    Callsign: 12-R-34

  
  
  INCIDENT DETAILS

  • Date of Arrest: 2025-03-27
    Deputies Involved: Luca Andollini
    
    Provide details of the incident leading up to the arrest
    • We responded to a 911 call from Markus for shots fired at Bennys. upon arrival, there was an injured man and some witnesses.
      Markus shot the other guy because he ran over his friend, then called 911.
      Upon reviewing the CCTV footage, we found Markus tackling the guy off the bike, then the bike ran them over, then markus shot him and called us.
      Deputy Andollini imprisoned the other guy, and Markus was arrested for battery.

  
  EVIDENCE DETAILS

  • Location of Evidence Locker: Sandy Station
    Exhibit A: Pistol .50, 1742066381180
    Exhibit B: HP Ammo Mod
    Exhibit C: Compact Flashlight
    Exhibit D: 44x .50 AE Rounds
    
    Photo of the evidence in the locker (if applicable)

    

  
  
  ARRESTING DEPUTY SIGNATURE
  R. Morrison
  

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• Exhibit #2: Physical evidence - unregistered firearm, ammunition, and modifications

  

• Exhibit #3: 911 call log - Markus Knight 911 call, 27/MAR/2025

  
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• Exhibit #4: Internal Affairs report - Markus Knight complaint

  

  1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • Full Name: Markus Knight
    Phone Number: 2033167
    Address: 78 WEAZEL PLAZA
    Occupation: Bennys Mechanic

  2. EMPLOYEE(S) DETAILS

  • Rank & Full Name: Answer
    Badge Number: 15110
    Employee Description: Answer
    
    Rank & Full Name: Answer
    Badge Number: 29163
    Employee Description: Answer

  3. REPORT DETAILS

  • Date & Time of the Incident: 03/MAR/2025 - 1:20pm (( UTC ))
    Location of the Incident: Outside of bennys
    
    Narrative of the Incident:
    Me and this guy were messing about in Bennys, getting along just fine for around 10 minutes, then when we went outside of Bennys, I tackled him off his bike as to continue the fun outside. Then all of a sudden he switched up and started to threaten me and said he was gonna kill me and put a cap in my head. He then proceeded to try and run me and my colleagues over and injured one of them doing so. I then shot him in self-defence. Then the sherrifs came and told me i did nothing wrong and that I was going to be fine. Then, next thing you know, I was being charged with battery because they the man who i shot was now mad and was lying to the sherrifs purely to try and get me in trouble. The sherrifs told me it was completely fine to shoot someone twice but i get arrested for tackling. my record before this incident was around 6 and a half months clean and due to this i have lost my gun license over a bit of fun gone bad, i believe that i was treated unfairly in this situation and ive spoken to multiple police officers and SD who agree.
    
    Attach all evidence below (( and include how it is attatched IC )):
    
    Evidence here. I was told Sherrifs would have Bodycam
    
    (( Place OOC Evidence such as OOC recordings, chatlogs, or screenshots below )):
    
    (( Evidence here. ))

  4. AGREEMENT

  By filing in this report you hereby agree that all information and descriptions provided are truthful and voluntary. You agree that all evidence provided to support your allegations is truthful and hasn't been manipulated. You agree that deliberately providing Internal Affairs with false information may lead to criminal charges such as GM-15 Obstruction of Justice, GM-13 Giving False Information to a Police Officer, and/or GF16 - Tampering with Evidence, where applicable.
  
  (( You agree that all information and evidence used within the In Character sections are entirely In Character and haven't been obtained using Out of Character means. You also agree that all names of deputies provided must have been given to you through In Character Means. ))
  
  Signature: Markus Knight

  

• Exhibit #5: Arrest report - Patrick Featherbottom

  

  ARREST REPORT
  

  MUGSHOT

  SUSPECT 1 DETAILS

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    Full Name: Patrick Featherbottom
    Telephone Number: 4402008
    Licenses Suspended: Yes
    • Driver
    Charges:
    • WF01 - Assault with a Deadly Weapon
    Additional Details (Suspect's vehicle, etc.) :

  VEHICLES INVOLVED

  • Vehicle A: Black and Yellow BF400; LP: B7HWDPZY; VIN: G22E8KWAK0VCEA000; RO: Patrick Featherbottom

  DEPUTY DETAILS

  • Full Name: Luca Andollini
    Badge Number: 15110
    Callsign: 12-R-21

  INCIDENT DETAILS

  • Date of Arrest: 2025-03-27
    Deputies Involved: Luca Andollini; Robin Morrison
    
    Provide details of the incident leading up to the arrest
    • On the date above, around 13:00 two 911 calls came in through dispatch - one from Patrick Featherbottom and one from Markus Knight. Both calls originated from Benny's mechanic workshop.
      The call from Patrick Featherbottom stated he got shot at and is injured.
      The call from Markus Knight stated an individual ran over another person and he acted in self-defense.
      Deputies Morrison and Andollini arrived on scene and detained both callers.
      Patrick Featherbottom was injured and was provided medical treatment, transported to Pillbox and brought back to the scene for further investigation.
      
      Upon reviewing the CCTV at Bennys and collecting statements, following timeline of the events was established:
      • Patrick Featherbottom arrives at Bennys, driving in the garage with damaged bike.
      • Patrick Featherbottom exits the Bennys garage and is being tackled by Bennys worker.
      • Patrick Featherbottom gets back on their BF400, circles back and hits the Bennys worker with the bike - resulting in critical injury.
      • Markus Knight withdraws the firearm and shoots at Patrick Featherbottom.
      • Deputies arrive on the scene.
      CCTV footage
      Based on the events, a conclusion was made that Patrick Featherbottom should have called 911 and informed Law Enforcement about the crime comitted against them. Instead, Patrick Featherbottom decided to run over Benny's worker. Therefore, Patrick Featherbottom was charged with WF01-Assault with a Deadly weapon.
      
      Patrick Featherbottom plead guilty to the charge.

  EVIDENCE DETAILS

  • Location of Evidence Locker: N/A

  ARRESTING DEPUTY SIGNATURE
  
  

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• Exhibit #6: CCTV footage - Benny's Original Motorworks, 27/MAR/2025

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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• Exhibit #7:Bodycam footage - Master Deputy Luca Andollini, 27/MAR/2025

  * Footage begins with 50 Cent - Many men blasting on the car speakers as two 911 calls come in through dispatch. One 911 call being made by Patrick Featherbottom and the other one from Markus Knight.
  The call from Patrick Featherbottom stated he got shot at and is injured.
  The call from Markus Knight stated an individual ran over another person and he acted in self-defense.
  Deputy Andollini flicks the lights and sirens on and full sends it from DOC towards Bennys where the call is originated.
  As Deputy Andollini arrives the scene, the music fades away as the song ends.
  Deputy Andollini dismounts the cruiser and provides medical aid to Patrick Featherbottom who has been shot two times. As Deputy Andollini is providing medical aid to Pattrick, Deputy Morrison arrives on scene.
  Deputy Andollini detains Patrick Featherbottom reading him his rights and Deputy Morrison is asked to detain, sperate from the scene and question Markus Knight.
  Deputy Andollini then transports Patrick Featherbottom to Pillbox and back to the scene. While driving him, Deputy Andollini gets Patrick Featherbottom's statement.
  Pattrick Featherbottom states he came in the workshop to repair his bike and got the service. Upon leaving, he claims he was tackled of the bike for no reason. Patrick Featherbottom admits to circling back and hitting another individual with the bike and critically injuring them.
  
  Deputy Andollini then parks the cruiser and consults with Deputy Morrison who has reviewed CCTV.
  The CCTV footage shows exactly what Patrick Featherbottom stated - him driving into Benny's with damaged bike, exiting with repaired bike and being tackled off by Markus Knight, circling back and hitting a Benny's worker then being shot by Markus Knight.
  
  Deputy Andollini then questions again Markus Knight who admits to tackling Patrick Featherbottom of the bike. Markus Knight states he did it for fun.
  
  Deputy Andollini then talks with Deputy Morrison advising to charge Markus Knight with battery as the tackle was unlawful.
  
  Deputy Andollini then goes back to his cruiser and transports Patrick Featherbottom to DOC.
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Terence Williams
Attorney General
San Andreas Judicial Branch
234-9321 — [email protected]

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• Parties,
  
  This is to serve as a FIRST notice to the defendant that bench trials are currently scheduled on multiple days throughout the week. 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 three notices prior to involuntarily dismissing the case in favor of prosecution due to lack of response from the defendant.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Superior Court Judge
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  (909) 304-2935 — [email protected]

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• Parties,
  
  This is to serve as a SECOND notice to the defendant that bench trials are currently scheduled on multiple days throughout the week. 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 three notices prior to involuntarily dismissing the case in favor of prosecution due to lack of response from the defendant.
  
  Please note there is the possibility of a trial happening if defendants show up to City Hall and both a judge and defense attorney are available.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Associate Justice
  Branch Administrator
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  505-9925 — [email protected]

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I, Piper Johnson, the undersigned attorney, hereby file this Notice of Appearance on behalf of the defendant named above. I confirm that I am authorized to represent the defendant for the scheduled bench trial.

The defendant’s absence at trial is permitted based on this Notice.

I understand that without this documentation, defendants may be subject to fines or charges. I further affirm that all representation requirements (including power of attorney, if privately retained) have been met.


With the above stated notice, Defense counsel is prepared to provide available dates and times to facilitate scheduling. Thank you for your consideration.


Lead Defense Attorney
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 480-1442 — [email protected]

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• Prosecution and defense counsel,
  
  While typically a Notice of Appearance is reserved as a privilege for those who employ private attorneys the court will be accepting the notice. Please file a scheduling notice yourself or reach out to an available judge for scheduling.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  Associate Justice
  Branch Administrator
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  505-9925 — [email protected]

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In accordance with the availability reported by both parties in response to the Notice of Scheduling, this trial shall take place at 06:00 PM on 29th of June, 2025 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,


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

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After review of the testimony and evidence presented, the Court concludes that on the 27th of March, 2025, the Defendant tackled Patrick Featherbottom at Benny's after some repairs were done on his vehicle. Following this tackle, Patrick Featherbottom ran over another individual with their motorcycle, and the Defendant shot Mr. Featherbottom as a result.

The prosecution argues the tackle of Mr. Featherbottom was done without consent and breached the actions that GM02- Battery has been intended to prohibit. The defense argues the tackle was horseplay, and was not done with intent of malice or intent of harm. The Defense does not deny that Mr. Knight tackled Mr. Featherbottom. The Defense also suggests the Defendant was improperly charged with GM02 - Battery and should have likely been charged with another offense, such as disorderly conduct. The Court reviewed the CCTV footage collected by law enforcement, and does conclude that the Defendant did tackle Mr. Featherbottom off of his motorcycle with what appears an act taken without provocation. While we cannot hear any dialogue between the two, it appears Mr. Featherbottom was merely at Benny's for a repair and upon backing out of the garage was tackled by the Defendant.

GM02 - Battery is defined as, "Willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another."

As the charge of disorderly conduct was mentioned by the Defense, disorderly conduct was defined at the time of the offense (as it has been amended since this the events in question), "Acting in an unruly manner including but not limited to disturbing the peace, deliberate or excessive noise, nuisance style behavior, carrying an open alcohol container where it is not licensed to be served, and excessive and unlawful harassment of individuals."

After consideration of the evidence, the Court must decide what is reasonable beyond a doubt. In this, the evidence does show Mr. Featherbottom arriving at Benny's to get a vehicle repair, leaving, and getting tackled. The statements obtained from the Defendant through the IA report that there was a 10 or so minute interaction of horseplay and going outside to continue the fun is not supported by the evidence. Furthermore, what followed this tackle does not support horseplay. Mr. Featherbottom's next action of deciding to up the ante and use a vehicle to run over another individual and the Defendant's believe that he needed to defend himself or another against grave bodily injury or death does not suggest this was all in good fun. The 911 call placed by the Defendant also does not suggest this started with horseplay. Therefore, the Court concludes this started with a random tackle done by the Defendant, and the Court concludes this action was not lawful. GM02 - Battery does not require an intent to cause injury, it merely requires the unlawful use of force or violence upon another person.

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

• On the count of GM02 - Battery, I find the defendant, Markus Knight, guilty.

Superior Court Judge
San Andreas Judicial Branch
235-6076 — [email protected]