Smartmouthing The Police Not A Crime, Jury Finds

July 22nd, 2011 | Category: Press Releases

A young man who responded to a police officer’s harassment with a profane zinger was found not guilty of five misdemeanors today, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced.

Jaywalker Hurt By Police Found Not Guilty Of Attacking Officer

July 21st, 2011 | Category: Press Releases

A jaywalker facing five years in prison after defending himself against police brutality was found not guilty of assault with a deadly weapon against an officer and resisting arrest, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.

Jurors Acquit In Magic Mushroom, Domestic Violence Cases

July 15th, 2011 | Category: Press Releases

A bicyclist accused of possessing hallucinogenic mushrooms and a man tried a second time for the same domestic violence charge were acquitted in separate cases Thursday, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.

Carrying Gun A ‘Necessity’ For Man, Jury Finds

July 8th, 2011 | Category: Press Releases

A man who borrowed a gun for protection after he and his family experienced random violence in a San Francisco housing project was acquitted Thursday after a jury determined his actions were necessary.