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Jeff Adachi
15
Jul

Jurors Acquit In Magic Mushroom, Domestic Violence Cases

July 15, 2011
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.
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08
Jul

Carrying Gun A ‘Necessity’ For Man, Jury Finds

July 8, 2011
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.
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23
Jun

Public Defenders Win Three Acquittals In 24 Hours

June 23, 2011
In three back-to-back trials, public defenders proved the innocence of three individuals accused in separate cases of hit and run, violating a protective order and theft, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
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20
May

Man Who Tried To Save Dying Dog Acquitted Of Battery

May 20, 2011
A man who got into a physical altercation with a dog owner after trying to help the dying animal was found not guilty of battery Thursday, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
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05
May

‘Justice By The Book’ Focus Of 2011 Justice Summit

May 5, 2011
On the heels of major change in San Francisco’s law enforcement leadership, the 2011 Public Defender’s Justice Summit: Justice By The Book promises a fascinating discussion on May 18 about the city’s most challenging and controversial criminal justice issues.
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22
Apr

Jury Acquits Man In Marina Club Theft

April 22, 2011
A 29-year-old man accused of stealing property from a Marina District club patron was acquitted Thursday afternoon after jurors rejected a police officer’s account of the incident, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
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14
Apr

Jury Acquits Man of Battery

April 14, 2011
A jury promptly acquitted a 49-year-old man of domestic violence after determining the complaining witness’ testimony was an “escalating fantasy,” San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
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07
Apr

Ex-Boyfriend Acquitted Of Auto Theft

April 7, 2011
A 30-year-old man was acquitted of auto theft today after a jury determined the accusation stemmed from a messy breakup and not a crime, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced.
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05
Apr

Jill Rowe Appointed to Elections Commission

April 5, 2011
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi today announced his appointment of attorney Jill Rowe to the city’s Elections Commission.
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30
Mar

Disabled Man Exonerated After Being Tricked Into Check Scam

March 30, 2011
A disabled man who attempted to cash a stolen check was found not guilty after a jury determined he was the victim of a scam artist, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
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