The 17-year-old suspect in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall made his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon and through his defense attorney expressed remorse for the incident.
“And I can say that on their behalf as well as my own behalf, that our thoughts go out to the Pearsall family and Mr. Pearsall himself.”
During the struggle with Pearsall, the suspect was also shot with his own gun.
Following Wednesday’s hearing, Dunlap said he didn’t think transferring the case to adult court was warranted.
Legal experts said a transfer from juvenile to adult court all depends on the case, including whether the juvenile has any criminal history.
The maximum age for juvenile court is 25 years old.
“The big question is whether or not this person, by the expiration of the juvenile court, can be rehabilitated,” sa.
What resources do the juvenile court have at their disposal?”
“When we drafted Ricky, we did it for the long term, and Ricky’s going to be a fantastic player here.”
Lynch told reporters it was “by the grace of God” that Pearsall was back with the team so quickly.
During his first court appearance on Wednesday afternoon, the 17-year-old suspect in the shooting death of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall apologized for the incident via his defense attorney.
The judge will decide whether to charge the unidentified suspect as an adult after he appears at a hearing at the city’s Juvenile Justice Center.
The teenager did not look at his parents, who were seated directly behind him during his arraignment; instead, he looked straight ahead. His mother requested that the proceedings be interpreted into Spanish.
Defense lawyer’s remarks.
Deputy Public Defender Bob Dunlap informed the media outside the courtroom after the hearing that his client, a senior in high school, was sorry for the incident and had no past criminal history.
“He and his family are truly sorry that this occurred,” Dunlap said. And I can say that both on their and my behalf, the Pearsall family and Mr. Pearsall himself are in our thoughts and prayers. “.
The claims made against his client elicited no immediate response from Dunlap.
Dunlap responded, “You know, I don’t have all the evidence yet, so it’s really too early to tell for me.”. “A police report caught my eye recently. I’ve seen the video, of which I’m sure there is plenty, and I’m eager to watch more because I believe it will provide a great deal of clarity regarding the shooting portion of the incident. ****.
The accused, a resident of Tracy in San Joaquin County, about 60 miles east of San Francisco, is accused of attempted second-degree robbery, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and attempted murder with an enhanced allegation of discharging a firearm. Additional charges include being a minor in possession of a handgun, carrying a loaded firearm, concealing a firearm, and causing damage to personal property.
Following his shooting on Saturday in Union sq\., San Francisco, Pearsall is on the mend. According to police, the 49ers’ number one pick in the 2024 NFL Draft was shot while he resisted a gunman attempting to rob him. Pearsall was being cautiously walked to an ambulance by first responders, according to cell phone footage. Vital organs were spared when a solitary bullet entered Pearsall’s body through his back and left through the right side of his chest, according to his mother’s social media post.
The suspect was shot with his own gun during the altercation with Pearsall. Dunlap said the bullet passed through his left arm but he escaped major injury.
Adolescent suspect may face adult charges.
District Attorney Brooke Jenkins of San Francisco said on Tuesday that police were looking into the teen’s past in order to potentially change the charge’s outcome and move the case to adult court.
Dunlap stated after the hearing on Wednesday that he didn’t believe the case should be moved to adult court.
Nevertheless, I sincerely hope they don’t take that action. My opinion is that my client should be handled like a minor. He is a young person,” Dunlap remarked. Transfers happen extremely infrequently. This shooting case is obviously serious. Under normal circumstances, this wouldn’t justify a transfer. In this instance, I really hope not.
“I’ll add this as well. When she stated at yesterday’s press conference that the victim’s status shouldn’t affect the decision’s outcome, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins deserves a great deal of credit. There is undoubtedly a lot of pressure on her to make that kind of decision from the local and national media, as evidenced by the way it is presented in various contexts. Let’s face it, the only reason you’re here speaking with me is that Mr. Pearsall is a 49er, but that shouldn’t be the only factor in determining the result. “. .
A juvenile’s criminal history is one factor that determines whether the case is transferred from juvenile to adult court, according to legal experts.
“You have an individual who engaged in heinous behavior. “We believe that this individual should face an adult trial due to their adult-like offense,” Dr. Lisa Hill, a criminal justice professor at Cal State East Bay, stated to CBS News Bay Area. However, a person’s behavior does not indicate that they are developed enough to be placed in the adult system. “. .
Twenty-five is the highest age allowed to appear in juvenile court. According to Hill, the probation department and judge would need to take into account multiple factors.
“The primary inquiry is whether or not this individual can be rehabilitated by the juvenile court’s expiration.”. Yes, it’s a serious offense, but given that the offender is a minor, how can we help them? What tools does the juvenile court have at its disposal?” the woman asked.
The teenager is currently facing an undisclosed unrelated pending matter in San Joaquin County, after a probation officer recommended that he be moved there. Judge Roger Chan, however, declared that the suspect would stay in San Francisco jail.
Next up for him was a Tuesday 1:30 p.m. court appearance. me.
Back with the team is Pearsall.
On Tuesday, less than 72 hours after the shooting, Pearsall returned to the team’s Santa Clara facilities. The team anticipates Pearsall to play this season, general manager John Lynch told reporters, calling his recovery “nothing short of miraculous.”. Pearsall was placed on the reserved list for non-football injuries, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the regular season.
“Physically, he will require that time.”. We came to that decision because we know he will need that emotional and mental time,” Lynch remarked. “We made the long-term decision to draft Ricky, and he will be an excellent player here. “. .
The swiftness with which Pearsall returned to the team, according to Lynch, was “by the grace of God.”.
Sooji Nam made a contribution to this study.
