Felony Probation Terms Explained

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I was just put on felony probation yesterday and after i was released from jail for making a plea deal i was told to sign a paper or i wouldnt be released. I was charged with assault on a peace officer. I never assaulted anyone. As a matter of fact the police officer had hit me with his vehicle during an arrest
What state are you located in, ****? This will help me provide more accurate information regarding your situation.
Californiq
What specific terms were included in the paper you signed upon your release?
I signed the paper stipulating my felony probation terms then as i was released they had me sign a paper with booking charges pc *(a) i believe thats what it says. Hard to read
What evidence do you have to support your claim that you didn't assault anyone?
I was never charged with assault on a peace officer the entire * weeks i was incarcerated. As a matter of fact i was in quarantine the whole time becausr i caught Covid in jail. I was taken to the hospital then brought back to jail where i spent the entire stay in quarantine. The cop hit me with his vehicle while chasing me on my motorcycle and when i was about to stop he hit me, on my bike, with his vehicle
Do you have any witnesses or video evidence of the incident where the officer hit you with his vehicle?
Im pretty sure its on his dash cam.. i personally dont have any video but i was taken to a hospital before they took me to jail.
Have you requested the dash cam footage from the police department? In California, you have the right to request this under the Public Records Act.
No i have not. How do i go about doing that?
You can request the dash cam footage by submitting a Public Records Request to the police department. Include details like date, time, and location of the incident.
Ok. One more thing. The officer lied in his report and stated i was brake checking him when he hit me. I had no tail light.
Do you have any evidence or witnesses to support your claim that you were not brake checking and that your tail light was out?
My mother and friend knew i had no tail light. My mother said something to me about getting a new tail light so i don't get a ticket
Can your mother and friend provide a written statement confirming that your tail light was out? This could be useful evidence.
Yes
What is the name of the court where your case is being handled?
San Bernardino Superior Court.
What is your case number at the San Bernardino Superior Court?

San Bernardino Superior Court Contact Details:
- Address: * West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA *
- Phone: (*) *-*
FSB * i believe
What is the name of your probation officer?
I do not know yet. I have * hours to report. I was just released yesterday afternoon
What is the name of the police department involved in your case?
San Bernardino County Sheriff Big Bear Lake division
What is the name of the officer who was involved in the incident?
Officer Baca..
What is the date and time of the incident involving Officer Baca?
July *, *. Approx. *:* am.
What is the current status of your case at the San Bernardino Superior Court?
I took a plea deal of felony probation for 2 years. Community service,
What are the specific terms of your community service as part of your felony probation?
My license is suspended for 1 year. Im not sure
What were the reasons given for the suspension of your license?
For felony evading police.
What were the circumstances leading to the charge of felony evading police?
I was coming home from the casino on july * * at *:* am. I had no plate on my bike and the registration was out for a couple of years. I didn't want my bike to be taken from me so while i was sitting at a stop light i notice a vehicle accelerating from behind me. I therefore proceeded to ride my bike hoping to get to the forest and evade the officer to prevent from getting a ticket and my bike towed. As i was coming upon a dead end i decided to just pull over. Considering i had no tail light the officer hit me with his SUV which made me wreck my bike and got me pinned between the SUV and my bike.
What injuries did you sustain from the incident and do you have medical records to support this?
I can get the medical report from the hospital. I was bruised up pretty good and sustained road rash on my arm. I was extremely lucky not to get any broken bones. But while i was incarcerated i contracted Covid.
What is the current status of your health after contracting Covid in jail?
Apparently i am cleared from Covid. But while i was in quarantine, my mother tried to visit me and when she called the jail she asked why i couldnt have any visitors after being in quarantine for 8 days. They told her that they tested me that day that my mother called and said i was still positive for covid. They never tested me
Can you provide any evidence or witnesses to support your claim that you were not tested for Covid while in jail?
I was tested the 3rd day i was incarcerated because i wasn't feeling well but never tested after that
What is the name of the hospital where you were treated for your injuries and Covid-*?
Big Bear Valley Community Hospital for my injuries. Arrowhead regional community hospital for covid
What is the current status of your health after being treated at Big Bear Valley Community Hospital and Arrowhead Regional Community Hospital?
I am fine
That's good to hear. Have you considered seeking legal representation to help you navigate your case?
I have. I just don't have a lot of money to spend on an attorney. My mother is going to help me file a report with internal affairs against the police officer. I am hoping to find an attorney that can take this case and lawsuit and get paid if we win. I don't know what to do in my case
What is the name of the police officer you are filing a report against?
Officer Baca
What specific actions of Officer Baca are you planning to report to the internal affairs?
Use of deadly force by hitting me with his SUV. He could have killed me.
What is the current status of your report to the internal affairs against Officer Baca?
I just got the officer's name yesterday. My mother is working on the paperwork
What is the name of the internal affairs department where you are filing the report?
San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department
What specific allegations are you planning to include in your report to the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department's Internal Affairs?
The fact that he purposely hit me while on a motorcycle using deadly force and the fact that he lied in his report stating i was brake checking him when for * i had no tail light/brake light and * why would i be brake checking the officer i was running from. I know i should have stopped but i was afraid of the officer by the way he came at me while i was at a stop light. Big Bear police are very corrupt if you already dont know. They scare the heck out of me
What is the current status of your plea deal and probation terms?
I can not posses any firearms. 2 years felony probation, 150 days in jail with time served and instead of doing jail time i have community service. I need to stay out of jahl because i just got my LLC as a mobile mechanic and i am raising my 6 year old daughter
What are the specific terms of your community service and how many hours do you need to complete?
Work release. Sorry
What are the specific terms of your work release and how many hours do you need to complete?
57 days of work release
What are the specific tasks you are required to perform during your work release?
I do not know yet. I have until August * to sign up and start the program
What are the terms of your work release program as stated in your probation agreement?
I cant find anything in my paperwork. Plus its very difficult to read
What type of work does your work release program stipulate you can or cannot do?
I do not know at this time
What is the name of the agency or organization that is overseeing your work release program?
I have to report to Glen Helen facility and serve weekends there or pay to do work release
What are the specific terms of your work release program at the Glen Helen facility?
I do not know at this time
What is the contact information for the Glen Helen facility where you will be serving your work release program?
Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center, * Institution Rd. San Bernardino, CA. *
What is the name of the officer who is in charge of your work release program at the Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center?
I do not know yet
What is the name of your attorney or are you seeking legal representation?
I had a public defender. Now i am seeking legal representation
What type of legal representation are you seeking? Are you looking for a lawyer who specializes in police misconduct cases or a criminal defense attorney?
Both .
What type of misconduct are you alleging against the police officer?
Excessive use of deadly force.
What steps have you taken so far to find legal representation for your case?
This is the first step.
What type of legal assistance are you seeking in relation to your case?
Police misconduct attorney that will take on my case that can do it pro bono or let me make payments.
What is the timeline you're looking at to find legal representation?
As soon as possible
What is the name of your public defender?
Jerome Macht
What is the current status of your case with your public defender, Jerome Macht?
Made a plea deal
What were the terms of the plea deal you made with your public defender, Jerome Macht?
Felony probation
What is your plan to fulfill the terms of your felony probation?
I plan to do it by the book to avoid going to jail
What are the specific terms of your felony probation?
Nevermind
What is the reason for your change of mind?
Ive told you numerous times about my probation
I apologize if I've asked you to repeat information. Can you tell me if you have any upcoming court dates related to your probation?
I have one for September * in relation to my last felony probation. It wasnt on my paperwork and i completely forgot about it
What is the purpose of the court date on September *?
I was on felony probation for manufacturing THC into wax. A couple of months before my probation was up i was in my shower when police decided to do a probation search at my parents home and found a half ounce of methamphetamine in my pants pocket. They wrote me a ticket and took the drugs. I have since kicked the bad drug habit
What are the charges you're facing for the methamphetamine found during the probation search?

In California, possession of methamphetamine could lead to felony charges, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. It's crucial to have legal representation.
I do not know yet since it was never brought up in court on my current charges
What is the case number for the methamphetamine charge?
Not sure
What is the name of the court where your methamphetamine charge is being handled?
San Bernardino Superior court
What is the current status of your methamphetamine charge at the San Bernardino Superior Court?
I do not know
What is the name of your public defender for the methamphetamine charge?
I do not have one for that charge becausd i haven't gone to court on it yet.
When is your court date for the methamphetamine charge?
The officer that cited me wanted me to snitch on some guy up here in big bear. Or set him up ir something
What was the officer's proposition exactly, and did he provide any written documentation or evidence of this request?
Sept. *
What is the name of the officer who proposed you to snitch on someone in exchange for your methamphetamine charge?
It was officer Estrada. He asked me how Jeremy was doing and what has he bern up to lately. I don't know a Jeremy. Estrada was also under the impression that i was some sort of drug dealer up here dealing with heroin. Ive never touched that stuff
What actions have you taken regarding Officer Estrada's proposition? It's important to note that any form of coercion or manipulation by law enforcement is against the law.
None. Because he didnt actually come out and say "would you snitch on Jeremy".
What is the current status of your relationship with Officer Estrada?
I don't like him because he is a corrupt cop that bullies people.
What specific incidents have led you to believe that Officer Estrada is corrupt and bullies people?
Well he and another officer pulled my mother over on her way to the casino at *:* in the morning. Their probable cause was that she was out on the road at a late hour and i quote "anyone who is out this late at night are usually up to no good". Then the asked my mom to get out of her car and walk to the back of her car and talk with officer Estrada why the other officer searched my vehicle for my"registration and insurance". While Estrada was conducting a sobriety test on my mother. They never cited her and she was free to go.
Did your mother provide consent for the search of her vehicle or was she forced to comply? In California, an officer needs probable cause or consent to search a vehicle without a warrant.
Although Estrada did ask me to make a buy off of someone named Shadey
Did Officer Estrada provide any written documentation or evidence of this request to make a buy off of someone named Shadey?
She was forced to comply
Did your mother file a complaint against Officer Estrada for the forced search of her vehicle?
No. She doesn't like to police up here and didIt want any problems. She is afraid of them as well because they think they can do whatever they please. And have proven that multiple times.
What specific incidents have led you to believe that the police in your area are corrupt and can do whatever they please?
Well for one officer Fuller is nder investigation for shooting and killing a young guy with a disability who was apparently unarmed. He is also involved in a shooting along with * other officers for shooting an unarmed woman in the back as she was fleeing from police on foot. Her abusive boyfriend called police on her because they were in a domestic dispute and she took off with his gun. When police cornered her at a dead end street she got out of her vehicle leaving the gun in the vehicle and tried to flee from police. She didn't stand a chance as all police involved unloaded rounds in her back
What is the current status of the investigations into Officer Fuller's actions?
It wad in the neespaper
Do you have a copy of the newspaper article or can you provide the date and name of the newspaper? This could be useful in understanding the context of the investigations into Officer Fuller's actions.
I do not know about officer Fuller. Last i read he was still under investigation. Im sure i can look it up online and find it under the Grizzly newspaper
What is the date of the newspaper article about Officer Fuller's investigation in the Grizzly newspaper?
I do not know
I can look it up for you
Do o have a case or not?
Based on the information provided, it seems you may have a case. However, it's crucial to consult with a legal professional who can review all the details. Have you considered contacting a civil rights attorney?
Thank you
What is the name of the civil rights attorney you are considering to contact?