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“Out of that grew an interest in criminal prosecution to give a voice to victims and to hold those who harm the community accountable. “Growing up in a law enforcement family, I became aware of the far-reaching impacts crime can have on a community,” he said. He is a native of Lodi and attended California State University at Long Beach for college, eventually making his way back to the Northern California. Jay is also entering his third year of studying law at UC Davis School of Law. I believe that at the heart of a prosecutor’s work is service to the community because of the direct impact they have on the lives of community members.” “I have always wanted to serve the community in my career. “I have wanted to work in a prosecutor’s office since college and plan to continue that route after graduating law school,” she said. A native of Los Angeles, Hannah attended Davidson College in North Carolina, and subsequently returned to California to attend law school at UCD. Hannah is entering her third year at UC Davis School of Law. During their time in Napa, Jay and Hannah will assist Napa DAs with everything from writing motions to arguing hearings in court and may be assigned a special project or two.

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“The lessons they learn, the relationships they build and the experiences they have early in their career will set the tone for the rest of their professional lives.”Įach summer and fall, Napa DA’s Office hosts law students from regional universities who have expressed interest in working alongside Napa DAs and learning the ropes of the criminal court system in Napa. “It is my responsibility as a District Attorney to raise up a generation of ethical, methodical, passionate attorneys behind me,” she said. Jay and Hannah’s arrival to the Napa DA’s Office is part of District Attorney Allison Haley’s commitment to investing in the futures of law students who are interested in pursuing a career in criminal law. In early June, the Napa DA’s Office welcomed UC Davis School of Law students Hannah Maltzan and Jay Rodacker to its ranks as part of its seasonal internship program. Thankfully, the arrival of the Napa DA’s two summer law clerks helped lighten the load.

Unlike the summertime living, the workload at the Napa County District Attorney’s Office is never easy. District Attorney staff including DA Investigator Rachel Cardin, Victim Advocate Belinda Ruiz, Investigation Technician Lauren Weitz, and Legal Clerk Karla Lopez, were instrumental in preparing the case for trial. The investigation was conducted by Napa County Sheriff’s Detective Shamus Stafford. The case was prosecuted by DDAs Taryn Hunter and Diane Knoles. Young occurred on June 9, 2023, in a Napa Superior Courtroom in which the Honorable Judge Elia Ortiz sentenced the defendant to two consecutive life terms, one term of life in prison without the possibility of parole and another term of 28 years to life. The jury found true special circumstances of personally and intentionally discharging a firearm, firing a weapon from a vehicle with the intent to inflict death, and lying in wait. Young was convicted of Shooting From a Motor Vehicle, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felon in Possession of Ammunition, and Giving False Information to a Police Officer. In addition to the first-degree murder conviction, Mr. Nathan Garza Murder Sentenced to Life in PrisonĪ Napa County Superior Court jury found Christopher Young guilty of the murder of Nathan Garza, an 18-year-old Fairfield resident who was shot while working at Safeway in American Canyon on August 16, 2020. I hope you enjoy this edition of Newsline and find it useful. Many of our partners aren’t law enforcement at all, and we hope to recognize their contributions to our overall goal of keeping Napa safe for locals and tourists alike. We will also use the newsletter to highlight some of our community partners who assist us in our mission of seeking justice for the people of Napa through the criminal court system. Inside this edition, you will find updates on the various cases my office handles on behalf of the people, updates on the Napa DA’s Office, important tips to keep yourselves and your families safe, and much more. It wasn’t until the arrival of our new Public Information Officer, Carlos Villatoro, that we put our plan into motion and now bring to you our first offering of Newsline. It’s my pleasure to welcome you to the very first edition of Newsline, the Napa County District Attorney’s official newsletter.Īs Napa County DA, I often think about ways to improve communication and provide news and updates regarding to the work that we do both in and out of the courtroom.

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