A jury just found Michael Throckmorton guilty of Count 1. Another success for DDA Jackie Pizzo and another success for DA Maggie Fleming's administration for a case previously unsuccessful under the previous administration.
This may not be a high profile case to press but these are the kind of cases I regularly choose to cover and follow on this blog.
No media has followed this recent case nor was present for the verdict. Nine woman and three men jury nodded yes when asked by the Court Clerk if is is was their verdict. Throckmorton showed no emotion.
Sentencing is April 29 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 4. Throckmorton waived his right to have sentencing within 20 days of the verdict. Judge Timothy Cissna referred the matter to probation for pre sentencing report.
DDA Jackie Pizzo asked for Throckmorton to be remanded into custody. "The maximum exposure is 4 years of jail time. In this case, even if you decide Probation," she said to Judge Cissna, "I think jail time is appropriate."
Mr. Tips said his client had made all court appearances and opposed remand.
Judge Cissna agreed that because Throckmorton had appeared for court and it was a three year old case with no further incident, he denied remand request but stressed this conviction was serious.
Press Release from DA Maggie Fleming:
The District Attorney announced that Michael Throckmorton has been convicted of felony domestic violence in a case prosecuted by Deputy DA Jackie Pizzo. In the evening of March 3, 2012, Mr. Throckmorton, 33, strangled the victim in their home, then beat her with the wooden frame of a painting, causing severe abrasions to her neck and massive bruising on her leg.
After a six day trial in front of the Honorable Timothy Cissna, in Department 4 of Humboldt Superior Court, the jury rendered its guilty verdict. The trial completed today was a retrial; the original trial in February 2014 resulted in a hung jury that favored guilt 11 to 1.
The case was investigated by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s office. Sentencing will occur on April 30, 2015. The defendant faces a maximum of 4 years in prison.
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This may not be a high profile case to press but these are the kind of cases I regularly choose to cover and follow on this blog.
No media has followed this recent case nor was present for the verdict. Nine woman and three men jury nodded yes when asked by the Court Clerk if is is was their verdict. Throckmorton showed no emotion.
Sentencing is April 29 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 4. Throckmorton waived his right to have sentencing within 20 days of the verdict. Judge Timothy Cissna referred the matter to probation for pre sentencing report.
DDA Jackie Pizzo asked for Throckmorton to be remanded into custody. "The maximum exposure is 4 years of jail time. In this case, even if you decide Probation," she said to Judge Cissna, "I think jail time is appropriate."
Mr. Tips said his client had made all court appearances and opposed remand.
Judge Cissna agreed that because Throckmorton had appeared for court and it was a three year old case with no further incident, he denied remand request but stressed this conviction was serious.
Press Release from DA Maggie Fleming:
The District Attorney announced that Michael Throckmorton has been convicted of felony domestic violence in a case prosecuted by Deputy DA Jackie Pizzo. In the evening of March 3, 2012, Mr. Throckmorton, 33, strangled the victim in their home, then beat her with the wooden frame of a painting, causing severe abrasions to her neck and massive bruising on her leg.
After a six day trial in front of the Honorable Timothy Cissna, in Department 4 of Humboldt Superior Court, the jury rendered its guilty verdict. The trial completed today was a retrial; the original trial in February 2014 resulted in a hung jury that favored guilt 11 to 1.
The case was investigated by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s office. Sentencing will occur on April 30, 2015. The defendant faces a maximum of 4 years in prison.
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March 29 2015
"Bad Boy Michael Throckmorton back in court for alleged assault; Pizzo v Tipps Round 2' will the third time be lucky for prosecution or will Throckmorton go free?
A jury is currently being selected in a case where Michael Throckmorton is charged with a felony: assault. This case is from an allegation from 2012. I believe this is the second round of Pizzo v Tipps.
The trial Judge is Timothy Cissna. The prosecutor Jackie Pizzo and Throckmorton's is being represented again by Public Defender Owen Tipps.
Throckmorton is charged with PC 273.5 (a)
There was also a civil protection order filed against Throckmorton by a S. Carlson that was dismissed due to lack of prosecution. Again, Paul Gallegos was the DA at that time.
Throckmorton previously charged with a homicide, another felony, did not go to jury trial in 2006. The DA at that time was Paul Gallegos. The case was prosecuted by present DA Maggie Fleming and Throckmorton was represented by private attorney Manny Daskal.
It is the DA's responsibility to oversee charging. In 2006, Ms. Fleming had to try a case with Paul Gallegos in charge. Now with her being the DA, perhaps there is a chance that the result could be different.
Penal Code 273.5. (a) : Any person who willfully inflicts corporal injury
resulting in a traumatic condition upon a victim described in
subdivision
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The trial Judge is Timothy Cissna. The prosecutor Jackie Pizzo and Throckmorton's is being represented again by Public Defender Owen Tipps.
Throckmorton is charged with PC 273.5 (a)
There was also a civil protection order filed against Throckmorton by a S. Carlson that was dismissed due to lack of prosecution. Again, Paul Gallegos was the DA at that time.
Throckmorton previously charged with a homicide, another felony, did not go to jury trial in 2006. The DA at that time was Paul Gallegos. The case was prosecuted by present DA Maggie Fleming and Throckmorton was represented by private attorney Manny Daskal.
It is the DA's responsibility to oversee charging. In 2006, Ms. Fleming had to try a case with Paul Gallegos in charge. Now with her being the DA, perhaps there is a chance that the result could be different.
Penal Code 273.5. (a) : Any person who willfully inflicts corporal injury
resulting in a traumatic condition upon a victim described in
subdivision
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Feb 20, 2014
Pizzo vs Tipps same or different result for Throckmorton as Fleming vs Daskal?
A jury is currently considering the fate of Michael Throckmorton. Jury started deliberating as of yesterday. People were represented by Jackie Pizzo, defendant's attorney Owen Tipps and Judge Dale Reinholtsen presiding. This is a domestic violence case.
This is not Throckmorton's first court appearance. He was found not guilty on two counts on another more high profile case in 2006.
In 2006, Throckmorton was the defendant in a murder trial. Prosecutor was Maggie Fleming. Defense Counsel was Manny Daskal. Evidence came out in trial during testimony that caused the preliminary trial to go in Throckmorton's favor. Defense prevailed.
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