"So is it true what they say about feeling like you have been hit by a truck?"

Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees has the best lines in court relevant to the charges in the case.

If you read my coverage of the Juan Ferrer case and trial, you will remember Mr. Rees remark, "you don't bring a knife to a fist fight."

In the current trial, Mr. Rees is prosecuting, the one liner that jurors will remember, the alleged victim will relive and make the defendant  regret taking the stand is:

"So is it true what they say about feeling like you have been hit by a truck?"

Defendant Cody Cooper testified in his jury trial on May 23 for attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest. After Cooper's testimony,  Mr. Rees' made an oral motion to amend the complaint to add hit and run after a collision and vandalism. Deputy Public Defender Ryan McClurg objected and asked to file a written response.

5/23/25 court minutes:

Defense request for directed verdict was denied by Judge Kaleb Cockrum. People's motion to file first amended information granted. On 5/29 attorneys presented closing arguments. Jury is deliberating.

First amended information: