Dorsett

Filed May 24, 2024

TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

APPELLATE DIVISION

THE PEOPLE, Appellate Division No.: 23IA900024C Trial Court Case No.: 23T088688C Plaintiff(s) and Respondent(s), Trial Court Location: Central Division

v.

DECISION/STATEMENT OF REASONS

WILLIAM JOSEPH DORSETT, (CCP § 77(d)) BY THE COURT

Defendant(s) and Appellant(s).

APPEAL from the September 7, 2023 judgment following bench trial entered by the Superior Court, San Diego County, Peter W. Singer, Commissioner. This matter was scheduled for argument and taken under submission on March 27, 2024. REVERSED and REMANDED. On June 25, 2023, Appellant received a citation from a San Diego Park Ranger issuing a citation for violation of San Diego Municipal Code§ 56.27, Disorderly or Offensive Conduct in Public Places. Appellant received the citation for criticizing and video recording the Ranger as he issued a citation to a different individual. Appellant challenged the citation and after a bench trial on September 7, 2023, he was found guilty. He filed a timely notice of…