People v. Baldridge CA1/3

BACKGROUND

In February 2023, the San Francisco District Attorney filed a felony complaint charging Baldridge with committing three felonies at different

1 commercial establishments during nonbusiness hours: burglary with the intent to commit larceny at the Buena Vista Cafe (§ 459, count 1); burglary with intent to commit larceny at Square Pie Guys (§ 459, count 2); and vandalism at Ghirardelli Square causing damage of more than $400 (§ 594, subd. (b)(1), count 3). Baldridge failed to appear for arraignment and was subsequently taken into custody. On March 2, he appeared, entered not guilty pleas, and was released on his own recognizance pursuant to an order to appear at all subsequent hearings. Baldridge’s preliminary hearing was set for April 27, 2023. He failed to personally appear at the hearing. On May 3, the court revoked the order releasing Baldridge on his own recognizance, set bail, and ordered issuance of an arrest warrant. The warrant was discharged, the preliminary hearing was reset for July, and Baldridge was released on his own recognizance. Baldridge failed to appear at the July hearing, another warrant was issued, and on August 21, Baldridge was again remanded…