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SAN FRANCISCO \u2014 A San Francisco County Superior Court judge on Monday granted an accused individual\u2019s request for mental health diversion while also imposing a firearm prohibition after prosecutors argued the accused posed a danger to the community.<\/p>\n
In a mental health diversion hearing, Judge Julia V. Cervantes granted the accused\u2019s request for mental health diversion and imposed a firearm prohibition after Assistant District Attorney John Delgado argued the accused represented a danger to the community.<\/p>\n
In August 2025, the accused allegedly acted as a getaway driver in an armed robbery. The accused has been charged with felony robbery, felony elder abuse and felony assault.<\/p>\n
The accused\u2019s criminal defense attorney, Melissa S. Lubin, petitioned for mental health diversion on behalf of the accused, which would pause criminal proceedings while the accused participates in court-approved mental health treatment. If successfully completed, the charges may be dismissed.<\/p>\n
Although ADA Delgado did not file a written opposition before Monday\u2019s hearing, he presented an oral objection to the request for mental health diversion.<\/p>\n
ADA Delgado opposed the diversion, arguing the accused represented \u201ca danger to the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lubin responded by noting the accused was only 19 years old and had no prior criminal history.<\/p>\n
\u201cI do believe he\u2019s ready to get sober and recover,\u201d Lubin said.<\/p>\n
ADA Delgado then asked the court to impose a Prohibited Person Relinquishment Form to prohibit the accused from owning or possessing firearms, citing the presence of a replica handgun at the scene of the alleged offenses.<\/p>\n
Lubin responded by arguing that a firearm restriction was unnecessary because the accused was not alleged to have come into contact with the replica handgun during the alleged offenses.<\/p>\n
Judge Cervantes ultimately granted the accused mental health diversion and imposed a firearm prohibition.<\/p>\n
The accused is scheduled to return to court for a progress report hearing on Aug. 14, 2026.<\/p>\n
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