San Diego Teen to Be Tried as an Adult in Stabbing Case
In San Diego Superior Courts, a 17-year-old male is accused of fatally stabbing one teen girl and wounding another. The incident occurred at San Diego’s Old Town Transit Center, where Daniel Padilla claims he was attacked by his two stabbing victims on September 17.
Rochelle Luz Quintana, 17, was stabbed once in the chest and died. Sara Chavez, also 17, sustained stab wounds in her abdomen and survived. According to several witnesses, Quintana and Chavez attacked Padilla in retaliation for Padilla flashing a gang sign to Chavez’s half sister and her boyfriend. Chavez said in a police interview that she threw the first punch.
Padilla, who is being held in Juvenile Hall instead of $1.5 million bail, is charged with murder and attempted murder. A hearing will determine if there is enough evidence to try Padilla, who has been charged as an adult.
Teen accused in stabbing says victims attacked him, San Diego Union-Tribune, January 23, 2009
Contact San Diego criminal defense attorney Victor Orsatti if you have been charged with violent crimes such as murder or assault.
