Migrant Pleads Guilty to Menacing After Chasing Prosecutor with Knife

Guilty Plea in Knife Threat Case

• 👨‍⚖️ Saul Morales-Garcia pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of menacing and criminal possession of a weapon.
• 🔪 The charges stem from an incident where he allegedly displayed and pointed a knife at a victim, placing them in reasonable fear of death.
• 📍 The incident occurred near the Albany Hilton on June 17.

Sentencing and Legal Proceedings

• ⚖️ Morales-Garcia was sentenced to 90 days in the Albany County Correctional Facility.
• 📄 The court accepted a plea agreement, downgrading the charges from potential felonies to misdemeanors after discussions with the victim and consideration of the facts and law.
• 🤝 The prosecutor noted that this approach was deemed the best way to proceed in this specific case.

Order of Protection and Future Implications

• 🛡️ An order of protection was issued, which Mr. Morales-Garcia was instructed to review with his attorney and a translator.
• 🛂 While not present in court, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents are expected to pursue deportation proceedings against Morales-Garcia, who is an illegal migrant from El Salvador.
• 😊 Morales-Garcia reportedly flashed a carefree smile in court during the proceedings.