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Date: 05-28-2026
Case Number: 26ARCF010144
Judge: Not Available
Court: Superior Court, Los Angeles County, California
Plaintiff's Attorney: Los Angeles County, California, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Los Angeles, California criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with battery and threatening to kill a stranger on the Third Street Promenade.
Reported by
Nay Min Tar, date of birth January 7, 1977, allegedly was driving on Broadway near the Third Street Promenade when he stopped in traffic and began yelling threats at pedestrians through his car window. He then allegedly exited the vehicle and began chasing, swinging his fists and threatening to kill the victim, who was walking with his girlfriend on the sidewalk. Tar’s dog, described as a male Cane Corso, allegedly chased and bit the victim at the defendant’s command, resulting in a battery.
The Santa Monica Fire Department treated the victim at the scene for a minor injury related to the dog bite. Santa Monica Animal Control Officers also responded and took custody of the dog, which was transported to a local shelter and remains in quarantine.
Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to the emergency call and arrested the defendant a short distance away on Fourth Street.
The defendant was arraigned today and pleaded not guilty. A preliminary hearing setting is scheduled for June 15 in Department 31 of the Airport Courthouse.
The prosecution requested the Court set bail at $50,000 pursuant to the Los Angeles County felony bail schedule. The Court cited In re Kowalczyk in reducing bail to $2,500 over the prosecution’s objection.
If convicted as charged, Tar faces up to three years and six months in state prison.
The case is being prosecuted by the Airport Branch Office and remains under investigation by the Santa Monica Police Department.
Reported by
Nay Min Tar, date of birth January 7, 1977, allegedly was driving on Broadway near the Third Street Promenade when he stopped in traffic and began yelling threats at pedestrians through his car window. He then allegedly exited the vehicle and began chasing, swinging his fists and threatening to kill the victim, who was walking with his girlfriend on the sidewalk. Tar’s dog, described as a male Cane Corso, allegedly chased and bit the victim at the defendant’s command, resulting in a battery.
The Santa Monica Fire Department treated the victim at the scene for a minor injury related to the dog bite. Santa Monica Animal Control Officers also responded and took custody of the dog, which was transported to a local shelter and remains in quarantine.
Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to the emergency call and arrested the defendant a short distance away on Fourth Street.
The defendant was arraigned today and pleaded not guilty. A preliminary hearing setting is scheduled for June 15 in Department 31 of the Airport Courthouse.
The prosecution requested the Court set bail at $50,000 pursuant to the Los Angeles County felony bail schedule. The Court cited In re Kowalczyk in reducing bail to $2,500 over the prosecution’s objection.
If convicted as charged, Tar faces up to three years and six months in state prison.
The case is being prosecuted by the Airport Branch Office and remains under investigation by the Santa Monica Police Department.
Outcome:
A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of ?
The outcome was: A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
Which court heard ?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Los Angeles County, California, CA. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in ?
Plaintiff's attorney: Los Angeles County, California, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was decided?
This case was decided on May 28, 2026.