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title: Jesse James Powell-Perez Convicted of Assault with Deadly Weapon
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# Jesse James Powell-Perez Convicted of Assault with Deadly Weapon

On October 29, 2026, Jesse James Powell-Perez was convicted by a jury of assault with a deadly weapon and assault by means likely to cause great bodily injury. The conviction follows an incident on June 13, 2026, when the victim reported that Powell-Perez physically assaulted her outside their home, punching her several times in the face and striking her with a rake on the back of her head.

Powell-Perez faces a maximum sentence of 50 years to life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for December 11, 2026, according to the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office.

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### Press Release: Sacramento County District Attorney's Office

*Published November 5, 2026. Reproduced in full from the [Sacramento County District Attorney's Office](https://www.sacda.org/2026/11/defendant-convicted-of-assault/).*

#### Defendant Convicted of Assault

DATE: November 5, 2026

CASE: Jesse James Powell-Perez (Case #26FE011313)

PROSECUTOR: Deputy District Attorney Madison Cloke, Felony Trial Teams

On October 29, 2026, Jesse James Powell-Perez was convicted by a jury of assault with a deadly weapon and assault by means likely to cause great bodily injury.

On June 13, 2026, the victim called 911 to report that her son, Powell-Perez, physically assaulted her outside of their home. When law enforcement arrived, the victim reported that Powell-Perez punched her several times in the face and struck her with a rake on the back of her head.

Allegations that Powell-Perez has prior strike convictions for felony assault with force likely to commit great bodily injury while participating in a criminal street gang and DUI causing great bodily injury will be determined at the sentencing hearing.

Powell-Perez faces a maximum sentence of 50 years to life in prison. Sentencing is set for December 11, 2026, at 1:30 PM in Department 16A before the Honorable Steve White.

Source: [Sacramento County District Attorney's Office](https://www.sacda.org/2026/11/defendant-convicted-of-assault/)