SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 27-year-old convicted thief was sentenced Feb. 23 to seven years in prison for attacking and robbing a Lyft driver in Anaheim.
Samuel Nicholas Rodriguez was originally charged with assault with the intent to commit a sex offense, but was ultimately convicted a trial of misdemeanor assault Dec. 26. He was also convicted of robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and dissuading a witness by force, all felonies. Jurors also found true sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a deadly weapon.
