State v. Sanchez is one of NITA's newest criminal case files featuring the trial of Ernesto Sanchez, who admits to fatally stabbing Patrick Connor during a street fight between two Nita City gangs. Sanchez pleads self-defense, and the circumstances surrounding the stabbing are complicated by the testimonies of other gang and community members.

This case file is particularly unique because of its focus on gang activity and its use of non-traditional experts with specialized knowledge of gang behavior.

There are five witnesses for both the state and the defense. A CD containing exhibits for the case is included with the case file.