Stevante Clark, whose brother Stephon Clark was shot dead by police last month, will be released from custody after being formally charged with four criminal counts, including assault with a deadly weapon and making a death threat.
The Sacramento County DA's Office downgraded those two counts to misdemeanors.
The 25-year-old was released on his own recognizance with conditions that include avoiding contact with a woman against whom he allegedly made a death threat.
Clark is due to return to court May 9.