COURT WATCH: $30K Bail Still Too High for Self-Representing Accused
WOODLAND, CA – An accused without public defense counsel chose to self-represent last week in Yolo County…
COURT WATCH: Judge Grants No Bail Release Despite $75K Bail Request
MODESTO, CA – A judge granted the accused release on their own recognizance (OR), instead of the…
SF Judge Sentences Wyatt to 14 Years for 2021 Tenderloin Shooting Despite Victim’s Family and Others Calling for Release
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – During a sentencing hearing Tuesday in San Francisco County Superior Court for Jhacorey…
COURT WATCH: New Prop 36 Felony Law Deployed by Prosecution
WOODLAND, CA – During a preliminary hearing Wednesday, a Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a motion…
COURT WATCH: Prosecutor Argues Epilepsy/Income-Challenged Accused Delaying Case
WOODLAND, CA – Prosecutor A. Zhang argued in Yolo County Superior Court this week the accused was…
Sheila Allen Sworn-In as New BOS Member
Woodland, CA – The Yolo County Board of Supervisors held an official swearing-in ceremony on Monday, January…
COURT WATCH: Bail $150K+ – Judge Ignores Health Issues, Inability to Pay
WOODLAND, CA – A judge here set bail at more than $150,000 at an arraignment hearing Friday…
COURT WATCH: Not Sober Since 12 – No Treatment Program
AUBURN, CA – An accused was prevented from joining a treatment program following a six-month wait here…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Defense Motion to Avoid Felony
WOODLAND, CA – The day before New Year’s Eve, Yolo County Superior Court Judge David Rosenberg denied…
COURT WATCH – Judge Denies Disabled Accused Accommodations for Next Hearing
WOODLAND, CA – A judge here in Yolo County Superior Court week demanded a disabled accused make…
Former UCD Fire Chief Indicted, Faces Charges of Misappropriating Public Funds
Woodland, CA – In December, a Yolo County Grand Jury indicted former UC Davis Fire Chief Nathan…
COURT WATCH: Prosecutor Concerned with Mental Health Diversion for the Accused
LOS ANGELES, CA — Deputy District Attorney Meryl Chambers objected in a pre-trial hearing at the Airport…
COURT WATCH: Vague Language in Plea Agreement Nearly Kills Treatment
WOODLAND, CA – The judge in a sentencing Thursday here in Yolo County Superior Court amended language…
Yolo DA Announces Prop 36 Charges Filed Already
Woodland, CA – On Monday, Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig announced the arrest of several Yolo County…
COURT WATCH: Accused Injury Could Lead to Jail Time
SAN FERNANDO, CA – Judge Michelle Short informed the accused here in Los Angeles County Superior Court’s…
COURT WATCH: Judge Doesn’t Believe Accused, Calls Her ‘Disgusting’
LOS ANGELES, CA – Judge Lana S. Kim of the Los Angeles County Superior Court Airport Courtroom…
COURT WATCH: California Court Reduces Sentence for Sexual Abuse Victim
OAKLAND, CA – A Honduran immigrant who was sentenced at age 17 for the voluntary manslaughter of…
COURT WATCH: Defense Demands Fair Trial, Accused’s Release – Judge Disagrees
WOODLAND, CA – During a pre-hearing conference Thursday at Yolo County Superior Court, Deputy Public Defender Cheyanne…
COURT WATCH: Judge Won’t Lift Domestic Violence Protective Order Even If Family Faces Homelessness
GLENDALE, CA – Judge Timothy Saito denied Deputy Public Defender Adele Giraud’s request for the lifting of…
Commentary: Reisig Lauds New Law, but Will It Actually Solve the Problem?
This week, Prop. 36 takes effect. The voters, well-primed by viral videos of crimes that would not…
