COURT WATCH: Pregnant Accused to Stand Trial for Theft – Defense Claims Police Misconduct.
MODESTO, CA – Judge Carrie M. Stephens found the pregnant accused likely guilty on all three counts…
COURT WATCH: Defense Successfully Argues Charge Should Be Reduced
LOS ANGELES, CA – Deputy Public Defender Sonjia Denise White successfully argued at a Los Angeles County…
COURT WATCH: Two Co-Accused Held on 7 Felonies, 1 Misdemeanor Count – Defense Objects
WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel Wolk decided to keep all eight charges for both of the accused…
COURT WATCH: Judge Claims Accused’s Bipolar Disorder Not ‘Serious’
WOODLAND, CA – During a review hearing in Yolo County Superior Court late last week, Judge Daniel…
COURT WATCH: Lack of Translation, Other Misconduct Alleged in Trial
VAN NUYS, CA – After three weeks of trial over whether or not an accused man is…
COURT WATCH: Prosecutor Concerned with Diversion for Schizophrenic
LOS ANGELES, CA — Deputy District Attorney Michelle Humphrey this week objected here in a pre-trial hearing…
COURT WATCH: Judge Delivers 4-Year Sentence in Domestic Abuse Case Linked to Victim’s Death
WOODLAND, CA — Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tom Dyer sided with Deputy District Attorney Michelle Serafin…
COURT WATCH: Judge Opposes Request for Anger Management Classes as Alternative
LOS ANGELES, CA – A judge this week denied a request by the accused to have previously…
Guest Commentary: Californians Must Prioritize Healthier Communities over Incarceration
On November 5, Californians voted to continue slavery for incarcerated persons (No on Proposition 6) and mass…
COURT WATCH: Prior Charges, Drug Abuse Justify Felony in Vehicle Charge
VAN NUYS, CA – Judge Andrea C. Thompson ruled here this week in Los Angeles County Superior…
Governor Claims Success in CARE Court as It Opens in All 58 California Counties
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom is claiming victory as the CARE Court (Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment)…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Davis Council Considers Second Reading of Homeless Regulations For Encampments – Research Says It’s Not the Way to Solve This Problem
Davis, CA – It was a rare 3-2 two weeks ago. Normally a second reading of an…
COURT WATCH: Judge Won’t Reduce Charges, Despite Youth’s Mental Health Issues
MODESTO, CA – An accused who recently became of adult age appeared for a Certification of Mental…
COURT WATCH: Lack of Evidence Sends Houseless to Jail
WOODLAND, CA – A houseless accused person found himself headed back to jail following a pretrial conference…
COURT WATCH: Judge Won’t Reduce Drug Felony, Contrary to Police Promise to Accused
WOODLAND, CA –Judge Stephen Mock denied Deputy Public Defender Martha Sequeira’s request to reduce an accused’s minor…
COURT WATCH: Armed Robbery Prelim Concerns over Circumstantial Evidence
VAN NUYS, CA – A preliminary hearing here this week in a Los Angeles Superior Court Van…
COURT WATCH: Judge Allows Late Prosecution Discovery
WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel M. Wolk, after spirited debate from the defense…
Yolo Judge Upholds Felony Conspiracy Charges on UC Davis Palestinian Protestors Despite Defense Arguing ‘Speculation’ and ‘Guesswork’
Woodland, CA – Judge Clara Levers on Monday upheld a grand jury indictment for three UC Davis…
COURT WATCH: Judge Sets $140k Bail for Low-Income Accused
WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Peter Borruso last Friday here in Yolo County Superior Court asked…
COURT WATCH: Rejected from Group Living, Accused Remains in Jail
SAN JOSE, CA – During a mental health treatment hearing late last week at Santa Clara County…
