A Yolo County judge granted mental health diversion for an accused with a court-appointed diagnosis of mental illness, despite the prosecution’s objection, in order to provide the accused with the support needed to reintegrate into society.

Judge M. Mark Kelly ruled in favor of the prosecution’s request to introduce an alleged prior uncharged incident in the retrial of a single count of alleged sexual assault, despite defense objections citing Evidence Codes 1108 and 1101.

A Yolo County Superior Court judge granted mental health diversion in a felony firearm case, despite the prosecution’s objection, due to the accused’s mental health diagnosis and the lack of infrastructure in prison to care for people with mental illness.

A Newport Beach judge denied a request to reduce fines for a nursing student who pleaded guilty to DUI, ruling that a payment plan would make the financial penalty manageable despite her limited income.