Defendant Issued No-harassing Protective Order After Assaulting Spouse, Who Still Wants His ‘Input’ in Child’s Life
By Stacie Guevara WOODLAND, CA – Defendant Alexander Khelawan appeared in Yolo County Superior Court last week,…
More Than Just One Question for Defendant in SF Hearing
By Elena Rawlinson SAN FRANCISCO, CA –– San Francisco Superior Court Judge Gail Dekreon oversaw a hearing…
Judge Spends Time Justifying Decision – Sentences Man to 15 Years State Prison for Chinatown Armed Robbery of Elderly Gentleman with Grandchildren
By Lois Yoo ALAMEDA, CA – A man was sentenced here in Alameda County Superior Court Friday…
Defendant Is Given a Second Chance – Low Bail Set, No Longer Poses a Risk to Public Safety
By Tatiana Gasca ALAMEDA, CA – William Edward Fletcher—after providing major self-improvement arguments in Alameda County Superior…
Men Charged with Multiple Animal Cruelty Felonies for Fighting Chickens
By Alexander Ramirez SACRAMENTO, CA – One of the chief targets of those opposed to animal cruelty…
Judge Denies Pretrial Release of Defendant in Burglary Case for Public Safety Reasons
By Elizabeth Garabedian SANTA BARBARA, CA – During an arraignment here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court…
DUI Defendant Swears It Was Vanilla in Mouth, Not Booze – Judge Doesn’t Believe Him, Calls It ‘Fraud,’ Orders Him to Jail
By Stacie Guevara SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Timothy Adams was called to court here in Sacramento County…
Domestic Abuse Call Leads to 11-Hour Standoff with Child Hostage – Defendant Asks for Visitation Rights
By Alexander Pleitez FRESNO, CA — In a Fresno County Superior Court hearing last week, Miguel Rubio…
Sunday Commentary: Housing Element Goes Back to Planning Commission – Here’s a Look
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The Planning Commission this week will hold a…
Looking Back: Questionable Police Interrogation Tactics Surface
by Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Guest Commentary: A Response to the Reparations Hearing by an Incarcerated Person
By Dortell Williams On February 17, 21, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and…
Guest Commentary: Freedom of the Press Is under Attack
The Biden administration must commit to protect journalists, free press, and free speech. By Kelly Simon and…
Help Overdue for Many of 78 Million-Plus American Adults with a Criminal Record
By Luke Kyaw NEW YORK, NY – More than 78 million American adults – more than…
Judge Offers Last Chance for Health-Challenged Man to Enroll in Community Service Program
By Annette Wong-Toi SACRAMENTO, CA — Shadeven Harper swears he’s had a series of health conditions—from COVID-19…
Shortly after Stealing Truck, Defendant Argues with Father, Strikes Him ‘Multiple Times’
By Natalia Claburn SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Marissa Costley is heading to county jail after being charged…
Sacramento Man Faces Trial after Alleged Burglary and Threats toward Family over Car
By Ganga Nair SACRAMENTO, CA – What began as a disagreement over car ownership culminated in defendant…
Defendant Admits Drove Despite No License after DUI, but Did So to Help Father after Medical Procedure – Judge Doesn’t Care
By Stephanie Boulos FRESNO, CA – A man here in Fresno County Superior Court last week admitted…
Probation Reinstated after Activist Violated Stay Away Order from Jewish Temple
By Savannah Dewberry OAKLAND, CA – “This is going to the media,” declared defendant Zachary RunningWolf Brown…
Sexual Assault Case Closing Arguments; Defense Attorney Claims Victim ‘Mastermind,’ and Plays Jury 20 Minutes of Movie
By Jeramie Gutierrez ALAMEDA, CA – The on-going sexual assault case of defendant Sean Jetter ended this…
Witness Recognizes Defendant as Suspect in Robbery
By Marilin Ayon RIVERSIDE, CA— During a preliminary hearing here in Riverside County Superior Court Thursday, defendant…
