UC Davis KDVS Radio Current Workers and Alumni Frustrated by Station Relocation and Downsizing
By Allison Hodge DAVIS, CA– The University of California at Davis is intending to go ahead with…
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Felony Vandalism Case Advances to Trial on Question of Whether Crashed into Garage on Purpose or Accidentally
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA – It was a busy morning in Sacramento County Superior Court, Dept….
Judge Compliments ‘Compelling’ Defense Argument, Approves Motions to Dismiss and Reduce Felony Charge in Probation Violation Case
By Allison Hodge WOODLAND, CA – Judge Tom M. Dyer granted Joseph Lanoue’s petition for dismissal and…
Man Pleads Insanity to Charge of Stabbing in Prison Skirmish Preliminary Hearing
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA – Gregory Leopold entered pleas of not guilty and not guilty…
Lost in Language – Defendant Struggles to Understand Details of Plea Bargain
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA – Satnam Singh accepted a plea bargain in a robbery case here…
Judge Denies Felony Reduction, Cites Defendant’s Prior Stabbing Threats, Sets Trial
By Allison Hodge WOODLAND, CA – Following his preliminary hearing Wednesday, Sander Ian Findlay was ordered to…
Man Sent to Trial on Burglary Case; Defense Argues Lack of Physical Evidence
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA – In a multiple defendant burglary case, Sacramento County Superior Court…
U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Arizona Exoneration as Wrongful Conviction Investigations Rise
By Allison Hodge WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on a…
Change in Bail Status; Judge Revokes Pretrial Release After Seeing ‘Graphic’ Photos in Child Abuse Case
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA — Defendant Adam Martinez was recommitted to County Jail and held…
First-Time Offender Released Ahead of Trial, Ordered to Report to Mental Health Services
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA – Daniel Ladd was released on pretrial conditions Monday, following arguments from…
Romero Motion Denied, Despite Letters of Support for Defendant
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA — A man with four prior convictions from more than 14 years…
Judge Conflicted at Bail Review Hearing, Eventually Grants Pretrial Release in Child Abuse Case
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA– Defendant Adam Martinez was granted level six pretrial release at his bail…
Investigation Launched over Traffic Stop of Black Man, Following Social Media Uproar
By Allison Hodge CALEDONIA, WI — Two separate video accounts of a seemingly routine traffic stop…
Arson Case Stayed, Pending ‘Restoration of Competency’
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA– An arson case defendant here in Sacramento County Superior Court – previously…
Man Sent to Trial on Burglary Charge after Being Declared Mentally Incompetent Last Year
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA– Judge Trena H. Burger-Plavan found sufficient evidence in a preliminary hearing here…
Man Granted Pro-Per Status on the Eve of Murder Trial – Case Continued to August
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA– On the eve of his co-defendant trial…
All Defendants Not Created Equal – Two Robbery Suspects Free, but Other Defendant Facing $1 Million Bail
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA– All defendants are not created equal. Defendant Billy Fobbs found that out…
Judge Approves No Bail Motion, Cites Danger to Community and Victim
By Allison Hodge FRESNO, CA– At a pre-preliminary hearing and arraignment for new felony charges, Fresno County…
Defense Wins, but Loses: Judge Denies Felony Reduction Motion in Firearm Threat Case
By Julietta Bisharyan and Allison Hodge WOODLAND, CA –– At the preliminary hearing for an alleged firearm,…
Trial Starts After Judge Excludes Evidence in Restraining Order Violation Case – 1 Defense Win, 1 Prosecution Win
By Peter Eibert and Allison Hodge WOODLAND, CA – Defendant William Raymond West was in Yolo County…