Bond Hearing Proceeds for Woman Convicted in Fatal Colorado House Fire
The bond hearing for Deborah Nicholls resumed in El Paso County on September 8, following a May Brady hearing that had previously raised concerns regarding contaminated... Read more.
Court Overturns Triple Child Death Conviction; Bond Hearing Set for Withheld Evidence
Witnesses testified during a Sept. 4 bond hearing for Deborah Nicholls, whose conviction in the 2007 deaths of her three children was vacated in August after a court... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Yolo Judge Grants Two-Year Diversion in Fatal Vehicular Manslaughter Case Despite Prior Felonies
Yolo County Superior Court Judge David Rosenberg granted a two-year diversion in a 2024 vehicular manslaughter case, which resulted in a motorcyclist's death, despite... Read more.
Nick Reiner Indicted for Parents’ Murder, Could Face Death Penalty or Life Term
A grand jury indictment unsealed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charges Nick Reiner with the murders of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele... Read more.
Court Watch: Language Barriers Force Accused to Waive Speedy Trial Right as Court Struggles with Two-Tier Interpretation
A defendant facing driving under the influence charges in Yolo County waived his right to a speedy trial on August 4, after the court struggled to facilitate communication... Read more.
Yolo Judge Orders Costly SCRAM Device, Despite Burden on Low-Income Users
A Yolo County Superior Court judge mandated the installation of a Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor (SCRAM) device and attendance at weekly Alcoholics Anonymous... Read more.
Yolo DUI Defendant Waives Speedy Trial after Interpreter Steps In
Following an extended discussion with a court interpreter and a deputy public defender, a Spanish-speaking defendant facing two misdemeanor driving under the influence... Read more.
Spanish-Speaking Man Waives Speedy Trial Right after Extended Discussion with Interpreter and Public Defender
YOLO COUNTY, Calif. — A Spanish-speaking man charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence offenses required an...... Read more.