Report: Homicide Rates at All-time Low in U.S. Cities Compared to Pre-Epidemic Increases
By Roxy Benson NEW YORK, NY – Major U.S. cities are seeing rapid decreases in homicides, coming…
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COURT WATCH: Woman Still Needs to Pay Fine for Failing to Appear in Court Despite Concerns with Unemployment and Housing
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong NEWPORT BEACH, CA – During a collections hearing at the Harbor Justice Center in…
COURT WATCH: Jury Finds Accused Not Guilty – Defense Argument Struck at Prosecution’s Witness Credibility, Lack of Evidence
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – A jury here in Yolo County Superior Court, after deliberating parts…
COURT WATCH: Prosecutor Urges Judge to Continue with Preliminary Hearing Despite Man’s Attempts to Retain Private Counsel
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – During a pre-hearing conference here in Yolo County Superior Court last…
Amicus Brief with 84 Attorneys, Government Officials Urges Georgia Court to Strike Down Constitutionality of Prosecutor Commission Spawned by Trump Indictment
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong ATLANTA, GA – Opposition against a measure to allow a commission to remove local…
Woman Faces Bail, Bench Warrant Despite Homelessness and Declining Mental Health
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA — At a trial-setting conference Thursday morning in Yolo County Superior Court,…
COURT WATCH: Judge Reduces Man’s Previous Felony DUI to Misdemeanor because of Defense Concerns about Employment
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong and Yenah Lee MODESTO, CA – Judge Carrie Stephens decided to reduce the accused’s…
Los Angeles Times Editorial Claims No One Should Have to Pay Bail, Not Even Former President Trump
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong ATLANTA, GA – The Los Angeles Times editorial board published an editorial this week…
American Bar Association Awards Gov. DeSantis-Suspended Prosecutor Andrew H. Warren with Top Award
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WASHINGTON, DC. — The American Bar Association announced earlier this week that Hillsborough County…
Prosecution Suddenly Reverses Course, Concedes Dominguez Not Competent to Stand Trial
Judge Issues Medication Order After Psychiatrists’ Diagnosis, Dominguez’s Refusal of Medication WOODLAND, CA – After a week…
Expert Witness Diagnoses Alleged Davis Stabbing Suspect with Schizophrenia
WOODLAND, CA — “Mr. Dominguez is a textbook example of schizophrenia,” concluded a psychologist at Thursday’s competency…
Justice Reform Congressman Danny K. Davis Declares Support of Illinois Supreme Court Decision to Eliminate Cash Bail
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WASHINGTON, DC – Continuing a lengthy career dedicated to criminal justice reform, Congressman Danny…
COURT WATCH: Judge Decides to Keep High Bail Despite Defense Concerns about Man’s Financial Responsibilities, Prosecution’s Charges
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong MODESTO, CA — At the conclusion of a case management conference in Stanislaus County…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Defense Motion to Reduce Severity of Probation Terms Despite Risks to Man’s Employment, Sober Status
By Adam Soloranzo and Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – Judge Sonia Cortés adhered to the probation department’s…
COURT WATCH: Judge Issues $2,500 Bench Warrant Despite Defense Concerns about Language Barrier
By Adam Soloranzo and Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – Judge David E. Power reaffirmed his decision this…
COURT WATCH: Judge Declines to Dismiss Case Despite Court Not Bringing Accused to Trial in 90 Days
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – Here in Yolo County Superior Court last week, Judge Daniel M….
COURT WATCH: Judge Casts Doubt on Prosecution’s Felony Offer, Suggests Motion to Reduce Charge
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong and Elina Sadeghian MODESTO, CA –Judge Carrie Stephens raised questions about Deputy District Attorney…
COURT WATCH: Judge Sides with Prosecution, Probation and Denies Defense Request for SCRAM Removal Despite Interference with Man’s Work
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong & Holly Werris WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel M. Wolk, Thursday morning in Yolo…
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Opposes Judicial Diversion Despite Clean Criminal History – Judge Disagrees
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong, Alphaeus Bey, Ximena Cesa WOODLAND, CA – During a hearing here in Yolo County…
COURT WATCH: Judge Sets Trial Date Despite Defense Concern about Readiness because of Accused’s Medical Condition
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – Judge Tom M. Dyer was pressed to devise a compromise between…