Sacramento Grand Jury Highlights Failures in Domestic Violence Program
The Sacramento County Grand Jury released its final quarterly report for 2024-2025, highlighting issues with the Batterer's Treatment Program, Proposition 28 funding,... Read more.
Early Release of Ex-Officer Ignites Bias Concerns in Contra Costa Justice System
Former Contra Costa officer Andrew Hall, who was convicted of killing two Contra Costa residents, has petitioned for early parole and was secretly released early,... Read more.
Fair and Just Prosecution Warns AI in Law Enforcement May Breach Constitution
Fair and Just Prosecution has raised concerns about the use of AI in law enforcement, citing errors, biases, and potential constitutional violations, and urging... Read more.
Court Watch: Prosecutor Alleges Violation of Protective Order as Defendant Charged Ankle Monitor
The accused was charged with willfully violating a criminal protective order, but the defense argued that their client did not intentionally violate the order, citing... Read more.
Court Watch: Yolo Judge Denies Sanity Restoration for 65-Year-Old Man with Triggers
Judge Sonia Cortes denied the motion for restoration of sanity for the 65-year-old individual due to concerns over his lack of insight into his triggers, impulse... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Felony Charge Despite Officer’s Testimony
In San Francisco Superior Court, Judge Vernon Nakahara denied a motion to reduce a felony charge to a misdemeanor and upheld a $15,000 bail for the accused, despite... Read more.
COURT WATCH: San Francisco Judge Declares Accused Guilty Despite Clean Record and Rehabilitation Progress; Court Erred on Arraignment Date
A defendant pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of battery and was referred to a three-month diversion program, while a warrant was issued for another individual... Read more.
Bonta Pledges to Uphold Environmental Justice Amid Trump’s Rollback Attempts
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of 13 other states have issued a statement reaffirming that the Trump administration's efforts to roll back... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge to Dismiss Domestic Violence Case after Mental Health Progress
The judge in Yolo County Superior Court intends to dismiss a misdemeanor domestic violence case in July if the defendant continues to make progress in his mental... Read more.
COURT WATCH: In Trial, Prosecution Claims Accused Knew of Court Order – Defense Disagrees
WOODLAND, CA – During a jury trial in Yolo County Superior Court Thursday, Deputy Public Defender Dan...... Read more.