Public Defender Seeks Dismissal of Domestic Battery Case for Justice’s Sake
Alameda County Superior Court Judge Bentrish Satarzadeh maintained a criminal protective order, rejecting defense contentions that the complaining witness lacked... Read more.
Judge Reverses Zoom Denial after Accused’s Children Wait Unsupervised
An Alameda County Superior Court judge granted an accused mother's request for a virtual appearance at her September 30 disposition hearing, reversing an initial... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Tosses Misdemeanor for Stage 4 Cancer Patient after Police Escalation
Alameda County Superior Court Judge Cara Sandberg dismissed a misdemeanor case, including charges of battery, in the interest of justice. The ruling followed arguments... Read more.
Lawsuit against Camp East Montana Reveals Widespread Solitary Confinement Abuse
A lawsuit filed against the companies operating the Camp East Montana immigration detention center, alongside a recent report from the nonprofit Solitary Watch,... Read more.
Judge Cuts Bail for Burglar, Cites Poverty Despite Long Criminal History
During an arraignment hearing in Yolo County Superior Court, Judge Stephen L. Mock reduced an accused’s bail from $1,000 to $100 after the defense argued the accused... Read more.