Alameda Judge Grants Pretrial Release amid Prosecution Concerns over Compliance
An Alameda County Superior Court judge granted pretrial release on his own recognizance to an individual facing multiple misdemeanor charges, despite prosecution... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Judge Delays Mental Health Diversion Ruling amid Dispute over Treatment Compliance
An Alameda County Superior Court judge deferred a ruling on a defendant's eligibility for mental health diversion, after prosecutors cited a history of treatment... Read more.
Federal Correctional Control Tops 500,000 Due to Immigration Enforcement Push
A report released July 23 by the Prison Policy Initiative (PPI) indicates that over 588,000 individuals are currently subject to federal correctional control, a... Read more.
Alameda Judge Denies DUI Defendant’s Alternative Sentencing Despite Sobriety
Alameda County Judge Cara Sandberg denied a defense request to allow an accused individual facing multiple DUI charges to participate in a community-based alternative... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Request to Remove SCRAM Monitor Despite Defense Citing Financial Hardship
A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a request to remove a defendant's Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor (SCRAM), citing public safety concerns despite... Read more.
Judge Upholds Minimum Fines for Indigent Accused, Dismissing Poverty Concerns
Judge Cara Sandberg upheld fines against an indigent defendant in a misdemeanor reckless driving case, ruling the penalties were not excessive despite the accused's... Read more.
Dominguez Retrial Hears Professor’s ‘Concerning’ Student Conduct Report
The retrial of Carlos Reales Dominguez, accused of two counts of felony murder and one count of felony attempted murder in connection with a series of attacks in... Read more.