COURT WATCH: Physical Impairment Overlooked during Field Sobriety Test, Officer Unaware of NHTSA Protocol, Trial Court Told
By Sarah Chayet VAN NUYS, CA – In closing arguments at trial here in Los Angeles County...... Read more.
REPORT: Measures for Justice, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys Take Steps Toward Data Transparency
By Perla Chavez and Sarah Chayet ALAMEDA, CA – Joining a national effort, Contra Costa County reports...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Prosecutor Opposes Military Diversion, Charges Accused Already Lacks Motivation in Treatment – Judge OKs Alternatives
By Sarah Chayet VAN NUYS, CA – Judge David Hizami late last week in Los Angeles Superior...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Court Denies Judicial Diversion; Unhoused Accused Unable to Afford Court-Ordered Classes
By Sarah Chayet VAN NUYS, CA – Deputy Public Defender Nikki D. Herst-Cook’s request that an unhoused...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Mental Health Diversion, Argues Accused Poses Public Safety Threat
By Sarah Chayet and Kyndall Dowell WOODLAND, CA – In a preliminary hearing here in Yolo County...... Read more.
REPORT: CA Attorney General, California Legislative Black Caucus Introduce Legislation to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality through Implicit Bias Training
By Sarah Chayet and Joey Lo SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Dept. of Justice, CA Attorney General...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Felony Charge after Defense Questions Value of Stolen Goods, Facial Recognition Identification
By Sarah Chayet VAN NUYS, CA – Judge Diego H. Edber denied a defense motion to reduce...... Read more.