Court Watch: Man Removed from Rehab Program after Attempt to Clear Warrant
Judge Michael Rhoads ruled to release a man accused of felony robbery on ACM, after hearing arguments regarding his release being delayed due to complications with... Read more.
Court Watch: Defense Challenges Buy-Bust Arrest in Preliminary Hearing
During a preliminary hearing in San Francisco Superior Court, Judge Simon J. Frankel determined there was enough evidence to move forward in the case of a man facing... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Charges in Unauthorized Entry Case
Judge Brian J. Stretch denied the motion to reduce the unauthorized entry of a dwelling charge against the accused, but granted the request for diversion, and instructed... Read more.
Court Watch: Accused Found Not Guilty of Domestic Battery and Simple Assault; Defense Calls Case Overcharged
After a jury trial concluded with a not guilty verdict on domestic battery and simple assault charges, and a hung jury on child endangerment and simple battery charges,... Read more.
Court Watch: Accused Mural Painter Faces Vandalism Charges, Mental Health Concerns Raised
A preliminary hearing was held in San Francisco Superior Court to discuss a mental health case involving an accused person who painted over the faces of murals she... Read more.
Court Watch: San Francisco Judge Keeps Accused in Custody Despite Medical Issues
Judge Teresa M. Caffese denied bail to the accused due to his multiple bench warrants, despite his medical issues, and he will remain in custody pending a pretrial... Read more.
Court Watch: San Francisco Judge Reduces Felony Charge in Vandalism Case
Judge Thomas M. Anderson sentenced a former Army veteran to one year probation, with 13 days in county jail, after he accepted a plea deal to reduce a felony vandalism... Read more.
Court Watch: San Francisco Police Officer’s Credibility Questioned in Court Testimony
San Francisco Superior Court Judge A. Marisa Chun presided over a preliminary hearing in a two-year-old case involving charges of possessing a firearm and controlled... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Assault Charge against Woman
A woman is facing a felony assault charge after allegedly attacking a man from behind and kicking him to the ground, with the judge ruling there was sufficient evidence... Read more.
Court Watch: Officer Admits Failure to Follow Protocol in DUI Arrest
An SFPD officer admitted to not following protocol during a DUI arrest, while a forensic toxicologist testified that the accused's blood alcohol content at the time... Read more.