Incomplete Probation Report Raises Fairness Concerns in Yolo County Sentencing
Judge Stephen L. Mock proceeded with sentencing despite an incomplete probation report, raising concerns about fairness in the judicial process and the court's ability... Read more.
Preliminary Hearing Delayed by Missing Report, Unavailable Witness; Accused Remains in Custody
A preliminary hearing in Yolo County Superior Court was postponed due to missing documentation and an unavailable witness, leaving the accused in custody while the... Read more.
Court Watch: Court Denies Release at Arraignment Despite Defense Citing Employment, Housing Risks
Judge Daniel P. Maguire denied a request to release an accused person on supervised OR, citing public safety concerns and prior findings regarding the accused's... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Rejects Defense Motion to Release Accused to Treatment Program
A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a request to release an accused individual to a treatment program, rejecting defense arguments that he was not given a... Read more.
Court Watch: Delays in Mental Health Evaluation Leave Accused in Custody
A Yolo County Superior Court judge found an accused person incompetent to stand trial due to mental illness, but delays in the evaluation process left the individual... Read more.
Family Sues Richmond Police over Fatal Shooting of Man in Mental Crisis
A federal civil rights lawsuit alleges that Richmond police officers used "needless" deadly force against Jose De Jesus Mendez-Rios, an unarmed 51-year-old man experiencing... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Grants Accused One Chance to Complete Sentence in Drug Treatment Program
The accused was sentenced to 60 days in jail for possession of a controlled substance and 120 days for a probation violation, with the remaining custodial time to... Read more.
Accused Deemed Eligible for Mental Health Diversion Despite DA Objections
A Yolo County Superior Court judge tentatively found an accused eligible and suitable for mental health diversion despite objections from the prosecution, who cited... Read more.