Monday Morning Thoughts: Davis Council Considers Second Reading of Homeless Regulations For Encampments – Research Says It’s Not the Way to Solve This Problem
Davis, CA – It was a rare 3-2 two weeks ago. Normally a second reading of an…
COURT WATCH: Misidentified Accused Loses Job after System Failure Drags Him to Court
By Vy Tran and Sebastian Ramirez LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles County Superior Court apparently…
Man Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail, DA Alleges He’s Part of South American Theft Ring
By Ozzy Hernandez VENTURA, CA – A mother-son duo were scheduled to be sentenced in Ventura County…
Judge Denies Bail Request as Defendant Argues Innocence
By Natalia Ruvalcaba VENTURA, CA – Rosita Tumbarrios, through a Spanish interpreter, reported to Judge Nancy Ayers…
Man Accused of Vandalism, Stealing Checks, and Possessing Drug Paraphernalia Offered Weak Plea Deal
By Noe Herrera VENTURA, CA – Judge Bruce Young heard the pros and cons of reducing…
Simi Valley DUI Case – Driver Stuck in Car for 45 Minutes before Officers Rescue, and Arrest Her
By Neha Malhi VENTURA, CA – A suspected drunk driver was rescued by police officers, only to…
Defense Request for Leniency with Probation in Sherman Oaks Gun Case Rejected
By Ava Schwartzapfel VENTURA, CA— A defense proposal for adjustments to Joshua Joffred’s probation terms was rejected…
Pro Per Defendant in Stolen Vehicle Case Once Again Clashes With Judge
By Angela Patel VENTURA, CA – A defendant in a stolen vehicle case, who the Vanguard covered…
Defendant Sentenced for Voluntary Manslaughter of Boyfriend; Family Impact Statements Not Forgiving, Also Target Police for ‘Lack of Compassion’
By John Arceno VENTURA, CA – Mary Eugenia Karacas appeared in Ventura County Superior Court Wednesday, just…
Judge Gets Irritated at Defense Counsel When Multiple Defendants Do Not Appear Despite the Court’s Order to Do So
By Luke Kyaw VENTURA, CA – Private Attorney Brian Vogel was in Ventura County Superior Court…
Defendant Violates DUI Probation Condition; Judge Deliberates Out Loud, Gives Defendant Another Chance to Avoid Jail
By Angie Madrid VENTURA, CA — While Judge Julia Snyder from Ventura County Superior Court was reluctant…
Man Claims Changed Mind, Asks for Leniency – Judge Still Sentences Him to Two Years for Attempted Robbery
By Alex Klimenko VENTURA, CA – Judge Bruce Young here in Ventura County Superior Court last Friday…
Repeat Offender Is Given Another Chance at Probation to Seek Rehabilitation
By Alexa Kendell VENTURA, CA – At a hearing here in Ventura County Superior Court late last…
In Misdemeanor DUI Case, Conflict over Judicial Diversion for Defendant with Prior Record
By Angela Patel VENTURA, CA – During a pretrial conference in Ventura County Superior Court Department 10…
Defendant Threatens Victim Immediately After Being Released from Jail
By Angie Madrid VENTURA, CA — Judge Rocky Baio in Ventura County Superior Court increased defendant Francisco…
Domestic Violence with Mop? Judge Reduces Charges, Suggests Prosecution Re-Consider Case after Mother Denies Argument with Son Was Serious
By Alan Vargas VENTURA, CA – Judge Ryan J. Wright reduced domestic violence charges, and suggested the…
‘512 Days of Immense Trauma,’ Domestic Violence Victim States at Former Boyfriend’s Sentencing – She Calls It ‘Slap’ on the Wrist
By Benjamin Momtahan VENTURA, CA – Raymond Michael Rodriguez was sentenced here last Friday at Ventura County…
Judge Balances Powerful Impact Statements with Sentencing Rules in DUI Death
By Alex Klimenko VENTURA, CA – Judge Bruce Young here in Ventura County Superior Court last week…
Defendant Argues With Judge Over Traffic Violation, Even Cites His Race as Reason For Arrest
By Naomi Cherone, Tanya Decendario, Meghan Imperio VENTURA — Yesterday, Defendant Jason Maddox appeared in Ventura County…
