Trial Tuesday: Four Inmates Allegedly Beat Another Inmate…with Guitar, Mop and Cane
By Neha Malhi RIVERSIDE, CA – Ruben Gonzalez Ramirez, Manuel Barbosa, Angel Jose Lopez, and Anthony Alexander…
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…
Judge Demands Written Plan for Defendant with Mental Health Concerns before Release
By Ascari Bryant SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Von Deroian in Santa Barbara County Superior Court Thursday…
Man Claims He Broke into Home to Search for Dead Body; PD Requests Mental Health Diversion
By Angela Patel RIVERSIDE, CA — A man on Thursday came to Riverside County Superior Court for…
Two Defendants on Trial for Conspiracy, Carjacking, and Battery Allegations
BY JOHN ARCENO RIVERSIDE, CA — Defendants Jose Fermin Lopez and Michel Fernando Garcia-Zazueta are facing allegations…
Defense Charges Plea by Defendant ‘Tantamount to Life Sentence,’ Asks for Mercy – Judge Declines
By Sam Zou RIVERSIDE, CA – Defendant Beau Mike Burnette was sentenced here Wednesday in Riverside County…
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…
Restaurant Owner on Trial for Child Molestation: Wednesday Testimony
By Angie Madrid and Michael Wheeler RIVERSIDE, CA — Nearly four years in the making, a jury…
Judge Dismisses Case after Alleged Victim Admits She Falsely Accused Ex-Boyfriend of Rape
By Angela Patel RIVERSIDE, CA – In a case from a year ago August, a defendant’s ex-girlfriend…
Cop ‘Trained’ Defendant Evaded Deputies on Rooftops during Chase
By Neha Malhi and Alexander Ramirez INDIO, CA — Chance William Morris was charged here in Riverside…
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…
DA Asks Judge for Felony Charges, but Not Willing to File Such Claims on Her Own
By Sam Zou RIVERSIDE, CA – Deputy District Attorney Ashley Loret asked the judge here in Riverside…
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…
Judge Rejects Defendant Pleas for Lower Bail to Support Four Underage Children
By Sam Zou RIVERSIDE, CA – Defendant Christopher Lemar Black pleaded for a lower bail when he…
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…
Evidence of Prior Sexual Assault Conviction Disputed in Ongoing Child Molestation Case
By Anya Chen RIVERSIDE, CA — Just before the 4th of July holiday, in an ongoing child…
‘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…
