Three Domestic Violence Cases Similar in Many Ways, but Judge Sets Bails Ranging from $200,000 to $1 Million to None
By Alexander Ramirez SACRAMENTO, CA – Three domestic violence cases similar in counts and victim statements popped…
Judge Rules Miranda Rights Not Needed in DUI Arrest
By Hongyi Wen SACRAMENTO, CA – It’s a regular scene seen on television and in movies when…
Defendant Accused of Putting Pipe Bombs – One Inscribed with ‘I Am a Killer’ – Near School
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Gustavo Aguilar has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly…
Judge Rules Disabled Man’s Blood Test Taken Consensually – Case Goes to Trial
By Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO, CA — Both the defense and prosecution agreed here in Sacramento County Superior…
Suspect Hurls Woman Out of Trailer into Ditch after She Recorded Him Illegally Dumping Concrete
By Derrick Pal SACRAMENTO, CA – After hearing a harrowing and horrific story of an older woman…
Defense Argues Victim’s Mental Health an Issue; Judge Still Sets Two-Felony Trial for Attacker
By Roselyn Poommai SACRAMENTO, CA – The alleged victim testifying in a preliminary hearing here in Sacramento…
Judge Tosses Charges; Defendant’s Constitutional Rights Violated by Police after Unlawful Search
By Roselyn Poommai SACRAMENTO, CA – A Sacramento County Superior Court judge here Monday ruled two Sacramento…
Man Asks Judge for One More Day in Jail after Court Order Stops Mom from Picking Him Up
By Max Kennedy SACRAMENTO, CA — Just minutes before his potential release, defendant Jack Kirkman made an…
Trial Set for Woman Who Shot Boyfriend in Alleged Self-Defense
By Ankita Joshi SACRAMENTO – On March 22, 2021, Defendant Shauna Giffin appeared in Sacramento County Superior…
Despite Victim’s Wishes, Suspect in Car Chase and Attempted Murded Held Without Bail
By Ned Meiners SACRAMENTO – Earlier this month, Ramitesh Kumar allegedly fired a gun at his former…
Plea Deal Off; Defendant Facing Drug Charges Loses Prelim, Has May Trial Date
By Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO, CA – Despite apparent serious discussions of a deal Friday, defendant Lance Jordan…
‘He Can Sit in Jail’ Rules Exasperated Judge Savage After Slow-Moving Court Negotiations
By Dorrin Akbari SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Michael Savage—contending that his time was being wasted—gave an ultimatum…
Judge Denies Defendant’s Resentence Request for Heinous Murder He Committed as a Teen
By Roselyn Poommai SACRAMENTO, CA – Frank Abella was a month shy of turning 18 when he…
3 Defendants Sentenced for Grocery Snatch and Run Robbery
By Hongyi Wen SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Kevin McCormick had a busy Friday here in Sacramento County…
Cache of Weapons Lead to 21 Felony Firearm Charges, $250K Bail
By Savannah Dewberry SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Bradley Bodai faced 21 felony assault weapon charges here in…
Judge to Ask Interpreter Office Why It Can’t Help Defendant’s Attorney
By Savannah Dewberry SACRAMENTO, CA – Although the Sacramento County Superior Court judge here Thursday suggested a…
Cameras Everywhere: Defendants Caught On Security Cameras in Alleged Residential Burglary
By Hongyi Wen SACRAMENTO, CA – Cameras are everywhere, for better and for sure worse for defendant…
$2.4 Million Bail Upheld for ‘Monstrous’ Defendant in Juvenile Sexual Abuse Case
By Dorrin Akbari SACRAMENTO – Judge Michael Savage—calling the accused “monstrous”—kept bail Monday here in Sacramento County…
Judge Warns Defendant with Violent History Not to Re-Offend, or ‘You’re Gonna Be in the Cage’
By Derrick Pal SACRAMENTO, CA — Judge Michael Bowman in a bail review here in Sacramento County…
Judge Sets Arson Trial Despite Defendant’s Mental Health Diagnosis
By Esha Kher SACRAMENTO, CA – Despite a mental health diagnosis of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and…
