COURT WATCH: Judge Compromises on High Bail Request Made by Prosecution
MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus Superior Court Judge Linda A. McFadden Monday decided not to reduce bail for…
COURT WATCH: Unhoused Man Fails to Comply with Probation Requirements, Blames Lack of Resources
MODESTO, CA – Judge Carrie Stephens ruled against an unhoused accused man for a contested probation violation…
COURT WATCH: 2020 Homicide Jury Trial Granted another Continuance after Defense Cites Attorney Turnover, Need for Additional Testing
MODESTO, CA – A 2020 jury trial for a homicide was granted another continuance in Stanislaus County…
COURT WATCH: Mother’s Plea for Son’s Probation Overlooked; Defense Calls Probation Accused’s ‘Last Chance’
MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Carrie Stephens this week decided to send an accused…
COURT WATCH: Woman Pursuing Position of Drug & Alcohol Counselor Faces Multiple Rescinded Job Offers – Judge Grants Petition to Toss Guilty Pleas
MODESTO, CA – In Stanislaus County Superior Court this week, Judge Shawn Bessey presided over a hearing…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Request for Release on Accused’s Own Recognizance Despite Ongoing Health Concerns
MODESTO, CA – In a hearing for a violation of probation case in the Stanislaus County Superior…
COURT WATCH: Deputy District Attorney Pushes for More Jail Time than ‘Typical’ for Accused’s First Violation
MODESTO, CA — In one of Thursday’s case management conferences at Stanislaus Superior Court, a woman accused…
COURT WATCH: Upper Term Recommended by Prosecution for First Time Probation Violation; Defense Cites Unhoused’s Inability to Pay Program Fees
MODESTO, CA – A man here in Stanislaus County Superior Court Tuesday was accused of violating his…
COURT WATCH: Woman with Long ‘Rap Sheet’ Denied Release on Shoplifting Arrest
By Helen Shamamyan MODESTO, CA – A woman with what the judge said was a long “rap…
COURT WATCH: Defense Argues ‘Confusing’ Police Reports, Wins Temporary Bail Reduction for Unemployed Accused with Heart Issues
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – In a Thursday bail review hearing in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: Prior Juvenile Cases from Age 16 Cited in Denial of Release by Judge
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – While a Tuesday bail review hearing in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: Wrong Insurance, Bed Unavailability, One Clean Test Keeps Accused from Obtaining Treatment – Judge Acknowledges ‘Backwards System’
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA — A Thursday early case management conference hearing here in Stanislaus County…
COURT WATCH: Judge Concerned with Prosecution Plan in Gang-Related Case Demurrer – One DPD Calls Plan ‘Thought Police’
By Helen Shamamyan MODESTO, CA – Judge Dawna F. Reeves expressed concern with the prosecution’s intent here…
COURT WATCH: $75,000 Bail Set for Accused, Who Could Lose Job – Judge, DA Deem Accused ‘Flight Risk’
By Sarah Chayet MODESTO, CA – Judge Shawn Bessey assigned a bail of $75,000 to an accused…
COURT WATCH: Judge Still Adds More Jail Time for Man with Dramatic Change in Circumstances
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA — A violation of probation hearing was held here Tuesday in Stanislaus…
COURT WATCH: Judge Assumes $50,000 Bail Affordable for Mother, Acknowledging Charges Might Cost Accused Her Job
By Maeve Haggerty and Sarah Chayet MODESTO, CA – Judge Linda A. McFadden set bail at $50,000…
COURT WATCH: Undocumented Man Claims Rejected Plea after ‘Bad Information’ from Previous Immigration Attorney – Felony Trial Now Confirmed
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – At a trial readiness conference Wednesday in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Attempts to Use Accused’s Out-of-Context Statement as Evidence – Judge Disagrees
By Sarah Chayet and Ella Rindt MODESTO, CA – A preliminary fact determination hearing was held here…
COURT WATCH: In Final Day of Jury Trial, ‘Circumstantial Evidence’ Poses Risk to Accused Charged with Arson
By Helen Shamamyan MODESTO, CA – A man accused of committing arson at the back of a…
COURT WATCH: Judge Routinely Denies Bail Review, Leaving 13 Accused in County Jail Pre-Trial
By Maeve Haggerty and Bryan Miller MODESTO, CA – Judge Maria Elena Ramos Ratliff postponed bail review…
