COURT WATCH: Man Denied Bail Reduction – Judge Charges ‘Enough’ Evidence of Risk if Released
By Helen Shamamyan MODESTO, CA – A man was denied reduction of his $350,000 bail because of…
COURT WATCH: Motion to Dismiss Denied by Judge, Despite Defense Concerns about Search Constitutionality, Prosecution Witness
By Gabriela Rose and Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A motion to dismiss criminal charges in Stanislaus…
COURT WATCH: Judge Calls Unaffordable Bail ‘Reasonable’
By Sarah Chayet and Ella Rindt MODESTO, CA- During a case management conference at the Stanislaus County…
COURT WATCH: Vandalism Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor after Counsel Work It Out
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A man pleaded no contest Wednesday in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: After Nearly 3 Decades Incarcerated, Man’s Sentence Reduced by Court after Pleas to Spend Time with Family
By Shriya Kali Chittapuram MODESTO, CA – The accused faced re-sentencing here in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: Defense Asks in Misdemeanor DUI Jury Trial if Accused Was Actually Driving
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A jury trial here in Stanislaus County Superior Court began Thursday…
COURT WATCH: Accused Faces Jury Trial, Officer Investigation Technique Comes under Scrutiny in Cross-Examination
By Perla Chavez and Jonathan Nunez MODESTO, CA — In a Stanislaus County Superior Court trial Wednesday,…
COURT WATCH: Accused’s Jury Trial Delayed Briefly after Court Learns of Premature Child’s Doctor Appointment
By Perla Chavez and Jonathan Nunez MODESTO, CA — An accused’s jury trial was hastily rescheduled—not by…
COURT WATCH: Jury Trial Finds Accused Not Read Miranda Rights as Questioned Twice by Officer
By Kyndall Dowell and Sofia Hosseinzadeh MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police Officer Ryan Vander Tuig, during a…
COURT WATCH: Prior Strike from Age 16 Used against Man Seeking Bail Reduction; Judge Claims ‘Unlikely’ to Show to Court
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A man currently with stable employment and a place to live,…
COURT WATCH: Man’s Confusion over Violation of Probation Results in Jail Time, Court Frustrations
By Helen Shamamyan and Karime Montano LOS BANOS, CA – This week here in Stanislaus County Superior…
COURT WATCH: Judge Initially Keeps 40 Hours Mandatory Community Service for Disabled Woman; She Weeps, Judge Changes Mind
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A woman admitted to a violation of probation Thursday for not…
COURT WATCH: Jury Acquits Unhoused Man Accused of Multiple Crimes; Actions of Police Questioned
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A jury delivered a verdict of not guilty Tuesday here in…
COURT WATCH: Jury Trial Proceeds for Homeless Man – Defense Argues Officers Used Excessive Force, Targeted Homeless
By Audrey Sawyer, Karime Montano Ayon MODESTO, CA – Two law enforcement officers testified this past week…
COURT WATCH: Defense Claims Vague Description of ‘Black Male’ Not Enough to Identify – But Judge Denies Evans Motion
By Audrey Sawyer and Sarah Chayet MODESTO, CA – During a law & motion hearing at Stanislaus…
COURT WATCH: Despite Ill Grandfather of Accused, Judge Denies Release and Upholds High Bail, Citing Woman’s Long Criminal Record
By Annie Rudolph MODESTO, CA – A woman—who said she had to care for a sick grandfather—was…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Bail Reduction for Man Going through Necessary Steps and Mental Health Treatment
By Cheyenne Galloway MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Kellee C. Westbrook late last week…
COURT WATCH: Judge Ignores Protected Party’s Request for Removal of Protective Order after Reviewing Other Orders
By Sofia Hosseinzadeh and Bryan Miller MODESTO, CA – A man in Stanislaus County Superior Court this…
COURT WATCH: Man Denied OR Release by Judge Despite Minor Criminal History
By Cheyenne Galloway MODESTO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Michael Scheid and Deputy Public Defender Michael Bowler…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Release for Homeless Man, Who’s Desperate to Visit Dying Brother
By Madison Whittemore MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Jeff Mangar denied the accused’s request…
