COURT WATCH: Takes Bit of Explanation, But Judge Accepts Admission of Probation Violation Despite Initial Confusion – Accused Walks Free
SAN DIEGO, CA– Superior Court Judge Brad Weinreb Monday here in an evidentiary hearing in San Diego…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Unhoused Man Shorter Parole, Disagrees with Defense over Parole Violation
WOODLAND, CA – In a contested violation of parole hearing late last week in Yolo County Superior…
COURT WATCH: In Trial, Accused Charged with DUI Despite Late Field Sobriety Test, Claims Defense
WEST COVINA, CA — The accused here in a Los Angeles County Superior Court West Covina courthouse…
Increased Funding for Public Defenders Would Make U.S. Safer, Op-Ed Argues
SAN FRANCISCO, CA- Increasing the funding for public defenders offices across the country would provide needed resources…
Homeless Rights Groups Decry Governor Newsom’s Order Clearing Homeless Encampments
Sacramento, CA – On Thursday, numerous homeless rights groups criticized Governor Newsom after he issued an executive…
Guest Commentary: Advocacy Group Condemns Governor Newsom’s Executive Order on Homeless Encampments By Where Do We Go
By Where Do We Go On Wednesday, Osha Neumann, Board Member and Attorney at Where Do…
COURT WATCH: Prosecutor Asks Judge to Reprimand Accused in Preliminary Hearing
MARTINEZ, CA – Deputy District Attorney Karly Goodside this week urged Judge John C. Cope to…
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Challenges Bail Reduction After Defense Cites Humphrey Decision
ANAHEIM, CA – Citing “public safety concerns,” the prosecution challenged a motion here this week in…
Retail Crime Conundrum: California Voters Unaware of Real Data Behind Debate Ahead of November Election
SACRAMENTO, CA – When November comes around, California voters are to decide if state theft laws should…
VANGUARD INVESTIGATION: THE STORY OF KEITH DOOLIN – ‘FACTUALLY INNOCENT MAN BEHIND BARS SINCE 10/18/95’
Image by Frank Schulenburg – Own work via Wikimedia Commons FRESNO, CA– Keith Doolin was convicted of…
California DOJ Releases Report on Death of Che Noe Zuniga Jr.; Won’t Charge Bakersfield Office, Provides Recommendations to Prevent Future Deaths
By Melinda Kukaj OAKLAND, CA – A report by California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week…
COURT WATCH: Judge Strikes Some Convictions, But Balks at Kicking 5 Year Conviction for Accused Because of ‘Rules’ Violations in Custody
OAKLAND, CA — Judge Thomas Stevens this week refused to strike the five year conviction for a…
COURT WATCH: Judge Grants Hearing Continuance after Accused Fails to Understand Right to Speedy Trial
SAN DIEGO, CA– In a felony readiness hearing Monday in San Diego County Superior Court, Judge Robert…
After Resigning, Fresno Police Officer Files Racism, Sex Assault Lawsuit against City of Fresno, Fellow Officer
By Nevya Patel FRESNO, CA — After being allegedly subjected to a hostile work environment, racial and…
COURT WATCH: Accused Charged with Assault – Judge Maintains High Bail Despite Inability to Pay
WEST COVINA, CA —The accused was charged with assault and assigned $25,000 bail here last week at…
California Governor Signs Law to Combat Fentanyl Crisis in State
By Kapish Kalita SACRAMENTO, CA — A measure at the Capitol here, Senate Bill 1320, designed to…
Letter: Proposition 34 Is a Threat to Our Health and Democracy
Proposition 34, currently scheduled to appear on the November 2024 ballot, violates the California and United States…
CA Gov Gavin Newsom Touts Big Expenditures to Crackdown on Retail Theft
By Lily Rusk SACRAMENTO, CA – In 2024 California Highway Patrol recorded 717 arrests for retail crime,…
Guest Commentary: Little Hoover Commission’s Recommendations Undermine Fundamental CEQA Protections
By Jennifer Ganata and Douglas P. Carstens The Little Hoover Commission’s recent report, “CEQA: Targeted Reforms for…
Legislation to Increase Substance Use Disorder Treatment Receives Praise from Smart Justice California’s Founder
By Gabrielle Biederman SACRAMENTO, CA- Founder and Director of Smart Justice California Anne Irwin this week lauded…
