Court Doesn’t Require Bail, but Really Doesn’t Want Defendant Driving before Trial after ‘Wrong Way’ Driving Causes Accident
By Jordyn Gleaton DUBLIN, CA – The judge here in Dept 702 of Alameda County Superior Court…
Facing Plummeting Mental Health, Freshmen Question if Cal has Done Enough
By Meenu Pamula BERKELEY— For centuries, entering college has been a transformative (and thrilling) experience– meeting new…
After Apology, Court Allows Defendant to Attend Residential Treatment Program Instead of Detention
By Jordyn Gleaton DUBLIN, CA – Sometimes an apology can go a long way. Despite defendant Robert…
California Supreme Court Ends Cash Bail for Those Who Cannot Afford It
By Kritika Singh SAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court last week made a momentous decision in…
Defendant Remanded after Failed Alcohol Recovery Program Effort
By Alexander Jimenez OAKLAND – Judge Yolanda Northridge here in Alameda County Superior Court this week was…
Lending an Ear to International Students: What They Need from Campus Administrators During COVID
By Nicole Chodor This is a follow up on the March 9 article on the same topic. To…
‘The Fight For Equitable Access’ – Student-Run Mutual Aid Project Seeks to Create Tangible Change at UC Berkeley
By Osvaldo Barba BERKELEY–– Through grassroots advocacy, Berkeley Mutual Aid Project (BMAP), a newly founded student-run organization…
Court Requires Veteran Defendant to Enroll in Anger Management Counseling
By Jordyn Gleaton DUBLIN, CA – An Alameda County Superior Court judge denied the district attorney’s request…
Tough Balancing Act for Judges Weighing Jail COVID Risk and Public Safety
By Angel Valdez Ordoñez DUBLIN, CA – As Judge Colin Bowen moved through…
Judge Sets Zero Bail for First Degree Robbery after an Eight-Month Filing Delay
By Katie DaQuino DUBLIN, CA – A filing delay put Alameda County Superior Court in a difficult…
Prosecution Argues for Incarceration over Public Safety Concerns – Judge Punts for Now
By Alexander Jimenez DUBLIN, CA – The prosecution had some concerns over the circumstances surrounding the felony…
Great Risk, Little Reward: Berkeley’s RAs Keep Housing Units Afloat Amid Pandemic
By Meenu Pamula Berkeley— Dissatisfaction is not uncommon amongst UC Berkeley’s Resident Assistants (RAs), but in light…
For International Students, Covid-Era Academics Turn Tragic
By Nicole Chodor BERKELEY– Content Warning: Death. On February 10, 2021, UC Berkeley Students learned of the…
Despite Remarkable Success, Court Denies Formerly Convicted Man’s Application for Dismissal
By Jordyn Gleaton OAKLAND, CA – Formerly incarcerated people often have difficulty in re-entry into society because…
Devastating Snow Storm Hits Incarcerated Texans Hard
By Kritika Singh TEXAS — As a violent winter storm ripped through Texas in mid-February, widespread disruptions…
Student Opinion: ‘The Public Space Issue’ – U.C. Berkeley Plans to Seize Historic Park
By Osvaldo Barba BERKELEY— The University of California at Berkeley’s imminent plans to develop on People’s Park,…
Biden’s New Executive Order Addressing Private Prisons and Immigration Detention Centers Evokes Concern from Prison Reform Leaders
By Kritika Singh WASHINGTON — Signaling a first step in executing his criminal justice agenda, President Biden…
Almost $1 Million Difference in Bail Requests – Court Decides Gang Member Should Not be Released for Any Amount of Bail.
By Jordyn Gleaton DUBLIN, CA – There is a lot of room to negotiate between no bail…
Despite COVID-19, Alameda County Judge Threatens Jail Time for Minor Miscues by Defendants
By Roxanna Jarvis, Nadia Kazempoor, and Angel Valdez Ordoñez FREMONT, CA – Judge Jason Clay here in…
Defendant Tells Judge He Has Doubts about Defense – Judge Convinces Him to Proceed
By Alexander Jimenez DUBLIN, CA – The judge in Alameda County Superior Court stopped proceedings here last…
