Amador County Judge Denies Racial Justice Act Motion in Case Where Complaining Witness Made Slur against Romani Man
Jackson, CA – Amador County Judge Renee Day quickly dismissed a defense motion under the Racial Justice…
Prosecution Suddenly Reverses Course, Concedes Dominguez Not Competent to Stand Trial
Judge Issues Medication Order After Psychiatrists’ Diagnosis, Dominguez’s Refusal of Medication WOODLAND, CA – After a week…
COURT WATCH: Accused Claiming Running Late for Work Now Has Trial Date for Multiple Charges
WOODLAND, CA – Judge Samuel McAdam heard heavy arguments from the prosecution in a case here in…
COURT WATCH: Yolo Man Remains Behind Bars as Yolo Judge Ponders Bail after Overturned Jury Verdict
WOODLAND, CA – During Justin Gonzalez’s bail hearing Monday here in Yolo County Superior Court, Judge Sam…
My View: Exchange with Judge McAdam Shows Absurdity of Competency Trial
Woodland, CA – We have now seen almost a week of testimony in the competency trial of…
Expert Witness Diagnoses Alleged Davis Stabbing Suspect with Schizophrenia
WOODLAND, CA — “Mr. Dominguez is a textbook example of schizophrenia,” concluded a psychologist at Thursday’s competency…
Friends, Mental Health Clinicians Testify to ‘Bizarre’ Behavior of Alleged Davis Serial Stabber in Competency Trial
WOODLAND, CA – The trial for determining the mental competency of Carlos Dominguez—allegedly responsible for the stabbing…
Stanislaus Judge Finds after Lengthy Proceeding Man Not Competent to Stand Trial
Modesto, CA – It was a battle of three court appointed experts—two of whom deemed a man…
Public Defender Seeks to Suppress PAS Test after Prolonged and Coercive Detention by Police
Woodland, CA – Yolo County Judge Sonia Cortés asked for additional briefing in a motion to suppress…
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Failed to Get Holding Order in Residential Burglary Case
Woodland, CA – With a low burden of proof on the prosecution for the purposes of a…
COURT WATCH: Man Charged with Felony Battery Testifies to Being Called Racial Slurs, Takes Plea Deal
VENTURA, CA – Ventura County Superior Court Judge Bruce A. Young late last week sentenced a man…
COURT WATCH: Defense Claims ‘Perfect’ Self-Defense in Murder Trial – Jury Disagrees, Finds Man Guilty of Murder
FRESNO, CA – “I agree with the DA. This is not an imperfect self-defense. This is PERFECT…
COURT WATCH: Man Kept in Custody for ‘Public Safety’ Reasons; Defense Argues All Charges Are ‘Non-Violent’
WOODLAND, CA — A man who has an apparent string of various cases (four) consisting of both…
Truck Driver with 6 Kids Bail Reduction Motion Denied – Judge Expresses Concerns for Criminal History Involving Several States
MODESTO, CA – A truck driver with six kids was denied bail and release by Judge Carrie…
Defense Closes Murder Trial with Claim Witness Motivated by Plea Deal, and Charges Prosecutorial Misconduct – Jury Returns with Guilty Verdicts
By Ruby Mota-Garcia FRESNO, CA – Two men were found guilty of murder, robbery and witness tampering…
SF Judge Grants Evidentiary Hearing in Racial Justice Act Motion to Dismiss Special Circumstance Allegations
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – In what is believed to be the…
Riverside Judge Denies Motion to Strike Death Penalty under Racial Justice Act
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Riverside, CA – On Friday, Riverside Superior Court Judge Bernard Schwartz…
Discrepancy over Possible Unlawful Detainment; Judge Sides with the Prosecution
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – Defense Attorney Rodney Beede last week in Yolo County Superior Court…
Judge Rules Police Illegally Detain, Arrest Man, Grants Suppression Motion, Dismisses Case
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – San Francisco Judge Brian Ferrall granted a…
Full-Sized Car v. Scooter – Car Wins, Scooter Driver Dies; Alleged Drunk Driver to Stand Trial
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA, CA – The prosecution here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court argued…
