Unhappy with Public Defender, Man Represents Himself in Preliminary Hearing for Felony Sexual Assault Charge on Ex-Girlfriend
By Gwynneth Redemann WOODLAND, CA – Jason Burgett—because he said he was unhappy with his public defender—chose…
District Attorney ‘One Shot to Change Ways’ Plea Bargain for Unlawful Weapon Possession
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – Hector Alvarez pleaded guilty Friday in Santa Barbara County Court…
Sufficient Evidence Found for Trial in Shooting at Gas Station in Sacramento
By Gwynneth Redemann SACRAMENTO, CA – After hearing from a host of preliminary hearing witnesses, including an…
Judge Fulfills Victim’s Request, Gives Maximum Sentence to Man Convicted of Molesting Niece
By Jake Romero DUBLIN, CA —Judge Kimberly Colwell sentenced “*John Doe” to more than 60 years in…
Double Homicide Sentencing Leads to Emotional Statements from Victims’ Families
By Darling Gonzalez RIVERSIDE, CA – The double homicide sentencing of Daniel Garcia in Riverside County Superior…
Judge Denies Release of Man Accused of Vandalism with Giant Rock
By Gabriel Eskandari WOODLAND, CA – During a supervised own recognizance assessment this past week in Yolo…
Jury Deliberating in Alleged Casino Trespassing Case
By Mary Magana-Ayala and Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA. – The jury is still out – as of…
Judge Delays Decision on Bail, Keeping Carjacking Suspect Locked Up Until Next Week
By Samuel Van Blaricom SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Clifford Anderson this past week decided to delay…
Grandfather Sentenced to 30 Years to Life in Prison for Sexually Abusing His Granddaughter
By Catherine Hamilton RIVERSIDE, CA — Riverside County Superior Court Judge Samuel Diaz sentenced *”AA—” to 30…
One Trial Avoided, Another Maybe Not in Two Misdemeanor Cases
By Brandon Blanco WOODLAND, CA – Judge Tom M. Dyer of Yolo County Superior Court this week…
Ex-Wife Seeks ‘Peaceful Contact’ with Her Kids’ Father, Who’s Facing Child Sexual Assault Charges
Image from Superior Court of California, County of Mariposa By Ava Schwartzapfel MARIPOSA, CA— Mariposa father *”D—-”…
Boyfriend Set for Trial on 3 Felony Counts after Choking Girlfriend and Her Juvenile Son
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – During a preliminary hearing this Friday in Riverside County Superior Court,…
Victim’s Ex-Girlfriend Testifies in Ongoing Jury Trial of Alleged Bike Thief/Killer
By Alex Jimenez OAKLAND, CA – Witnesses took the stand in the trial of Richard Standley late…
Defense Attorney Lists Barriers Preventing Accused – Facing Multiple Felonies – from Attending Court Date
By Casey Rawlings SANTA BARBARA, CA – Juan Lopez appeared in Santa Barbara County Superior Court for…
Judge Delays Murder Trial When New Evidence Comes to Light
By Julia Urquizo and Ava Schwartzapfel RIVERSIDE, CA – Eye witnesses pertaining to the quadruple murder of…
Trial Avoided in Burglary Case; Accused Pleads No Contest for Lighter Sentence
By Samuel Van Blaricom WOODLAND, CA – William Queen, appearing out of custody, changed his plea at…
Murder Trial Ongoing; Officers Admit DNA Swabs from Accused Not Checked
By Tiffany Thai SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The trial of Aaron J. Tagata proceeded Thursday in front…
Zoom Connection Causes Trouble in Santa Barbara
By Eric Rodriguez SANTA BARBARA, CA – A public defender lost Zoom connection during a Santa Barbara…
Judge Won’t Remove 11-Year-Old Strike, but Agrees to Reduce 10 Years Sentence to About 8 Years
By Katherine Coviello and Simran Chahal SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court Judge James E. McFetridge…
Man Granted Release after Gun Found under His Mattress – Judge Calls Case ‘Confusing, Weird’
By Wendy Moya BERKELEY, CA – Alameda County Superior Court Judge James Kramer granted Oscar Antonio Lopez’…
