Trial Ongoing for Man Accused of Battery against a Police Officer
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – The trial of Victor Andres Vargas, accused of felony battery…
Judge Set to Visit Jail to See for Himself Whether Safety Provisions Still Protect Attorney-Client Conversations
By Leslie Ortiz WOODLAND, CA – Judge Dave Rosenberg at Yolo County Superior Court this week took…
Opening Statements Presented to Jury in Domestic Battery Trial
By Catherine Hamilton RIVERSIDE, CA — Opening statements were made here to a jury this week in…
Man Denied Supervised Own Recognizance by Judge Even Though Crimes Minor
By Wendy Moya WOODLAND, CA — Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tom M. Dyer denied “A****”‘s request…
Judge Grants Release, with Conditions, to Man Accused of Terroristic Threats
By Noe Herrera SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Raimundo Montes de Oca heard an arraignment and a…
Witnesses Recount Events of Alleged Intoxicated Hit-and-Run that Resulted in Death of Child
By Amy Fullerton MODESTO, CA – In a preliminary examination here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this…
Judge Agrees to Turn Remaining Custody Time into Community Service after Hearing about Family Hardship
By Simran Chahal WOODLAND, CA – A judge here in Yolo County Superior Court this week agreed…
Despite Promises, Good Behavior While Free on Bond, Pair Taking Deals Still Sent to County Jail to Await Sentencing by Judge
By Gabriel Eskandari SACRAMENTO, CA – A plea deal was reached in Sacramento County Superior Court Monday…
Judge Denies OR Release after Man Calls Victim 29 Times from Jail in Violation Domestic of Violence Court Order
By Alex Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA- This week here at the Oakland Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse, the court…
Defendant Denied No Bail Release in Case of Elderly Endangerment; Parents ‘Fear for their Safety’
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tom Dyer late Friday denied supervised…
Firearm Burglary Case Moves Forward; Accused Writes Letter of Remorse to Victims
By Samuel Van Blaricom WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel Maguire at Yolo County Superior Court has decided…
Overwhelmed Judge Lashes Out in Backed-Up Courtroom before Holidays
By Eric Rodriguez SANTA BARBARA, CA – In a Santa Barbara County Courthouse courtroom here Friday filled…
Judge Finds Man Should Stand Trial on Most Charges after Prosecutor Grills His Wife over Gun Ownership
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – In Riverside County Superior Court, Michael Paul Driver’s preliminary hearing included…
Defense Lawyer Brings into Question Validity of Forensic Evidence in Triple Murder Trial
By Mei Perez SANTA BARBARA, CA – Expert witness Dr. Brent Turvey took the stand here in…
Man Sentenced to 60 Days Jail Time on Third DUI Charge
By Gwynneth Redemann WOODLAND, CA – Oscar Delatorre was sentenced to 60 days in jail and five…
Public Defender and Detectives Go Back and Forth Regarding Leading Questions during Preliminary Hearing
By Gabriel Eskandari MERCED, CA – During a preliminary hearing last week in Merced Superior Court for…
After Testimonies, Judge Dismisses Attempted Murder Charges at Preliminary but Sets Trial for Other Felony
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – Two of three charges—including attempted murder—were dismissed against Tyler David Augustine…
Man Helps Woman after Seeing Fight Outside Apartment; Trial Set for Assailant
By Eshita Seshadri SACRAMENTO, CA – Several police officers testified on Friday in Sacramento Superior Court regarding…
Attorneys Make Final Statements before Jury Deliberations in Underwood DUI-Murder Trial
By Jake Romero DUBLIN, CA — The defense and prosecution concluded their arguments in the trial of…
Frustration Over Medical, Communication Issues in Court – Serious Dental Problems and ‘Empty Promises’
By Angelina Sang SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Brian E. Hill oversaw two cases here in Santa…
