Defendant Pleads No Contest to Charges, Agrees Not to Consume Alcohol and to Reside in Treatment Facility
By Gina Kim and Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara County Superior Court heard…
Man Tries to Reduce Protective Order to See Daughter – In Court Twice This Week
By Mei Perez LOMPOC, CA – “S***” appeared in Santa Barbara County Court for the second time…
Bait Bike Operation Set to Snare Someone on Felony, Admits District Attorney
By Samuel Van Blaricom WOODLAND, CA – A grand theft felony charge was leveled against Angelo Rosa…
Judge Tells Pregnant Mom She Ought to Get a Job to Pay Court Fees
By Carson Eschen MODESTO, CA – A judge here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this past week…
Trauma Nurse, CHP Officer Testify in Ongoing DUI Murder Trial
By Jake Romero DUBLIN, CA — Two witnesses testified in the ongoing DUI (driving under the influence)…
Trial Tentatively Set for Man Accused of Leaving ‘Dent’ on Daughter’s Head
By Eric Rodriguez LOMPOC, CA – “David” (not his true name)* was represented by defense attorney Michael…
All is Rosy in Court Until Judge Loses Patience with Man Over Missed Drug Test
By Sonam Hundal SANTA BARBARA, CA—Ivan Perez’s case, which involved marijuana-related offenses, was on the docket here…
Judge Reduces Sentences for Drivers Who Plead to DUI Charges; Repeat Offender Still Gets 135 Days
By Noe Herrera MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves earlier this week heard…
Riverside County Judge Orders Jail to Provide Man with Mattress While Facing Jail Related Charges
By Julia Urquizo RIVERSIDE, CA – Canaan Sloat’s defense attorney John Dolan appeared in Riverside County Superior…
Witness Testifies in Horrific DUI Trial that Left One Man Dead
By Wendy Moya ALAMEDA, CA – A witness, who shall not be named for privacy concerns, testified…
After Preliminary Hearing, Trial Set in Series of Catalytic Converter Thefts at Sacramento Airport
By Brandon Blanco SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Stacy Boulware Eurie heard from just…
Mistaken Identity Case Puzzles Court – Resolved with Signed Stipulation and More Descriptive Warrant
By Gabriel Eskandari WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court this week, the court resolved a…
Public Defender Accuses Prosecutor of Multiple Acts of Misconduct While Jury Deliberates in Attempted Murder Trial
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO – Assistant Public Defender Martina Avalos detailed a number of alleged actions…
Witnesses Testify, Video Evidence Shown to Jury in Ongoing Double Murder Trial
By Eshita Seshadri DUBLIN, CA – Several witnesses were called by the prosecution to testify Thursday morning…
Second Day of Jury Selection Held in Wine Bottle Murder Trial
By Tiffany Thai SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Christopher C. Hite reconvened…
Judge Adamant about Not Sending Woman with 9 Charges to Prison
By Angelina Sang LOMPOC, CA – Judge Von Deroian of the Lompoc Division of Santa Barbara County…
Man Objects to 32-Year-Old Conviction Resulting in Trial – States He’s Not Aware of Constitutional Rights
By Mary Magana-Ayala SACRAMENTO, CA – Although his public defender argued his charges should be reduced at…
Defense Request for Leniency with Probation in Sherman Oaks Gun Case Rejected
By Ava Schwartzapfel VENTURA, CA— A defense proposal for adjustments to Joshua Joffred’s probation terms was rejected…
Judge Gives Stern Ruling to No-Show DUI Man, Drops Charges for Another Accused after Violation of Due Process
By Darling Gonzalez RIVERSIDE, CA – Wilbert Larkin, accused of theft and two counts of driving under…
Judge Upholds Murder Conviction from 2010 Attempted Carjacking
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – Judge Nancy A. Leo oversaw a resentencing hearing here Monday in…
