Victim Statements Read to Courtroom during Sentencing in Sex Offender Case
By Gabriel Eskandari WOODLAND, CA. – During a sentencing hearing in Yolo County Superior Court this week…
Couple Set for Trial After Preliminary Hearing of Charges of Child Torture
By Julia Urquizo RIVERSIDE, CA- A police investigator testified in a preliminary hearing Thursday against a couple…
Over Prosecution Objection, Judge Allows Defense to Seek Outside ‘Bilingual and Culturally Competent Neuropsychologist’ for Mental Competency Evaluation
By Noe Herrera SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Pauline Maxwell suspended criminal…
Alleged Norteños Gang Member to Stand Trial for Attempted Murder, Robbery Felonies
By Gwynneth Redemann MERCED, CA- In a preliminary hearing here in Merced County Superior Court, Judge Carol…
Tension Rises in SF Court – Prosecutor Objects to Every Question Defense Asks in Cross-Examination
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – SF prosecutor Samantha Adhikari seemingly objected to every question SF…
15-year Resident in Stanislaus County Denied Request for Mental Health Attention
By Eric Rodriguez MODESTO, CA – Jose Manuel Medina Mendoza was present in front of Stanislaus County…
Judge Orders SCRAM Device Placed on Man After Alleged Serious DUI Charges
By Simran Chahal WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tom Dyer ordered an alcohol monitoring…
Trial Resumes from Case Started 7 Years Ago – Involves 2 Burned Bodies and Torched Car
By Alexander Ramirez MERCED, CA – A trial involving a homicide investigation that started seven years ago…
Courtroom Security Scrutinizes Public Entry for Burglary Preliminary Hearing
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – Courthouse security for a preliminary hearing here at the Santa…
Judge Agrees to Dismiss Man’s Hit-and-Run and Auto Theft Cases with Waivers
By Angelina Sang LOMPOC – Judge Raimundo Montes De Oca somewhat reluctantly allowed Jaime Coria with five…
Public Defender Claims Uber Not Complying with Subpoena, Delays Proceedings in DUI Case
By Gabriel Eskandari WOODLAND, CA. – Mobility service provider Uber isn’t complying with subpoenas, delaying court proceedings…
Alameda Judge Refuses to Grant OR to Two Men Accused of Violent Crimes
By Sophia Barberini ALAMEDA, CA – Judge Jacob Blea in Alameda County Superior Court refused to release…
Accused Man Resists Bailiff during Arraignment, Judge Flees Court
By Noe Herrera SANTA MARIA, CA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Gustavo Lavayen had to…
Man in Court for Traffic Matters Turns Deal Down, Requests Public Defender
By Stacie Guevara SACRAMENTO, CA – Antwain Johnson refused the prosecution’s offer, and requested an attorney Tuesday…
Judge Denies Victim’s Request to Modify No Contact Order in Domestic Violence Case
By Lorelei Olivas SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Thomas Adams Monday turned…
Video Apparently Catches Burglars Breaking into Apartment – Defense Suggests It May Not
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – A burglary in Yolo County was caught—or was it?—on camera with…
Yolo Court Proves Accommodating for Man, Allows Him to Use Sacramento Program to Get Yolo Charges Dismissed
By Simran Chahal WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Monday didn’t let jurisdiction get in the…
Man Going to Trial for Allegedly Assaulting Homeless Woman He Offered to Help
By Eshita Seshadri SACRAMENTO, CA – Two police officers testified in Sacramento County Superior Court Friday in…
Man Charged with Three Separate Burglaries in Berkeley – Known to Police from Previous Activity
By Wendy Moya ALAMEDA, CA – Several police officers from Berkeley Police Department testified here Monday in…
2 Court Cases Thursday Result of FBI ‘Safe Street Task Force’ Operations
By Clarissa Rios and Amy Fullerton CONTRA COSTA, CA – In response to an increase in violence…
