Video Evidence of Alleged Domestic Violence Compelling – Judge Seeks to Reduce Charges against Young Mother
By Sonam Hundal and Hannah Adams SANTA BARBARA, CA — Judge Brian Hill said here this week…
Two Experts Testify in Grandfather’s Child Molestation Trial
By Darling Gonzalez and Catherine Hamilton RIVERSIDE, CA- In somewhat detailed testimony, components of child sexual abuse…
Judge Denies Release Request for Man Charged with Child Rape – Sets $250K Bail
By Noe Herrera SANTA BARBARA, CA – In an arraignment here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court…
Public Defender Files OSC after Being Denied Jail Visit with Client; County Allows Video Visit
By Fiona Davis WOODLAND – Frustrated in attempts to visit with her client at the Yolo County…
Man Faces Trial for Concealed Weapon, and Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell
By Mary Magana-Ayala SACRAMENTO, CA–– Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Stephen Acquisto this week found there was…
Cousin’s Boyfriend Allegedly Sexually Assaulted Victim Twice in Single Night – Suspect Apologized in Letter
By Neha Malhi RIVERSIDE, CA — Morrison Omar Majano-Diaz, accused of sexually assaulting his girlfriend’s cousin, had…
Arson Related Charges Upheld in Preliminary Hearing Despite Some Credibility Questions
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – Charges of arson and unlawful possession of fire setting paraphernalia were…
Court’s Mental Competency Experts Questioned – Judge Turns Down Defense Request for Outside Autism Expert
By Michele Chadwick SANTA BARBARA, CA – A Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge this week rejected…
Judge Recommends Juvenile Court for 18-Year-Old Charged with Felony
By Samuel Van Blaricom SACRAMENTO, CA – Oliver Zarate was charged here in Sacramento County Superior Court…
Jury Selection in 8th Day for Man on Trial for 2017 Murder of Orlando Police Lieutenant
By Helen Greenia and Gina Kim ORLANDO, FL – It was the eighth day of jury selection…
DA Trips Up Wife during Trial Questioning about Alleged Child Sexual Abuse
By Julia Urquizo RIVERSIDE, CA – The jury trial for a grandfather accused of sexually abusing two…
No Contact Order Request Withdrawn in Domestic Violence Case
By Eshita Seshadri WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court Tuesday, a no contact order request…
Man Charged with Robbing Marijuana Dispensary in Oakland
By Wendy Moya ALAMEDA, CA – Officers from the Oakland Police Department testified in a trial here…
Long-Awaited Murder Trial Set Monday in Triple Homicide Case
By Lorelei Olivas & Eric Rodriguez SANTA BARBARA, CA – It was announced Monday here in Santa…
Positive and Less Positive Cases for One Judge – One Man Praised in Mental Health Program, and Another Pleads in Arson Case
By Gabriel Eskandari SACRAMENTO, CA. – Judge Kevin McCormick dealt with a couple of cases—one with a…
Defendant Represents Herself in Probation Violation Pre-Trial, Takes Deal
By Helen Greenia RIVERSIDE, CA — A woman represented herself in a pre-trial hearing Monday in Riverside…
Victim Testifies Ex-Husband Punched Her, Threatened to ‘Firebomb’ Her Residence – Testimony Halted When Victim Starts Bleeding
By Gwynneth Redemann MERCED, CA – A domestic abuse victim testified Tuesday in Merced County Superior Court…
Third Appellate Court Hears Direct Appeal for Justin Gonzales in Casa Del Sol Murder
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A three judge panel for the 3rd District…
Man Accused in Domestic Violence Trial Compares Fight with Spouse to Video Game ‘Mortal Kombat’
By Amy Fullerton and Clarissa Rios RIVERSIDE, CA – A day before closing arguments, a jury here…
New Year’s Eve Theft-Turned-Murder Trial Commences with Opening Statements
By Jake Romero OAKLAND, CA — Opening statements were made Monday at the René C. Davidson Courthouse/Alameda…
