Deals Offered – One Over Initial Protest of Accused
By Talia Kruger VENTURA, CA – It was a busy day here in one Ventura County Superior…
Man Charged with Felony Denied No Bail Pretrial Release by Ventura County Judge
By Alexis Rios-Jimenez VENTURA, CA – Gabriel Armando Mendoza pleaded not guilty here in Ventura County Superior…
Judge and Defense Get into Heated Argument over Defense Request to Recall Warrant
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – Tension filled the Ventura County Superior Court at Deandre Simms’s warrant…
Man Has Spotty Memory while Testifying in Own DUI Trial
By Brinda Kalita DUBLIN, CA – A trial for a man charged for driving under the influence…
One Accused Released, Two Others Face Trial for Brutal Assault in Bar Fight
By Talia Kruger and Naya Wiezel MODESTO, CA – Twin May bar fights—one female and another male…
Woman Allegedly Bites Ear of Five-year-old Child, Pinches Genital Area – Judge Finds Evidence Sufficient for Child Abuse Trial
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Larissa Jones presented evidence in Stanislaus County Superior…
Judge Denies Motion to Separate Murder, Adult Store Robbery Jury Trials for ‘Judicial Economy’ After Defense Asks Judge to ‘Educate’ Them
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA, CA – “Educate me on the relevance between the burglary of a…
Victim in Alleged Domestic Violence Case Denies Injuries; Prosecution Claims It’s Common, Judge Still Sets Arraignment
By Daniella Espinoza MODESTO, CA – A preliminary hearing here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week…
Judge Releases Repeat DUI Offender on Own Recognizance Despite Prosecution’s Claim Potential Threat to Public
By Audrey Sawyer and Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – In Ventura County Superior Court Monday, a repeat…
Ventura Man Takes Plea Deal for Beating Woman with Metal Pipe – Victim Complains about Short 16-Year Sentence
By Talia Kruger VENTURA, CA – Ernesto Estrada accepted a plea deal here in Ventura County Superior…
Judge Rules 2-Hour Interview Not Good Enough to Defer Drug Charges – Accused Must Now Attend Drug Program after Judge Balks
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Carrie M. Stephens ruled a man’s…
Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for ‘Dissuading’ Witness, and Ordered to have No Contact with Children
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA, CA – After being found guilty of a felony charge of dissuading…
Sounds of Distress Fill Courtroom as Judge Denies Release, Sets $20,000 Bail
By Daniella Espinoza OAKLAND, CA – An arraignment ended Tuesday with high emotions and a not guilty…
Man Tells Court He’ll Represent Himself in DUI Case for ‘No Particular Reason’
By Talia Kruger VENTURA – A man appeared in Ventura County Superior Court this week as…
Judge Denies Warrant Recall Request Despite Accused’s Acceptance into Rehab Program
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – During Jose Jasso’s warrant arraignment hearing earlier this week, a Ventura…
Motion Filed to Suppress Illegally Obtained Evidence in Man’s DUI Case, Now Set for Trial
By Brinda Kalita, Citalli Florez, and Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA- A motion to suppress illegally obtained evidence…
Accused Accomplice in Jack in the Box Murders Refuses to Appear in Court, Victims’ Families Disappointed
By Talia Kruger RIVERSIDE, CA — The scheduled sentencing hearing of Desmond Ochoa and Kamyron Barnett, accused…
Appeals Court Decides Arkansas Cannot Prohibit Treatment for Transgender Children
By Kiyana Patel LITTLE ROCK, AR.— A federal appeals court ruled that Arkansas’ restriction on transition-related medical…
Yolo DA’s Office Fails to Show a Nexus for Sex Offender Terms and Conditions in Parole Hearing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Judge Peter Williams on Wednesday granted a defense…
Man with 11 Open Cases Fails to Appear – He’s in Hospital after Jumping off Bridge onto Freeway
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – Despite 11 open cases against him, the accused was absent in…
