Defense Attorney Accuses Judge of ‘Predetermined’ Judgment that Violates Defendant’s Rights
By Fiona Davis SACRAMENTO, CA – In a preliminary hearing held in Sacramento County Superior Court this…
Language Barrier – Despite an Interpreter – Badly Interferes in DUI Hearing
By Wendy Moya ALAMEDA, CA – The differences in language between the court and the defendant was…
Mother-in-Law Testifies on Behalf of Defendant in Vandalism Case with a Neighbor
By Gwynneth Redemann MERCED, CA- The mother-in-law of Paul Casarez, who is charged with vandalism on…
Two Alleged Members of Norteños Gang Charged with Attempted Murder of Rival Gang Member
By Gwynneth Redemann MERCED, CA- Two alleged members of the Norteños gang, Daniel Martinez and Niko Flores,…
Judge Rejects Man’s Request for Alternatives, Calls DUI Probation Offender a ‘Danger’ to Public
By Gina Kim FRESNO, CA – Miguel Ortiz, charged with two driving under the influence probation violations,…
Sacramento Man Pleads No Contest to Unlawfully Carrying Concealed Knife – But Not Following People
By Gabriel Eskandari SACRAMENTO, CA. – During a settlement conference in Sacramento County Superior Court this week,…
Judge Rules Common Kitchen Knife Constitutes ‘Dirk or Dagger,’ Sets Trial in Ex-Boyfriend Case
By Simran Chahal SACRAMENTO, CA – In a Sacramento County Superior Court preliminary hearing Wednesday, Judge Delbert…
Man in Possession of Drugs and in Violation of Parole Forfeits Rights, Pleads Guilty
By Helen Greenia RIVERSIDE, CA – A man facing charges of possession of drugs and paraphernalia and…
Judge Tells Man Driving Drunk on Suspended License and Gun It Was ‘Recipe for Disaster’ But ‘Lucky’ Not Going to Prison
By Leslie Ortiz and Stacie Guevara SACRAMENTO, CA – David Fonua appeared in Sacramento County Superior Court…
Woman Robs Local CVS, Claims She Owns the Store
By Eshita Seshadri SACRAMENTO, CA – Police officer Steven Chang testified in a Sacramento County Superior Court…
Judge Refuses to Release New Mother without Bail, Despite Her Pleas
By Sophia Barberini ALAMEDA, CA – Judge Stuart Hing of Alameda County Superior Court refused to release…
3 Cases from Warrant to DUI to Reckless Driving Dominate Riverside Court
By Julia Urquizo RIVERSIDE, CA – Three cases were considered here in Riverside County Superior Court Tuesday,…
Defenses Loses and Wins in Two Different Cases – PD Loses in Discovery Request, but Defense Wins Leniency Appeal in Another Case
By Darling Gonzalez VENTURA, CA – In a couple of cases heard here last week in Ventura…
Security Footage and Its Usefulness Takes Center Stage in Folsom Prison Stabbing Trial
By Anna Kristina Moseidjord SACRAMENTO, CA – A criminal trial involving a Folsom State Prison inmate stabbing…
Judge Refuses to Grant Enhancement Motion for Man with Multiple Arson Charges
By Gwynneth Redemann WOODLAND, CA – Ronald Stevens, charged with multiple counts of arson, was spared the…
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison without Parole, Plus 57 Years after Victim’s Parents Call for Harshest Punishment Possible
By Catherine Hamilton and Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – Riverside County Superior Court Judge Matthew Perantoni late…
Pre-Holiday Court Session Finds Incarcerated Released from Sacramento County Jail
By Brandon Blanco SACRAMENTO, CA – It was a quick pre-court holiday session late Friday in Sacramento…
Man Accused of 4 Deaths Requests to be Housed Closer to Riverside Superior Court During Trial
By Veronica De Santos RIVERSIDE, CA – Jose Larin-Garcia, 21, faces the death penalty for the alleged…
Public Defender Pledges to Pay Client’s Bail Reassumption Fee if Not Waived
By Gabriel Eskandari WOODLAND, CA. – Deputy Public Defender Richard Van Zandt Friday during a pre-hearing conference…
Bail Denied after Judge Considers Past Life Sentence for Setting Girlfriend on Fire
By Mary Magana-Ayala SACRAMENTO, CA – Jonathan McCart appeared in court for a preliminary hearing in Sacramento…
