Court Told Modesto Man Broke into Ex-Wife’s House, Later Steals Two Cars, and Dog
By Nora Dahl MODESTO, CA – Jesus Guzman’s preliminary hearing proceeded here Monday in Stanislaus County Superior…
Final Witnesses and Closing Arguments Given in Michael Vera Trial
By Ashleen Herrarte and Veronica Miller VENTURA, CA – The trial of Michael Vera resumed on Monday…
Jury Trial Ongoing in Assault Case Involving Alleged Deadly Threats, Police Lack of Response
By Anna Olsen and Ankita Joshi ALAMEDA, CA – During the trial of Salaha McClellan here in…
Jury Still without Verdict: Attorneys, Judge Discuss Possible Penalty Phase of Larin-Garcia Quadruple Homicide Trial
By Catherine Hamilton and Sahaily Zazueta RIVERSIDE, CA – Monday, in Riverside County Superior Court, the trial…
Another 45 Days for Man after Violating Probation Multiple Times
By Emma Kantor WOODLAND, CA – A man here—already facing 60 days in the Monroe Detention Center,…
Defense Makes Strong Points in DUI Motion to Dismiss, but Judge Sets Matter for Trial Despite Officer Mistakes
By S. Priana Aquino FRESNO, CA – A man here Friday seemed to make some strong points…
‘You Broke Me,’ Charges Victim in Court Confrontation with Accused, Who Gets Life in Prison for Lewd Acts
By Sam Alcaraz RIVERSIDE, CA–During the sentencing Friday here in Riverside County Superior Court of John XXX,…
Attorney Dismisses Client’s Need for Interpreter
By Sahaily Zazueta RIVERSIDE, CA – Christian Lizbeth Navarro Mendoza appeared in Riverside County Superior Court Friday…
Identity Theft Gone Bad: LA Police Dept. Sued by Distraught Woman for Wrongful Imprisonment
(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) By Mansour Taleb-Ahmed and Matthew Torres LOS ANGELES, CA – “This…
U.S. Rep. AOC Political Action Committee Endorses Pamela Price in Her Run for Alameda County District Attorney
By Tommy Nguyen ALAMEDA, CA – U.S. House Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s PAC – Courage to Change –…
Virginia’s ‘Second Look’ Law Attempts to Redress Excessive Sentences for Black Men
By S. Priana Aquino WASHINGTON, DC – Black men were sentenced to prison longer than white men…
San Francisco and Los Angeles District Attorneys Under Fire for Pandemic Crime
(Courtesy Chesa Boudin) By Ankita Joshi SAN FRANCISCO/LOS ANGELES, CA – KQED’s Marissa Lagos unpacked the effects…
New COVID-19 Catch-Up Policy News to Some Lawyers in Rocky Rollout
By Isabelle Brady MODESTO, CA – Late this past week, Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves…
Larry Thomas Murder, DUI Trial Proceeds – Family Member Refuses to Testify, Nurse Describes Bizarre Behavior of Accused
By Michele Chadwick and Brinda Kalita RIVERSIDE, CA- Larry Thomas’ trial for murder and driving under the…
Defense Challenges Search Warrant – Investigator Fails to Keep Track of Reports in Murder Investigation
By Sam Alcaraz RIVERSIDE, CA–The jury trial for Rodolfo Garcia is currently set to begin March 28,…
Competency of Accused Challenged after Rejection of Generous Plea Offer for 2 Felonies
By Ozzy Hernandez RIVERSIDE, CA – It was a busy day in the courtrooms at the Riverside…
Man Faces 14 Charges Ranging from Stalking to Drug Possession
By Veronica Miller WOODLAND, CA- In Yolo County Superior Court this week, Judge David Rosenberg presided over…
Family Feud Turns Violent; Man Accused of Threatening to Kill His Cousin – Competency in Question
By Gracy J. SACRAMENTO, CA – Dezi Sanchez faces multiple felony complaints for threatening a family member…
Victim Outburst in Court Claims Suspect Too Incompetent to Plead Guilty
By Tommy Nguyen RIVERSIDE, CA – Tension heightened during James Brown’s felony settlement conference here in Riverside…
Judge Lectures on Importance of Moms after Son Physically Abused Mom While Drunk
By Catherine Hamilton RIVERSIDE, CA – A man’s probation was reinstated after he violated it with an…