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…
Misdemeanor Case Sneaks onto Felony Court Calendar
By Tori Gacutan MODESTO, CA – It was, last Friday, a day in the life of a…
Testimony by Victim Helps Convince Court Domestic Violence Accused Should Be Released to Treatment Program
By Stewart Lucas SAN FRANCISCO, CA – After testimony by the victim in a domestic violence case…
Woman Deemed ‘Incompetent’ after Court-Ordered Evaluation
By Veronica Miller WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge David Rosenberg, in a mental competency…
Accused Tells Court He Wants to Fire Defense and Plead Guilty – Judge Denies Requests, Sets Competency Hearing
By Fiona Davis WOODLAND, CA – A man facing several felony charges addressed the judge directly Monday…
Judge Lets Stand Plea Agreement in Yolo Murder Case
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Judge Reed on Wednesday rejected a prosecution motion…
Judge Orders Man to County Jail after Felony Elder Theft, Other Crimes
VENTURA, CA – During Michael Capelli’s lengthy sentencing hearing last Thursday in Ventura County Superior Court, the…
Judge Sets $10 Million Bail for Accused in Modesto Double Homicide Case
By Neha Malhi MODESTO, CA – Three people charged in a double homicide case who appeared…
Multiple Police Officers Testify in DUI Felony Prelim
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND – Judge Timothy Fall in Yolo County Superior Court this week found in…
Man Arraigned on Burglary Charges in San Francisco
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – A San Francisco man was given ACM…
Although Man Pleads No Contest to Crashing into West Sac Home, Residents Fear It Will Happen Again
By Fiona Davis WOODLAND, CA – A man here in Yolo County Superior Court this week pleaded…
Numerous Defense Lawyers Complain about Not Receiving Discovery from One Particular Deputy District Attorney
By Mansour Taleb OAKLAND, CA – Alameda County Superior Court Deputy District Attorney Jake O’Malley was the…
Judge Makes Various Rulings on Granting Mental Health Diversion
By Mihajla Milovanovic VENTURA, CA – Here in Ventura County Superior Court, various Mental Health Pretrial Diversion-Eligibility…
Victim Presents Statement Concerning Accused’s Alleged Harmful Behavior
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – In a plea hearing, Judge Tom Dyer in Yolo County Superior…
Repeat Pimping Offender Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison, Possible Restitution for Multiple Victims
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – At his sentencing here in Ventura County Superior Court Tuesday, Erasmo…
Judge Denies Motion to Suppress Despite Arguments of Stop without Probable Cause
By Daniella Espinoza FRESNO, CA – A woman here faced misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence,…
PD Argues ‘Conflict of Interest’ with Earlier Judge – New Judge Reduces Bail for Murder Suspect
By Aryal Aglugub SANTA BARBARA, CA – Carlos Zavala, charged with murder, involuntary manslaughter, and use of…
Complicated but Judge Gives Man Probation, Time-Served, Pot Use after Petty Thefts
By Mihajla Milovanovic VENTURA, CA – Joshua James Barmore—who has prior felony and misdemeanor convictions—managed to work…
Homeless Man Struggles to Attend Court Hearings – Judge Doesn’t Care, Sets $20,000 Bail
By Alex Jimenez DUBLIN, CA – A bench warrant was issued after an Oakland man failed to…
Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder Sentenced to 27 Years
By Veronica Miller WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Peter M. Williams sentenced Marvin Montgomery…
