Man’s Mental Health Evaluation Postponed Because of Defective Jail Phone – His Attorney Calls It ‘Shocking and Infuriating’
By Casey Rawlings SANTA BARBARA, CA – David Howard Heaven appeared in Santa Barbara County Superior…
Man Sent to Trial on Burglary Case; Defense Argues Lack of Physical Evidence
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA – In a multiple defendant burglary case, Sacramento County Superior Court…
After Failure to Protect Victim from Domestic Violence, Court Resorts to Increased Bail
By Alexander Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA – After a defendant’s multiple failures to comply with the court’s protective…
Prosecutor, Defense Counsel Examine Possible Role Gangs Played in 2018 Murder
By Alex Klimenko RIVERSIDE, CA – A pretrial hearing here in Riverside County Superior Court Friday was…
Victim of Drunk Driving Accident Shares Trauma, Pain – Defendant Sentenced to 90 Days in Jail
By Maia Surendra SANTA BARBARA, CA — The victim of a drunk driving accident shared how the…
Judge Denies Mental Health Diversion for Man Accused of Attempted Murder, Says Mental Illness Too Severe, Sets Trial
By Angela Patel RIVERSIDE, CA – A defendant diagnosed with severe schizoaffective disorder was denied mental health…
Defendant Issued No-harassing Protective Order After Assaulting Spouse, Who Still Wants His ‘Input’ in Child’s Life
By Stacie Guevara WOODLAND, CA – Defendant Alexander Khelawan appeared in Yolo County Superior Court last week,…
More Than Just One Question for Defendant in SF Hearing
By Elena Rawlinson SAN FRANCISCO, CA –– San Francisco Superior Court Judge Gail Dekreon oversaw a hearing…
Judge Spends Time Justifying Decision – Sentences Man to 15 Years State Prison for Chinatown Armed Robbery of Elderly Gentleman with Grandchildren
By Lois Yoo ALAMEDA, CA – A man was sentenced here in Alameda County Superior Court Friday…
Defendant Is Given a Second Chance – Low Bail Set, No Longer Poses a Risk to Public Safety
By Tatiana Gasca ALAMEDA, CA – William Edward Fletcher—after providing major self-improvement arguments in Alameda County Superior…
Men Charged with Multiple Animal Cruelty Felonies for Fighting Chickens
By Alexander Ramirez SACRAMENTO, CA – One of the chief targets of those opposed to animal cruelty…
Judge Denies Pretrial Release of Defendant in Burglary Case for Public Safety Reasons
By Elizabeth Garabedian SANTA BARBARA, CA – During an arraignment here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court…
DUI Defendant Swears It Was Vanilla in Mouth, Not Booze – Judge Doesn’t Believe Him, Calls It ‘Fraud,’ Orders Him to Jail
By Stacie Guevara SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Timothy Adams was called to court here in Sacramento County…
Domestic Abuse Call Leads to 11-Hour Standoff with Child Hostage – Defendant Asks for Visitation Rights
By Alexander Pleitez FRESNO, CA — In a Fresno County Superior Court hearing last week, Miguel Rubio…
Probation Reinstated after Activist Violated Stay Away Order from Jewish Temple
By Savannah Dewberry OAKLAND, CA – “This is going to the media,” declared defendant Zachary RunningWolf Brown…
Sexual Assault Case Closing Arguments; Defense Attorney Claims Victim ‘Mastermind,’ and Plays Jury 20 Minutes of Movie
By Jeramie Gutierrez ALAMEDA, CA – The on-going sexual assault case of defendant Sean Jetter ended this…
Witness Recognizes Defendant as Suspect in Robbery
By Marilin Ayon RIVERSIDE, CA— During a preliminary hearing here in Riverside County Superior Court Thursday, defendant…
Judge Deals with Particularly Poignant Domestic Cases
By Cassie Larson SANTA BARBARA, CA – Last week, in Dept. 3 of Santa Barbara County Superior…
Defendant Waives Rights, Accepts Deal, Pleads No Contest to Charges
By Joseph Shepard SANTA BARBARA, CA – Defendant David Perlingos—charged with a violent felony and multiple misdemeanors—opted…
PD Argues Client Should be Released on House Arrest Since Police Illegally Confiscated Machine Gun, Other Weapons from House
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – A defense attorney here in Yolo County Superior Court this…
