‘I Feel Like You Guys Aren’t Helping Me,’ Frustrated Victim Cried during Blackboard Motion
By Sydney Kaplan OAKLAND, CA – The victim of an armed robbery grew frustrated and emotional during…
Defense, Prosecution Argue over Conditions of Release of Flustered Defendant
By Ascari Bryant SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Clifford Anderson in Santa Barbara County Superior Court this…
With No Real Rapsheet, Man Accused of Felony Domestic Violence Released Pretrial without Requiring Bail
By Marcia Barajas SANTA BARBARA, CA – Daniel Zamora-Honesto was in Santa Barbara County Superior Court this…
Defendant Doesn’t Like Prison Deal, Now Wants to Go to Trial, Fires Public Defender
By John Arceno VENTURA, CA — Facing multiple allegations involving an illegal usage of a firearm, a…
Three Time DUI Offender Deemed Risk to Public Safety and Himself; Sent to Jail without Bail
By Peter Eibert FRESNO, CA – Defendant Alfonso Regino Ramirez, in Fresno County Superior Court for a…
Irate Judge Accuses Defense Attorney of Misleading Substitute Judge
By Fiona Davis FRESNO, CA – In a domestic violence hearing held in Fresno County Superior Court…
Alleged Victim of Domestic Abuse Admits She ‘Made a False Police Report’ – Judge Still Won’t Dismiss Charges
By Alexander Pleitez WOODLAND, CA – An alleged victim of domestic abuse asked that the court dismiss…
High School Senior Released Pre-Trial for Alleged Robbery and Firearm Possession
By Stacie Guevara SACRAMENTO, CA – Soon-to-be high school senior Kamren Robinson allegedly committed a robbery and…
Wrong Man Almost Arrested at Scuffle by ATM that Led to Fatal Stabbing
By Annette Wong-Toi SACRAMENTO, CA – When officers responded to a call about an assault with a…
Lawyer Warns Defendant ‘Not Really Helping’ after Minor Outburst in Court
By Sophia Barberini ALAMEDA, CA – Judge Gail Bereola of Alameda County Superior Court refused to release…
Judge, ‘Feeling Nice,’ Gives Single Mother Community Service Instead of County Jail
By Zoey Hou FRESNO, CA– A judge here, who said she was “feeling nice,” sentenced a woman…
Man’s Felony Matter Reduced to Misdemeanor Probation – Prosecution Loses Argument
By Tatiana Gasca ALAMEDA, CA — Judge Sharon Djemal in Alameda County Superior Court, Dept. 110, struggled…
Young Man Gets ‘Break’ from Home Detention, Jailed Because He Had No Place to Stay – Judges OKs Return to Home
By Esme Lipton SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Here in San Francisco County Superior Court, Dept. 12 Wednesday,…
Rape Trial Cross-Examination Ends with Defense Attorney Motion to Strike Victim’s Entire Testimony
By Alexa Kendell RIVERSIDE, CA – A trial here in Riverside County Superior Court Thursday focused on…
Expert Doctor Witness Joins Jeffrey Eble Case
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Expert witness Doctor L. was directly examined for four hours…
‘The Purpose of Incarceration Is Supposed to Be Rehabilitation’ – Defense Attorney Argues for Suspended Sentence Due to COVID-19
By Serene Chang ALAMEDA, CA – Keandre Lamar Battle’s defense attorney passionately argued for the judge here…
Self-Proclaimed ‘Pretty Intelligent’ Murder Suspect Attempts to Defend Himself Despite Advice of Judge and His Lawyer
By Peter Eibert SACRAMENTO, CA – Gary Allen refused Judge Patrick Marlette’s advice to “stop talking” in…
Defense Cites Interpreter Problems in Motion to Dismiss COVID-Delayed Trial; Judge Balks, Sets New Trial
By Elena Rawlinson SAN FRANCISCO, CA –– Judge Loretta Giorgi’s packed calendar on Monday exemplified the overwhelming…
Judge Sides with DDA, Holds Alleged Knife-Wielding Defendant as ‘Public Safety Risk’ for Now
By Anika Khubchandani WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Katie Ann Rogers urged Yolo County Superior Court…
First-Time Offender Released Ahead of Trial, Ordered to Report to Mental Health Services
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA – Daniel Ladd was released on pretrial conditions Monday, following arguments from…
