A judge in Los Angeles County set bail amounts of $1 million, $50,000, and $100,000 for three co-accused individuals charged with a planned home burglary, after considering their criminal histories and public safety concerns.
A judge denied a motion to suppress evidence in a DUI vehicular manslaughter and murder case, despite defense claims of a Miranda violation, and the case is set to reconvene for further review of the disputed evidence.
The Yolo County Superior Court denied the accused’s motion for judicial diversion due to his prior theft-related offenses and probation violations, despite his current housing stability and caregiving responsibilities.
A 32-year-old man was ruled to have enough evidence to move forward with charges of murder, child endangerment, and firearm possession after a preliminary hearing in San Francisco Superior Court.
A private defense counsel requested that the accused be granted temporary access to his passport to visit his critically ill mother in Bulgaria, but the District Attorney strongly objected and the judge called for a private conference in chambers.
Deputy Public Defender Craig’s attempt to reduce charges against her client was denied by Judge Rosenberg, with the accused facing one felony count for possession of hard drugs with two prior convictions and procedural issues, fiscal implications of Proposition 36, and prosecutorial disputes.
A prosecutor’s request for $100,000 bail was denied by a judge in Central Islip Criminal Court after it was found that the alleged conduct occurred before any enforceable order of protection was in place, and the prosecution could not provide documentation of a prior order of protection.
An 18-year-old accused of rape in concert was denied bail by a San Francisco judge, despite arguments from his defense attorney that he was not the one who committed the crime and posed no public safety risk.
A second-degree harassment charge was filed against a man who allegedly struck his dementia-suffering wife, and a full stay-away order of protection was not granted due to the lack of reported threats or ongoing danger.
A defendant failed to appear on a charge of arson of property belonging to another and a $30,000 bench warrant was issued for his return to court on July 17, 2025.
An accused who was charged after a high-speed police chase and alleged robbery was commended for his progress in a 90-day court-mandated residential treatment center, but was ultimately ordered to complete the full term.
A man was charged with domestic violence, drug possession, and other offenses in San Francisco Superior Court and was ordered back to jail by Judge Gerardo Sandoval, despite the man’s emotional plea to be released due to illness.
The accused was sentenced to 16 years in state prison for his role in a fatal DUI crash, with no life sentence due to his expression of remorse and youth at the time of the offense.
The accused in a felony theft case was denied a motion to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor due to a lack of evidence and the fact that the offense is often charged as a misdemeanor.
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A man missed his preliminary hearing in San Francisco Superior Court due to a lack of proper translation services, and the court decided to continue the matter, with the next hearing scheduled for July 23, 2025.
A 6-foot-4 Black street performer was arraigned in San Francisco Superior Court for allegedly committing a first-degree robbery, despite the victim not being able to identify the perpetrator, due to surveillance footage and investigative findings.
A homeless San Francisco man was given a five-month diversion period after being accused of trespassing in a Hilton hotel, with the condition that he must avoid new arrests and stay out of the hotel.
Judge Simon Frankel approved a motion to reduce the charges of a young man accused of assault with a deadly weapon from felony to misdemeanor, citing his understanding of the seriousness of the situation, compliance with pretrial release conditions, strong community ties, and willingness to make amends.
The commissioner denied a judicial diversion request for an individual facing improper firearm carry charges in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing the individual’s past violations of concealed carry laws and the LAPD’s backlog in issuing permits.