COURT WATCH: Van Nuys Judge Denies Therapist Suggestion, Questions Treatment
By Ananya Tan VAN NUYS, CA – During a progress report this week at the Los Angeles…
Victim’s Family Pleads for Mercy, Justice in Jhacorey Wyatt Sentencing for ‘21 Tenderloin Shooting, Prosecution Ignores Calls
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – During a sentencing hearing Tuesday in San Francisco County Superior Court for Jhacorey…
COURT WATCH: Homelessness Impacts Accused – Misses Court, Warrant Issued
LOS ANGELES, CA – An accused—suddenly hit by homelessness—missed court dates and faces losing diversion status, according…
COURT WATCH: Pregnant Accused to Stand Trial for Theft – Defense Claims Police Misconduct.
MODESTO, CA – Judge Carrie M. Stephens found the pregnant accused likely guilty on all three counts…
COURT WATCH: Defense Successfully Argues Charge Should Be Reduced
LOS ANGELES, CA – Deputy Public Defender Sonjia Denise White successfully argued at a Los Angeles County…
COURT WATCH: Two Co-Accused Held on 7 Felonies, 1 Misdemeanor Count – Defense Objects
WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel Wolk decided to keep all eight charges for both of the accused…
COURT WATCH: Judge Claims Accused’s Bipolar Disorder Not ‘Serious’
WOODLAND, CA – During a review hearing in Yolo County Superior Court late last week, Judge Daniel…
COURT WATCH: Lack of Translation, Other Misconduct Alleged in Trial
VAN NUYS, CA – After three weeks of trial over whether or not an accused man is…
COURT WATCH: Prosecutor Concerned with Diversion for Schizophrenic
LOS ANGELES, CA — Deputy District Attorney Michelle Humphrey this week objected here in a pre-trial hearing…
COURT WATCH: Judge Delivers 4-Year Sentence in Domestic Abuse Case Linked to Victim’s Death
WOODLAND, CA — Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tom Dyer sided with Deputy District Attorney Michelle Serafin…
COURT WATCH: Judge Opposes Request for Anger Management Classes as Alternative
LOS ANGELES, CA – A judge this week denied a request by the accused to have previously…
Guest Commentary: Californians Must Prioritize Healthier Communities over Incarceration
On November 5, Californians voted to continue slavery for incarcerated persons (No on Proposition 6) and mass…
COURT WATCH: Prior Charges, Drug Abuse Justify Felony in Vehicle Charge
VAN NUYS, CA – Judge Andrea C. Thompson ruled here this week in Los Angeles County Superior…
Governor Claims Success in CARE Court as It Opens in All 58 California Counties
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom is claiming victory as the CARE Court (Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment)…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Davis Council Considers Second Reading of Homeless Regulations For Encampments – Research Says It’s Not the Way to Solve This Problem
Davis, CA – It was a rare 3-2 two weeks ago. Normally a second reading of an…
COURT WATCH: Judge Won’t Reduce Charges, Despite Youth’s Mental Health Issues
MODESTO, CA – An accused who recently became of adult age appeared for a Certification of Mental…
COURT WATCH: Lack of Evidence Sends Houseless to Jail
WOODLAND, CA – A houseless accused person found himself headed back to jail following a pretrial conference…
COURT WATCH: Judge Won’t Reduce Drug Felony, Contrary to Police Promise to Accused
WOODLAND, CA –Judge Stephen Mock denied Deputy Public Defender Martha Sequeira’s request to reduce an accused’s minor…
COURT WATCH: Armed Robbery Prelim Concerns over Circumstantial Evidence
VAN NUYS, CA – A preliminary hearing here this week in a Los Angeles Superior Court Van…
COURT WATCH: Judge Allows Late Prosecution Discovery
WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel M. Wolk, after spirited debate from the defense…
