Judge Carlton Biggs set a new deadline for an accused man to complete a required motor vehicle course as a condition of his probation, after the man missed a December 2025 deadline due to miscommunication with counsel, and refused to grant an extension despite the man’s financial hardship.
A judge in Yolo County Superior Court ruled to uphold a felony drug sales charge against an unemployed man, despite the defense arguing that the evidence was insufficient to prove intent to sell, and denied a request to modify his probation status.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge granted a four-week continuance to allow the accused time to enter a treatment program, despite the prosecution’s opposition, in an effort to prioritize rehabilitation over punishment.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a request for supervised release for an unhoused man with a long history of missed court dates, setting bail at $50,000, effectively ensuring his continued detention.
Judge Catherine Hohenwarter sentenced the accused to mandatory supervision, declining a request for jail time despite the prosecution’s refusal to acknowledge the significant changes in the accused’s circumstances, including securing stable housing and making progress in addressing substance use issues.
Bail was set at $50,000 for a non-English-speaking accused in a fraud case involving elderly individuals in Yolo and Stanislaus counties, despite arguments from the defense that the increase lacked a sufficient factual basis.
A motion for mental health diversion was granted in Yolo County Superior Court, allowing the accused to receive treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition, despite the prosecution’s objections based on the accused’s prior criminal history.
An 83-year-old man with multiple prior DUI convictions was ordered held on $100,000 bail Friday in Yolo County Superior Court, after a judge concluded there were no conditions short of custody that would adequately protect public safety.
A Yolo County judge issued a criminal protective order prohibiting the accused from contacting the alleged victim as a condition of his release, despite the fact that he had already posted bail and been released.
A Yolo County judge ordered the release of a defendant at an arraignment after finding that the evidence fell short of the legal standard required to justify continued detention, despite objections from the prosecution.
A judge reduced bail for a person facing misdemeanor and felony charges, but set it at a level that remains unaffordable, keeping the individual in custody despite arguments that he poses no flight risk.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge dismissed criminal charges against Marissa Barrera, ruling that the prosecutors failed to identify speech that could overcome constitutional protections under the First and Fourteenth Amendments and failed to meet the statutory requirements of California Penal Code section 653.2.
The accused was denied release on supervised own recognizance after being charged with making a criminal threat, resisting an executive officer, possession of ammunition, and resisting a peace officer, despite the defense arguing that the accused had attempted to surrender and was not carrying a real firearm.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge temporarily vacated bench warrants and authorized future virtual appearances in a case involving vandalism and attempted auto theft due to ongoing medical emergencies that led to repeated failures to appear.
A woman accused of making false 911 calls and resisting arrest had her bail set at $20,000 despite the court acknowledging she was experiencing a mental health crisis.
Judge William Lebov set bail for a man accused of a months-long vandalism spree allegedly driven by a delusional belief that the victim’s home was his own, despite pleas from the victim and arguments from the defense that the case involved a serious mental health crisis requiring evaluation.
The accused was placed on supervised own-recognizance release and ordered to report to probation on Friday, Dec. 26, and to Walter’s House on Monday, Dec. 29, after the judge honored the plea agreement and the accused had met the terms of the agreement.
The motion hearing for the accused in San Francisco County Superior Court was delayed due to the unavailability of an arresting officer, while the accused is taking steps to address their substance abuse issues.
Judge Dan Wolk ruled that Greg Zielesch’s first-degree murder conviction could not stand, but a second-degree murder conviction remains valid, as Zielesch aided and abetted in the implied malice murder of California Highway Patrol Officer Andy Stevens.
Judge Samuel McAdam terminated the supervised release of an unhoused man and issued a $10,000 warrant for his arrest after he failed to appear in court and lost contact with probation.