Judge Sets $30K Bail for Man Accused of Assaulting Mother over ‘Aliens,’ and Now Won’t Take Meds as Required
By Sunny Zhou WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel M. Wolk set bail at…
Poor Internet Connection Leads to Judicial Diversion Program Disruptions in Petty Theft Case
By Michael Apfel and Vaiva Utaraite WOODLAND, CA – In a remote appearance for a misdemeanor petty…
Man Held in Custody Until March Trial after Court Finds He’s Living with Victim of Attempted Murder
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – A man accused of a misdemeanor and multiple felonies in two…
Woodland Judge Sets $55,000 Total Bail for Homeless Man Unable to Pay
By Roni Ayalon and Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel Wolk arraigned…
Defense Argues Accused’s Right to Speedy Trial Violated because of Delays
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – While addressing prosecution and defense pretrial motions in Yolo County Superior…
Disabled, Homeless Woman Target of Judge’s Ire for Failure to Appear in Court on Time
By Destiny Gurrola and Brinda Kalita MODESTO, CA – A homeless woman with disabilities was yelled at…
Preliminary Hearing: Bodycam Footage Appears to Show Former Officer Fired Despite Victim’s Hands Being Raised
By Jariah Moore MODESTO, CA – Bodycam footage of the encounter between former Police Officer Joseph Lamantia…
Judge Sets $450,000 Bail for Homeless Man Facing ‘Life Crime’
By Roni Ayalon, Jariah Moore and Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel…
Court Indefinitely Freezes Fines for College Student’s Drunk Driving Case Pending Completion of Probation
By Michael Apfel WOODLAND, CA – A University of California, Davis, student pleaded no contest here this…
Judge Denies Accused’s Challenge of 180-Day Jail Time, and Appeal to Use ‘Discretion’
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel Wolk confirmed a 180-day jail…
Statements of Accused’s Mother, Victim Conflict During Preliminary Hearing
By Paloma Sifuentes MODESTO, CA – Testimony of the victim and the accused’s mother—also the victim’s mother—conflicted…
Despite ‘Homelessness,’ Inclement Weather, Court Delays Decision in Alleged Parole Misdemeanor Case
By Audrey Sawyer and Hailey Cairns WOODLAND, CA – A man recently now facing revocation of parole…
Defense Argues in Jury Trial Close that Accused Really Victim of Assault, Complains Treated Instead Like Suspect from Beginning
Ivan Villegas, Julie McCaffery and Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – This past week in a closing statement…
Judicial Diversion Denied for ‘Impressive’ College Grad with No Criminal Record in Reckless Driving Case
By Michael Apfel & Kimberly Torres WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tom Dyer this…
Expert Testimony in Larin-Garcia Retrial Discounts Accused as Shooter
By Michael McCutcheon, Kaylee Pearlman and Sunny Zhou RIVERSIDE, CA – The quadruple murder retrial of Jose…
Judge Interjects Warning to Accused Speaking without Attorney during Arraignment
By Michael Apfel & Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel M. Wolk interrupted an accused during…
Teen Gang-Related Crimes Follow Man Facing Sentencing Now as Adult
By Perla Brito VENTURA, CA – Ventura County Superior Court Judge Bruce A. Young this week decided…
Judge Denies Defense Motion for Release While Acknowledging Accused Can’t Afford Bail
By Kevin Barragan WOODLAND, CA – The accused was charged with a felony and misdemeanor this week…
Accused Sent Back to Jail after Alleged Controversial SOR Violation
By Jack Sandmeyer WOODLAND, CA – Judge Stephen Mock of the Yolo County Superior Court sent a…
Man Apologizes When Charged with Allegedly Threatening CHP Officer; Judge Cuts Him Off Mid-Sentence
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – A man—who apologized at his arraignment—was charged here in Stanislaus Superior…