COURT WATCH: Prosecution Objects to Defense Request for More Time to Interview Witnesses; Judge Agrees with Defense
By Darlin Navarrete WOODLAND, CA- Judge Daniel M Wolk disagreed with a prosecution objection and rescheduled a…
COURT WATCH: Judge Strikes Former Police Officer’s Testimony When It’s Noted He’s No Longer Sworn Police Officer
By Bryan Miller WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel Wolk struck the testimony of a former Davis police…
COURT WATCH: LA County Judge Denies Accused Motion to Dismiss in Burglary Case, Jails Her
By Perla Chavez LANCASTER, CA — Deputy Public Defender Jonathan Mendoza’s motion to dismiss burglary charges was…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Misdemeanor Diversion to Accused after Treatment Program Graduation, Claims Accused ‘Unsuitable’
By Audrey Sawyer WOODLAND, CA — A defense request for misdemeanor judicial diversion was denied here Thursday…
COURT WATCH: Accused Denied Access to Addiction Intervention Court Despite Being Yolo County Resident
By Olivia Biliunas WOODLAND, CA – A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied an accused man access…
COURT WATCH: Yolo Judge Denies Motion to Suppress in DUI Case, Rules Officer Acted Reasonably, Didn’t Violate Accused’s Rights
By Lily Rusk and Bryan Miller WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge David Rosenberg Tuesday…
COURT WATCH: Defense Claims Enhancements to DUI Charges ‘Unconstitutional’ – Judge Sets New Hearing
By Darlin Navarrete WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel M. Wolk rescheduled a plea matter here in Yolo…
COURT WATCH: Father to Be Deported – Debate of Self-Defense Versus Manslaughter
LOS ANGELES, CA — At a Friday pre-trial conference in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the accused…
COURT WATCH: Complaining Witness Charges Vermont ‘Too Lenient’ after Judge Sentences Accused to Probation, Community Service
By Leela Bronner BURLINGTON, VT – During a sentencing hearing last week in Chittenden County Superior Court,…
COURT WATCH: Judge Concerned with Prosecution Plan in Gang-Related Case Demurrer – One DPD Calls Plan ‘Thought Police’
By Helen Shamamyan MODESTO, CA – Judge Dawna F. Reeves expressed concern with the prosecution’s intent here…
COURT WATCH: Judge Rejects Paperwork, Denies Accused Mental Health Diversion
By Olivia Biliunas and Rajesvi Deora WOODLAND, CA – An accused was denied Mental Health Diversion at…
Governor Appoints Several Judges with Local Ties
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of a number of judges…
COURT WATCH: Judge Reduces Charges Based on Insufficient Evidence in Family Dispute
LOS ANGELES, CA – Judge Cathryn F. Brougham reduced assault and vandalism charges from felony to misdemeanor…
COURT WATCH: Parties Disagree over Additional Jail Time after No Contest Plea
By Audrey Sawyer WOODLAND, CA — A sentencing hearing Thursday morning in Yolo County Superior Court for…
COURT WATCH: Judge Agrees to Further Delay Accused’s Case – Prosecution Cites Violation of Victim’s Rights
By Kayla Garcia-Pebdani and Darlin Navarrete WOODLAND, CA – After being informed about a defense attorney’s unavailability…
Sunday Commentary: Overreacting to Retail Theft, Other Crime Increases
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor “Lawmakers are overreacting to crime,” that was the basic headline in…
COURT WATCH: Judge Still Adds More Jail Time for Man with Dramatic Change in Circumstances
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA — A violation of probation hearing was held here Tuesday in Stanislaus…
COURT WATCH: Probation Officer Opposes Mental Health Diversion for Accused with Diagnosed Mental Health Conditions
VAN NUYS, CA – Judge Terrance T. Lewis, Deputy Public Defender Sarah Weil and Deputy District Attorney…
COURT WATCH: Undocumented Man Claims Rejected Plea after ‘Bad Information’ from Previous Immigration Attorney – Felony Trial Now Confirmed
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – At a trial readiness conference Wednesday in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Attempts to Use Accused’s Out-of-Context Statement as Evidence – Judge Disagrees
By Sarah Chayet and Ella Rindt MODESTO, CA – A preliminary fact determination hearing was held here…
