COURT WATCH: Simple Traffic Stop of Scooter Driver Turns into Forceful, Now Felony, Arrest
By Rena Abdusalam WOODLAND, CA – An accused man’s preliminary hearing was held last week here in…
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Opposes Judicial Diversion Despite Clean Criminal History – Judge Disagrees
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong, Alphaeus Bey, Ximena Cesa WOODLAND, CA – During a hearing here in Yolo County…
Public Defender Seeks to Suppress PAS Test after Prolonged and Coercive Detention by Police
Woodland, CA – Yolo County Judge Sonia Cortés asked for additional briefing in a motion to suppress…
COURT WATCH: Judge Rules in Favor of Accused in Alleged Probation Violation, Questioning Prosecution’s Evidence
By Citlalli Florez WOODLAND, CA – An accused man here in Yolo County Superior Court Monday contested…
COURT WATCH: Past Comes Back to Haunt Man – Judge Keeps Him in Jail
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – A judge here in Stanislaus County Superior Court has denied a…
COURT WATCH: Judge Sets Trial Date Despite Defense Concern about Readiness because of Accused’s Medical Condition
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – Judge Tom M. Dyer was pressed to devise a compromise between…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Governor Newsom Has a Chance to Fix What He Helped to Break in Yolo County
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Governor Newsom has been rightly lauded for appointing…
COURT WATCH: Man Issued a Protective Order Based on Outdated Charges, Claims Defense
By Cheyenne Galloway WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Dave Muller argued here in Yolo County Superior…
Commentary: Court Appearance by Dominguez Shows a Glimpse of What Appears to Be a Troubled Young Man
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – He sat with his head slightly cocked back,…
Project Free Write: Elias
By P. I wake up everyday wondering and asking myself why things happen to me. I am…
COURT WATCH: Motion to Quash Continued in Davis Serial Stabbing Case – Judge Waiting for Doctor’s Report before Proceeding
By Julie McCaffrey WOODLAND, CA – In a discovery hearing Tuesday here in Yolo County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: Defense, Judge Concerned about Prosecution’s Reliance on Outdated Theory
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong and Fanelisa Leconte WOODLAND, CA – While discussing the prosecution and defense’s motions during…
Project Free Write: Nina
By Steven This is about a woman who made sure her kids were taken care of. My…
COURT WATCH: Vague Statute Wording Leads to Disagreement between Judge and Defense in Case Leading to Deportation
By Julie McCaffrey MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Carrie Stephens and a defense attorney…
COURT WATCH: Man Held for Trial on 2 Counts of Intent to Sell Meth Despite Defense Claim of Lack of Evidence Pointing to Clear Intent
By Cheyenne Galloway WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Peter Borruso argued here in a Yolo County…
Commentary: Reisig Offers a Solution for Homelessness without Addressing Housing?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento Sheriff Jim Cooper and Yolo DA Jeff Reisig put forth…
Project Free Write: Is Reincarnation Real?
By Michele Dalby As a little girl, I always wondered when family passed away, if I would…
COURTWATCH: Judge Rejects Defense Attorney Claim of Client’s Ignorance of Property’s Ownership in Vehicle Arson Case
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong MODESTO, CA – In a co-accused arson case in Stanislaus County Superior Court last…
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Opposes Return of Electronics Seized from Accused’s Home, Claims Connection to Ammunition Possession Charge
By Sunny Zhou WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Deputy District Attorney Aimee McLeod objected this week to…
COURT WATCH: Exploring Alternative Sentencing Options in DUI Case Raises Legal Questions
By Hailey Cairns WOODLAND, CA – In a recent court hearing here in Yolo County Superior Court…