Accused Pleads Guilty to Two Counts, but Denied Permission to Attend Mother’s Funeral
By Paloma Sifuentes VENTURA, CA – During a pretrial conference before a trial was to begin here…
Judge Praises Accused as ‘Good Decent Young Man’ but Won’t Drop Charges in Vehicular Death
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A hearing was held this week here in Stanislaus County Superior…
Man Sentenced to Probation, but Jailed Because No Space in Residential Program
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – A man convicted of vandalism and causing a forest fire was…
Preliminary Hearing: Judge Denies Motion for Felony Charge to Be Reduced in Catalytic Converter Theft Case
By Jariah Moore WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tom Dyers last week denied a…
Defense Asks for Suspended Sentence for Hardworking Father To-Be; Judge Agrees to ‘Alternative’ Sentencing
By Julie McCaffery WOODLAND, CA – The defense fought for a suspended sentence here in Yolo County…
No Evidence Zero Bail Contributed to More Crime or Lowered Unsentenced Jail Population, Report Finds
By Robert J Hansen Woodland, CA – Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig, along with most California…
District Attorney’s Office Attempts to Increase Bail – Judge Torpedoes Request
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – Assistant District Attorney Jesus Mendoza appealed to the judge here in…
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…
How the Yolo DA Uses Its Restorative Justice Diversion Programs
By Robert J Hansen Woodland, CA – The Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig touted his office’s…
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…
Yolo County DA Discusses Resentencing Unit
By Robert J Hansen Woodland, CA – The Yolo District Attorney’s office through its Conviction and Sentence…