Man Hesitates, Finally Admits Probation Violation
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – A man, facing a probation violation on his 2018 converted criminal…
DA and Others Discuss the Rising Problem of Hate Crimes Locally and Beyond
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – There has been a rise in hate crimes…
Prosecutor Commends Defense Attorney for Advocacy Following Early Case Management Conference
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – After a date was agreed upon for a future proceeding in…
Attorneys Present in Courtroom Rally to Support Confused Young Woman at Sentencing
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – An accused here in Yolo County Superior Court last week relied…
Defense Attempts to Show Reasonable Doubt in Alleged Vehicle Theft Prelim by Escaped Felon – Court Still Sends Case to Trial
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – Despite defense protestations, Judge Carrie Stephens found sufficient evidence in a…
District Attorney Seeks Death Penalty for Convicted Murderer with 80 IQ
By Michael McCutcheon RIVERSIDE, CA – Christian Velasquez Rosales was found competent in Riverside County Superior Court…
Defense Claims Man Will Lose Job for Alleged Drunk Driving, Parole Violation If Not Released with No Bail – Judge Still Sets $5,000 Bail
By Alyssa Eng WOODLAND, CA – A man is poised to lose his job following a hearing…
Judge Reduces Bail, but $50,000 Is More Than 30 Times What Accused Can Afford
By Alyssa Eng WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Samuel McAdam this week eventually agreed…
Judge Denies Defense Motion for Closed Hearing, Finds Sufficient Evidence to Bring Child Sexual Abuse Case to Trial
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – Judge Shawn Bessey denied a man’s motion requesting a closed hearing…
Defense Counsel COVID Diagnosis Delays 6-Year-Old Murder Trial Again
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – A six-year-old murder jury trial was put on hold once again…
Defense Calls Prosecutor’s Protective Order for Pretrial Release ‘Unlawful’
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA – During an arraignment Tuesday in Santa Barbara County Superior Court Deputy…
Man Granted No Bail Release for Road Rage Felony Battery, Despite Prosecution’s Warning about Past Crime, Warrant
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – Earlier this week, Ventura County Superior Court Judge Patricia Murphy granted…
Not Sure of Housing for Recently Released Man, Judges Doubles Bail for Vietnam Vet to $50,000
By Audrey Sawyer SACRAMENTO, CA – In an arraignment hearing here in Sacramento County Superior Court a…
Prelim Hearing Ongoing: Judge Quips She ‘Does Not Know What Is Going on with Case’
By Leslie Acevedo MODESTO, CA – A preliminary hearing proceeded here in Stanislaus Superior Court this week,…
Man Disappointed When Judge Rejects Petition for Resentence, or Parole from Prison
By Rena Abdusalam WOODLAND, CA- In a ruling that disappointed the accused in Yolo County Superior Court…
After Emotional Statement, Man Pleading to Assault by Force Sentenced to 8 Years in State Prison
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – “I do find that your comments are sincere,” began Judge David…
Bail Bond Company Rescinds Bail, Man Facing DUI Jailed on $50K Bail
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – A man—who didn’t have legal representation in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
Women Challenges DUI Arrest, but Judge Sends Case to Trial
By Jack Sandmeyer WOODLAND, CA – A woman this past Tuesday filed a motion here in Yolo…
Judge Suspends Felony Fraud Prelim after Defense Charges Officers Failed to ‘Mirandize’ Accused
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – A preliminary hearing here in Stanislaus County Superior Court for a…
Defense Requests Bail in Homicide Case, Judge Sets It at $3.5 Million and Permits Accused to Travel Outside of County for Work
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – Judge Shawn Bessey set the accused’s bail for $3.5 million in…