Probation Wants Accused Back in Jail after GPS Failed, Leaving Eight Hours Not Tracked
By Daniella Dueñas WOODLAND, CA – The accused here in Yolo County Superior Court Friday—not identified because…
Man with Felonies and Misdemeanors Jailed on Low Bail He Probably Still Can’t Pay
By Jessica Weisman WOODLAND, CA – The accused—who his attorney said is unhoused and penniless—faced a host…
Judge Reassures Petty Theft Accused Decade-Old Charges Dropped If…
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – An accused was hauled—actually he appeared by Zoom—into Yolo County Superior…
DA Admits Mistake, Judge Eventually Dismisses Minor Charges
By Amy Berberyan MODESTO, CA–During a preliminary hearing Friday in Stanislaus County Superior Court, an accused faced…
Judge Denies Mercy Plea, Sentences Man to 16 Months Consecutively to Another Sentence Despite ‘Changed Man’ Plea
By Leslie Acevedo VENTURA, CA – The accused was sentenced here in Ventura County Superior Court this…
Three Family Members Testify in DUI Jury Trial, Commenting on If They Cared about Accused
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Three family members testified in a misdemeanor DUI/drunk driving jury trial…
Prosecution Demands Accused Jailed If Trial Date Vacated Again
By Nicole Mayer WOODLAND, CA – The prosecution here expressed her frustration over yet another continuance of…
Prosecution Agrees to Delay Hearing for Man to Clarify ‘Immigration Status’
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA – Deputy Public Defender Carrie Petersen in Santa Barbara County Superior Court…
Jury Hears Story of Bloody Death of Family Dog in Man’s Felony Trial
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – The accused had two different hearings this week in Stanislaus County…
Elderly Accused Violates Probation – Zoom Problems, Defense Claims
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – Zoom problems—and the advanced age of an accused—led to a violation…
Key Witness Testifies in Ongoing Trial for Man Accused of Quadruple Homicide in 2019
By Naya Wiezel RIVERSIDE, CA – A trial reconvened here in Riverside County Superior Court Thursday for…
After 3 Felony Convictions, Man Sentenced to Nearly 8 Years in Prison with Heavy ‘3-Strikes’ Sentence Hanging Over Head
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – After pleading no contest to three felony charges, the accused instantly…
Palm Springs Quadruple Homicide Jury Trial Resumes with Testimony from Detective Who Investigated Crime Scene
By Talia Kruger INDIO, CA – Wednesday the Palm Springs quadruple homicide jury trial resumed here in…
Repeat Theft Offender Granted Probation – Judge Cites Medical Conditions and Lack of Income
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – Ventura County Superior Court Judge Bruce Young expressed a little understanding…
No Plea in Felony Burglary Case, but Both Sides Agree to Work Out a Plea Bargain
By Fatimah Patel WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge David W. Reed—in no hurry for…
Victim of Battery Pleads with Court to Increase Charges against Accused because She Has ‘Stitches’
By Jessica Weisman WOODLAND, CA – Charged with two misdemeanor counts of battery on a person, a…
Young Man Sentenced to 2 Years, but with a Way Out, for Robbing Rite Aid with Metal Knuckles
By Dani Kim and Wayne Chan STANISLAUS, CA— In Stanislaus County Superior Court this week, a judge…
Multiple Witness Testimonies Piece Together Night of Stalked Victim’s Homicide
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – Juan Francisco Ibarra-Tapia’s preliminary hearing for murder wrapped up here in…
Judge Gives Attorney High Mark for Fighting for Client – But Rules against Him
By Nicole Mayer WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Peter Borruso fought hard to save his client…
Accused with Multiple Felony Cases Thanks Judge for Taking Chance on Him
By Hannah Adams and Fatimah Patel WOODLAND, CA – Judge Tom M. Dyer signed off on a…