Defense Makes Game Argument in DUI Trial – Jury Doesn’t Buy It
By Gracy J & Alexis R. VENTURA, CA – A woman was found guilty in Ventura County…
Judge Rejects Defense Motion Charging ‘Unacceptable’ Police Action in ‘Forced Blood Draw’ in DUI Arrest
By Rena Abdusalam WOODLAND, CA – Judge Peter M. Williams denied a motion to suppress evidence in…
Old DUI Case Set for Trial after Accused Failed to Take Training Course; Judge Not Impressed with Defense Arguments
By Jojo Kofman BURLINGTON, VT – A two-year-old DUI (driving under the influence) case was set for…
Commentary: Yolo DA Claims a 70% Re-Arrest Rate for Zero Bail in Yolo County – But the DA’s Analysis Suffers from Glaring Omissions
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – The Yolo County DA has been attacking zero…
Yolo Food Bank Names Karen Baker as Executive Director
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – The Yolo Food Bank acted quickly to move…
Vermont Court Balances Prosecution vs Treatment for Accused Struggling with Opioid Addiction
By Jojo Kofman BURLINGTON, VT – Two different cases this week in Chittenden County Superior Court dealt…
Burglar Found in a Garage, Trapped by Neighbor
By Tori Gacutan MODESTO, CA – The alleged burglar in this Stanislaus County Superior Court case became…
Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Sex Assault of Minor, Acknowledges Accusations, Judge Sets Trial
By Rena Abdusalam WOODLAND, CA – A preliminary hearing was held late last week in Yolo County…
Manuel and Moses Olaez Murder Trial Ongoing; Manuel Olaez Delivers Personal Testimony
By Brinda Kalita and Kevin Barragan RIVERSIDE, CA – The jury trial of the Olaez brothers—Manuel and…
Man Allegedly Sneaks Up on Ex-girlfriend, Beats Her; Deputies Arrest Him with Shovel Held Over Her Head
By Tori Gacutan RIVERSIDE, CA – Witness testimony in a preliminary hearing late last week in Riverside…
Accused Claims He Tried to Surrender Himself – Twice; Judge Tells Him to Try Again
By Daniella Dueñas WOODLAND, CA – An accused sat in Yolo County Superior Court last week awaiting…
Meat Cleaver Defense Argues Accused Needs More Resources for Nepalese Translation in Upcoming Murder Trial
By Jojo Kofman BURLINGTON, VT – The topic of Nepalese translations dominated pre-trial courtroom discussion last week…
Bisch Files Suit, Whistleblower Retaliation Complaint, against Yolo Food Bank
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – It has been a few months since the…
Manuel and Moses Olaez Murder Trial Ongoing; Testimony Suggests Brothers Dealt Murder Weapon to Undercover Police Contacts
By Talia Kruger INDIO, CA –- Manuel and Moses Olaez appeared again in Riverside County Superior Court…
DUI Accused Found Guilty by Jury after Prosecutor Notes Accused May be ‘Truthful,’ but Needs New Friends
By Gracy Joslin and Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – A jury here in County Superior Court this…
Man Swears, Bares Backend, Makes Inappropriate Gestures at Judge, Who Then Cites Public Safety Reasons for Denying Release
By Taylor Smith, Kevin Barragan and Robert Moran WOODLAND, CA – Calling into Yolo County Superior Court…
Severely Injured in Bike Accident, Accused Hearing Delayed – Judge Avoids Jokes
By: Gracy Joslin and Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – The accused’s case was pushed to a later…
Man Who ‘Just Wanted Some Dry Clothes’ during Rainstorm Sentenced to Four Years for Robbery
By Wayne Chan WOODLAND, CA— In Yolo County Superior Court Monday, a man who told the judge…
Homeless Man ‘Trying to Survive’ Faces Questionable Burglary and Assault Charges
By Angelina Sang MODESTO, CA – Police testimony called into question the legitimacy of the charges against…
Judge Sentences Man to 29 Years in Prison, Then Wishes Him ‘Good Luck’
By Daniella Dueñas WOODLAND, CA – The accused, was sentenced here in Yolo County Superior Court Monday…