Defense Grills Police on Lack of Evidence against Accused at Prelim Hearing
By Daniella Espinoza DUBLIN, CA– In a preliminary hearing in the East County Hall of Justice of…
3 Years Suspended for Smuggling Meth into Correctional Facility
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – “It’s a lot easier to have good intentions when you’re locked…
Man Takes Fentanyl Plea Deal, Warned He Could be Charged with Murder if ‘Customer’ Died
By Hannah Adams MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Shawn Bessey Friday sentenced…
Defendant Admits Drove Despite No License after DUI, but Did So to Help Father after Medical Procedure – Judge Doesn’t Care
By Stephanie Boulos FRESNO, CA – A man here in Fresno County Superior Court last week admitted…
Two Defense, One Prosecution Witnesses Testify in Ongoing Trial of Defendant Charged with Corporal Injury to Spouse
By Angie Madrid RIVERSIDE, CA — Witnesses were called to testify Wednesday here in Riverside County Superior…
Jury Trial Pending for Man Charged with Multiple Counts of ‘Indecent Exposure’ on UC Berkeley’s Campus – Defense Cites Medical Condition
By Serene Chang ALAMEDA, CA – A week ago, the parties in Alameda Superior Court Dept. 109…
Prosecution, Defense Argue Prior to Murder Trial – Judge Rules Jailhouse Interview Violated Defendant’s Rights
By Luke Kyaw and Alex Klimenko RIVERSIDE, CA – Just a day or so before the start…
Case Not Proven, but Judge Denies Release of Man because of His Prior, Similar Offenses
By Dayana Esquivel SANTA BARBARA, CA – Joaquin Perez was arraigned in Santa Barbara County Superior Court…
‘His Thirst for Revenge Led to a First Degree Murder’: Prosecution Presents Closing Argument for Ongoing Murder Trial
By Serene Chang ALAMEDA, CA — Marius Dante Robinson’s murder trial drew to a close Monday in…
Sheer Power of Prosecutors on Full Display in Alameda Courtroom
By Tatiana Gasca and Elena Rawlinson ALAMEDA, CA – Proceedings were slow in Alameda County Superior Court…
Wife Asks for Restraining Order for Her and Daughter after Husband Allegedly Choked Her
By Alan Vargas RIVERSIDE, CA – Riverside County Superior Court Judge Kristi Hester last Friday granted the…
Judge Increase Bail to $280K After Man Carjacks Jail Employee Vehicle, Leading Police On a High Speed Chase
By Alex Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA – After being released from Santa Rita Jail, defendant Luke Emanuel Barbero…
Ex Husband Accused of Physically, Sexually, and Verbally Abusing Ex-Wife’s Children
By Lois Yoo ALAMEDA, CA – In an ongoing trial here in Alameda County Superior Court, Dept….
Judge Balks at Giving Man Pretrial Release Because of ‘Violent’ Behavior in Stalking Case
By Elizabeth Garabedian SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Von Deroian here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court…
Forensic Pathologist Testifies that Death Investigation Is Inadequate to Answer All Questions
By Maia Surendra SANTA BARBARA, CA – In the Scott Fleming jury trial Wednesday in Dept. 1…
Defense Accuses Victim of Being ‘Liar and Perjurer’ in Opening Statement of Sexual Assault Trial
By Sydney Kaplan DUBLIN, CA – On the first day last week of Sean Jetter’s jury trial…
Man Upset, Wants to Fire Public Defender in More Than Three-Year-Old Case
By Marcia Barajas SANTA BARBARA, CA – Suleiman Aref Kamarah, II, was in Santa Barbara County Superior…
Man in Los Angeles County Charged with Hate Crime Assault of Korean Woman
By Sydney Kaplan LOS ANGELES, CA – Melvin Taylor was charged with a hate crime assault during…
Victim of Alleged Prison Assault and Witnesses Testify in Ongoing Trial
By Anya Chen and Alex Klimenko RIVERSIDE, CA – The trial of four inmates, who allegedly assaulted…
Trial Proceeds for Man Charged with 25 Counts Involving Murder – Judge Clashes with Defense, Mystery Witness Won’t Speak
By Lois Yoo and Tatiana Gasca ALAMEDA, CA – Marius Dante Robinson’s jury trial on murder and…
