Court Watch: Judge Denies Release for Unhoused Man Accused of Petty Theft
The defense’s motion for a 17(b) reduction and own-recognizance release was denied by the court, with the next court dates set for April 13 and 15.
Court Watch: Judge Reduces Felony Assault Charge for Senior Woman in San Francisco
Judge Simon Frankel granted a 17B motion to reduce a felony assault charge to a misdemeanor for a senior woman with limited mobility, citing her age, health, and lack of serious criminal history since 1995.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Motion to Downgrade Felony Theft Charge Despite Weak Evidence
The accused in a felony theft case was denied a motion to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor due to a lack of evidence and the fact that the offense is often charged as a misdemeanor.
Court Watch: San Francisco Court Reduces Assault Charges from Felony to Misdemeanor
Judge Simon Frankel approved a motion to reduce the charges of a young man accused of assault with a deadly weapon from felony to misdemeanor, citing his understanding of the seriousness of the situation, compliance with pretrial release conditions, strong community ties, and willingness to make amends.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Felony Charge Despite Officer’s Testimony
In San Francisco Superior Court, Judge Vernon Nakahara denied a motion to reduce a felony charge to a misdemeanor and upheld a $15,000 bail for the accused, despite Officer Glynn not checking the contents of the backpack and the victim’s backpack being returned.
COURT WATCH: New Prop 36 Felony Law Deployed by Prosecution
WOODLAND, CA – During a preliminary hearing Wednesday, a Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a motion…