Discovery Delay for Unknown Reason Delays DUI Case Prosecution
By Mansour Taleb-Ahmed OAKLAND, CA– This week, in Alameda County Superior Court, during a pretrial hearing, the…
Woman Allegedly Threatened Security Guard with Pepper Spray during TJ Maxx Robbery; Judge Calms Down, Releases Accused from Jail with No Required Bail
By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – The accused was released on her own recognizance Monday morning here…
Creole Language Interpreter Lacking, Highlighting Shortage of Superior Court Interpreters
By Mansour-Taleb-Ahmed OAKLAND, CA – A case was continued here last week in Alameda County Superior Court…
Numerous Defense Lawyers Complain about Not Receiving Discovery from One Particular Deputy District Attorney
By Mansour Taleb OAKLAND, CA – Alameda County Superior Court Deputy District Attorney Jake O’Malley was the…
Accused Represents Self at Pretrial – Demands Discovery from Prosecution, Announces Motion for Police Office Records
By Mansour Taleb OAKLAND, CA – A man accused of misdemeanor petty theft here late last week…
Judge Rejects Family Pleas, Issues Warrant and Sets $175,000 Bail for Accused
By Alexander Jimenez OAKLAND, CA – A defense attorney here in Alameda County Superior Court this week…
Judge, Prosecution Agree with Public Defender Who Demands Client Not be Held In Pretrial Custody for ‘Quarantine’ – Prelim Set
By Mansour Taleb-Ahmed OAKLAND, CA – During a preliminary hearing here in Alameda County Superior Court late…
Sister of Murder Victim Scolds Perpetrator in Court for Doing ‘Satan’s Work’
By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – Elton Lee Flenaugh was sentenced here Friday in Alameda County Superior…
Judge Maintains Firm Bail Requirements in 2 Cases, Despite Defense Counsel Asking for Leniency
By Alex Jimenez DUBLIN, CA- In Alameda County Superior Court Friday, two attorneys advocated for their respective…
Quarantine: Another COVID Court Delay Prevents Finalization of Case
By Daniella Espinoza OAKLAND, CA – As if COVID-19 has not presented enough challenges within the past…
Trial Begins for Man Charged with Maybe Giving Victim ‘Raccoon Eyes’
By Anna Olsen and Jaanvi Kaur ALAMEDA, CA – During a jury trial here in Alameda County…
Victim’s Beloved Yorkie Stolen during Attempted $20,000 Extortion Scheme
By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – During a preliminary hearing here in Alameda County Superior Court this…
Racial Animus Juror Questions Discussed in Murder Pretrial Hearing from 2013 Double Homicide
By Anna Olsen and Mansour Taleb-Ahmed ALAMEDA, CA – The ethnicity and mental health of an…
Double Murder Trial Interrupted by Threat against Accused
By Helen Greenia and Jake Wylie DUBLIN, CA – The ongoing trial of Ronyae Haywood and Angel…
PD Hope Dashed – Judge Denies Request for Pretrial Release, Citing Public Safety Concerns over Unlawful Possession of a High Capacity Magazine
By Alex Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA – In the arraignment hearing Wednesday here in Alameda County Superior Court…
Defendant Alleged to Have Essentially Kidnapped Daughter, Judge Tells Him ‘This Is Not A Joke’
By Tatiana Gasca ALAMEDA, CA — Alameda County Superior Court Judge Sharon Djemal expressed frustration as a…
Defense Attorney Raises Alarm about Dupe Arrest Warrants for Looting Case – Court Perplexed
By Dario McCarty DUBLIN, CA – Defendant Jeno James Lieu’s eagle-eyed defense attorney this week brought to…
Defendant to Be Released from Custody on Just One Cent Bail
By Alexander Jimenez DUBLIN, CA – Defendant Jabari Taylor was released here late last week in Alameda…
Judge Balances Veteran’s Mental Health and Public Safety
By Alexander Jimenez DUBLIN, CA – After lengthy argument here in Alameda County Superior Court this last…
Judge Rejects Public Defender Motion to Recuse DA’s Office
by David M. Greenwald Oakland, CA – Superior Court Judge Allan Hymer rejected a motion by Richard…
