Judge Calls Officers’ Acts ‘Excessive,’ Videos of Arrest ‘Alarming and Disturbing’ – Dismisses 3 Charges against Unhoused Man
By Tanya Decendario WOODLAND, CA – Describing the conduct of West Sacramento Police officers as “excessive and…
Failure to Register as Sex Offender Lands Man in Prison for Longer than Original Sentence
By Ned Meiners SACRAMENTO, CA – Local resident Donnell Cox was sentenced Monday to two years in…
Judge Makes Deal Defendant Can’t Refuse – Cuts Fees, Guaranteeing No Jail Time
By Esha Kher and Savannah Dewberry SACRAMENTO, CA – In sentencing defendant Todd Riesland to 90 days…
‘But I Don’t Want to Be Guilty’ – Pregnant Defendant Coaxed to Take Plea to Be Released from Custody
By Dorrin Akbari SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Mya Montgomery struggled to understand the terms and implication of…
Law Student Insists on Representing Herself Despite Judge’s Many, Many Warnings
By Dorrin Akbari SACRAMENTO – Defendant Tracy Wilson, citing her background as a law student, was adamant…
Self Defense Motion Fairs – Judge ‘Schools’ Defense Attorney on Worth of Evidence
By Jose Medina WOODLAND – Evidence in court is a mighty sword—but Judge Peter M. Williams told…
Anxious Homeless Defendant Convinced Not to Cut an Early Deal
By Kelly Moran WOODLAND –– Nicole Cheree Van appeared for her arraignment in Dept. 1 of Yolo…
Defendant Assaults Neighbor, Believing ‘Caucasian People from Hell,’ ‘Caucasian Android People’ Were Trying to Kill Him
By Tiffany Devlin SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento County Superior Court judge heard testimony Wednesday that Kenny Golden…
District Attorney’s Office Cuts Deal to Keep Man Out of Prison, and Avoid Deportation for Victim
By Kianna Anvari WOODLAND — It’s more than a bit unusual for a deputy district attorney to…
Ranked MMA Fighter Charged with Threatening to Kill Spouse in Front of Their Child
By Julietta Bisharyan SACRAMENTO – Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Matthew Betzold, accused of beating up a…
Defendant Loses Preliminary Hearing, Now Faces 3 Felonies; Claims He Tried to Protect Mom from Boyfriend
By Stefanie Young SACRAMENTO, CA – A man will face a jury trial after allegedly assaulting the…
Man Repeatedly Calls Complaining Witness’ Testimony ‘Lies!’ as He Is Charged with Battery of a Stranger
By Armando Alonzo SACRAMENTO – A man charged with a violation of a misdemeanor for battery and…
Complaining Witness Delivered Emotional Testimony against Allegedly Abusive Ex-Boyfriend in Preliminary Hearing
By Linh Nguyen and Maxwell C. Myrhum WOODLAND – A West Sacramento man faced a preliminary hearing…
No Dismissal, but Relief
By Ryan Oh A San Francisco resident named Reymundo Delgado found herself facing a potential battery…
Woman’s Head Bashed into a Car, Dent in Vehicle Shows Enough Evidence for Trial
By Arianna Medina Woodland – The defense claimed it was a mere bar brawl, but the police…
Alleged Victim Claims to Take Defendant to Canadian Court after Allegedly Being Punched
By Michelle Lagos Woodland – The alleged victim of a battery with serious injury case provided an…
Judge Sets Arraignment Despite Minor Inconsistencies in Witness Testimonies
By Nathan Yáñez and Sindy Lim Woodland – Despite some discrepancies in witnesses’ testimonies, Judge Sonia Cortés…
Defendant Acquitted in Case of Battery
“ If there is A Concussion Then They Have To Convict “ By Michelle Lagos The deputy…
Closing Arguments in the Case of Battery at Walters House
by Michelle Lagos and Danielle Silva Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury at Walters House By Michelle Lagos…
ER Doctor Testifies in Battery Trial
By Samantha Rahn Woodland – Today we continue with the trial of the People v. Eric Wayne…
