Court Watch: Court Delays Domestic Violence Trial, Releases Accused on Own Recognizance
Judge Catherine Hohenwarter released a man on his own recognizance due to the unavailability of a critical witness, and the trial was moved to May 2026.
Court Watch: Decades-Old Los Angeles County Case Resurfaces with Deportation Twist
A defense attorney requested a judge to recall an outstanding bench warrant for a man who was deported while serving jail time, but the judge denied the request due to the age of the case and procedural limits on the court’s authority.
Court Watch: Santa Clara Judge Sets $75,000 Bail for Accused Man in Court Case
Judge Johnny Cepeda Gogo denied release for an accused man who had failed to appear at previous court hearings, despite being incarcerated in Alameda County at the time, and set the bail bond at $75,000.
Court Watch: Accused Mural Painter Faces Vandalism Charges, Mental Health Concerns Raised
A preliminary hearing was held in San Francisco Superior Court to discuss a mental health case involving an accused person who painted over the faces of murals she thought were too scary for children, and the judge agreed to hold a bench warrant until the accused appears in court on August 8th.
Court Watch: Unjust Bench Warrant Amount Set for Transient Defendant
A defendant failed to appear on a charge of arson of property belonging to another and a $30,000 bench warrant was issued for his return to court on July 17, 2025.
Court Watch: Stolen Property Sentencing Continued; Unjust Bench Warrant
A judge in San Francisco Superior Court denied a request to release a man convicted of felony possession of stolen property, increased his level of supervision, and continued the hearing to July 3, 2025.
Court Watch: Judge Remands Accused Grieving Death in His Family, Takes Him into Custody
A man was ordered into custody after violating the terms of his supervised release program and failing to check in with pretrial services, despite his claim that he was grieving the loss of his brother and needed to support his diabetic mother.
COURT WATCH: Non-Appearance Unacceptable Despite Accused Hospitalization
WOODLAND, CA – Judge Paul Richardson issued a $30,000 bench warrant for the accused after she failed…
COURT WATCH: Military Vet in Emergency Room Misses Hearing – $75K Bench Warrant Issued
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Judge Maria E. Evangelista here in San Francisco County Superior Court last week…
COURT WATCH: Judge Issues $10,000 Warrant against Accused Unable to Physically Attend Hearing
WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel Wolk issued a $10,000 bench warrant for the accused after the man…
COURT WATCH: Accused Jailed for 2-3 Weeks without Transport to Court
VAN NUYS, CA – Following a non-appearance from the accused for a preliminary hearing Wednesday in the…
COURT WATCH: Santa Barbara County Judge Issues Bench Warrant, Defense Claims Accused Arrested Improperly
SANTA BARBARA, CA–The accused didn’t appear at arraignment for misdemeanor charges of drinking in public here in…
COURT WATCH: Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Woman Despite ‘Heart’ Problems
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A judge here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week issued…
Accused Claims License Valid – Court Allows Time to Prove That’s the Case and Justice to Prevail
By Audrey Sawyer and Ruby Mota WOODLAND, CA — A traffic case here in Yolo County Superior…
Judge Gives Defendant a Second Chance After Issuing Bench Warrants All Morning
By Sam Alcaraz RIVERSIDE, CA – The theme in Riverside County Superior Court last week in Department…
Judge Refuses to Release New Mother without Bail, Despite Her Pleas
By Sophia Barberini ALAMEDA, CA – Judge Stuart Hing of Alameda County Superior Court refused to release…
Man Frustrates Court, Arguing He Is Both Plaintiff and Defendant So Case Should Be Dismissed
By Ascari Bryant SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Clifford Anderson late last…
‘In Light of Extensive Criminal History’ Judge Denies Defendant’s Request for Release
By Alex Jimenez ALAMEDA – Terry Brown’s request to be released was denied by Alameda County Superior…