Motion to Suppress Unjustly Obtained Evidence Denied
By Destiny Gurrola MODESTO, CA – A judge here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week denied…
Judge Denies Dismissal of Two-Year-Old DUI Case, Blames Pandemic
By Jariah Moore MODESTO, CA – Judge Jeff Mangar here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week…
Witnesses Claim Former Police Officer’s Decision to Fire at Victim Partially Influenced by Fear
By Jariah Moore MODESTO, CA – At a preliminary hearing here last week in Stanislaus County Superior…
Judge Grants Visitation Rights after Domestic Violence Leaves Victim with Injuries
By Kimberly Torres MODESTO, CA – Even after a temporary restraining order was issued, a Stanislaus County…
Accused to Face Trial after Shooting Undercover Officers Placing GPS Tracker on Car
By Jariah Moore MODESTO, CA – Two men faced charges here in a preliminary hearing in Stanislaus…
District Attorney’s Office Attempts to Increase Bail – Judge Torpedoes Request
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – Assistant District Attorney Jesus Mendoza appealed to the judge here in…
Preliminary Hearing: Bodycam Footage Appears to Show Former Officer Fired Despite Victim’s Hands Being Raised
By Jariah Moore MODESTO, CA – Bodycam footage of the encounter between former Police Officer Joseph Lamantia…
Defense Cites Good Community Standing to Reduce Bail – Judge Sides with Prosecution and Keeps Bail at $250,000
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – Judge Ricardo Córdova set the accused’s bail at $250,000 despite the…
Man Accused of Prison Drug Transport, Robbery Mystified by Consequences of Pleas – Public Defender Fights for Chance to Help Him Understand
By Taylor Smith MODESTO, CA – The accused was sentenced here Wednesday in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
Man Pleads No Contest to Domestic Violence, Violating Restraining Order
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A man here paid a big price—41 days in jail and…
Young Man Sentenced to 2 Years, but with a Way Out, for Robbing Rite Aid with Metal Knuckles
By Dani Kim and Wayne Chan STANISLAUS, CA— In Stanislaus County Superior Court this week, a judge…
Domestic Violence Victim’s Comments Convince Judge to Modify Protection Order
By Amy Berberyan MODESTO, CA – After a man accused of domestic violence pleaded guilty to two…
Burglar Found in a Garage, Trapped by Neighbor
By Tori Gacutan MODESTO, CA – The alleged burglar in this Stanislaus County Superior Court case became…
Homeless Man ‘Trying to Survive’ Faces Questionable Burglary and Assault Charges
By Angelina Sang MODESTO, CA – Police testimony called into question the legitimacy of the charges against…
Victim Testimony Leads to Dismissal of Charges against 1 of 2 Accused in Assault Case
By Angelina Sang MODESTO, CA – The prosecution’s victim testimony provided salvation for one of two individuals…
DUI Accused Pleads No Contest for Lesser Sentence but Still Sent to Prison
By Hannah Adams MODESTO, CA — During a plea bargain hearing in Stanislaus County Superior Court Friday,…
Judge Helps Dissuade Man from Pleading Guilt, and Risking Life in Prison
By Tashayia George MODESTO, CA — The accused wanted to plead to breaking the law here in…
Jury Convicts Woman Who Allegedly Threatened Employee with Wire Cutters in Tool Theft at Home Depot
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – On April 25, 2022, while intoxicated, the accused entered a Home…
10-Year-Old ‘Jane Doe’ Testifies about Sexual Assault While Mother Was in Vegas
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – A young “Jane Doe” testified this week in the preliminary hearing…
Advanced Age a Factor, but Judge Still Sentences Man to 16 Years in Prison for Motel Arson
By Taylor Smith and Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – The accused received his final prison sentence Friday…
