Jury Gets Instructions in Minor Sex Crime Case after Late Video Evidence Provided by Accused’s Daughter
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Shawn Bessey Thursday gave jurors instructions…
Man Claims Unlawful Search, but Judge Sets Trial Anyway in Drug Case
By Veronica Miller MODESTO, CA – Although the accused complained arresting officers conducted an unlawful search, Judge…
Defense Suggests Improper Appointment – Judge Disagrees, Insists Lawyer Remain on Case with Upcoming Trial
By Hannah Adams MODESTO, CA — Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves and Defense Attorney Aaron…
Judge Refuses to Accommodate Needs of Defense over Court Calendar
By Hannah Adams and Tashayia George MODESTO, CA — Assistant Public Defender Rachel Bills motioned for a…
Woman Takes Deal in 13 Pounds of Pot Case after Ensuring Care for Children
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – The accused agreed to take a plea during her preliminary hearing…
Judge Finds Man Must Stand Trial for Assault after Alleged Dispute Over Cell Phone
By Cheyenne Galloway MODESTO, CA – The accused, charged with assault likely to produce bodily harm and…
Pregnant Woman Requests Bail Reduction Despite Felony Warrant in Different County – Judges Drops Bail to $150,000
By Shady Gonzales MODESTO, CA – The accused, a pregnant woman facing drug and other felony charges,…
Judge Sets Trial after Prelim Shows Victim of Attack Left Lying in Own Waste in Group Home Bed
By Shady Gonzales MODESTO, CA – The accused was in Stanislaus County Superior Court Monday for his…
Probation for Man Accused of Felony Car Theft
By Aryal Aglugub MODESTO, CA – The accused pleaded no contest Thursday in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
Truck Driver Testifies in DUI Trial
By Nora Dahl MODESTO, CA – The trial of the accused, charged with a felony under the…
Judge Interrupted: Defense Attorney Apologizes
By Nora Dahl STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA – This week, here in Stanislaus County Superior Court, there was…
Opening Statements and Witness Controversy in Modesto Murder Trial
By Isabelle Brady MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves presided over the beginning…
Judge Won’t Reduce Charges against Former Teacher in 15-Year-Old Case
By Natalia Ruvalcaba MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Linda McFadden last Friday denied a…
Duo Accused of Battery of Jail Officers – Judge Orders Trial
By Hannah Adams MODESTO, CA – Potentially incriminating video surveillance suggesting Ruben Anthony Rosales and Jamal Adam…
Modesto Man Convicted of Child Pornography Possession
By Nora Dahl MODESTO, CA – Late last week in Stanislaus County Superior Court, the accused was…
Man Will Go to Trial on 5 Charges Related to Felony Domestic Abuse
By Aryal Aglugub MODESTO, CA– This week in Stanislaus County Superior Court, a preliminary hearing was held…
