COVID Jail Math Doesn’t Add Up for Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Domestic Violence Case
By Katherine Longjohn RIVERSIDE, CA – Michael Ruiz, a defendant convicted of domestic violence who represented himself…
Woman Convicted of Identify Theft Gets Light Sentence and Lecture by Judge to ‘Choose’ Friends ‘Better’
By Gracy Joslin and Sophia Barberini WOODLAND, CA – Judge David Rosenberg of Yolo County Superior…
Man in Court Breaks Down in Tears, Asking about His Mother
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – Laurence Tyray Mata was in Yolo County Superior Court…
Judge Offers Free Advice to Man Determined to Represent Self in Case because Court Working against Him
By Luke Kyaw RIVERSIDE, CA – Judge Sean Crandell, at an arraignment Wednesday here in Riverside County…
Two Accused of Organized Retail Theft Arraigned in Yolo on Monday
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Taveon Thompson and Dorian Adams were arraigned Monday…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 128: Vanguard Court Watch Interns
Vanguard Court Watch is a unique and innovative program that trains college interns on the law and…
No Contact Order Request Withdrawn in Domestic Violence Case
By Eshita Seshadri WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court Tuesday, a no contact order request…
Tense Merced Courtroom as Man Noticeably Unhappy with Defense Attorney’s Performance – Stubbornness Works as Judge Sets Earlier Date
By Silverio Rizo Llamas MERCED, CA – Merced County Superior Court Judge David Moranda presided last Friday…
Judge Grants Defendant Chance to Reduce Probation Given ‘Exceptional Circumstances’
By Gina Kim SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Brian Hill suspended judgment for Hilda Carbajal Solis, who…
Judge Expunges Criminal Conviction to Allow Woman to Receive Low-Income Housing
By Catherine Hamilton RIVERSIDE, CA — In a Riverside County Superior Court hearing late last week, Judge…
After a Heated Confrontation in Court, Judge Sends Suspect to Jail – After Initially Deciding on Release
By Alex Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA – A hearing here late last week in Alameda County Superior Court…
Judge Finds Evidence for One Count Is Based on Unreasonable Inferences Made by Prosecution
By Mary Magana-Ayala SACRAMENTO, CA–– Garry Hobbs, charged with two counts of being in possession of stolen…
Mother of Three, Associated with a Man Charged with Domestic Violence, Given Pretrial Release
By Carson Eschen and Eric Rodriguez SANTA BARBARA, CA – A deputy public defender argued here in…
Court Mystery? Man’s Bail Drops from Half Million Dollars to Just $10,000 without Explanation
By Clarissa Rios and Michele Chadwick SACRAMENTO – It remains a mystery as to why, with no…
Defense Attorney Accuses Judge of ‘Predetermined’ Judgment that Violates Defendant’s Rights
By Fiona Davis SACRAMENTO, CA – In a preliminary hearing held in Sacramento County Superior Court this…
Mother-in-Law Testifies on Behalf of Defendant in Vandalism Case with a Neighbor
By Gwynneth Redemann MERCED, CA- The mother-in-law of Paul Casarez, who is charged with vandalism on…
Two Alleged Members of Norteños Gang Charged with Attempted Murder of Rival Gang Member
By Gwynneth Redemann MERCED, CA- Two alleged members of the Norteños gang, Daniel Martinez and Niko Flores,…
Sacramento Man Pleads No Contest to Unlawfully Carrying Concealed Knife – But Not Following People
By Gabriel Eskandari SACRAMENTO, CA. – During a settlement conference in Sacramento County Superior Court this week,…
Man in Possession of Drugs and in Violation of Parole Forfeits Rights, Pleads Guilty
By Helen Greenia RIVERSIDE, CA – A man facing charges of possession of drugs and paraphernalia and…
Man Accused of 4 Deaths Requests to be Housed Closer to Riverside Superior Court During Trial
By Veronica De Santos RIVERSIDE, CA – Jose Larin-Garcia, 21, faces the death penalty for the alleged…
