Court Watch: Defense Questions Prosecution’s Delay in Refiling Charges
The prosecution has decided to refile charges in a Yolo County Superior Court case, leading to a two-week delay for the accused to return for arraignment and trial setting.
The prosecution has decided to refile charges in a Yolo County Superior Court case, leading to a two-week delay for the accused to return for arraignment and trial setting.
A judge modified a protective order to allow limited contact between the accused and the victim, after hearing from both sides and receiving a victim impact statement supporting the change, despite the prosecution’s objection.
The Sacramento Superior Court judge denied the defense’s request for a continuance of the trial proceedings, despite the defense arguing she lacked sufficient time to prepare a mental health diversion petition for the accused.
Judge Danette C. Brown released the accused on supervised own-recognizance, rejecting a proposed $10,000 bail due to her pregnancy and financial circumstances, and citing her active participation in drug assistance programs.
A Yolo County judge denied the release of an accused man from custody in a felony assault case, citing serious medical concerns and the risk of flight, and set bail at $20,000.