COURT WATCH: Vague Statute Wording Leads to Disagreement between Judge and Defense in Case Leading to Deportation
By Julie McCaffrey MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Carrie Stephens and a defense attorney…
Winters Councilmember Arrested for Possible Domestic Violence
By Robert J. Hansen Newly-elected Winters Councilmember Richard Casavecchia was arrested on April 2 and charged with…
COURT WATCH: Prosecutor Persistent, but Judge Accepts Felony Reduction for ‘Overpoliced’ Man
By Kiana Khatibi and Kaylee Pearlman WOODLAND, CA – It wasn’t for lack of trying, but the…
Man Allegedly Throws Ex-Girlfriend Across Room in Front of Child – Judge Finds Evidence Sufficient for Trial, but Reduces Felony to Misdemeanor
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – A preliminary hearing this week in Stanislaus County Superior Court in…
Man Pleads No Contest in Domestic Violence Hearing – Judge Advises Him to Stay Away from Victim
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – During a preliminary hearing here in Stanislaus County Superior Court Thursday…
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…
Philly Police Officer Arrested, Charged with Domestic Violence against Intimate Partner
By Rena Abdusalam and Jaanvi Kaur PHILADELPHIA, PA –– Police Officer Ramon Chaulisant of the Philadelphia Police…
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…
Prosecution Short on Discovery, but Judge Rules Suspect to Remain in Jail without Bail
By Tashayia George SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Jency Breska last week asked in San…
Testimony by Victim Helps Convince Court Domestic Violence Accused Should Be Released to Treatment Program
By Stewart Lucas SAN FRANCISCO, CA – After testimony by the victim in a domestic violence case…
Man Held for Trial in Alleged Torture Death of Family Dog
By Tori Gacutan MODESTO, CA – A felony preliminary hearing here Tuesday in Stanislaus County Superior Court dealt…
Victim Recounts Experiences in Violation of Protection Order Hearing
By Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – The victim of domestic abuse testified here in Yolo County Superior…
Los Angeles County District Attorney Supports Two Major Gun Violence Prevention Bills
By Tommy Nguyen LOS ANGELES, CA – In light of recent mass shootings in America, Los Angeles…
Domestic Violence Case Reduction Motion Denied in Stabbing Incident
By Natalia Ruvalcaba WOODLAND, CA – Judge Peter Williams here in Yolo County Superior Court has denied…
Victim of Domestic Abuse Repeatedly Questioned by Defense Counsel during Preliminary Hearing – Judge Sets Case for Trial
By Shady Gonzales MODESTO, CA – Jesse Linsley faced a preliminary hearing last week here in Stanislaus…
Boudin Prosecutes Sac Cop Accused of Domestic Violence after Sac DA Initially Declined to File Charges
By Alex Jimenez SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Sacramento District Attorney’s Office declined to file charges against…
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…
Man Held to Answer in Domestic Violence Case with Victim as Only Witness Called to Testify
By Sahaily Zazueta MODESTO, CA- The victim—who said she sustained a lacerated lip in a domestic violence…
Criminal Protective Order Found to Be Ineffective in Domestic Violence Case – This Time Judge Maintains $15,000 Bail
By Alex Jimenez DUBLIN, CA – An Alameda County Superior Court judge here late last week maintained…
Court Sends Men to Jail for Charges Ranging from Domestic Violence to Numerous Drug, Traffic Violations
By Brandon Blanco WOODLAND, CA – In two separate misdemeanor cases in Yolo County Superior Court this…
