Guest Commentary: The Financial Toll of Intimate Partner Violence – A Call for Accountability in Legal System Costs
By Judi Atwood Amidst an urgent global need to address Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), it becomes crucial…
COURT WATCH: Defense Argues ‘Self Defense’ for Woman Accused in Domestic Violence Case – Separately, Alleged Victim Claims Police Tasered Him
By Audrey Sawyer WOODLAND, CA — An accused woman facing allegations of inflicting felony corporal injury on…
Justice Department Awards $58.8 Million in Grants for Legal Services to Domestic and Sexual Violence Survivors
By Kapish Kalita WASHINGTON, DC – The Justice Department announced this week $58,860,034 OVW (Office on Violence…
COURT WATCH: Judge Decides to Keep High Bail Despite Defense Concerns about Man’s Financial Responsibilities, Prosecution’s Charges
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong MODESTO, CA — At the conclusion of a case management conference in Stanislaus County…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Defense Motion to Reduce Severity of Probation Terms Despite Risks to Man’s Employment, Sober Status
By Adam Soloranzo and Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – Judge Sonia Cortés adhered to the probation department’s…
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…
