Survey Released Showing New Data That State is Failing Victims of Crime
By David M. Greenwald Executive Director Sacramento, CA – Unbeknownst to the Prosecutors Alliance that sponsored Monday’s…
Man Faces Multiple Domestic Violence-Related Charges after Allegedly Pointing Gun
By Neha Malhi and Daniella Espinoza MODESTO, CA – John XXX* was here late Friday in Stanislaus…
Jury Selection Continues for Upcoming Domestic Violence Trial
By Anna Olsen and Lamiya Gulamhusein ALAMEDA, CA – During a Monday morning jury selection hearing here…
3rd Time Not the Charm; Man’s Preliminary Hearing Results in Judge Setting Trial
By Aryal Aglugub and Sofia Leguria MODESTO, CA – The third time was definitely not the charm…
Commentary: San Francisco Court Models How a Cooperative Approach Can Work within the Current System
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – A couple of weeks ago I got…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 147: Jeffrey Baker Pepperdine Assistant Dean
Jeffrey Baker grew up in the deep south and moved to teaching law school at Pepperdine’s Caruso…
Yarber Domestic Violence Trial Resumes with Alleged Victim’s Inconsistent Testimony
By Ozzy Hernandez RIVERSIDE, CA – The jury trial of Ronnie Yarber reconvened Wednesday at the Riverside…
Judge Asks First Prosecution Witness in Domestic Violence Trial His Own Questions and Asks Jury if It Had Questions
By Sahaily Zazueta MURRIETA, CA- The jury trial for Ronnie Yarber, a man charged with felony domestic…
Judge Thoroughly Explains Denial of Motion to Pro Per Accused Charged with Threatening to Kill His Mother
By Katherine Longjohn RIVERSIDE, CA – In the case late last week where pro per accused (representing…
Judge Expresses Concern for Child Witnesses of Repeated Domestic Abuse
By Gina Kim MODESTO, CA – Expressing special concern for child witnesses of repeated domestic violence, a…
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…
Man Accused of Witness Death Threats Denied Pretrial Release
By Jake Romero OAKLAND, CA — An Alameda County Superior Court judge denied pretrial release to a…
Looking at the Domestic Violence Case As the Stangel Trial Opens
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – On Monday the trial of SFPD Officer…
Man Set for Trial – Judge Said Cop Called as Defense Witness ‘Unusual’
By Sahaily Zazueta RIVERSIDE, CA – Brandon Scott Avery is now being held for trial on numerous…
Male with Domestic Violence History, Accused Again
By Catherine Potente RIVERSIDE, CA – Stemming from felony domestic violence and assault charges filed nearly two…
Over Victim’s Objection, Peaceful Protective Order Issued for Man with Domestic Battery Charge
By Natalia Ruvalcaba RIVERSIDE, CA –Judge Emily Benjamini put a peaceful contact order in place—despite the alleged…
Victim Testifies Partner Pointed Loaded Gun in Her Face
By Isabel Garbarino and Paulina Buelna MODESTO, CA – The victim in a domestic violence case testified…
Ex-Partner and Father of Victim’s Son Allegedly Threatens New Romantic Partner with Firearm
By Gina Kim STANISLAUS, CA – After clearing up discrepancies between the alleged victim’s initial police statement…
Domestic Violence Victim Claims Police Misunderstood, Incident Never Occurred and Asks for Protective Order to be Modified
By Katherine Longjohn RIVERSIDE, CA – An alleged deaf victim in a felony domestic violence case sought…
Violation of Domestic Abuse Stayaway Order Leads to More Time in County Jail
By Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – A man admitted to violating his probation by not following the…
