‘This Order Does Not Make Me Happy,’ Judge Notes as Father Given Temporary Sole Custody of Child
By Kelly Moran RIVERSIDE – A father was awarded temporary sole custody of his daughter after attending…
Two Vehicle-Related Domestic Abuse Cases Now Set for Trial in 2021
By Kelly Moran SACRAMENTO –– It was a short morning in Dept. 4 of Sacramento County Superior…
Defendant Denied No-Bail Release from Jail after Domestic Abuse Charge Detailed
By Evie Sun SACRAMENTO – Having no adult criminal record didn’t help 19-year-old defendant Emmanuel Deloney here…
Defendant Held on $1 Million Bail for “Family Squabble” Involving Threats to Hit Cousin with his Car
By Kelly Moran SACRAMENTO – Assistant Public Defender Daniel Jovel came to a Sacramento County Superior Court…
Two Disheartening Domestic Violence Cases Wrap Up Friday Court
By Alana Bleimann SACRAMENTO – Two disturbing and sad domestic violence cases—involving defendants Jamal Pridgon and…
Defense Request Backfires – Routine Arraignment Prompts Custody Concerns
By Mia Machado FRESNO – A defense attorney’s request to remove the defendant’s children from a criminal…
Victim Changes Story, Tells Court She Does Not Want Defendant Prosecuted for Torching Her Residence Twice
By Özge Terzioğlu SACRAMENTO—The victim in defendant Jameson Gold’s case told police officers at the scene that…
Fresno Judge Sees Domestic Violence Pattern, Hikes Bail for Defendant
By Tanya Decendario FRESNO – Defendant Justin Sims appeared to have a pattern of domestic violence conduct,…
Man’s Big Mistake Was Resisting Arrest after Assaulting Wife
By Alana Bleimann SACRAMENTO – As it turned out, Cesar Gutierrez’ biggest mistake—at least in terms of…
Domestic Violence Victim Asks for ‘Peaceful’ Contact with Abuser
By Emma Phillips FRESNO – The victim of domestic abuse told the judge here in Fresno County…
Despite Interruptions and ‘Too Many Moving Parts,’ Judge Emphasizes Priority of Safety for Alleged Victim
By Koda Slingluff WOODLAND – A felony arraignment domestic violence charge became somewhat convoluted here, with conflicting…
Judge Charges Defendant Made ‘Mockery’ of Courtroom When He Lied to Jury
By Alana Bleimann SACRAMENTO – Judge Shelleyanne W.L. Chang reprimanded defendant Shawn Larkin Monday for making a…
29-Year Love Story Marriage Becomes Domestic Violence Horror Story
By Dalia Bautista Rodriguez & Derrick Tat SACRAMENTO – Defendant Damon Lewis and his wife have been…
Convicted Felon with Heart Condition Denied Release, Despite Having Chest Pains in Custody
By Özge Terzioğlu SACRAMENTO— Defendant Arlie Halcomb was in court this week facing domestic violence charges. But…
Domestic Violence Victim Claims Harassment by Defense Investigator – Judge Insists It’s Civil Court Matter
By Cailin Garcia FRESNO — In Fresno County Superior Court Judge Glenda Allen-Hill’s courtroom, a victim of…
‘She Still Loves Me,’ Claims Man after Violating Court Order
By Carlin Ross SACRAMENTO – Last week, in Sacramento County Superior Court Dept. 61, defendant Gregory Youngquist…
Sacramento Judge Refuses to Release Defendant Accused of Threatening to Stab Wife with Kitchen Knife
By Cailin Garcia SACRAMENTO — Assistant Public Defender Sameera Ali requested defendant Jasveer Bal be released on…
Facing Numerous Witnesses and Multiple Counts, Man Decides to Plead No Contest to Domestic Violence Charges
By Bianca Estrada WOODLAND – A pretrial hearing here in Yolo County Superior Court this week for…
Man Pleads to Contempt but Is Released, Strict Stay-Away Order Rescinded
By Kianna Anvari FRESNO — After spending 132 days in custody, defendant Inthy Channoy was more…
10-Year Restraining Order for Domestic Abuser Not Too Long, Rules Yolo Judge
By Mengyu Yang WOODLAND – Is a 10-year restraining order that keeps a parent from his child…
