COURT WATCH: Unhoused Man’s Alleged Hate Crime Graffiti on Dumpster Ruled Felony
WOODLAND, CA – After testimony from two police officers, Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel Wolk this…
COURT WATCH: Defense’s Request to Modify Bail Agreement Denied
SAN DIEGO, CA- In a felony readiness hearing that occurred today in San Diego Superior Court, the…
COURT WATCH: Mother’s Plea for Son’s Probation Overlooked; Defense Calls Probation Accused’s ‘Last Chance’
MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Carrie Stephens this week decided to send an accused…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 240: Tinisch Hollins on the Rollback Attempt of Prop 47
A decade ago, California voters passed Prop. 47 which reduced the punishment of simple drug possession and…
COURT WATCH: Court Sets Bail of $50,000 for Man Accused of Felony DUI
WOODLAND, CA — A man accused of felony driving under the influence (DUI) and possession of a…
COURT WATCH: Alleged Theft, Firearm Trial Goes to Jury – No Verdict after Several Days
By Cheyenne Galloway WOODLAND, CA – Jury deliberation is ongoing here Monday after final arguments last week…
COURT WATCH: Accused Not Released, Facing Difficulty Continuing Mental Health Treatment – But Prosecution, Judge Agree Accused Is a ‘Danger’
By Melinda Kukaj and Citlalli Florez SACRAMENTO, CA – In Sacramento County Superior Court this week, a…
COURT WATCH: Judge Allows Phone Call Evidence in Trial Despite Defense Concerns Regarding Hearsay and Potential Undue Prejudice
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – During preliminary motions in the criminal case involving a man’s two…
Guest Commentary: My Conviction Meant 40 Years without a Vote. Not Anymore.
Minnesota just restored the right to vote for people with felony convictions, like me. By Jennifer Schroeder…
Judge Declares ‘Bar Low,’ Denies Motion to Reduce Felony Firearm Charges Even after Handgun Found in Backpack Belonging to Driver, Not Accused
By Sunny Zhou WOODLAND, CA – In a preliminary hearing this week, Yolo County Superior Court Judge…
$25,000 Bail Set Despite Public Defender Stating Case Was Accused’s ‘First Felony Arrest’
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel Wolk set bail at $25,000…
Judge Agrees with Defense Claim Probation Overstepped Authority by Jailing Accused in Violation of Probation Conditions
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – In a hearing on whether a felony accused violated his conditions…
Public Defender Raises Questions about Correctional Officer’s Testimony
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Judge Tom Dyer this week in Yolo County Superior Court heard…
Judge Finds One Possible Perpetrator More Reliable Than Accused and 2 Unidentified Witnesses
By Michael McCutcheon & Vaiva Utaraite WOODLAND, CA – During a pretrial for felony driving under the influence that…
Judge Revokes Accused’s No Bail Release Despite Defense Argument Accused Receiving Medical Treatment
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – While temporarily filling a vacancy in Yolo County Superior Court Dept….
Man Sent to Jail for Year for Violating Probation – But It Could Have Been 9 Years in Prison, Warns Judge
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA, CA – The accused, at the end of a probation hearing here…
Young Man Sentenced to 2 Years, but with a Way Out, for Robbing Rite Aid with Metal Knuckles
By Dani Kim and Wayne Chan STANISLAUS, CA— In Stanislaus County Superior Court this week, a judge…
Full-Sized Car v. Scooter – Car Wins, Scooter Driver Dies; Alleged Drunk Driver to Stand Trial
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA, CA – The prosecution here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court argued…
Family Members, Victim Ask for Life in Prison for Accused after Brutal Attack; Judge Upholds 16-Year Sentence Despite Accused’s Mental Health Problems
By Leslie Acevedo and Talia Kruger VENTURA, CA – The victim and family and friends gave impact…
Apparent Accidental Death from ‘Pill’ Nets Man ‘Meaningless’ 180 Days
By Jessica Weisman and Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – Hardy Phuoc Tran, charged with two felony counts…
