Big Criminal Record Equals $420K Bail, Judge Decides – Man Charged with Murder Pleads Not Guilty, Jury Trial Late October
By Talia Kruger VENTURA, CA – Tony Ronald Santiago pleaded not guilty to a long list of…
Man Charged with Felony Denied No Bail Pretrial Release by Ventura County Judge
By Alexis Rios-Jimenez VENTURA, CA – Gabriel Armando Mendoza pleaded not guilty here in Ventura County Superior…
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…
Powerful Statement Given by Brave Witness in Domestic Violence Case Before Sentencing – Judge Still Reduces Felony to Misdemeanor
By Citlalli Florez WOODLAND, CA – What initially was scheduled as a pre-hearing conference became a plea…
Judge and Defense Get into Heated Argument over Defense Request to Recall Warrant
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – Tension filled the Ventura County Superior Court at Deandre Simms’s warrant…
Judge Unable to Grant Victim’s Request to Prohibit Slander from Her Husband
By Daniella Dueñas and Wayne Chan WOODLAND, CA— A woman requested a Yolo County Superior Court judge…
Man Has Spotty Memory while Testifying in Own DUI Trial
By Brinda Kalita DUBLIN, CA – A trial for a man charged for driving under the influence…
Stanislaus Judge Refuses to Let Accused Fire Court-Appointed Attorney, Sets Jury Trials for Early 2023
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – In a closed hearing Monday morning in Stanislaus County Superior Court,…
Judge Rejects Accused’s Requested Lower Bail in Light of Additional Alleged Underage Victims
By Alexis Rios-Jimenez VENTURA, CA – Because more alleged victims had come forward, JOHN X (name changed…
One Accused Released, Two Others Face Trial for Brutal Assault in Bar Fight
By Talia Kruger and Naya Wiezel MODESTO, CA – Twin May bar fights—one female and another male…
Facing Sentencing from Drunk Driving Crime Spree, Accused Must Pay for Alcohol Monitoring Despite Economic Status
By Daniella Dueñas WOODLAND, CA – The accused was sentenced last week in Yolo County Superior Court…
Rock Assault or Lawnmower Accident? Judge Holds Man on All Counts in Alleged Rock Throwing Incident
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Judge David Reed here in Yolo County Superior Court this past…
Judge Orders Woman Charged with Possession of Knife and Drugs to Stay Away from UC Davis
By Wayne Chan WOODLAND, CA— In Yolo County Superior Court this week, Judge David Reed released a…
‘That’s Appalling,’ Judge Responds to Lack of Notary Services in Federal Prison System
By Daniella Dueñas WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court this week, the accused faced a…
Defense Argues Recommended Sentence Would Deeply Burden the Family Unit – Judge Imposes It Anyway
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – “I think a significant time in custody is going to pose…
Prosecution Aggressively Questions Accused during Cross-examination in Burglary, Robbery, DV Trial
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – “So you’re saying you’re dumb and don’t remember what you pled…
Emotional, Powerful Statement Marks Sentencing of Man for Officer Battery
By Citlalli Florez and Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – Charged with felony assault after an altercation with…
‘No Room’ for Accused in State Hospital – Judge Postpones Hearing
By Daniella Dueñas WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court last week, the accused appeared on…
Ventura Man Takes Plea Deal for Beating Woman with Metal Pipe – Victim Complains about Short 16-Year Sentence
By Talia Kruger VENTURA, CA – Ernesto Estrada accepted a plea deal here in Ventura County Superior…
Judge Sets High Bail in Gun Possession Case Citing Danger to the Public
By Wayne Chan WOODLAND, CA— in Yolo County Superior Court this week, Deputy District Attorney Deanna Hays…
