At the Newport Beach Harbor Justice Center, a judge declined to waive a mandatory state restitution fee for a defendant facing a probation violation, notwithstanding defense arguments citing severe financial hardship, housing instability, and unemployment resulting from incarceration.
An unemployed accused person requested more time to provide proof of enrollment in a required probation program due to financial hardship, and was granted an extension until April 30, 2026, to submit the proof.
Judge Carlton Biggs set a new deadline for an accused man to complete a required motor vehicle course as a condition of his probation, after the man missed a December 2025 deadline due to miscommunication with counsel, and refused to grant an extension despite the man’s financial hardship.
By Keana Fortier-Sauray ALAMEDA, CA – Deputy Public Defender Zachary Sosa asked for a three month extension…