Defendant Admits to COVID-19 Positive Test with Symptoms While Sitting Across from Attorney
By Alana Bleimann FRESNO – Last week the Vanguard reported an unidentified attorney came to court without…
Judge Tosses Peace Officer Evidence – Didn’t Have Reasonable Suspicion to Arrest Defendant
By Bianca Estrada FRESNO – A Fresno County Superior Court judge threw out the testimony of a…
No Court Battles Here: DUI Offenders in Fresno Start Early on Rehabilitation Prior to Sentencing
By Kelly Moran FRESNO–– It was a long, long day for Judge William J. Terrence of Fresno…
More Reckless? Driving Drunk or Lawyer Not Wearing Mask in Courtroom
By Özge Terzioğlu SACRAMENTO and FRESNO – What’s more reckless? Driving under the influence, endangering not only…
Judge Issues Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars of Bench Warrants for Court No Shows
By Ruby Chavez FRESNO – Fresno County Superior Court Judge Francine Zepeda had too many no shows…
Fresno Defendant Pursues Jury Trial for DUI Charges While Most Take Plea Deals
By Cailin Garcia FRESNO — In Judge William Terrance’s courtroom in Fresno County Superior Court this week,…
ACLU Files Brief in Support of Motion to Reopen Case of Woman Convicted of Murder for Stillborn Birth
By Özge Terzioğlu FRESNO— The ACLU of Northern California and Drug Policy Alliance filed briefs in support…
Fresno Judge Tells Evasive Domestic Violence Victim to Stop Talking
By Roxanna Jarvis FRESNO– What was supposed to be a short probable cause hearing turned into what…
Self-Representing Defendant States Long-Standing Case Has Left Him at Risk of Homelessness
By Roxanna Jarvis FRESNO – It’s rare to have a defendant represent themselves—it’s called “pro se” and…
Defendant Insists on Defending Self Despite Repeated Warnings from Judge
By Pavan Potti FRESNO – Tuesday, in Fresno County Superior Court’s Dept. 1, Alex Raina was called…
Defendant Allegedly Bites Victim in Domestic Violence Case; Bail Doubles
By Lauren Smith FRESNO – After hearing defendant Arturo Ruiz bit an alleged victim three times in…
Ex-Girlfriend Faces Felony Trial after Allegedly Throwing Vase into Man’s Car
By Roxanna Jarvis FRESNO – A peaceful night turned to one with broken glass and flashing lights…
Fresno PD Argues CHP Officers Falsely Arrested DUI Drivers – Judge Disagrees
By Ruby Chavez and Cailin Garcia FRESNO- In two separate cases yesterday, Assistant Public Defender Tonya Lopez…
Victim Moves Judge to Add Second Strike after Husband Beats Spouse in Front of Children
By Danae Snell FRESNO – A strong victim statement here this week carried the day with Fresno…
Emotional Detention Decision Highlights Difficult Choices in Courtroom
By Phoebe Glick FRESNO— When remanded into custody following review of seven of 20 outstanding cases against…
Defendant Remains Out of Custody Despite Claims She Violated Court Order
By Julian Navarro FRESNO – Emily Ramos, charged with corporal injury on a spouse/cohabitant and observed by…
No Shows for Fresno Court – Judge Doubles Bench Warrant $$ on Defendant
By Özge Terzioğlu FRESNO – No shows were the rule of the day here for one defense…
Defendant Attempted to Hijack Van, Repeatedly Saying She Wanted to ‘Die’
By Linhchi Nguyen FRESNO – A 41-year-old woman attempted to hijack a minivan at a funeral home…
Plea Bargains Keep Court Systems Afloat – 97% of CA Cases Never Go to Trial
By Julian Verdon FRESNO – Fresno County Superior Court has proven it is no different from other…
No Contest Plea after Found Asleep in Middle of Road in Car – DUI of 0.19
By Julian Navarro FRESNO – Hmong Lee fell asleep—in the middle of the road. In his car….
