GPS monitoring

Judge Orders Accused Held on $25,000 Bail after Alleged GPS Monitor Violations

By Kailyn StandiferJuly 6, 20260 comments

Yolo County Superior Court ordered a transient individual to remain in custody Monday following an arraignment for alleged felony parole violation, where Deputy District Attorney Alvina Tzang moved to terminate parole. The violation stemmed from the depletion of power in the individual’s GPS ankle monitor, marking the third reported instance of alleged device neglect or tampering, despite judicial acknowledgment of the individual’s transient status.

Alameda County Judge Delays Decision on Probation Revocation Amid Questions Over GPS Monitor Reliability

By Joseph PassantinoJune 26, 20260 comments

At an arraignment hearing in Dublin, Judge Diane S. Meier considered arguments concerning a probationer’s alleged non-compliance with electronic monitoring requirements, with defense counsel Amy Cheng attributing issues to device malfunction and Deputy District Attorney Sameer Shukla citing a pattern of violations. The proceedings highlighted ongoing debates regarding the efficacy and reliability of GPS monitoring technology, which advocacy groups like the ACLU have criticized for leading to technical violations and unwarranted detention. Judge Meier ultimately deferred a decision, requesting additional context before a scheduled parole revocation hearing, with the accused remaining in custody without bail.

COURT WATCH: Yolo County Judge Orders Supervised Release with GPS Monitoring Despite Prosecutor Objections

By Matthew Miyaki PonceMay 22, 20260 comments

An accused individual, facing charges of felony shoplifting with prior convictions and a probation violation, was ordered released by a Yolo County Superior Court judge. The ruling, issued during a pretrial bail hearing, occurred despite prosecutorial objections citing the individual’s documented history of missed court appearances. The court determined that nonfinancial conditions, including supervised own recognizance and GPS monitoring, adequately mitigated concerns regarding flight risk.