COURT WATCH: 2020 Homicide Jury Trial Granted another Continuance after Defense Cites Attorney Turnover, Need for Additional Testing
MODESTO, CA – A 2020 jury trial for a homicide was granted another continuance in Stanislaus County…
COURT WATCH: Defense Argues ‘Confusing’ Police Reports, Wins Temporary Bail Reduction for Unemployed Accused with Heart Issues
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – In a Thursday bail review hearing in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: Man Kept in Jail for Nonviolent Felony Charge – Only Able to Pay $500 after Recent College Payments
MODESTO, CA – A man accused of possession of a stolen vehicle Tuesday in Stanislaus County Superior…
COURT WATCH: Judge Attempts to Push Unfavorable Plea – Defense Counsel Resists
By Jonathan Nunez STANISLAUS, CA – In Stanislaus County Superior Court late last week, the accused was…
COURT WATCH: ‘Adult Dating Sites’ Issue in Hearing – Unconstitutionality Concerns from Defense, Judge Stumped for Now
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A hearing for a contested violation of parole for a man…
COURT WATCH: Second Resentencing Petition Considered in 2nd Degree Murder Felony Case
By Cheyenne Galloway MODESTO, CA – District Deputy Attorney Amy Elliot Neumann and Alternate Public Defender Clifford…
COURT WATCH: Accused Denied Bail after Judge Assumes Man’s Membership in Norteño Gang
By Isabella Walker MODESTO, CA – Deputy Public Defender Jared Jordan argued his client should be granted…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Man’s Plea for Resentencing
By Rena Abdusalam MODESTO, CA – Judge Dawna Reeves, despite pleas for a reduction, rejected a man’s motion…
COURT WATCH: Accused Raises Concerns in Resentencing Hearing Over Evidence Missing from Discovery
By Sunny Zhou MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves late last week denied…
Judge Refuses Defense Motion to Suppress Evidence, and Finds Feds, Local Law Enforcement Not Working Together
By Vaiva Utaraite STANISLAUS, CA – Here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week, private Defense Attorney…
Attorney Angrily Objects to Decision to Refuse Bail to Client
By Destiny Gurrola MODESTO, CA – Defense Attorney Gilbert Somera angrily charged here in Stanislaus County Superior…
After 3 Felony Convictions, Man Sentenced to Nearly 8 Years in Prison with Heavy ‘3-Strikes’ Sentence Hanging Over Head
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – After pleading no contest to three felony charges, the accused instantly…
Witness Testimony Proceeds in Murder Case Prelim – Accused Connected to Past Vandalism of Victim Properties
By Tommy Nguyen STANISLAUS, CA – The preliminary examination hearing for Juan Ibarra-Tapia resumed this week in…
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,…
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…
Alleged Repeat Counterfeiter Pleads No Contest after Found with Counterfeit Bills
By Angelina Sang MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves Monday accepted a no-contest…
Defense Suggests Improper Appointment – Judge Disagrees, Insists Lawyer Remain on Case with Upcoming Trial
By Hannah Adams MODESTO, CA — Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves and Defense Attorney Aaron…
Judge Refuses to Accommodate Needs of Defense over Court Calendar
By Hannah Adams and Tashayia George MODESTO, CA — Assistant Public Defender Rachel Bills motioned for a…
Judge Sets Trial in Attempted Robbery Case Where Alleged Victim Outran Assailants
By Shady Gonzales and Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – During a preliminary hearing this week in Stanislaus…
Complications in Pre-Jury Trial Logistics Related to Alleged Jail Gang Fight
By Shady Gonzales MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves, Defense Attorney Willard Bakeman,…