Court Watch: Judge Grants Competency Restoration for Man Deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial
WOODLAND, CA – Despite two separate psychological evaluations finding a man incompetent to stand trial, Judge Sonia…
COURT WATCH: Accused Denied Treatment after Court Mistake
WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Peter Borruso referenced a “frustrating” situation to Judge Sonia Cortés at…
COURT WATCH: Judge Dismisses Jury Trial after Defense Cites Prosecution’s Failures
WOODLAND, CA – Earlier this week, Deputy Public Defender Martha Sequeira, with conflict counsel David Nelson and…
COURT WATCH: Evidence Tossed, but Prosecution Wants Misdemeanor DUI Jury Trial
WOODLAND, CA — Despite the granting of a defense motion to suppress, the prosecution refused to dismiss…
COURT WATCH: Justice Delayed? Defense Claims Court Violated Accused’s Rights
WOODLAND, CA- Deputy Public Defender Courtney Leavitt claimed her client’s right to a speedy trial has been…
COURT WATCH – Judge Increases Accused’s Bail to $100K Despite Risk Assessments
WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Sonia Cortés, in an arraignment hearing here Friday, denied…
COURT WATCH: Judge OK’s Military Diversion after Accused Claims PTSD, VA Offers Aid
WOODLAND, CA – The defense here in Yolo County Superior Court last week argued the accused should…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Bail Reduction for Accused with Financial Trouble
WOODLAND, CA – Despite the defense argument the accused should have a bail reduction because of family…
COURT WATCH: Defense Questions Integrity of Missing Interview Recording in High-Stakes Trial; DA Admits Lost Evidence
By Cindy Chen and Kayla Betulius WOODLAND, CA – During a trial this week at Yolo County…
COURT WATCH: Deputy Searches Vehicle without Consent, Mistakenly Identifies Accused – Judge Rules Testimony ‘Not Credible,’ Tosses Charges
WOODLAND, CA – The case against two accused charged with felonies after a traffic infraction here was…
COURT WATCH: Yolo County Judge Rules Sufficient Evidence to Uphold Charges, Overriding Defense Arguments
By Lily Rusk WOODLAND, CA – Defense Attorney James Granucci argued to the judge here in Yolo…
COURT WATCH: Judge Rejects Paperwork, Denies Accused Mental Health Diversion
By Olivia Biliunas and Rajesvi Deora WOODLAND, CA – An accused was denied Mental Health Diversion at…
COURT WATCH: Delayed Sentencing Leaves Accused in County Jail for Additional Two Weeks
By Olivia Biliunas and Kayla Garcia-Pebdani WOODLAND, CA – An accused remains in county jail for an…
COURTWATCH: Court Admits Can’t Produce Spanish Court Document Copies for Non-English Speaker; Interpreter Can’t Keep Up
By Bryan Miller and Darlin Navarrete WOODLAND, CA – A Spanish-speaking man appeared in front of Judge…
COURT WATCH: Woman Struggling with Delays in Program Acceptance Kept in Jail
By Audrey Sawyer WOODLAND, CA — A placement review hearing in Yolo County Superior Court here to…
COURT WATCH: Military Diversion Denied to Man with Misdemeanor DUI, Despite Lack of Prior Criminal History
By Audrey Sawyer WOODLAND, CA — A Woodland man with misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence…
COURT WATCH: District Attorney Opposes Judicial Diversion for Single Mother with No Money to Pay for Court-Ordered Class
By Madison Whittemore WOODLAND, CA – “She has continued to make poor decisions that are at odds…
COURT WATCH: Right to Speedy Trial Ignored by Court, Allowing Prosecution More Time to Gather Evidence over Defense Objections
By Kayla Meraz WOODLAND, CA – The accused and their legal representation filed a motion to dismiss…
COURT WATCH: Judge Recognizes Accused’s Economic Struggles, Reduces Felony Shoplifting Charge to Misdemeanor
By Frances Eusebio and Madison Whittemore WOODLAND, CA – During a preliminary hearing Tuesday in Yolo County…
COURT WATCH: Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Unhoused Man Who Reported to Police Instead of Probation Office
By Madison Whittemore WOODLAND, CA – A bench warrant was issued here in Yolo County Superior Court…