SF Public Defender’s Brother Could Soon be Released from Jail After 11 Years, Following Arizona Court of Appeals Ruling
By Nikki Suzani ARIZONA – The brother of San Francisco Public Defender Jacque Wilson could well soon…
The Fullerton Case: Hollywood’s “Perfect Storm”
By Danielle Silva A retired UC Davis firefighter who runs a gardening supplies business named Lil’ Shop…
Motion for Early Termination of Misdemeanor Probation in the Fullerton Case Continued Due to an Unavailable Judge
By Danielle Silva The motion to terminate Fullerton’s formal misdemeanor probation early was continued due to the…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Is It All Just Propaganda Coming Out of the DA’s Office on Marijuana Expungements?
You always need to check the fine print on Yolo County DA press releases. Let’s be clear:…
Marijuana Legalization Has a Racial Component
By Charlotte Resing Marijuana has been a key driver of mass criminalization in this country and hundreds…
Analysis: Evidence Mounts that Yolo County Coercing People into Committing Crimes
In February, Jason Broadbent, who would be convicted of selling weapons and sentenced to more than 50…
Johansson Calls DA’s Change in Marijuana Policy ‘Politically Motivated’
(From Press Release) – Yolo District Attorney candidate Dean Johansson today described a recent announcement by the…
DA Will Partner with Public Defender to Expedite Relief to Those with Marijuana Convictions Affected by Proposition 64
(From Press Release) – Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced plans to partner with the Public…
Closing Statements in DUI Marijuana Trial
By Samantha Romero The trial against defendant Javier Andres Rocha reconvened in Department 13 after the lunch…
Trump Administration Continues War on Pot
By Jesselyn McCurdy The majority of Americans support legalizing marijuana. The Marijuana Justice Act will do just…
Honey Oil Trial Ends with a Guilty Verdict; Domestic Abuse Defendant Pleads
By Taite Trautwein The four-day trial of David Ashley Froste came to a conclusion Friday afternoon with…
Report on Marijuana Shows Why War on Drugs Targets People of Color
By Andy Hoover The war on marijuana continues to rage in Pennsylvania. Despite slow progress in loosening…
Justice Update: Picnic Day and Fullerton Matters Delayed; Hendrix Sentenced
The Picnic Day 5 defendants were facing a preliminary hearing on Thursday, July 27. That matter has…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Catch-22 in Our Courts
The term Catch-22 was coined by author Joseph Heller in his 1961 novel, a term he used…
Fullerton Marijuana Case Takes Bizarre Turn
Judge David Reed set the Paul Fullerton matter for preliminary hearing, as requested by Deputy District Attorney…
City to Hold Workshop on Cultivation of Cannabis, Business Regulations
In the face of the passage of Proposition 64, which legalized recreational marijuana in California under a…
Commentary: Should Davis Have Recreational Dispensaries?
The voters of Davis in November voted overwhelmingly in favor of Proposition 64. Nearly 70 percent of…
City Still Figuring Out How to Implement Recreational Marijuana in Davis
The city of Davis is seeking feedback from the community about how the Adult Use of Marijuana…
DOJ Toxicologist Testifies, Dash Cam Video Played, Defendant Testifies Again in Marijuana DUI
By Tiffany Yeh Sarah Lopez is charged with driving under the influence of marijuana, on February 23,…
Woman Faces DUI Charges for Driving Under Influence of Marijuana
by Samantha Brill and Gloria Ho Expert Witness Testifies in Cannabis DUI Case By Samantha Brill On…
