Motion to Suppress Unjustly Obtained Evidence Denied
By Destiny Gurrola MODESTO, CA – A judge here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week denied…
Judge Levels $100,000-Plus Bail on Accused Man ‘Experiencing Chronic Homelessness’
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel Wolk this week insisted on…
How the Yolo DA Uses Its Restorative Justice Diversion Programs
By Robert J Hansen Woodland, CA – The Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig touted his office’s…
Judge Gives Just Slap on Wrist to 3 in Pot Case, Holds 4th for Trial
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Ruben Villalobos this week gave three…
Victim’s Father Gives Impact Statement Regarding Court ‘Injustice’ When Sex Crime Charge Reduced from Felony to Misdemeanor
By Nicole Mayer WOODLAND, CA – The father of the victim attended a hearing in Yolo County…
Four Expert Witnesses Testify at DUI Misdemeanor Trial, Evidence Questioned
By Ramneet Singh and Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – “You did not write a report on this…
Evidence in DUI Case Tossed after Court Finds Blood ‘Draw’ Violated Accused’s Rights
By Citlalli Florez WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Timothy Fall tossed key evidence in…
Judge Expresses Concern about Defense Attorney Repeatedly Appointing Replacement
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – In an early morning case management conference, Judge Rubén Villalobos expressed…
Hurricane Ian Disrupts Flights, Court Hearing in California Court
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – Monday morning here in Stanislaus County Superior Court was a good…
Deals Offered – One Over Initial Protest of Accused
By Talia Kruger VENTURA, CA – It was a busy day here in one Ventura County Superior…
Man Allegedly Throws Ex-Girlfriend Across Room in Front of Child – Judge Finds Evidence Sufficient for Trial, but Reduces Felony to Misdemeanor
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – A preliminary hearing this week in Stanislaus County Superior Court in…
Powerful Statement Given by Brave Witness in Domestic Violence Case Before Sentencing – Judge Still Reduces Felony to Misdemeanor
By Citlalli Florez WOODLAND, CA – What initially was scheduled as a pre-hearing conference became a plea…
Jury Finds Man Guilty of Driving under the Influence Charges
By Daniella Espinoza and Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – A jury here in Yolo County Superior Court…
Judge Advises Alarmed Stalking Victim to Record Accused If Police Are Unable to Help
By Wayne Chan WOODLAND, CA— A woman here in Yolo County Superior Court Tuesday alleged the person…
PD Argues Woman Not Violent, but Judge and Prosecutor Disagree in Misdemeanor Arraignment
By Jojo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A woman was arraigned Monday in San Francisco County Superior…
Woman Deemed ‘Incompetent’ after Court-Ordered Evaluation
By Veronica Miller WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge David Rosenberg, in a mental competency…
Judge Storms Out during Heated Debate with Public Defender
By Vanguard Intern SAN FRANCISCO, CA – SF County Superior Court Judge Gail Dekreon stormed out of…
Woman Pleads Guilty to Controlled Substance Felony Charge, but Court Suggests Treatment Program
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – During her arraignment hearing this past Thursday in Ventura County Superior…
Domestic Violence Charge Reduced by Judge, Who Calls Incident ‘Ugly’
By Noe Herrera MODESTO, CA – A man, accused of felony domestic violence, had his charge reduced…
Judge Finds Satisfactory Evidence to Keep Felony Charges against Trans Woman, Who Claims Jail Assault
By Mitchell Barraza SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco Superior Court Judge A. Marisa Chun denied a…