Courtroom Closure Causes Confusion for Accused, Lawyers, Judge
By Sam Alcaraz VENTURA, CA – Deputy Public Defender Donna Forry filed a motion Friday here in…
Jury Finds Man Charged with Driving Drunk at Parole Office Not Guilty for All DUI-Related Counts
By Silveiro Rizo Llamas WOODLAND, CA – After days of deliberation, a jury here in Yolo County…
Judge Releases Man Accused of Burglary, Warns Him It’s His ‘Last Chance’
By Gabriel Eskandari MERCED, CA – During an arraignment in Merced County Superior Court this week, Judge…
Jury Deliberating in Alleged Casino Trespassing Case
By Mary Magana-Ayala and Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA. – The jury is still out – as of…
One Trial Avoided, Another Maybe Not in Two Misdemeanor Cases
By Brandon Blanco WOODLAND, CA – Judge Tom M. Dyer of Yolo County Superior Court this week…
DUI Driver BAC Nearly 5 Times Legal Limit, Judge Notes ‘You Are Lucky to Be Alive’
By Noe Herrera SANTA MARIA, CA – A substitute judge in the Santa Barbara County Courthouse here…
Judge Tosses Nearly 9-Year-Old Case after Agreeing Constitutional Right to Speedy Trial Violated
By: Katherine Coviello and Gabriel Eskandari SACRAMENTO, CA – In Sacramento County Superior Court Monday, Judge Helena…
Motion to Suppress Evidence and Arrest in Reckless Driving Case Denied after Officer Testimony
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Clifford Anderson denied a defense motion Monday here in…
Victim of Alleged Domestic Abuse Case Tells Jury ‘Disturbing the Peace’ Would Be Adequate
By Julia Urquizo RIVERSIDE, CA – A jury trial resumed last week here in Riverside County Superior…
Cyrus Vance, Jr., Out as Manhattan District Attorney Soon – Opponent Skewers Him, Backs Apparent Replacement DA
Image by NBC News By Julia Urquizo MANHATTAN, NY – Cyrus Vance, Jr., is exiting his role…
Bait Bike Operation Set to Snare Someone on Felony, Admits District Attorney
By Samuel Van Blaricom WOODLAND, CA – A grand theft felony charge was leveled against Angelo Rosa…
Mistaken Identity Case Puzzles Court – Resolved with Signed Stipulation and More Descriptive Warrant
By Gabriel Eskandari WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court this week, the court resolved a…
Man Objects to 32-Year-Old Conviction Resulting in Trial – States He’s Not Aware of Constitutional Rights
By Mary Magana-Ayala SACRAMENTO, CA – Although his public defender argued his charges should be reduced at…
A Plea Change Brings Up Touchy Immigration Issue for Man
By Sonam Hundal SANTA BARBARA, CA – Quevas Ramirez just wanted to get his case over and…
Despite Calling Officer Actions ‘Lame,’ Judge Rejects Motion to Suppress; Does Reduce Car Theft Case to Misdemeanor
By Samuel Van Blaricom WOODLAND, CA – Judge Dave Rosenberg here in Yolo County Superior Court Friday…
Trial Set for Man Who Allegedly Joined Other Jail Inmates in Brutal Beating of Man
By Gina Kim SANTA BARBARA, CA – After allegedly beating a fellow inmate with four other associates…
Felony Robbery Charge Dismissed, but Woman Still Has Series of Other Cases
By Samuel Van Blaricom SACRAMENTO, CA – A felony robbery charge was dropped against Shulandra Sterling-Gee after…
Man on Trial for Indecent Exposure May Still Be Found Guilty Despite No One Being Present
Story by Julia Urquizo RIVERSIDE, CA – Clarence William Bailey, on trial last Thursday in Riverside County…
2 PROBATION CASES: Judge Rules Triathlete Still Needs DUI SCRAM, and Sex Offender Given Break This Time
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Von Deroian presided over two separate matters in the…
Man Headed to Trial for Allegedly Physically Abusing, Threatening His Wife with Knife
By Leslie Ortiz SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Gian Hansra is headed to trial after his preliminary hearing…
