Court Watch: Judge Denies Release for Unhoused Man Accused of Petty Theft
The defense’s motion for a 17(b) reduction and own-recognizance release was denied by the court, with the next court dates set for April 13 and 15.
Court Watch: Sacramento Judge Denies Release for Accused Petty Thief with Autistic Son
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge denied an accused man’s request for release on his own recognizance pending trial on a petty theft charge, citing his prior felony history and failures to appear as indicators that he would not comply with court orders.
Court Watch: Court Denies Release of Accused Despite New Competency Report
A Yolo County judge denied a request to release an individual charged with petty theft and trespassing, ruling that a newly filed competency report did not warrant a change in custody status.
Court Watch: Yolo County Judge Denies Release of Homeless Caretaker Charged with Theft
A Yolo County judge denied a request to release a homeless caretaker charged with felony petty theft, citing a history of failing to appear and repeated probation violations, and set bail at $10,000.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Supervised Own Recognizance Release Request Following Changes to Proposition 36
Judge David Rosenberg denied Deputy Public Defender Danielle Craig’s request to release the accused on Supervised Own Recognizance (SOR) due to recent changes to Proposition 36, which now allow thefts under $950 to be charged as felonies if the person has two or more prior convictions for certain theft offenses.
Court Watch: Judge Declines to Waive $150 Fine Despite Accused’s Inability to Pay
A Yolo County judge denied a request to waive a mandatory $150 restitution fund fine for a woman who pleaded no contest to petty theft, despite her inability to afford it.
Court Watch: Man Denied Release, Faces Warrant for Failure to Report to Parole
A man accused of multiple charges was denied release on supervised own recognizance, leaving him unable to return to Los Angeles County to report to parole within 48 hours, potentially triggering a warrant for his arrest.
Court Watch: Jury to Decide Fate of Accused in $23.74 Walmart Theft Case
The jury is currently deliberating on a petty theft case involving $23.74 worth of merchandise, with the prosecution and defense presenting their closing arguments.
Court Watch: San Francisco Man to Attend NA Classes in $20 Grocery Theft Case
A San Francisco man was granted a two-month diversion period, including a stay-away order from a local Whole Foods and attendance at Narcotics Anonymous classes, after pleading not guilty to petty theft and possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia.
COURT WATCH: Accused’s Mental Health Diversion Terminated per Prosecution Request
WOODLAND, CA – Deputy District Attorney Aimee McLeod late last week in Yolo County Superior Court insisted…
COURT WATCH – Petty Theft in Yolo County Charged as Felony; Bail Set at $50,000
WOODLAND, CA – An accused charged with just petty theft here this week in Yolo County Superior…
Governor Signs ‘Smash and Grab’ Bill – Pushing Stronger Felony Sentences For Large-Scale Theft
Sacramento, CA – On Thursday, Governor Newsom signed the final bill to complete California’s landmark legislative package…
COURT WATCH: Judge Imposes Jail and Fine in Burbank Petty Theft Case Amid Legal Complications
By Kayla Betulius BURBANK, CA – An accused was sentenced here in Los Angeles County Superior Court…
Accused Unable to Assert Right to Speedy Trial, Defense Claims – Judge Disagrees
By Julie McCaffrey WOODLAND, CA – This week in a Yolo County Superior Court, the defense argued…
Homeless Defendant Struggles to Appear to Court on Time from Out of Town – Judge Ignores Problems Moving Forward
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Peter Williams rejected the request for…
Man with Felonies and Misdemeanors Jailed on Low Bail He Probably Still Can’t Pay
By Jessica Weisman WOODLAND, CA – The accused—who his attorney said is unhoused and penniless—faced a host…
Woman Allegedly Threatened Security Guard with Pepper Spray during TJ Maxx Robbery; Judge Calms Down, Releases Accused from Jail with No Required Bail
By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – The accused was released on her own recognizance Monday morning here…
Homeless Woman Faces Petty Crimes, but Stuck on Waiting List for Project Roomkey – Judge Considers Releasing Her If Room Not Provided
By Oliver Camarena WOODLAND, CA – A homeless woman’s case—she’s facing 11 largely petty misdemeanor charges dating…
Homeless Defendant Held to Answer for Petty Theft of Snacks, Backpack, Bicycle, and Vandalism – Though He Returned Bike
By Sahaily Zazueta WOODLAND, CA – An unhoused man appeared in Yolo County Superior Court this week…
Man Allegedly Tossed Cement Block through Truck Window – Bail $11,000 for ‘Public Protection’ Over Defense Objections that Accused Has No $$
By Kate Hsu and Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – Despite Deputy Public Defender Jose Gonzalez requested reduced…