Plea Agreement

Court Watch: Accused Withdraws Guilty Plea in Denver Attempted Murder Case

By Gabriela LeyvaAugust 3, 2026

A felony disposition hearing in Denver District Court concluded with the accused withdrawing his guilty plea, necessitating a continuation of the case. The proceedings, presided over by Judge Andrew J. Luxen, featured emotional victim impact statements and arguments concerning a negotiated plea agreement for one count of criminal attempt to commit second-degree murder, which stipulated a 12-year sentence. The victim and her family voiced significant opposition to the proposed resolution, asserting that the agreement failed to adequately address the gravity of the offense and the profound physical and emotional harm sustained.

Court Watch: Judge Kahn Accepts DUI Plea Despite Integrity Dispute

By Camila AlonsoJuly 22, 2026

Judge Matthew Kahn accepted a negotiated plea agreement during a July 6 sentencing hearing in Department 11 of the San Francisco Superior Court for a DUI offense, sentencing the accused to one year in county jail and two years of formal probation. The decision followed arguments from both the prosecution and defense, who discussed the accused’s rehabilitation and raised concerns about judicial integrity if the agreement were altered.

Court Watch: Court Orders Probation, Fines for Injured Defendant Despite Incapacity

By Kiyana ColeJune 5, 2026

Judge Richard E. Pacheco granted a Newport Beach defendant three years of informal probation and an extension for a court-ordered program, despite concerns regarding his physical condition and financial capacity to meet judicial requirements. The resolution of two criminal cases via plea agreement occurred amidst revelations of the defendant’s injury and inability to work, prompting a postponement of financial obligations that remained un-waived.