DA Admits Mistake, Judge Eventually Dismisses Minor Charges
By Amy Berberyan MODESTO, CA–During a preliminary hearing Friday in Stanislaus County Superior Court, an accused faced…
Multiple Witness Testimonies Piece Together Night of Stalked Victim’s Homicide
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – Juan Francisco Ibarra-Tapia’s preliminary hearing for murder wrapped up here in…
Full-Sized Car v. Scooter – Car Wins, Scooter Driver Dies; Alleged Drunk Driver to Stand Trial
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA, CA – The prosecution here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court argued…
Prelim Determines Man to Stand Trial on 4 Counts, Including Rape, Criminal Threats – He Claims Sex ‘Consensual’
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Thomas Adams was blunt. “For…
Judge Unable to Grant Victim’s Request to Prohibit Slander from Her Husband
By Daniella Dueñas and Wayne Chan WOODLAND, CA— A woman requested a Yolo County Superior Court judge…
Victim in Alleged Domestic Violence Case Denies Injuries; Prosecution Claims It’s Common, Judge Still Sets Arraignment
By Daniella Espinoza MODESTO, CA – A preliminary hearing here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week…
Man Pleads No Contest in Domestic Violence Hearing – Judge Advises Him to Stay Away from Victim
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – During a preliminary hearing here in Stanislaus County Superior Court Thursday…
Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Sex Assault of Minor, Acknowledges Accusations, Judge Sets Trial
By Rena Abdusalam WOODLAND, CA – A preliminary hearing was held late last week in Yolo County…
Judge Voices Doubt, but Rules 2 Youths Be Held for Murder after Long, 11-Day Preliminary Hearing
By Jojo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A preliminary hearing for two men accused of a murder…
New SF District Attorney Again Personally Linked to Victim in Murder Prelim, Now 9 Days Old
By Jojo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A preliminary hearing for two men accused of a murder…
Defense Questions DNA Analysis as SF Homicide Prelim for 2 Men Moves into 4th Day
By JoJo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A preliminary hearing investigating a murder that occurred on July…
Victim Provides Testimony in Stalking and Assault Case, Presenting History of Abuse
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel Maguire presided over a preliminary hearing in Yolo County…
Judge Proceeds with Murder Prelim Despite Defense Claiming Conflict Involving New District Attorney
By Jojo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Judge Victor M. Hwang here in San Francisco County Superior…
After Prelim Hearing, Woman to Face Trial – Accused of Stabbing Man in Back
By Leila Katibah and Aryal Aglugub SANTA BARBARA, CA – During a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Santa…
Judge Sets Trial after Prelim Shows Victim of Attack Left Lying in Own Waste in Group Home Bed
By Shady Gonzales MODESTO, CA – The accused was in Stanislaus County Superior Court Monday for his…
Embezzlement Victim Wants Accused to Do Time, Pay Fine; Judge Sets Case for Trial
By Neha Malhi WOODLAND, CA – The victim in a grand theft embezzlement case here in Yolo…
Man Claims Just Sitting in Car, Set for Burglary Trial
By Veronica Miller and Eliza Hernandez WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court this week, Judge…
Elderly Man Allegedly Stabs Granddaughter’s Husband, Claims Self Defense – Judge Rules Close Call, but Sets for Trial
By Michele Chadwick WOODLAND, CA – Judge Tom Dyer of Yolo County Superior Court heard a preliminary…
Preliminary Hearing for Man Who Allegedly Struck Ex-Girlfriend in Face Multiple Times
By Matthew Torres & Eliza Hernandez WOODLAND, CA – The accused’s preliminary hearing began Wednesday in Yolo…
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…
