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…
New COVID-19 Catch-Up Policy News to Some Lawyers in Rocky Rollout
By Isabelle Brady MODESTO, CA – Late this past week, Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves…
‘End of Him’ Text Message Leads Judge to Deny Defense Appeal to Reduce Attempted Murder Charge
By Lorelei Olivas MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Linda McFadden Tuesday relied on death…
Simi Valley DUI Case – Driver Stuck in Car for 45 Minutes before Officers Rescue, and Arrest Her
By Neha Malhi VENTURA, CA – A suspected drunk driver was rescued by police officers, only to…
Defense Attorney Argues Client ‘Just Drunk,’ Didn’t Intend to Harm Officers – Judge Disagrees, Sets Trial
By Leslie Ortiz SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Delbert Oros at Sacramento County Superior Court decided this week…
Judge Finds Man Should Stand Trial on Most Charges after Prosecutor Grills His Wife over Gun Ownership
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – In Riverside County Superior Court, Michael Paul Driver’s preliminary hearing included…
Judge Notes Young Victim’s Hesitance to Cooperate When Testifying against Older Brother
By Gina Kim SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Michael Kellogg here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court…
Man Started with Suspected Seat Belt Violation – After Alleged High Speed Chase, He Faces Felony Trial
By Samuel Van Blaricom SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Matthew Gary decided after a preliminary hearing this week…
Defense Lawyers Win Due Process Argument, Insisting Missing Cop Body-Cam Footage Needed before Preliminary Hearing
By Sophia Barberini ALAMEDA, CA – Eny Avilaalmendarez and Jose Rosales appeared in front of Alameda County…
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Robbery Charge, Public Defender Claims DA ‘Bolstering the Case’
By Danielle L. Monge SANTA BARBARA, CA – Joshua R. Godwin pleaded not guilty to a felony…
Probable Cause Questioned in Search of Man in Vehicle; Judge Disagrees
By Eshita Seshadri SACRAMENTO, CA – A Sacramento Police Dept. sergeant and officer testified in a preliminary…
Santa Maria Teen Charged with Murder, Enhancements
By Eric Rodriguez SANTA MARIA, CA – Eighteen year-old Fernando Camarillo Cervantes will stand trial for murder…
Preliminary Hearing in Alleged Human Trafficking Case Ongoing, Final Decision Due Wednesday
By Samuel Van Blaricom WOODLAND, CA – A case involving multiple felony charges levied against Conte Watson,…
Couple Set for Trial After Preliminary Hearing of Charges of Child Torture
By Julia Urquizo RIVERSIDE, CA- A police investigator testified in a preliminary hearing Thursday against a couple…
