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…
Courtroom Security Scrutinizes Public Entry for Burglary Preliminary Hearing
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – Courthouse security for a preliminary hearing here at the Santa…
Man Charged with Three Separate Burglaries in Berkeley – Known to Police from Previous Activity
By Wendy Moya ALAMEDA, CA – Several police officers from Berkeley Police Department testified here Monday in…
Trial Set for Man Charged with Rape of 4 Minors, Including Own Daughter
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – A preliminary hearing was held here last Friday in Riverside County…
Deal Made for Man Accused of Attacking Trailer with a Broomstick
By Eshita Seshadri, Viridiana Martinez, and Stacie Guevara SACRAMENTO, CA – Shawn Miller appeared for his preliminary…
Eyewitness, Police Testify Against Man in Messy Domestic Violence Case
By Samuel Van Blaricom SACRAMENTO, CA – At the conclusion of his preliminary hearing this week in…
Driver Claims Emergency, but Judge Refuses to Reduce Felony to Misdemeanor After Preliminary Hearing
By Silverio Rizo Llamas and Sophia Barberini SACRAMENTO – Judge Kevin J. McCormick, at a preliminary hearing…
Judge Hears Two Preliminary Hearings for One Unhoused Haight Man and Former Lawyer
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Judge Christine Van Aken heard two preliminary hearings Tuesday in…
