Judge Orders Man to Substance Abuse Treatment Over Prison – Says He ‘Wants Folks to Succeed’
By Gwynneth Redemann MERCED, CA- In a pre-preliminary hearing here Friday, Merced County Superior Court Judge Brian…
Defenses Loses and Wins in Two Different Cases – PD Loses in Discovery Request, but Defense Wins Leniency Appeal in Another Case
By Darling Gonzalez VENTURA, CA – In a couple of cases heard here last week in Ventura…
Father’s Stroke, Care of Son Noted, but Man Still Gets 90 Days in Jail for Probation Violation
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – Shaun Christopher Axe admitted Monday here in Santa Barbara County…
Normal Morning for Sacramento Judge, Punctuated by Defendant’s Speech and Questions about Probation Officer
By Annette Wong-Toi SACRAMENTO, CA – It was business as usual here in Sacramento County Superior Court,…
PD Challenges Probation Officer about Assumptions, Defendant Denies Drug Sales – Judge Still Sets Trial Date
By Fiona Davis SACRAMENTO, CA – A judge here in Sacramento County Superior Court this past week…
Defense Counsel Backs Man’s Attempt to Do Right on Probation, Despite Failures; Judge Gives Him One More Chance
By John Arceno VENTURA, CA — Jefferson Michael Wilkerson’s defense counsel noted that he maybe didn’t “check”…
Defendant Is Given a Second Chance – Low Bail Set, No Longer Poses a Risk to Public Safety
By Tatiana Gasca ALAMEDA, CA – William Edward Fletcher—after providing major self-improvement arguments in Alameda County Superior…
Man’s Felony Matter Reduced to Misdemeanor Probation – Prosecution Loses Argument
By Tatiana Gasca ALAMEDA, CA — Judge Sharon Djemal in Alameda County Superior Court, Dept. 110, struggled…
‘The Purpose of Incarceration Is Supposed to Be Rehabilitation’ – Defense Attorney Argues for Suspended Sentence Due to COVID-19
By Serene Chang ALAMEDA, CA – Keandre Lamar Battle’s defense attorney passionately argued for the judge here…
Repeat Offender Is Given Another Chance at Probation to Seek Rehabilitation
By Alexa Kendell VENTURA, CA – At a hearing here in Ventura County Superior Court late last…
Judge Grants Defendant’s Request for More Jail Time, No Probation
By Annette Wong-Toi WOODLAND, CA — Most people would want to avoid spending time in custody, but…
Defendant Loses Probation, Sentenced to a Three-Year Term in His Struggle with Substance Abuse
By Alexa Kendell and Lois Yoo FRESNO, CA — Defendant Noel Oronia, a young man who struggles…
Despite Recommendation, Judge Denies Probation for ‘Youthful’ Defendant for Domestic Violence, Strangling Dog and Resisting Arrest
By Angie Madrid and Stephanie Boulos FRESNO, CA – The probation department here this week recommended probation…
Coalition Again Urges CA Governor to Align with Legislature to Support Community-Based Pretrial Services
By Jose Medina, Dario McCarty, and Lois Yoo SACRAMENTO, CA – The Care First CA Coalition this…
California Legislatures Moves Closer Toward New Law to Eliminate Spousal Rape Exceptions
By Nina Hall and Christopher Datu SACRAMENTO, CA – California is among one of the nine states…
Judge Denies Prosecutor Request to Extend Probation, Per New Law
By Linhchi Nguyen RIVERSIDE, CA – Judge Joan Burgess from Riverside County Superior Court, Dept. 21, Friday…
Yolo Defendant with Gang Affiliation Dodges Sentencing Bullet; Judge Overrules Probation Dept, Grants Leaner Sentence
By Kelly Moran WOODLAND–– Defendant Angel Lopez dodged a “sentencing” bullet Thursday here morning in Yolo County…
Guest Commentary: Governor Newsom Signs Groundbreaking Criminal Justice Reform BIlls
By Mano Raju “In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a shortened legislative session, and a…
Man Violates Probation by Concealing Gun near His Underwear
By Brittany Mason WOODLAND – A man has been charged with three felonies after a concealed weapon…
Eye on the Courts: Beware of What You Wish For
In the courtroom of honor, the judge pounded his gavel To show that all’s equal and that…
