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…
Sentencing Delayed for Reyes; But Co-Defendants Sentenced to Prison Term, Probation
by Tressa Bryant Michael Reyes, Liberty Landowski and Lisa Humble faced their sentences, after a Yolo County…
Eye on the Courts: Probation is Not Costless
By most estimates, more than 95 percent of all criminal cases end up being settled through plea…
Yolo County Grand Jury Says Collections and Probation System is “Broken”
The Yolo County Grand Jury (YCGJ) received a citizen’s complaint expressing confusion about probation billing statements, particularly…