DUI Turns into Hit and Run Murder Trial
By Sofia Leguria RIVERSIDE, CA –Larry Maurice Thomas was on trial here Wednesday in Riverside County Superior…
Judge Assails Last Minute Plea Deals, Noting ‘Not How You Do Business’
By Katherine Longjohn RIVERSIDE, CA – The felony settlement conference for Brandon Thomas, charged with the discharge…
Murder Suspect Opts for Judge Only Trial Instead of Jury Trial
By Ava Schwartzapfel RIVERSIDE, CA —Larry Thomas, who is in custody for alleged murder, gave up his…
Defense Claims Larin-Garcia Didn’t Get Fair Trial, Prosecution Begins Closing Arguments in Long-Running Murder Trial
By Keana Fortier-Sauray RIVERSIDE, CA – The quadruple homicide trial of Jose Larin-Garcia proceeded Tuesday in Riverside…
Sheriff Failure to Transfer Accused to be Seen by Doctor Delays Case – Judge to Order Sheriff Again to Transport Man
By Sahaily Zazueta RIVERSIDE, CA – The trial competency of Harold Tuttle is in question here in…
Charged with Felony, Man Insists on Representing Self in Hearing Despite Judge’s Suggestion
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – Despite Judge Anthony Villalobos’ warnings about a possible life sentence, Esteban…
Former DA, Now Defender Disputes Man’s Attempted Murder Charge, Leading Judge to Reduce $1 Million Bail
By Sam Alcaraz RIVERSIDE, CA–In a hearing to reduce bail for Jesus Garcia, private defense attorney Charles…
Judge Declines Motion to Dismiss Attempted Murder Charge – Allows Prosecution More Time to Find Witnesses, Courtroom
By Brinda Kalita INDIO, CA- During a pretrial hearing in the Larson Justice Center/Riverside County Superior Court…
Judge Thoroughly Explains Denial of Motion to Pro Per Accused Charged with Threatening to Kill His Mother
By Katherine Longjohn RIVERSIDE, CA – In the case late last week where pro per accused (representing…
Judge Allows Man to Represent Himself In Child Molestation Trial, with Attorney Aid
By Tommy Nguyen RIVERSIDE, CA – The preliminary hearing here this week in Riverside County Superior Court…
Man’s 3-Year DUI Probation Turns into 8-Year Probation under the Court’s Watchful Eye
By Natalia R. RIVERSIDE, CA –Riverside County Superior Court Judge Steven Counelis urged a man to “take…
Defense Motion in Larin-Garcia Quadruple Murder Case to Toss 1st Degree Charges Leads Nowhere
By Darling Gonzalez INDIO, CA – The quadruple murder trial for Jose Larin-Garcia proceeded Thursday morning with…
Man Going to Trial for Not Just Any Auto Grand Theft, but Tractor Grand Theft
By Mathew Seibert RIVERSIDE, CA – Luis Espinosa, charged with grand theft and taking a vehicle—and not…
Prosecution’s Expert Ogino Retakes Stand to Counter Defense Expert in Larin-Garcia Murder Trial
By Ozzy Hernandez and Veronica Miller INDIO, CA – It was yet another day Wednesday here in…
1 Percent Milk, Credibility of Defense Expert Witness Focus of Larin-Garcia Trial Tuesday
By Catherine Hamilton and Keana Fortier-Sauray RIVERSIDE, CA – The long-running quadruple homicide trial of Jose Larin-Garcia…
Mario Renteria Found Guilty in Murder Trial – Judge Didn’t Believe Man
By Brinda Kalita and Ava Schwartzapfel RIVERSIDE, CA- The Mario Renteria murder trial proceeded Tuesday in Riverside…
The Trial of Larin-Garcia Ongoing with Dueling Lawyers, Testimony Monday from Defense Expert Witness
\ By Catherine Hamilton and Veronica Miller RIVERSIDE, CA – The trial of Jose Larin-Garcia proceeded Monday in…
Audio Recording Played, Detective Testifies in Mario Renteria Murder Trial
By Ashleen Herrarte RIVERSIDE, CA – The Mario Renteria murder trial proceeded Monday morning here in Riverside…
‘Are You a F****** Cold Blooded Killer?’ Yelled at Man Grilled Over Alleged Killing; String of Witnesses Heard in Renteria Murder Trial
By Isabelle Brady and Brinda Kalita RIVERSIDE, CA – The weeklong Mario Renteria murder trial continued Thursday…
COVID Jail Math Doesn’t Add Up for Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Domestic Violence Case
By Katherine Longjohn RIVERSIDE, CA – Michael Ruiz, a defendant convicted of domestic violence who represented himself…
