Man Tells Officer He Collided with Nine Vehicles in Attempt to Escape Sex Traffickers
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – Bryan Martinez appeared before Judge Clifford Anderson III Monday in…
Man Returns Stolen Cars in Good Shape, Sees Charges Reduced from Felonies to Misdemeanors
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – A man here allegedly stole vehicles from a car rental…
Judge Considers Probation Violation Sentence for Man Convicted of Narcotics and Firearm Possession
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – Sergio Martinez-Olmos appeared in court Monday to answer for a…
Hired Caretaker Commits Lascivious Act on Dependent Adult
By Gina Kim SANTA BARBARA, CA – Given his repeated noncompliance with court orders while on probation,…
Judge Rejects Defense Argument that Search Warrant in Double Homicide Case Was Unlawful, Despite Police Omissions
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – Fernando Gutierrez stood in Santa Barbara County Superior Court last…
Couple of Guilty Misdemeanor Pleas – 1 Easy but Omicron Spread in Jail Complicates Other Deal
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – A couple of plea deals in misdemeanor cases should have…
Frustration Over Medical, Communication Issues in Court – Serious Dental Problems and ‘Empty Promises’
By Angelina Sang SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Brian E. Hill oversaw two cases here in Santa…
Court Mutes Zoom Microphones, Shuts Off Cameras of Incarcerated in Hearings
By Angelina Sang SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara Court Superior Court Judge Pauline Maxwell this week…
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…
Judge Agrees with Defense Motion to Reduce Felony Obstruction Charge to Misdemeanor
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – “John Doe”* saw a felony charge—threatening a law enforcement officer—reduced…
Court Can Be Confusing – Multiple Co-defendant Cases that Are ‘Attached’ Dominate Hearing
By Eric Rodriguez MODESTO, CA – Daniel Cantu Grajeda stood in court this week with his defense…
Judge Disagrees with Prosecutor, Reduces Fines for DUI Person Living In Car
By Sonam Hundal SANTA BARBARA, CA –Judge Clifford R. Anderson here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court…
Computer Analyst Provides Forensic Evidence in Triple Murder Case
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – In the ongoing trial here in Santa Barbara County Superior…
Man Misses Dog Companion, but Aims for Successful Completion of Rehab Project during Probation Extension
By Gina Kim SANTA BARBARA, CA – Now on his third strike under Proposition 36, a defendant…
Two Different Requests for Release – Two Different Outcomes
By Eric Rodriguez SANTA BARBARA, CA – Assistant Public Defender Susan Sindelar had two cases here Monday…
Triple Homicide Case Ongoing in Santa Barbara with Forensic Tech Expert
By Eric Rodriguez SANTA BARBARA, CA – Pierre Haobsh’s non-jury murder trial continued Monday here in Santa…
Court’s Mental Competency Experts Questioned – Judge Turns Down Defense Request for Outside Autism Expert
By Michele Chadwick SANTA BARBARA, CA – A Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge this week rejected…
Long-Awaited Murder Trial Set Monday in Triple Homicide Case
By Lorelei Olivas & Eric Rodriguez SANTA BARBARA, CA – It was announced Monday here in Santa…
Judge Grants Defendant Chance to Reduce Probation Given ‘Exceptional Circumstances’
By Gina Kim SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Brian Hill suspended judgment for Hilda Carbajal Solis, who…
Timothy Ortiz, Joseph Helo, and Juan Gutierrez Not Related, but Stories Reflect Lack of Mental Health Treatment Options
By Casey Rawlings SANTA BARBARA, CA – Three unrelated defendants appeared in Santa Barbara County Superior Court…
