Mother of Three, Associated with a Man Charged with Domestic Violence, Given Pretrial Release
By Carson Eschen and Eric Rodriguez SANTA BARBARA, CA – A deputy public defender argued here in…
Series of Successful Probationary Hearings Makes for Rare Uplifting Day in Santa Barbara County Superior Court
By Hannah Adams SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Jean Dandona this week…
In Busy Santa Barbara Court: 2 Cases, 2 Different Results – 1 Trial Upcoming, 1 Man Headed to Prison
By Eric Rodriguez SANTA BARBARA, CA – One man here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court this…
Trial Expected for Embezzlement and Tax Evasion Charges Against President of Local Bank
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA –Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Von Deroian ruled Monday …
Judge Declares Two Separate Penalties for the Same Crime
By Noe Herrera SANTA BARBARA – Judge Clifford Anderson heard two separate cases of minors with DUI…
Unhoused Man ‘Unlawful Camping’ Case Dismissed ‘In the Interest of Justice’
By Angelina Sang and Noe Herrera SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Clifford R. Anderson in Santa Barbara…
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…
Grandmother of Victim Argues for Charges against Grandson to Be Dropped
By Mairead Perez and Noe Herrera SANTA BARBARA, CA – A man’s victim, who is also his…
Judge Declares Defendant Incompetent after She Refuses to Appear for Her Hearing
By Elizabeth Garabedian SANTA MARIA, CA – Judge Gustavo Lavayen here Thursday in Santa Barbara County Superior…
Public Defender Objects to Late Trial Video Evidence, Suggesting It Was Racist and Offensive
By Carson Eschen SANTA BARBARA, CA – Deputy Public Defender Richard Addison Steele, II, vehemently objected last…
Despite Hesitation to Admit to Crime, Accused Pleads No Contest to Get ‘Outta Jail Today’ – He Spent 622 Days Awaiting Trial
By Joseph Shepard SANTA BARBARA, CA – A man here this week in Santa Barbara Superior Court,…
Man Accuses Court Appointed Defense Counsel of Incompetence and Wrongdoing – Judge Cuts Him Off
By Carson Eschen SANTA BARBARA, CA – A defendant vigorously complained to a judge here Monday in…
Defendant on Pretrial Release at Risk of Being Sent Back to Jail If She Can’t Find a Program
By Marcia Barajas SANTA BARBARA, CA – Amelia A. Castellanos-Marshall needs a place to live Aug. 24,…
Defendant Released Pretrial to Access Resources for Mental Health Issues, Including PTSD, Not Available in Jail
By Casey Rawlings SANTA BARBARA, CA – Defendant Perry Alexander has been incarcerated at Santa Barbara’s south…
Judge Denies Pretrial Release of Defendant because of Lack of Victim’s Input
Elizabeth Garabedian SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara Superior Court Judge Clifford Anderson denied pretrial release of…
Judge Denies Request for Defendant’s Pretrial Release, Overrules Recommendation from Pretrial Services
By Joseph Shepard SANTA BARBARA, CA – Despite a recommendation from pretrial services, a defendant was denied…
Man Facing 39 Additional Charges from ‘Insolent’ Behavior in Pretrials Leading Up to Trial Later This Month
By Casey Rawlings SANTA BARBARA, CA – Keith Zeasley appeared in Santa Barbara County Superior Court…
Defendant Waiting for Mental Health Evaluation Pleads for Release by Court – Already in Custody for 90 Days
By Casey Rawlings SANTA BARBARA, CA – Defendant Paul Renae Santos had a court appearance in Santa…
Judge Reluctantly Grants Pretrial Release for Defendant in DUI Case
By Elizabeth Garabedian SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Clifford Anderson here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court…
Court Confusion: Man in Court, Supposed to be in Jail as Ordered
By Marcia Barajas SANTA MARIA, CA – Meddage Ruwan Cham Wimalasoma was in Santa Barbara Superior Court…
