Displaced Man Asks for Court’s Help – Judge Tosses Him in Jail, Triples Bail
By Carson Eschen SANTA BARBARA, CA – The judge here in Santa Barbara Superior Court last week…
Over Prosecution Objection, Judge Allows Defense to Seek Outside ‘Bilingual and Culturally Competent Neuropsychologist’ for Mental Competency Evaluation
By Noe Herrera SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Pauline Maxwell suspended criminal…
Courtroom Security Scrutinizes Public Entry for Burglary Preliminary Hearing
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – Courthouse security for a preliminary hearing here at the Santa…
Judge Agrees to Dismiss Man’s Hit-and-Run and Auto Theft Cases with Waivers
By Angelina Sang LOMPOC – Judge Raimundo Montes De Oca somewhat reluctantly allowed Jaime Coria with five…
Accused Man Resists Bailiff during Arraignment, Judge Flees Court
By Noe Herrera SANTA MARIA, CA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Gustavo Lavayen had to…
Judge Denies Victim’s Request to Modify No Contact Order in Domestic Violence Case
By Lorelei Olivas SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Thomas Adams Monday turned…
Trial Set for Man Who Allegedly Joined Other Jail Inmates in Brutal Beating of Man
By Gina Kim SANTA BARBARA, CA – After allegedly beating a fellow inmate with four other associates…
2 PROBATION CASES: Judge Rules Triathlete Still Needs DUI SCRAM, and Sex Offender Given Break This Time
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Von Deroian presided over two separate matters in the…
MS-13 Gang Murder Trial in Santa Barbara Ongoing without Jury
By Eric Rodriguez SANTA BARBARA, CA – The judge here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court last…
Man Released from Custody to Parents after 64 Days in Jail for Alleged DUI and Battery against Those Same Parents
By Mairead Perez SANTA BARBARA, CA – Leonardo Ramos appeared before Judge Pauline Maxwell 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…
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…
Man Denied Diversion after Allegedly Grabbing Someone without COVID Mask
By Casey Rawlings SANTA BARBARA, CA –Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Pauline Maxwell denied a petition…
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 …
Man Charged with Multiple Felonies Refuses Right to Counsel
By Mairead Perez SANTA BARBARA, CA – Michael Bosch surprised everyone here Thursday in Santa Barbara County…
‘Let’s Go Surf, Dude’ – Bizarre Requests Lead to a Comedic-Frustrating Day in Santa Barbara Courtroom
By Angelina Sang and Sophia Barberini SANTA BARBARA, CA – A series of bizarre situations occurred here…
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…
Jail Phones Don’t Work to Contact Lawyers, Jail Food ‘Horrific,’ Man Charges; Judge Promises to Help Contact Legal Aid
By Carson Eschen SANTA BARBARA – A man here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court Friday complained…
Unhoused Person Pleads with Judge to Appear Via Zoom for Next Court Date
By Elizabeth Garabedian SANTA BARBARA, CA – There was some heavy-duty negotiating here Wednesday in Santa Barbara…
