COURT WATCH: Judge Schedules Sentencing, Doesn’t Believe Accused
MODESTO, CA — In a case management conference hearing at Stanislaus County Superior Court last week, Judge…
COURT WATCH: Judge Sentences 60-Year-Old Man with No Criminal History, Low Risk Assessment Score, to 210 Days in Ventura County Jail for Drunk Driving
By Leslie Acevedo VENTURA, CA – Ventura County Superior Court Judge Bruce A. Young sentenced a 60-year-old…
Judge Refuses to End Probation, Defendant Remains Unemployed
By Michael McCutcheon WOODLAND, CA – After being convicted of stealing a cell phone, a man was…
After Emotional Statement, Man Pleading to Assault by Force Sentenced to 8 Years in State Prison
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – “I do find that your comments are sincere,” began Judge David…
Judge Refuses to Allow Man to Spend Thanksgiving with Family, Has Him Carted Off to State Prison
By Brinda Kalita VENTURA, CA – A judge here in Ventura County Superior Court this week may…
Yolo Man Sentenced to 20 Years Despite Not Being the Actual Killer in a Felony Murder Case
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – A Yolo County Judge on Friday sentenced a man to 20…
Judge Gives Off-the-Record Advice to Young Man Sentenced to 18 Years
By Wayne Chan MODESTO, CA— Roman Izaiah Croft was sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempted…
Line of Questioning in Trial Highlight Possible Hardships for Those with Disabilities
By Daniella Espinoza WOODLAND, CA – In a local misdemeanor trial, a judge saw a case where…
‘Good Luck and Take Good Care of Those Children’ Judge Tells Accused After Sentencing Her to Months in Jail
By Daniella Dueñas WOODLAND, CA – Earlier this year, the accused was charged with grand theft, burglary,…
Judge Sentences 23-Year-Old Man to 16 Months Rather Than Probation – It Could Have Been Worse
By Leslie Acevedo VENTURA, CA – A man in Ventura County Superior Court Friday was charged with…
Judge Denies Mercy Plea, Sentences Man to 16 Months Consecutively to Another Sentence Despite ‘Changed Man’ Plea
By Leslie Acevedo VENTURA, CA – The accused was sentenced here in Ventura County Superior Court this…
Man Pleads No Contest in Domestic Violence Hearing – Judge Advises Him to Stay Away from Victim
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – During a preliminary hearing here in Stanislaus County Superior Court Thursday…
Woman Pleads Guilty to Controlled Substance Felony Charge, but Court Suggests Treatment Program
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – During her arraignment hearing this past Thursday in Ventura County Superior…
Burglary Mom Returns to Court Voluntarily after 20 Years on the Run Caring for Family – Judge Sends Her to Jail
By Tommy Nguyen, Jeanine Grimes, Sophia Lu VENTURA, CA – During The accused’s sentencing hearing earlier this…
Man Gives Judge Movie Recommendation after Getting Three-Year Sentence
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – An easygoing accused had a friendly conversation with Judge Dave Rosenberg…
Man Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail, DA Alleges He’s Part of South American Theft Ring
By Ozzy Hernandez VENTURA, CA – A mother-son duo were scheduled to be sentenced in Ventura County…
Man Charged with Murders in Families’ Feud Avoids Maximum Sentence
By Taylor Smith SACRAMENTO, CA –Meng Lee—still maintaining his actions that led to two deaths were self-defense—apologized…
Study Suggests Diversion Programs Work, Reduce Recidivism and Crime
By Ozzy Hernandez PHILADELPHIA – A recent study published by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction…
Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Sex Assault on Minor; Victim Urged Longer Sentence for Damage from Attacks
By Shady Gonzales MODESTO, CA – Ernesto Montellano was sentenced here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this…
Man Who Lives With Victim’s Family Ordered to Leave His Home Every Time She Visits for 10 Years
By Katherine Longjohn RIVERSIDE, CA – The sentencing for Francisco Martinez took an interesting turn here Friday…
