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 DUI Driver to 14 Days in County Jail – Might Result in Loss of Driver’s DACA Status
By Paloma Sifuentes MODESTO, CA – A judge here Tuesday in Stanislaus County Superior Court sentenced a…
Judge Expresses Concern about Defense Attorney Repeatedly Appointing Replacement
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – In an early morning case management conference, Judge Rubén Villalobos expressed…
Hurricane Ian Disrupts Flights, Court Hearing in California Court
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – Monday morning here in Stanislaus County Superior Court was a good…
Judge Refuses to Postpone Sentencing for Man with Scheduled Surgery, Sends Him to Prison with Promise of Care – Maybe
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – After his final sentencing hearing last week here in Stanislaus County…
Defense Questions Victim’s Decision Not to Call for Help Immediately – Judge Still Sets Trial in Battery Case
By Daniella Espinoza MODESTO, CA – After a preliminary hearing here in Stanislaus Superior Court last week—featuring…
Stanislaus Judge Refuses to Let Accused Fire Court-Appointed Attorney, Sets Jury Trials for Early 2023
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – In a closed hearing Monday morning in Stanislaus County Superior Court,…
One Accused Released, Two Others Face Trial for Brutal Assault in Bar Fight
By Talia Kruger and Naya Wiezel MODESTO, CA – Twin May bar fights—one female and another male…
Woman Allegedly Bites Ear of Five-year-old Child, Pinches Genital Area – Judge Finds Evidence Sufficient for Child Abuse Trial
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Larissa Jones presented evidence in Stanislaus County Superior…
Victim in Alleged Domestic Violence Case Denies Injuries; Prosecution Claims It’s Common, Judge Still Sets Arraignment
By Daniella Espinoza MODESTO, CA – A preliminary hearing here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week…
Judge Rules 2-Hour Interview Not Good Enough to Defer Drug Charges – Accused Must Now Attend Drug Program after Judge Balks
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Carrie M. Stephens ruled a man’s…
Motion Filed to Suppress Illegally Obtained Evidence in Man’s DUI Case, Now Set for Trial
By Brinda Kalita, Citalli Florez, and Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA- A motion to suppress illegally obtained evidence…
3 Years Suspended for Smuggling Meth into Correctional Facility
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – “It’s a lot easier to have good intentions when you’re locked…
Man Takes Fentanyl Plea Deal, Warned He Could be Charged with Murder if ‘Customer’ Died
By Hannah Adams MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Shawn Bessey Friday sentenced…
Man Pleads No Contest to Car Theft Felony in Stanislaus County
By Cheyenne Galloway STANISLAUS COUNTY — A felony pretrial hearing here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this…
