Judge Praises Accused as ‘Good Decent Young Man’ but Won’t Drop Charges in Vehicular Death
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A hearing was held this week here in Stanislaus County Superior…
District Attorney’s Office Attempts to Increase Bail – Judge Torpedoes Request
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – Assistant District Attorney Jesus Mendoza appealed to the judge here in…
Man Held in Custody Until March Trial after Court Finds He’s Living with Victim of Attempted Murder
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – A man accused of a misdemeanor and multiple felonies in two…
Defense in Prelim Argues Potential Misidentification; Judge Disagrees, Finds Sufficient Evidence to Proceed to Trial in Armed Robbery Case
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Shawn Bessey found sufficient evidence to…
Man Hesitates, Finally Admits Probation Violation
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – A man, facing a probation violation on his 2018 converted criminal…
Defense Argues Reasonable Doubt in Attempted Murder of Girlfriend Prelim; Judge Disagrees, Finds Sufficient Evidence to Proceed to Trial
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – In a case involving a gunshot wound of a victim hesitant…
Homeless Man Asks Court to Move Sentencing to 2023 to Find Secure Housing; Judge Urges Deal but Agrees to Delay Sentencing
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – The defense urged Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Carrie Stephens to…
Prosecution Presents Search Warrant As Evidence of Guilt; Judge Balks, Finds Insufficient Evidence to Bring Case to Trial
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – Following a preliminary examination in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week,…
Judge Rejects Defense Argument Victim Is Too Old to Request Anonymity in Court, Grants Prosecution Motion Providing Alleged Victim Anonymity
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – In Stanislaus County Superior Court Dept. 7, Judge Kellee C. Westbrook…
Man Accused of Prison Drug Transport, Robbery Mystified by Consequences of Pleas – Public Defender Fights for Chance to Help Him Understand
By Taylor Smith MODESTO, CA – The accused was sentenced here Wednesday in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
Defense Attorney Argues District Attorney Investigator Shouldn’t Handle Key Evidence
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – The defense here in Stanislaus County Superior Court last week asked…
DA Admits Mistake, Judge Eventually Dismisses Minor Charges
By Amy Berberyan MODESTO, CA–During a preliminary hearing Friday in Stanislaus County Superior Court, an accused faced…
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…
Unknown ‘Chan’ Committed Crimes, Claims Accused Handyman – But It’s Handyman Not ‘Chan’ Now Set for Trial
By Mihajla Milovanovic MODESTO, CA – The alleged victim of a sexual assault testified here in Stanislaus…
Alleged Repeat Counterfeiter Pleads No Contest after Found with Counterfeit Bills
By Angelina Sang MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves Monday accepted a no-contest…
Difficult Court Testimony Finally Leads to Trial Setting for Grand Theft
By Tori Gacutan MODESTO, CA – Despite halting, and sometimes confusing, testimony by the alleged victim here…
Judge Sets Trial in Attempted Robbery Case Where Alleged Victim Outran Assailants
By Shady Gonzales and Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – During a preliminary hearing this week in Stanislaus…
Woman Takes Deal in 13 Pounds of Pot Case after Ensuring Care for Children
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – The accused agreed to take a plea during her preliminary hearing…
Judge Agrees to Release Man without Bail after He Agrees Not to Use Computers, Cell Phones, Game Consoles
By Cheyenne Galloway MODESTO, CA – A man here in Stanislaus County Superior Court was released from…
Judge Initially Balks, but Works Deal with DA and Defense to Offer Rehab Program to Man Charged with Felony
By Shady Gonzales MODESTO, CA – The judge had questions despite both defense and prosecution counsels presenting…
