COURT WATCH: Judge Allows Phone Call Evidence in Trial Despite Defense Concerns Regarding Hearsay and Potential Undue Prejudice
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – During preliminary motions in the criminal case involving a man’s two…
COURT WATCH: Two Accused – without Representation – Leave Courtroom Confused, One in Handcuffs
By Kaylee Pearlman MODESTO, CA – A Stanislaus County Superior Court heard two different arraignment cases that…
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…
Truck Driver with 6 Kids Bail Reduction Motion Denied – Judge Expresses Concerns for Criminal History Involving Several States
MODESTO, CA – A truck driver with six kids was denied bail and release by Judge Carrie…
Defense Cites Lack of Criminal History to Prevent Bail Increase – Judge Sides with Prosecution, Increases Bail to $200,000 – Cites ‘Witness Threats’
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Linda McFadden increased a man’s bail…
Judge Hesitant Not to Send Man Directly to Jail after He Failed to Surrender Three Years Ago
By Perla Brito MODESTO, CA – Here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week, Defense Attorney Roxanne…
Judge Cites Criminal History, Denies Defense Request So Man Could Receive Cataract Surgery from Personal Doctor
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – A man—with the court showing major concern for his criminal record—was…
After Prelim, Defense Wants Bail to Remain, Prosecution Wants Bail Increased – Judge Disagrees with Both, Rules Bail Should Be Withdrawn Altogether
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – A man was denied bail here in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
Judge Refuses Defense Motion to Suppress Evidence, and Finds Feds, Local Law Enforcement Not Working Together
By Vaiva Utaraite STANISLAUS, CA – Here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week, private Defense Attorney…
Credibility of Breathalyzer Test Questioned at Trial – Vomit Caused by Cheese Snack, Claims Defense
By Destiny Gurrola MODESTO, CA – Defense Attorney James Dunn questioned the credibility of breathalyzers that are…
Accused Asks for Reduced Bail to Be with Ill Daughter; Judge Refuses, Citing ‘Escalating’ Criminality
By Leslie Acevedo MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Judge Dawna Reeves this week refused to reduce…
Defense Argues Officer Did Not Have Probable Cause for Search after Window Tint Traffic Stop
By Paloma Sifuentes MODESTO, CA – A Stanislaus County Superior Court judge here late last week took…
Attorney Angrily Objects to Decision to Refuse Bail to Client
By Destiny Gurrola MODESTO, CA – Defense Attorney Gilbert Somera angrily charged here in Stanislaus County Superior…
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…
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…
Statements of Accused’s Mother, Victim Conflict During Preliminary Hearing
By Paloma Sifuentes MODESTO, CA – Testimony of the victim and the accused’s mother—also the victim’s mother—conflicted…
Man Apologizes When Charged with Allegedly Threatening CHP Officer; Judge Cuts Him Off Mid-Sentence
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – A man—who apologized at his arraignment—was charged here in Stanislaus Superior…
Man Hesitates, Finally Admits Probation Violation
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – A man, facing a probation violation on his 2018 converted criminal…
Prosecutor Commends Defense Attorney for Advocacy Following Early Case Management Conference
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – After a date was agreed upon for a future proceeding in…
Defense Attempts to Show Reasonable Doubt in Alleged Vehicle Theft Prelim by Escaped Felon – Court Still Sends Case to Trial
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – Despite defense protestations, Judge Carrie Stephens found sufficient evidence in a…
