Fentanyl to Firearms Felonies – Another Busy Day in Stanislaus Courtroom
By Tori Gacutan MODESTO, CA – From fentanyl to firearms, felonies dotted the day’s work in Stanislaus…
Despite Witness Testimony Issues, Forensic Problems, Judge Rules Murder Case Goes to Trial
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – After a Thursday preliminary hearing, Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna…
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…
Misdemeanor Case Sneaks onto Felony Court Calendar
By Tori Gacutan MODESTO, CA – It was, last Friday, a day in the life of a…
Man Held for Trial in Alleged Torture Death of Family Dog
By Tori Gacutan MODESTO, CA – A felony preliminary hearing here Tuesday in Stanislaus County Superior Court dealt…
Two Members of Court Audience Removed by Judge during Intense Bail Hearing
By Angelina Sang RIVERBANK, CA – Two people were removed from a courtroom by bailiffs here Monday…
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…
Complications in Pre-Jury Trial Logistics Related to Alleged Jail Gang Fight
By Shady Gonzales MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves, Defense Attorney Willard Bakeman,…
Woman Pleads No Contest to Evading Police – Sentenced to 9 Months in Jail
By Cheyenne Galloway MODESTO, CA – Tiffany Norris pleaded no contest here Thursday in Stanislaus County Superior…
Closing Arguments in Jury Trial of Manpreet Atwal for Murder and DUI
By Shady Gonzales MODESTO, CA – Closing arguments were made Wednesday here in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
Victim of Domestic Abuse Repeatedly Questioned by Defense Counsel during Preliminary Hearing – Judge Sets Case for Trial
By Shady Gonzales MODESTO, CA – Jesse Linsley faced a preliminary hearing last week here in Stanislaus…
Woman Takes Plea Deal, Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Stabbings
By Cheyenne Galloway MODESTO, CA –Emily Butler pleaded guilty here last week in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
Man Held to Answer in Domestic Violence Case with Victim as Only Witness Called to Testify
By Sahaily Zazueta MODESTO, CA- The victim—who said she sustained a lacerated lip in a domestic violence…
Car Robber Takes Plea Deal, Accused of Punching Robbery Victim in Face
By Nora Dahl MODESTO, CA – Domingo Navarro took a plea deal here last Thursday in Stanislaus…
Man Disagrees Assault Facts Are True – Still Takes Plea Deal
By Aryal Aglugub MODESTO, CA – This week, in Stanislaus County Superior Court, Miguel Gutierrez accepted a…
Man Allegedly Driving Under the Influence Causes Death, but Judge Does Reduce Charges
By Aryal Aglugub STANISLAUS, CA – This week, in a Stanislaus County Superior Court preliminary hearing, Larry…
Four Accused of Robbing Gas Station with ‘Ghost Gun’ Appear in Court
By Sahaily Zazueta MODESTO, CA- Four co-defendants appeared for a pre-trial hearing in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
Man Leads Cops in High Speed Chase, after Claiming COVID to Skip Court
By Nora Dahl MODESTO, CA – Paul Duffle was late for a hearing here in Stanislaus County…
Sister of Murdered Man Reads Heartfelt Letter in Stanislaus Court
By Nora Dahl and Cheyenne Galloway MODESTO, CA– Paul Anthony Rosas faced attempted murder charges here this…
Defense Delivers Closing Statement in Chapman Murder Trial
By Isabelle Brady MODESTO, CA– The murder trial of Joseph Chapman ended the evidence phase Wednesday in…
