Host of Peace Officers Testify in Drug Jury Trial
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – The jury trial for Daniel Martinez—facing felony possession of drugs with…
Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder, Unaware It Was His Second Strike for that Same Year
By Noe Herrera MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves heard an accused man’s…
Court Debates How to Handle Defendant with 7 Cases
By Nora Dahl MODESTO, CA – James Monroe Wright had his case—actually cases, many of them—called in…
Half Million $$ Bail Adjustment Denied in Light of Extensive Criminal Record
By Hannah Adams MODESTO, CA – During a pretrial hearing in Stanislaus County Superior Court last week,…
Judge Expresses Concern for Child Witnesses of Repeated Domestic Abuse
By Gina Kim MODESTO, CA – Expressing special concern for child witnesses of repeated domestic violence, a…
Judge Denies Bail after Preliminary Hearing
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Linda McFadden last week held Joe…
Judge Notes Massive Bail ‘Disparity’ in Felony Fentanyl Cases – $1,000 V. $300,000
By Isabelle Brady MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Gloria Rhynes Tuesday oversaw the arraignments…
Woman Represents Self, Accuses Judge of ‘Bias,’ Walks Out of Court for Third Time
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Valli Israels heard motions for a…
Judge Finishes DUI Arraignment with Long, Emotional Plea to Woman
By Isabelle Brady MODESTO, CA– Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Gloria Rhynes ended an arraignment for a…
Injured Carjacker on Probation Granted Bail Reduction
By Nora Dahl MODESTO, CA – Following a hearing here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week,…
Victim Testifies Partner Pointed Loaded Gun in Her Face
By Isabel Garbarino and Paulina Buelna MODESTO, CA – The victim in a domestic violence case testified…
Judge Snaps at Outspoken Man during Parole Violation Hearing
By Nora Dahl MODESTO, CA – Paroled felon Curtis Palmer wasn’t shy about his frustration with court…
Alleged Victim Blames Officers for Filing False Domestic Violence Report
Paulina Buelna and Isabel Garbarino STANISLAUS, CA – A hearing here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this…
Ex-Partner and Father of Victim’s Son Allegedly Threatens New Romantic Partner with Firearm
By Gina Kim STANISLAUS, CA – After clearing up discrepancies between the alleged victim’s initial police statement…
Judge Tosses Evidence in Pot Preliminary – at Least Temporarily – After DA Evidentiary Mistake
By Noe Herrera MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Linda McFadden appeared to dismiss evidence…
Man to Stand Trial after Witness Alleges He Knocked Victims Unconscious
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – Dominic Zane Jack faced a preliminary hearing here in Stanislaus County…
Judge Holds Defendant to Answer for Wife’s Death
By Nora Dahl and Isabelle Brady MODESTO, CA– Judge Nancy Leo ordered defendant Henry Archuleta held to…
No Contest Plea, Judge Declares ‘Unreasonable’ Delays in Vehicular Crime Hearings
By Jake Romero and Nora Dahl MODESTO, CA — Two cases involving vehicular crime charges proceeded Monday…
Mother Issued No Contact Order from Her 9-Year-Old Daughter
By Nora Dahl and Stacie Guevara MODESTO, CA – Defendants “Jane Doe” and “John Smith” appeared in…
Man Faces 90-Day Prison Sentence after Pursuing Stepdaughter’s 14-year-old Best Friend; Prosecution Claims ‘He Took Advantage of Position of Trust’
By Gina Kim STANISLAUS, CA – At a sentencing hearing here at Stanislaus County Superior Court Tuesday,…
