Judge Rejects Motion to Reduce Charge from Felony to Misdemeanor in Bucket Assault
By Isabelle Brady MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Nancy Leo rejected a defense request…
Man Has Multiple Lawyers and Charges, but Prosecutor Tosses Curve – Judge Helps Reach Solution
By Hannah Adams STANISLAUS, CA —Andres Jimenez came to Stanislaus County Superior Court last week with several…
Man Arrested with Possessing Large Quantities of Fentanyl Claims It Was for Personal Use
By Isabelle Brady and Noe Herrera MODESTO, CA – Ryan Travis Smith, charged with selling fentanyl and…
Judge Charges Man Faked Positive Covid Test, Denies Release, Sets $480,000 Bail
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – Judge Dawna Reeves set Nicolas Villela’s bail at $480,000 Wednesday here…
Defendant Educated about Time Waivers and Speedy Trials at Arraignment
By Amy Fullerton MODESTO, CA – In an arraignment hearing Monday in Stanislaus County Superior Court, Judge…
Pair to Stand Trial for Fire Started in Butane Honey Oil Lab
By Lorelei Olivas MODESTO, CA – Judge Shawn Bessey found Michael Desruissea and Kanisha Brown should stand…
California Prosecutors Seek to Retry Peterson for Death Penalty
By Layla Mustafa MODESTO – Convicted murderer Scott Peterson returned to Stanislaus County Friday, as Californian prosecutors…
