Court Watch: Court Delays Domestic Violence Trial, Releases Accused on Own Recognizance
Judge Catherine Hohenwarter released a man on his own recognizance due to the unavailability of a critical witness, and the trial was moved to May 2026.
Testimony Reveals Chaos and Retaliation Inside Orange County DA’s Office
Fresh testimony in the ongoing civil trial against Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, Judge Shawn Nelson, and the County of Orange has revealed disturbing revelations of harassment, retaliation, and indifference within the DA’s office, with Pettit’s testimony suggesting that Spitzer and Nelson were aware of the allegations but chose to do nothing.
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Claims Accused Competent – Doctor Evaluation Differs
BURLINGTON, VT – State prosecutor Ryan Richards questioned the findings of a doctor’s evaluation of the accused’s…
Lawyer Quits, Mistrial for Antioch Cop in Trial for Corruption, Excessive Force
OAKLAND, CA – U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White declared a mistrial last week for one of the…
COURT WATCH: Accused Rejects Lesser Offer, Opts for Trial
LOS ANGELES, CA – An accused requested a shorter prison sentence here in Los Angeles County Superior…
COURT WATCH: Oldest Non-Homicide Case Trial Set after Four and a Half Years
BURLINGTON, VT – After more than four years, a long-delayed misdemeanor domestic and sexual assault case is…
Over Defense Strenuous Objection, Judge Grants Prosecution Motion to Introduce Uncharged Crimes at Trial
By Ivan Villegas and Kimberly Torres WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Martha Sequeira argued against the…
Defense Attorney Claims Prosecution Overcharged 20-Year-Old to Appease Victim of Alleged Theft – Jury Verdict Expected
By Alyssa Eng WOODLAND, CA – A Yolo County Superior Court jury is expected to deliver a…
Meth Addict Accused of Murdering Girlfriend on Basis of ‘Freudian Slip,’ Still on Trial After 13 Years
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – The trial for a murder in 2009 charged to Robert Spurlin…
Four Expert Witnesses Testify at DUI Misdemeanor Trial, Evidence Questioned
By Ramneet Singh and Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – “You did not write a report on this…
Judge Interrupts Assault Case after Cross-Examination Gets Heated, Instructs Defense Attorney How to Handle Distressed Witness
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – In a Stanislaus County Superior Court preliminary examination last week involving…
Man Has Spotty Memory while Testifying in Own DUI Trial
By Brinda Kalita DUBLIN, CA – A trial for a man charged for driving under the influence…
Prosecution Aggressively Questions Accused during Cross-examination in Burglary, Robbery, DV Trial
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – “So you’re saying you’re dumb and don’t remember what you pled…
Defense Suggests Improper Appointment – Judge Disagrees, Insists Lawyer Remain on Case with Upcoming Trial
By Hannah Adams MODESTO, CA — Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves and Defense Attorney Aaron…
Closing Arguments in Trial of Man Accused of 30 Counts of Sexual Assault Against Minor Relative
By Shady Gonzales WOODLAND, CA – The prosecution made its final arguments here in Yolo County Superior…
Sex Crimes with Minor Case Goes to Trial after Preliminary Hearing
By Veronica Miller WOODLAND, CA – Judge David Rosenberg ruled a sex crimes case should go to…
Witness Testimony Concludes in Misdemeanor Drunk Driving Trial
By Matthew Torres and Tori Gacutan WOODLAND, CA – The evidence portion of a drunk driving misdemeanor…
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,…
Jury Deliberation Begins in Apodaca Kidnapping, Assault Trial
By Brinda Kalita VENTURA, CA- The trial of the accused—facing kidnapping, assaulting a peace officer and other…
Man Accused of Davis, Santa Rosa Sex Assaults Denies Involvement Despite Video Presented in Trial
By Sofia Leguria WOODLAND, CA – The sexual assault trial of the accused proceeded Wednesday here in…