Two Different Requests for Release – Two Different Outcomes
By Eric Rodriguez SANTA BARBARA, CA – Assistant Public Defender Susan Sindelar had two cases here Monday…
‘Desperate’ Defendant Offers Guilty Plea in Last Effort to Proceed with Case
By Ava Schwartzapfel RIVERSIDE, CA— After having been in custody for more than a year now, Jesus…
After Nearly 5 Years, Case Dismissed After Police Destroy Evidence, Witness Dies – Judge Lectures Prosecution, Police
By Mary Magana-Ayala SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Stephen Acquisto dismissed the case against…
Jury Deliberates, Must Decide Truthteller in Vehicle Vandalism Trial
By Jake Wylie ALAMEDA, CA – Closing arguments in a case of alleged vandalism were delivered here…
Deal Made for Man Accused of Attacking Trailer with a Broomstick
By Eshita Seshadri, Viridiana Martinez, and Stacie Guevara SACRAMENTO, CA – Shawn Miller appeared for his preliminary…
Man Charged with Attack on Neighbor’s Door with Butcher Knife after Believing Eggs Thrown at His Door
By Alex Jimenez DUBLIN, CA – Defense Attorney Eric Mirzaian here in the Dublin East County Hall…
Felony Vandalism Case Advances to Trial on Question of Whether Crashed into Garage on Purpose or Accidentally
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA – It was a busy morning in Sacramento County Superior Court, Dept….
Two Former Torrance Police Officers Allegedly Involved in Spraying Swastika Sign
By Neha Malhi TORRANCE, CA – Two former Torrance police officers were charged this week with vandalizing…
Econo Lodge Vandalism Call Leads to More Serious Charges
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA. – Yesenia Yolanda Deltoro was in Yolo County Superior Court, Dept. 8…
Man Uses Colorful Language to Address Court; Doctors Decide He’s Not Competent to Stand Trial
By Dario McCarty WOODLAND, CA — Terrance Anthony Miles—who became outraged at both his defense attorney and…
Fresno Judge Encourages Defendant to Stay Busy, Avoid Further Trouble
By Ramneet Singh FRESNO, CA – Fresno County Superior Court, Dept. 20 Judge David Gottlieb here Friday…
Daughter of Goleta Mayor Held on $500K Bail after Alleged Attack on Ex-Boyfriend – Judge Won’t Set Her ‘Up to Fail’
By Casey Rawlings SANTA BARBARA, CA – Kirsten Perotte—the daughter of Paula Perotte, the current Mayor of…
Woman Accused of Terrorist Threats Released to Aunt by Judge
By Marcia Baraja SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Clifford R. Anderson III…
Sentencing Enhancements Give Way to Pleas in Vandalism, Failure to Appear Cases
By Dario McCarty WOODLAND, CA—At Yolo County Superior Court Monday two defendants, one in a failure to…
Jury Finds Man Guilty after Hearing Compelling Testimonies during Vandalism Trial
By Anya Chen and Alex Klimenko RIVERSIDE, CA – After allegedly kicking in a door and breaking…
DIRTY LAUNDRY: Business Owner, Police Officer Testify in Laundromat Burglary and Vandalism Trial
By Anika Khubchandani WOODLAND, CA – Earlier this year, on Jan. 6, a man entered a laundromat…
Trial Proceeds – Wife Testifies Husband Assaulted Her While Driving Vehicle on Freeway
By Lois Yoo ALAMEDA, CA – David Whittney Afufinau’s wife shared her testimony regarding the alleged…
Domestic Violence with Mop? Judge Reduces Charges, Suggests Prosecution Re-Consider Case after Mother Denies Argument with Son Was Serious
By Alan Vargas VENTURA, CA – Judge Ryan J. Wright reduced domestic violence charges, and suggested the…
Public Defender Takes 15-Minute Break to Talk to Aggravated Defendant Who Repeatedly Interrupted Court Proceedings
By Luke Kyaw WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tom Dyer knew something was brewing…
Hate Crime Charges Not Dismissed Despite Incompetency Diagnosis by Doctor
By Koda Slingluff WOODLAND, CA – Psychologist Alison Steffensen advised here in Yolo County Superior Court, Dept….
