Sheriff Failure to Transfer Accused to be Seen by Doctor Delays Case – Judge to Order Sheriff Again to Transport Man
By Sahaily Zazueta RIVERSIDE, CA – The trial competency of Harold Tuttle is in question here in…
SF Supervisor Sends Letter of Inquiry to Police Chief about Passive Policing Reports
By Ankita Joshi SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Over the last several weeks, a series of San Francisco…
Judge Keeps Felony Vandalism Charge for Alleged Kwik Mart Attack, but Releases Accused
By Katherine Coviello, Catherine Potente, and Veronica Miller WOODLAND, CA – During a preliminary hearing here in…
Judge Concedes to More Extensive Mental Health Program Demands as Accused Awaits Trial
By Gina Kim SANTA BARBARA, CA – Charged with violating an emergency protective order, manufacturing a ghost gun…
Judge Denies Release of Man Accused of Vandalism with Giant Rock
By Gabriel Eskandari WOODLAND, CA – During a supervised own recognizance assessment this past week in Yolo…
SF District Attorney Chesa Boudin Tweets Support after San Francisco’s Oldest Mosque Vandalized
By Paige Laver SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A beer bottle was thrown through one of the windows…
Woman Asks Judge to Forgive Her Non-Appearances in Court – Judge Does, This Time.
By Ava Schwartzapfel RIVERSIDE, CA— Defendant “WT__”* (not her real name) pleaded with Judge Burke Strunsky for…
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…