A Yolo County Superior Court judge heard arguments on whether a recently released man charged with misdemeanors should remain in custody with bail set at $10,000, or be given the chance to enter a treatment program, with the defense arguing that the accused would benefit from an outpatient program and the prosecution arguing that he cannot be trusted outside of custody.
Judge Richardson declined to consider potentially exculpatory evidence to lift a Penal Code hold, maintaining a $25,000 bail for an accused individual with 14 additional cases pending in Yolo Superior Court.
Judge Wolk ordered bail set at $10,000 per case for an accused individual experiencing homelessness, citing their repeated failures to appear in court and lack of compliance with probation.
The jury is currently deliberating on a petty theft case involving $23.74 worth of merchandise, with the prosecution and defense presenting their closing arguments.
Carlos Reales Dominguez was found not guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and the trial on the remaining charges was declared a mistrial, with a new trial set for July 24.
A man on postrelease community supervision was stopped by an officer who recognized his name, leading to a search of his vehicle and the discovery of paraphernalia, resulting in two misdemeanor charges and outpatient treatment being ordered.
Officers testified at a Yolo County Superior Court trial that they used excessive force on a man who was later found not to possess burglary tools, and that their police reports omitted critical details, including the use of a knee on the man’s neck.
The court denied the defense’s request to overturn the $5,000 bail and release the unhoused man on supervised own recognizance, instead upholding the bail and setting a court date for June 6.
Carlos Reales Dominguez testified in court about his childhood, academic background, and the onset of schizophrenia symptoms, including visions of “shapeshifting shadow figures” that incited paranoia and fear, as he faces charges of two counts of murder and multiple counts of unlawful use of a deadly weapon.
A 19-year-old man accused of the Davis Picnic Day shooting had his bail increased to $300,000 and was remanded into custody, with additional conditions on release that he not associate with known gang members and that he be subject to personal and electronic searches for firearms and ammunition.
Dominguez’s former girlfriend testified about his deteriorating mental health and unusual behavior, while the prosecution called a witness who reviewed surveillance footage of Dominguez and a university witness who discussed his academic disqualification.
Carlos Reales Dominguez faces two felony counts of murder, one felony count of attempted murder, and multiple enhancements, with the trial continuing with testimony from a former college friend, a coworker, and a fraternity brother who described Dominguez’s deteriorating mental health and behavioral changes leading up to the alleged stabbing spree.
Carlos Dominguez’s father testified in court that his son experienced significant changes in behavior and hygiene starting in 2021, which he suspected were due to stress and possibly drug use, and that he did not do anything beyond talking to him to get help.
Yolo County Superior Court Judge Janene Beronio granted habeas corpus relief to Ajay Dev, overturning his 2009 conviction for sexually assaulting his adopted daughter, and a bail hearing is scheduled for Friday.
A judge upheld a $5,000 bail for an unhoused individual who failed to appear in court multiple times, despite the defense’s argument that the failures were due to homelessness and inadequate communication.
Witnesses testified that the accused has made significant progress in the CONREP program and has not failed a single drug test, but Dr. Horrillo expressed concern about potential relapse and Dr. Jackson diagnosed him with antisocial personality disorder and substance-induced psychosis.
An unhoused woman accused of drug-related offenses was denied bail by a judge due to her prior history of non-compliance with probation terms and a risk assessment conducted by the court.
The accused faces one count of felony petty theft, with an enhancement for circumstances in aggravation, and the defense is seeking treatment over incarceration due to the accused’s longstanding substance abuse issues.
The Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network is hosting a community dinner and fundraiser on June 14 at the Yolo County Fairgrounds to support local immigrants with rent, legal services, and DACA applications.
The judge upheld a stay-away order prohibiting the accused from going near the Dutch Bros location in Davis, despite objections from the defense that the alleged offense did not occur at or involve Dutch Bros.