Man Released from Pre-Trial Custody in 20-Year-Old Sex Assault Case after Friends Vouch for Him – Judge Overrules DA and Probation
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – The accused was released from custody on Friday morning—despite protestations by…
Emotional, Powerful Statement Marks Sentencing of Man for Officer Battery
By Citlalli Florez and Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – Charged with felony assault after an altercation with…
Court Error Requires Accused to Be Released on Supervised OR
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – After a Yolo County Superior Court was unable to determine why…
Man Waives Right to Early Sentencing – Hopes to Get Married before Prison Sentence
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – The accused waived his right to early sentencing for a probation…
Man Gives Judge Movie Recommendation after Getting Three-Year Sentence
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – An easygoing accused had a friendly conversation with Judge Dave Rosenberg…
Attempted Murder Case Turns into a Heated Debate over Technicalities and Severe Mental Illness
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND – In a motion on Friday morning to dismiss the case for a…
Embezzlement Victim Wants Accused to Do Time, Pay Fine; Judge Sets Case for Trial
By Neha Malhi WOODLAND, CA – The victim in a grand theft embezzlement case here in Yolo…
Emotional Victim Impact Statement Moves Judge to Issue 10-Year Order to Protect Victim beyond Four-Year Prison Sentence.
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – During a domestic violence sentencing Friday in Yolo County Superior Court,…
Defense Attorney Wins, Contested Client’s Mental Health Placement to Avoid Fines
By Catherine Potente WOODLAND, CA–A defense attorney here in Yolo County Superior Court this week contested a…
Man with DUI Sentenced to Jail, Woman Remains on Supervised Release
By Brandon Barnes WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court morning session Tuesday, one man was…
Opening Statements, Witness Testimony in First Day of Sexual Assault Trial from Crimes in 2018 and 2020
By Oliver Camarena WOODLAND, CA – The trial of the accused on sex charges began Friday here…
Charged with Felonies, 2 Men Walk Away from Jail, Released Without Bail by Yolo County Judge
By Brandon Stephen Blanco WOODLAND, CA – Considering their felony charges, two men walked away here last…
Both Sides Claim Victory in Judge’s Ruling on DiSC Ballot Language
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Judge Maguire issued his ruling on the petition…
Judge Denies Prosecution Attempt to Withdraw Plea Offer in Reckless Driving Case
By Gwynneth Redemann WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Timothy Fall denied Deputy District Attorney…
Man Held for Trial on 8 Felonies, Including Murder, in West Sac Shooting Case
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – After his preliminary here last week in Yolo County Superior Court,…
Jury Finds Man Charged with Driving Drunk at Parole Office Not Guilty for All DUI-Related Counts
By Silveiro Rizo Llamas WOODLAND, CA – After days of deliberation, a jury here in Yolo County…
Attorney Miscommunication, COVID Complication Lead to Man Attending Prelim Hearing without Legal Representation
By Samuel Van Blaricom WOODLAND, CA – A combination of miscommunication between the courts, attorneys and felony…
Judge Sustains Some Felony Counts in Stabbing Case Despite Confusing Witness Testimony, Possible Different Assailants
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA. – Robert Sherman Obra faced a preliminary hearing here Friday in Yolo…
Unhappy with Public Defender, Man Represents Himself in Preliminary Hearing for Felony Sexual Assault Charge on Ex-Girlfriend
By Gwynneth Redemann WOODLAND, CA – Jason Burgett—because he said he was unhappy with his public defender—chose…
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…
