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…
Jury Deliberating in Alleged Casino Trespassing Case
By Mary Magana-Ayala and Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA. – The jury is still out – as of…
One Trial Avoided, Another Maybe Not in Two Misdemeanor Cases
By Brandon Blanco WOODLAND, CA – Judge Tom M. Dyer of Yolo County Superior Court this week…
Grand Theft ‘Bait Bike’ Case Suspect Denied Release, but Judge Reduces Bail to $5,000
By Simran Chahal WOODLAND, CA – Bicycles are a big thing in Davis, and while Yolo County…
Judge Grants Release of Man after Hearing about Potential Miscommunication with Now-Disbarred Previous Defense Attorney
By Simran Chahal WOODLAND, CA – A judge in Yolo County Superior Court late last week agreed…
Defense Attorney Claims Victim is Less Vulnerable because of Older Age––Judge and Prosecutor Disagree; Bail Remains $250,000
By Mary Magana-Ayala WOODLAND, CA – In a bail review hearing late this past week in Yolo…
Judge Set to Visit Jail to See for Himself Whether Safety Provisions Still Protect Attorney-Client Conversations
By Leslie Ortiz WOODLAND, CA – Judge Dave Rosenberg at Yolo County Superior Court this week took…
Man Denied Supervised Own Recognizance by Judge Even Though Crimes Minor
By Wendy Moya WOODLAND, CA — Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tom M. Dyer denied “A****”‘s request…
