Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, with enhancements for use of a deadly weapon and a prior felony conviction, after a tense cross-examination by the district attorney raised questions about prosecutorial conduct.
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.
The judge in Yolo County Superior Court intends to dismiss a misdemeanor domestic violence case in July if the defendant continues to make progress in his mental health diversion program.
Carlos Reales Dominguez’s murder trial continued with testimony from a forensic evaluator and a victim’s acquaintance, with the defense presenting evidence that Dominguez had schizophrenia and the prosecution questioning the credibility of the defense’s expert witness.
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.
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for two felony counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, and multiple special allegations, and a former UC Davis instructor testified that Dominguez’s behavior in class was “concerning”, while a Davis police detective admitted that some items of evidence had not been sent for forensic analysis.
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.
Judge Clara M. Levers granted the accused’s request for supervised own recognizance release due to serious mental health concerns and the court’s failure to provide a qualified Mien language interpreter at his arraignment hearing, citing violations of Penal Code 825 and the accused’s constitutional rights.
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.
The accused, an unhoused resident of Davis, was arrested for resisting an arrest warrant related to a misdemeanor charge of theft and unlawful possession of paraphernalia, and now faces an additional felony charge of resisting an executive officer, despite defense arguments that the arrest may have violated the accused’s due process rights.
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.
A homeless man in Yolo County, California was sentenced to multiple rehabilitative programs, despite objections from his defense lawyer who argued he lacked the basic resources to participate meaningfully in the programs.
Jury selection began in Yolo County Superior Court for the trial of Carlos Reales Dominguez, who faces multiple serious charges, including two counts of murder, with the trial scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 30.
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