By Audrey Sawyer VENTURA, CA — A man who pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm has some ...
Romero Motion (Strike Struck) Granted, Allows Man to Avoid Prison if Probation Followed
March, 2023
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Original Plea Deal Remains Valid, Despite Prosecution Attempts to Overturn
By Audrey Sawyer VENTURA, CA — After multiple parties agreed to a plea deal, Deputy District Attorne ...
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1995 Case Expunged – Accused Not Informed of Potential Immigration Consequences
By Audrey Sawyer VENTURA, CA — A drug, firearm and assault case from 1995 was dismissed and expunged ...
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Even If Mental Health Is Contributing Factor to Alleged Offense, Judge Rules He’d Still Reject Diversion
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A hearing regarding a motion for mental health diversion was he ...
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UCLA Law Releases New Database to Monitor Deaths in U.S. Prisons
By Audrey Sawyer and Ruby Mota LOS ANGELES, CA – The UCLA Law Behind Bars Data Project earlier ...
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Judge Denies Request for Supervised OR, Woman with Transportation Issues Jailed
By Audrey Sawyer WOODLAND, CA — A woman remains in jail here after missing probation appointments be ...
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Incarcerated Advocate Coalition Demands Biden Administration Crack Down on ‘Junk Fees’ in Criminal Justice System
By Audrey Sawyer and Ruby Mota WASHINGTON, DC – Incarcerated people must be included in the efforts ...
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Black Colorado Ranchers Claim ‘Modern Day KKK Assault,’ but Sheriff Arrests Them – NAACP and ACLU Providing Support
By Audrey Sawyer YODER, COLORADO – Two married Black ranchers in rural Colorado who go by Nic ...
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Accused Claims License Valid – Court Allows Time to Prove That’s the Case and Justice to Prevail
By Audrey Sawyer and Ruby Mota WOODLAND, CA — A traffic case here in Yolo County Superior Court may ...
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Judge Denies Jail Alternative to Woman Taking Care of Dying Grandmother
By Audrey Sawyer SACRAMENTO, CA — A woman attended an afternoon hearing in Sacramento County Superio ...