Man with Health Issues Fights to Maintain Right to Be Present in Court
By Taylor Smith and Jack Sandmeyer WOODLAND, CA – The accused phoned into Yolo County Superior Court...... Read more.
Meth Addict Accused of Murdering Girlfriend on Basis of ‘Freudian Slip,’ Still on Trial After 13 Years
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – The trial for a murder in 2009 charged to Robert Spurlin...... Read more.
Man Accused of Prison Drug Transport, Robbery Mystified by Consequences of Pleas – Public Defender Fights for Chance to Help Him Understand
By Taylor Smith MODESTO, CA – The accused was sentenced here Wednesday in Stanislaus County Superior Court...... Read more.
Yolo Man Sentenced to 20 Years Despite Not Being the Actual Killer in a Felony Murder Case
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – A Yolo County Judge on Friday sentenced a man to 20...... Read more.
Woman Tells Off Judge and Defense Counsel in Mental Competency Hearing
By Taylor Smith and Alyssa Eng WOODLAND, CA – A woman charged with public disorderly conduct came...... Read more.
Kevin de León Attempts to Cover Up Racist Comments and Faces Strong Backlash from LA City Councilmembers, Public
By Taylor Smith, Alyssa Eng and Rena Abdusalam LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles Democratic Councilman Kevin...... Read more.
Prosecutor Complains Loudly to Judge about Late Trial Postponement by Defense
By Taylor Smith and Sonia Wong WOODLAND, CA – Deputy District Attorney Jing Ko arrived at Yolo...... Read more.
Extensive Criminal Record Resurfaces from 1980-2012 in Resentencing Hearing – Man Sent to Prison for 14 More Years, but 2 Strikes Stricken from Record
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – Several crimes from 2012 resurfaced in a resentencing hearing for the...... Read more.
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...... Read more.
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...... Read more.