By Sarah Chayet VAN NUYS, CA - Deputy Public Defender Nikki D. Herst-Cook’s request that an unhoused accu ...
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COURT WATCH: Court Denies Judicial Diversion; Unhoused Accused Unable to Afford Court-Ordered Classes
COURT WATCH: Court Denies Judicial Diversion; Unhoused Accused Unable to Afford Court-Ordered Classes
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COURT WATCH: Judge Dismisses Charge after Prosecution Lacks Evidence of Intent against Mental Health-Challenged Accused
COURT WATCH: Judge Dismisses Charge after Prosecution Lacks Evidence of Intent against Mental Health-Challenged Accused
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COURT WATCH: Judge Selects Middle-Term Sentence Despite Defense Deeming It an ‘Unserious Robbery’
COURT WATCH: Judge Selects Middle-Term Sentence Despite Defense Deeming It an ‘Unserious Robbery’
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COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Felony Charge after Defense Questions Value of Stolen Goods, Facial Recognition Identification
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Felony Charge after Defense Questions Value of Stolen Goods, Facial Recognition Identification
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COURT WATCH: Complex Legal Battle Unfolds at Trial – Accused Raises Issues of Theft, Unethical Conduct, Domestic Violence by Victim … Judge Dismisses Accusations
COURT WATCH: Complex Legal Battle Unfolds at Trial – Accused Raises Issues of Theft, Unethical Conduct, Domestic Violence by Victim … Judge Dismisses Accusations
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COURT WATCH: Judge Refuses to Hear Mental Health Case, Claims Court Doesn’t Have Jurisdiction
COURT WATCH: Judge Refuses to Hear Mental Health Case, Claims Court Doesn’t Have Jurisdiction
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COURT WATCH: Accused Admits Hearing ‘Voices’ – Judge Ignores Statement, Orders Trial on Felony Burglary Charge
COURT WATCH: Accused Admits Hearing ‘Voices’ – Judge Ignores Statement, Orders Trial on Felony Burglary Charge
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COURT WATCH: Preliminary Hearing – Accused Allegedly Caught in Possession of Loaded Firearm at LAX Airport
COURT WATCH: Preliminary Hearing – Accused Allegedly Caught in Possession of Loaded Firearm at LAX Airport
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COURT WATCH: Man Charged with 2 DUI Counts – Defense Argues NHTSA, Other Guidelines Not Followed in Testing by Officers
COURT WATCH: Man Charged with 2 DUI Counts – Defense Argues NHTSA, Other Guidelines Not Followed in Testing by Officers
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COURT WATCH: Prosecution Attempts to Add Robbery Charge Despite Primary Witness Being Severely Intoxicated at Crime Scene
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Attempts to Add Robbery Charge Despite Primary Witness Being Severely Intoxicated at Crime Scene
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COURT WATCH: Judge Terminates Diversion after Hearing Reveals Financial Cost to Accused Prevented Attendance in Mandatory Program
COURT WATCH: Judge Terminates Diversion after Hearing Reveals Financial Cost to Accused Prevented Attendance in Mandatory Program
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COURT WATCH: Judge Questions Mental Health Diversion, but Relents
COURT WATCH: Judge Questions Mental Health Diversion, but Relents
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COURT WATCH: Judge Grants Resentencing of One Accused, Citing Gunshot Residue Error in Prosecution’s Motion/Charges
COURT WATCH: Judge Grants Resentencing of One Accused, Citing Gunshot Residue Error in Prosecution’s Motion/Charges
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COURT WATCH: DUI Preliminary Hearing – Accused Allegedly Made Witness Suffer Chronic Pain as Result of Car Accident
COURT WATCH: DUI Preliminary Hearing – Accused Allegedly Made Witness Suffer Chronic Pain as Result of Car Accident
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COURT WATCH: Misidentified Accused Loses Job after System Failure Drags Him to Court
COURT WATCH: Misidentified Accused Loses Job after System Failure Drags Him to Court
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COURT WATCH: Sentence Enhancements Applied Despite California Legislature Resentencing Efforts to Reduce Mass Incarceration; Motion to Demur Denied
COURT WATCH: Sentence Enhancements Applied Despite California Legislature Resentencing Efforts to Reduce Mass Incarceration; Motion to Demur Denied
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Man Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail, DA Alleges He’s Part of South American Theft Ring
Man Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail, DA Alleges He’s Part of South American Theft Ring
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Judge Denies Bail Request as Defendant Argues Innocence
Judge Denies Bail Request as Defendant Argues Innocence