Judge Teresa M. Caffese used an automated speech program to read charges against an accused woman, prompting objections from the defense and an emotional reaction from the accused, leading to the arraignment being rescheduled to August 13.
Judge Giza granted ROR to a man in a mental health diversion program, with the condition that he refrain from drinking, after hearing arguments from both the defense and prosecution regarding his homelessness, mental illness, and public intoxication.
Judge Derek G. Johnson reduced bail for a woman charged with felony sale or transport of a controlled substance from $50,000 to $25,000, despite her attorney’s request for a further reduction due to her lack of income.
The Yolo County trial readiness hearing was continued after the arresting officer failed to appear due to a prepaid vacation, and the accused’s defense argued that the continuance violated their constitutional rights.
Judge Gerardo C. Sandoval denied pretrial release to a man facing three felony charges due to his physical state and the District Attorney’s argument that he is a danger to society.
Judge Robert Hawk delayed sentencing a man who pleaded guilty to retail theft, citing violations of his probation, and the District Attorney’s Office is now seeking a five- to six-year prison sentence.
A low-income Queens woman with no prior criminal history was placed under supervised release with phone reporting after prosecutors deemed her a flight risk during an arraignment in Central Islip Criminal Court.
Judge Michael Rhoads ruled to release a man accused of felony robbery on ACM, after hearing arguments regarding his release being delayed due to complications with Citywide, a rehabilitative organization.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge has granted a motion for the defense to receive homicide charging and conviction data for white and Hispanic individuals, citing potential concerns under California’s Racial Justice Act.
A felony drug case in Alameda County Superior Court was dismissed after Judge Scott Patton found no probable cause to support the charges, citing the evidence as “innocuous” and the officer’s testimony as vague and insufficient.
Judge Jennifer A. Henry set bail at $2,000 cash, $4,000 insurance bond, or $20,000 partially secured surety bond for an accused facing misdemeanor charges for driving while intoxicated, despite his defense attorney arguing that the failure to appear was not willful evasion and that the charges were not bail-eligible under New York’s bail reform laws.
Judge Clara M. Levers maintained bail at $25,000 and upheld jail time for an injured man who violated his probation terms by failing his work program twice, despite his probation officer telling him on July 28 that he could still finish the program.
The jury trial for the accused in the fatal shooting of Sept. 15, 2020, has been ongoing for 11 days with no eyewitness or forensic evidence presented by the prosecution to implicate the accused.
A homeless woman facing two petit larceny charges was held on bail after failing to appear in court, despite her lack of legal representation and unstable housing situation.
During a preliminary hearing in San Francisco Superior Court, Judge Simon J. Frankel determined there was enough evidence to move forward in the case of a man facing felony charges for possession for sale of a controlled substance, despite the defense’s argument that there was no probable cause for the arrest and search.
Judge Brian J. Stretch denied the motion to reduce the unauthorized entry of a dwelling charge against the accused, but granted the request for diversion, and instructed the accused to return to court on Oct. 22 for a hearing regarding a diversion update.
After a jury trial concluded with a not guilty verdict on domestic battery and simple assault charges, and a hung jury on child endangerment and simple battery charges, the prosecution has decided to retry the case on the remaining charges.
The accused was found to be incompetent to stand trial due to his delusional beliefs, as testified by Dr. Sumandeep Kaur, a forensic psychologist, and agreed upon by Judge Daniel M. Wolk.
Judge Johnny Cepeda Gogo denied release for an accused man who had failed to appear at previous court hearings, despite being incarcerated in Alameda County at the time, and set the bail bond at $75,000.
Judge Brian J. Stech approved a request for an extension of diversion for an unhoused man accused of attempted second-degree burglary, with the condition of a stay-away order and restitution, and if the accused is compliant, the case will be dismissed on Dec. 1.