A second-degree harassment charge was filed against a man who allegedly struck his dementia-suffering wife, and a full stay-away order of protection was not granted due to the lack of reported threats or ongoing danger.
A defendant failed to appear on a charge of arson of property belonging to another and a $30,000 bench warrant was issued for his return to court on July 17, 2025.
An accused who was charged after a high-speed police chase and alleged robbery was commended for his progress in a 90-day court-mandated residential treatment center, but was ultimately ordered to complete the full term.
A man was charged with domestic violence, drug possession, and other offenses in San Francisco Superior Court and was ordered back to jail by Judge Gerardo Sandoval, despite the man’s emotional plea to be released due to illness.
The accused was sentenced to 16 years in state prison for his role in a fatal DUI crash, with no life sentence due to his expression of remorse and youth at the time of the offense.
The accused in a felony theft case was denied a motion to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor due to a lack of evidence and the fact that the offense is often charged as a misdemeanor.
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A man missed his preliminary hearing in San Francisco Superior Court due to a lack of proper translation services, and the court decided to continue the matter, with the next hearing scheduled for July 23, 2025.
A 6-foot-4 Black street performer was arraigned in San Francisco Superior Court for allegedly committing a first-degree robbery, despite the victim not being able to identify the perpetrator, due to surveillance footage and investigative findings.
A homeless San Francisco man was given a five-month diversion period after being accused of trespassing in a Hilton hotel, with the condition that he must avoid new arrests and stay out of the hotel.
Judge Simon Frankel approved a motion to reduce the charges of a young man accused of assault with a deadly weapon from felony to misdemeanor, citing his understanding of the seriousness of the situation, compliance with pretrial release conditions, strong community ties, and willingness to make amends.
The commissioner denied a judicial diversion request for an individual facing improper firearm carry charges in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing the individual’s past violations of concealed carry laws and the LAPD’s backlog in issuing permits.
A Suffolk County man was arraigned on charges of assault and criminal mischief after allegedly hitting an EMT while suffering a suspected drug overdose, and was released on his own recognizance pending future court dates.
Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig has paused referrals to mental health and addiction intervention courts in favor of a felony treatment scheme, revealing his true priorities of punishing over treatment.
Judge Sonia Cortes of the Yolo County Superior Court denied a request by Privately Appointed Defense Attorney Melody Yasuda for a Pitchess motion to access Officer Hawkinson’s personnel records, citing the officer’s limited role in the investigation and the defense’s lack of documentation.
A man accused of armed auto burglary has been held in San Francisco County Jail for over two years, awaiting trial, with his jury trial scheduled for July 14, 2025.
An 18-year-old bench warrant was issued for a man accused of a 2006 Vehicle and Traffic Law violation, and he now faces new charges of assault and criminal mischief in Nassau County, for which he was granted supervised release and reminded of his right to legal counsel.
Judge Kenneth Wine denied the defense motion to refer the defendant to ACM, instead setting bail at $25,000 and keeping the defendant in custody until their preliminary hearing on August 19, 2025.
The accused was found with a stolen vehicle key fob and methamphetamine, but was not seen driving the vehicle, and the judge ruled that there was sufficient evidence for him to be held on both charges.
A judge in San Francisco Superior Court denied a request to release a man convicted of felony possession of stolen property, increased his level of supervision, and continued the hearing to July 3, 2025.