Judge Brian J. Stretch denied a motion to dismiss charges against a man accused of possessing child pornography, citing lingering questions about intent and the mental state of the accused, and scheduled a pretrial conference for September 10, 2025.
An SFPD officer admitted to not following protocol during a DUI arrest, while a forensic toxicologist testified that the accused’s blood alcohol content at the time of the incident could have been as high as 0.192 percent.
A prosecutor’s request for $100,000 bail was denied by a judge in Central Islip Criminal Court after it was found that the alleged conduct occurred before any enforceable order of protection was in place, and the prosecution could not provide documentation of a prior order of protection.
An 18-year-old accused of rape in concert was denied bail by a San Francisco judge, despite arguments from his defense attorney that he was not the one who committed the crime and posed no public safety risk.
A misdemeanor case involving possession of a switchblade was dismissed by a judge after the accused had spent 356 days in custody, participated in Mental Health Diversion Court, and had two expected felony convictions dismissed following a mental health evaluation.
A San Francisco man pleaded guilty to three felony counts and no contest to two misdemeanor counts, including possession of a firearm by a felon, carrying a concealed firearm as a convicted person, driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher, and was sentenced to 180 days in county jail and a lifetime ban on possessing weapons.
A San Francisco judge reinstated a $50,000 bail for an accused drug dealer, but granted the prosecution’s motion to detain him due to the large quantity of narcotics found and his history of drug use.
An individual accused of misdemeanors was granted release on recognizance due to concerns over their deteriorating health and risk of eviction, and was ordered to resume prescribed medication and enroll in a UCSF behavioral health program.
Officers testified at a Yolo County Superior Court trial that they used excessive force on a man who was later found not to possess burglary tools, and that their police reports omitted critical details, including the use of a knee on the man’s neck.
San Francisco Judge Crompton set bail at $250,000 for the accused who allegedly slept outside the victim’s home, verbally harassed her, followed her into a store, and made threatening phone calls, despite acknowledging the accused’s need for help.
Prosecutors requested nearly $100,000 in restitution for a victim who died two years after a DUI crash, but a judge expressed frustration over the lack of medical records linking the accident to the victim’s death and delayed the next court date to June 13, 2025.
A San Francisco judge issued a stay-away order for a disabled man who faces felony drug charges, potentially leaving him homeless and unable to care for his paraplegic wife, despite defense objections.
A judge upheld a $5,000 bail for an unhoused individual who failed to appear in court multiple times, despite the defense’s argument that the failures were due to homelessness and inadequate communication.
An unemployed man, charged with grand theft for stealing $150,000 worth of wine, had his bail set at $100,000 despite claims of personal tragedy and caregiving responsibilities, and the possibility of state prison time.
The judge upheld a stay-away order prohibiting the accused from going near the Dutch Bros location in Davis, despite objections from the defense that the alleged offense did not occur at or involve Dutch Bros.
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