Despite Conflicting Evidence, Nephew Accused of Strangling and Battery on 77-Year-Old Wheelchair-Bound Uncle
By Zoey Hou SACRAMENTO, CA – Despite apparent conflicting evidence of injury, and no witnesses, defendant Khampher…
Public Defender Takes 15-Minute Break to Talk to Aggravated Defendant Who Repeatedly Interrupted Court Proceedings
By Luke Kyaw WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tom Dyer knew something was brewing…
Judge Warns Defendant to Obey Terms of Release or He Will Be ‘Out of Options’
By Derrick Pal FRESNO, CA — A judge here in Fresno County Superior Court last week made…
Judge Warns Defendant with Violent History Not to Re-Offend, or ‘You’re Gonna Be in the Cage’
By Derrick Pal SACRAMENTO, CA — Judge Michael Bowman in a bail review here in Sacramento County…
Judge Calls Officers’ Acts ‘Excessive,’ Videos of Arrest ‘Alarming and Disturbing’ – Dismisses 3 Charges against Unhoused Man
By Tanya Decendario WOODLAND, CA – Describing the conduct of West Sacramento Police officers as “excessive and…
Failure to Register as Sex Offender Lands Man in Prison for Longer than Original Sentence
By Ned Meiners SACRAMENTO, CA – Local resident Donnell Cox was sentenced Monday to two years in…
Judge Makes Deal Defendant Can’t Refuse – Cuts Fees, Guaranteeing No Jail Time
By Esha Kher and Savannah Dewberry SACRAMENTO, CA – In sentencing defendant Todd Riesland to 90 days…
‘But I Don’t Want to Be Guilty’ – Pregnant Defendant Coaxed to Take Plea to Be Released from Custody
By Dorrin Akbari SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Mya Montgomery struggled to understand the terms and implication of…
Law Student Insists on Representing Herself Despite Judge’s Many, Many Warnings
By Dorrin Akbari SACRAMENTO – Defendant Tracy Wilson, citing her background as a law student, was adamant…
Self Defense Motion Fairs – Judge ‘Schools’ Defense Attorney on Worth of Evidence
By Jose Medina WOODLAND – Evidence in court is a mighty sword—but Judge Peter M. Williams told…
Anxious Homeless Defendant Convinced Not to Cut an Early Deal
By Kelly Moran WOODLAND –– Nicole Cheree Van appeared for her arraignment in Dept. 1 of Yolo…
Defendant Assaults Neighbor, Believing ‘Caucasian People from Hell,’ ‘Caucasian Android People’ Were Trying to Kill Him
By Tiffany Devlin SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento County Superior Court judge heard testimony Wednesday that Kenny Golden…
District Attorney’s Office Cuts Deal to Keep Man Out of Prison, and Avoid Deportation for Victim
By Kianna Anvari WOODLAND — It’s more than a bit unusual for a deputy district attorney to…
Ranked MMA Fighter Charged with Threatening to Kill Spouse in Front of Their Child
By Julietta Bisharyan SACRAMENTO – Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Matthew Betzold, accused of beating up a…
Defendant Loses Preliminary Hearing, Now Faces 3 Felonies; Claims He Tried to Protect Mom from Boyfriend
By Stefanie Young SACRAMENTO, CA – A man will face a jury trial after allegedly assaulting the…
Man Repeatedly Calls Complaining Witness’ Testimony ‘Lies!’ as He Is Charged with Battery of a Stranger
By Armando Alonzo SACRAMENTO – A man charged with a violation of a misdemeanor for battery and…
Complaining Witness Delivered Emotional Testimony against Allegedly Abusive Ex-Boyfriend in Preliminary Hearing
By Linh Nguyen and Maxwell C. Myrhum WOODLAND – A West Sacramento man faced a preliminary hearing…
No Dismissal, but Relief
By Ryan Oh A San Francisco resident named Reymundo Delgado found herself facing a potential battery…
Woman’s Head Bashed into a Car, Dent in Vehicle Shows Enough Evidence for Trial
By Arianna Medina Woodland – The defense claimed it was a mere bar brawl, but the police…
Alleged Victim Claims to Take Defendant to Canadian Court after Allegedly Being Punched
By Michelle Lagos Woodland – The alleged victim of a battery with serious injury case provided an…