Bail Triples for Defendant Who Gets Another DUI, Violates Domestic Violence Conditions
By Emma Phillips SACRAMENTO – The good news for Cory Satnowski was that his sixth or fourth…
Defendant Can’t Afford Fees for DUI Monitoring – Judge Adds Fees, but Doesn’t Jail Offender
By Matt Liscovitz FRESNO – Thomas Clark entered court this week facing the possibility of jail time…
COVID Delayed: DUI Defendant Loses Probable Cause Hearing, Trial Upcoming
By Derrick Tat SACRAMENTO – In Sacramento County, Eric Olsen was charged with driving under the influence…
Is Wearing Shorts on a Chilly October Night a Way Out of a DUI Charge?
By Mengyu Yang FRESNO – Could wearing shorts on a chilly October night be an excuse…
After 1st DUI Led to Manslaughter, Man’s 2nd DUI Could Mean 3 Years in Prison
By Roxanna Jarvis SACRAMENTO – James Epperson pleaded no contest this week in Sacramento County Superior Court…
Jail Time ‘Pays” Off: Defendant Converts Time Into Credit for Fines and Fees
By Hannah Skepner WOODLAND – Sometimes sitting in jail can pay off. At least that is the…
Judge Tosses Peace Officer Evidence – Didn’t Have Reasonable Suspicion to Arrest Defendant
By Bianca Estrada FRESNO – A Fresno County Superior Court judge threw out the testimony of a…
Four DUIs in Four Years – Fifth One May Be the ‘Charm,’ Rules Judge
By Kalani E. Gaines SACRAMENTO – Defendant Jose Tenango-Garcia was taken into custody after his bail hearing…
No Court Battles Here: DUI Offenders in Fresno Start Early on Rehabilitation Prior to Sentencing
By Kelly Moran FRESNO–– It was a long, long day for Judge William J. Terrence of Fresno…
More Reckless? Driving Drunk or Lawyer Not Wearing Mask in Courtroom
By Özge Terzioğlu SACRAMENTO and FRESNO – What’s more reckless? Driving under the influence, endangering not only…
Fresno Defendant Pursues Jury Trial for DUI Charges While Most Take Plea Deals
By Cailin Garcia FRESNO — In Judge William Terrance’s courtroom in Fresno County Superior Court this week,…
DUI Trial Out to Jury for Man Who Crashed ATV, Told Police He Consumed Alcohol
By Danae Snell and Özge Terzioğlu RIVERSIDE – What was supposed to be a fun evening out…
Miscommunication, Zoom or No Zoom: DUI Cases at Sacramento Superior Court During COVID-19
By Emma Phillips SACRAMENTO – Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, only one defendant chose to appear remotely…
Folsom Drug User, DUI Driver Settles Cases, Sentenced to 90 Days, Double Probation
By Zhuoshan Liu SACRAMENTO – Private defense attorney Michael Mullan, Deputy District Attorney Adrianne McMillan and Sacramento…
Fresno PD Argues CHP Officers Falsely Arrested DUI Drivers – Judge Disagrees
By Ruby Chavez and Cailin Garcia FRESNO- In two separate cases yesterday, Assistant Public Defender Tonya Lopez…
Yolo Judge Notes Tougher Sacramento Court Probation Rules, Releases DUI Defendant
By Tiffany Devlin WOODLAND – Deputy Public Defender Richard Van Zandt argued that Defendant Jose Morales Alvarez…
It’s Rare, but DUI Defendant Took Stand to Argue on Own Behalf
By Danae Snell SACRAMENTO — Defense attorney Brian Wanerman summoned his client to the stand here in…
No Contest Plea after Found Asleep in Middle of Road in Car – DUI of 0.19
By Julian Navarro FRESNO – Hmong Lee fell asleep—in the middle of the road. In his car….
Mom Accused of Doing Donuts in Car with Child Rejects Deal, Pleads Not Guilty
By Özge Terzioğlu FRESNO – When Fresno County Superior Court Judge William Terrance asked defendant Samantha Hill…
Fresno Man Waits 3 Years – Judge Tosses DUI Case
By Kalani E. Gaines FRESNO – Daniel Ray Garza Jr. has been awaiting a settlement in his…