By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA - During preliminary motions in the criminal case involving a man’s two coun ...
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COURT WATCH: Judge Allows Phone Call Evidence in Trial Despite Defense Concerns Regarding Hearsay and Potential Undue Prejudice
COURT WATCH: Judge Allows Phone Call Evidence in Trial Despite Defense Concerns Regarding Hearsay and Potential Undue Prejudice
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Guest Commentary: My Conviction Meant 40 Years without a Vote. Not Anymore.
Guest Commentary: My Conviction Meant 40 Years without a Vote. Not Anymore.
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$25,000 Bail Set Despite Public Defender Stating Case Was Accused’s ‘First Felony Arrest’
$25,000 Bail Set Despite Public Defender Stating Case Was Accused’s ‘First Felony Arrest’
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Judge Agrees with Defense Claim Probation Overstepped Authority by Jailing Accused in Violation of Probation Conditions
Judge Agrees with Defense Claim Probation Overstepped Authority by Jailing Accused in Violation of Probation Conditions
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Public Defender Raises Questions about Correctional Officer’s Testimony
Public Defender Raises Questions about Correctional Officer’s Testimony
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Judge Revokes Accused’s No Bail Release Despite Defense Argument Accused Receiving Medical Treatment
Judge Revokes Accused’s No Bail Release Despite Defense Argument Accused Receiving Medical Treatment
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Young Man Sentenced to 2 Years, but with a Way Out, for Robbing Rite Aid with Metal Knuckles
Young Man Sentenced to 2 Years, but with a Way Out, for Robbing Rite Aid with Metal Knuckles
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Family Members, Victim Ask for Life in Prison for Accused after Brutal Attack; Judge Upholds 16-Year Sentence Despite Accused’s Mental Health Problems
Family Members, Victim Ask for Life in Prison for Accused after Brutal Attack; Judge Upholds 16-Year Sentence Despite Accused’s Mental Health Problems
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Apparent Accidental Death from ‘Pill’ Nets Man ‘Meaningless’ 180 Days
Apparent Accidental Death from ‘Pill’ Nets Man ‘Meaningless’ 180 Days
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Prelim Determines Man to Stand Trial on 4 Counts, Including Rape, Criminal Threats – He Claims Sex ‘Consensual’
Prelim Determines Man to Stand Trial on 4 Counts, Including Rape, Criminal Threats – He Claims Sex ‘Consensual’
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Despite Promises by Defense to Craft Plan to Protect Community, Judge Holds Man Pretrial on $50,000 Bail
Despite Promises by Defense to Craft Plan to Protect Community, Judge Holds Man Pretrial on $50,000 Bail
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Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Ventura County Jail for Felony Drug Charges Resulting in Fatal Overdose
Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Ventura County Jail for Felony Drug Charges Resulting in Fatal Overdose
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Witness Testimony Proceeds in Murder Case Prelim – Accused Connected to Past Vandalism of Victim Properties
Witness Testimony Proceeds in Murder Case Prelim – Accused Connected to Past Vandalism of Victim Properties
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Prosecutor Wonders If Questioning Should Continue after Defense Objections
Prosecutor Wonders If Questioning Should Continue after Defense Objections
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Attorney Comment about Parking Lot Altercation – ‘I Don’t Think Anybody in That Video Was a Saint’
Attorney Comment about Parking Lot Altercation – ‘I Don’t Think Anybody in That Video Was a Saint’
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Pregnant Woman Released for Risk Assessment – Judge Comments ‘Behavior Is Consistent with Someone Using Drugs’
Pregnant Woman Released for Risk Assessment – Judge Comments ‘Behavior Is Consistent with Someone Using Drugs’