By Derrick Pal FRESNO, CA — A judge here in Fresno County Superior Court tried over and over and over aga ...
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Judge Convinces Agitated Defendant Wanting to Represent Himself to Get Defense Attorney
Judge Convinces Agitated Defendant Wanting to Represent Himself to Get Defense Attorney
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Concerned Judge Offers Long ‘Heart to Heart’ in Effort to Inform Young Defendant about Dangers of Driving under the Influence
Concerned Judge Offers Long ‘Heart to Heart’ in Effort to Inform Young Defendant about Dangers of Driving under the Influence
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Livestream Difficulties Again Cause Major Courtroom Difficulties – for Everyone
Livestream Difficulties Again Cause Major Courtroom Difficulties – for Everyone
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Despite Victim’s Memory Lapses, Judge Sets Trial for Man Accused of Multiple Domestic Violence Charges
Despite Victim’s Memory Lapses, Judge Sets Trial for Man Accused of Multiple Domestic Violence Charges
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DUI Defendant Sent Straight Back to Jail after Violating Court Orders
DUI Defendant Sent Straight Back to Jail after Violating Court Orders
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Defendant Asks Judge to ‘Have a Heart’ and Reconsider His Prison Sentence – Doesn’t Work
Defendant Asks Judge to ‘Have a Heart’ and Reconsider His Prison Sentence – Doesn’t Work
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Clear as Mud – Defendant Released, but Confused About When He Can See Father, the Victim
Clear as Mud – Defendant Released, but Confused About When He Can See Father, the Victim
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Good and Bad News: Defendant’s Cases Could Resolve Soon – But He’s Still in Jail
Good and Bad News: Defendant’s Cases Could Resolve Soon – But He’s Still in Jail
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Sacramento, Fresno, Other Superior Courts Suspend Jury Trials Because of Pandemic and Stay-at-Home Order
Sacramento, Fresno, Other Superior Courts Suspend Jury Trials Because of Pandemic and Stay-at-Home Order
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Communication Problem Made Simple Fresno Plea Hearing Difficult
Communication Problem Made Simple Fresno Plea Hearing Difficult
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DUI Defendant Admits Needs to ‘Grow Up,’ Paid for Mistake – Literally
DUI Defendant Admits Needs to ‘Grow Up,’ Paid for Mistake – Literally
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Defense Request Backfires – Routine Arraignment Prompts Custody Concerns
Defense Request Backfires – Routine Arraignment Prompts Custody Concerns
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Despite Multiple Failures to Appear, Judge Releases Defendant From Custody without Requiring Bail
Despite Multiple Failures to Appear, Judge Releases Defendant From Custody without Requiring Bail
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Fresno Judge Sees Domestic Violence Pattern, Hikes Bail for Defendant
Fresno Judge Sees Domestic Violence Pattern, Hikes Bail for Defendant
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Domestic Violence Victim Asks for ‘Peaceful’ Contact with Abuser
Domestic Violence Victim Asks for ‘Peaceful’ Contact with Abuser
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New COVID-19 Spike Convinces Defendant to Pay Fine and Skip Community Service
New COVID-19 Spike Convinces Defendant to Pay Fine and Skip Community Service
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Domestic Violence Victim Claims Harassment by Defense Investigator – Judge Insists It’s Civil Court Matter
Domestic Violence Victim Claims Harassment by Defense Investigator – Judge Insists It’s Civil Court Matter
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Defendant Can’t Afford Fees for DUI Monitoring – Judge Adds Fees, but Doesn’t Jail Offender
Defendant Can’t Afford Fees for DUI Monitoring – Judge Adds Fees, but Doesn’t Jail Offender
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COVID-19 Continues to Play Havoc with Fresno Court Calendars, Staff and Defendants
COVID-19 Continues to Play Havoc with Fresno Court Calendars, Staff and Defendants
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Man Pleads to Contempt but Is Released, Strict Stay-Away Order Rescinded
Man Pleads to Contempt but Is Released, Strict Stay-Away Order Rescinded