Deputy Public Defender Stephen Betz requested a mental health diversion hearing for an accused facing several felony charges be rescheduled to Nov. 17, 2025, due to the extensive briefings required and the court’s busy calendar.
The accused was denied pretrial release without bail due to public safety concerns, as the prosecution argued that she had access to unregistered and illegally obtained firearms and had participated in a conspiracy to commit murder.
Judge Sonia Cortes upheld a $10,000 bond for an accused drug dealer with a history of addiction, while also granting a motion for mental health diversion and requiring the accused to complete a rehabilitation program.
The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office is continuing to press felony charges against three UC Davis students in the Egghead case, despite the Shrem Museum’s willingness to consider restorative justice.
The judge rejected defense arguments for leniency and consolidation of credits, resulting in a six-year, four-month state prison sentence for the accused.
Judge Sonia Cortes denied the motion for restoration of sanity for the 65-year-old individual due to concerns over his lack of insight into his triggers, impulse control issues, lack of stable housing, and need for continued treatment for behavioral issues.
Witnesses testified that the accused has made significant progress in the CONREP program and has not failed a single drug test, but Dr. Horrillo expressed concern about potential relapse and Dr. Jackson diagnosed him with antisocial personality disorder and substance-induced psychosis.
Deputy District Attorney Jesse Richardson requested a continuance in the mental health diversion hearing of an accused individual, citing a lack of familiarity with Mental Health Court.
A woman facing multiple misdemeanor charges, including a 2023 DUI and two failures to appear, was ordered to wear a SCRAM device, which she has complied with for 90 days, but Judge Cortes declined to remove it due to the original terms of the court order.
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