Judge Michelle Tong faces renewed prosecutors’ boycott
For the second time in two years, the San Francisco district attorney’s office is refusing to try cases…
San Francisco’s pretrial program is closing. Its replacement isn’t ready.
People accused of a crime walk a thin line between freedom and rearrest while awaiting trial. Now, as…
Public defenders target Trump federal prosecutor Bill Essayli in SoCal
The Los Angeles federal public defender’s office on Friday joined a renewed effort to oust Bill Essayli, the…
Singer D4vd drops private attorneys for public defender in murder case
The singer D4vd has dropped his high-powered legal team and will now be represented by the Los Angeles…
Survey: 1 in 3 S.F. jail respondents report ‘serious injury’
A first-of-its-kind survey of people held in San Francisco’s jails found complaints of tasteless food, unsanitary living conditions…
Judge fines San Francisco public defender after finding him in contempt for refusing new cases
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A judge has fined San Francisco’s public defender $26,000 for ignoring a January order…
California used faulty DUI tests for nearly 10 years, state Justice Department says
Almost a decade ago, a Simi Valley-based medical supply company began providing the California Department of Justice urinalysis…
Nick Reiner returns to court, swaps private lawyer for public defender
Famed defense attorney Alan Jackson stepped down Wednesday as counsel for Nick Reiner, who is awaiting trial in…
Man charged in Bambi Larson killing set for conservatorship
SAN JOSE — Carlos Arevalo Carranza, the man charged with brutally killing San Jose resident Bambi Larson six…
Man charged in Bambi Larson killing set for conservatorship
SAN JOSE — Carlos Arevalo Carranza, the man charged with brutally killing San Jose resident Bambi Larson six…
Damon Silver appointed Santa Clara County’s chief public defender
SAN JOSE — Damon Silver, a veteran South Bay attorney who has headed the Santa Clara County Public…
S.F. public defender says DA withholds evidence. No, you, says DA
The ground floor hallway of San Francisco Superior Court at 850 Bryant St. Photo on Jan. 16, 2025…