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Ruling Is Another Blow to Van Voorhis
The Contra Costa County district attorney's office plans to use an out-of-town judge's ruling to block Judge Bruce Van Voorhis from hearing any criminal cases. In November, a Monterey County judge granted DA Gary Yancey's request to disqualify Van Voorhis in a criminal case. Although the ruling was made on Nov. 27, due to a filing mix-up the prosecutor's office didn't receive a copy of it until Wednesday.Defense: Angry Clerk Led to CJP Probe of Hyde
Alameda County Judge D. Ronald Hyde's civic selflessness has brought honor to the bench, and the misconduct case currently being heard against him is built on personal animosity from vengeful court clerks, the judge's defense attorney said Thursday. A panel of three special masters heard the final portion of defense testimony Thursday, along with closing arguments by both sides.Placer Judge Explains 'Warning' to Litigant
Judge Joseph O'Flaherty countered discipline charges against him at a special master hearing Tuesday, arguing a stay-away directive was meant as a caution, not an order.Calif. Commission Charges Judge With Willful Misconduct
California's Commission on Judicial Performance has launched formal proceedings against Judge Jose Velasquez, a controversial and outspoken jurist. Velasquez is charged with willful misconduct, prejudicial conduct and improper action in connection with his handling of misdemeanor arraignments. He was censured nine years ago for mishandling drunken-driving cases and disparaging fellow judges and attorneys. Velasquez's attorney, James Murphy, said his client is "a hard-ass when it comes to certain cases."Monterey Judge in Trouble (Again)
Nine years after a public censure, a controversial Monterey County judge is accused of willful misconduct.Trending Stories
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