In a mammoth motion, the public defender for Daniel Patrick Wozniak, the Costa Mesa man accused of a 2010 double murder, argues that his client shouldn’t face the death penalty because his constitutional rights have been violated by county law enforcement.
Tag: Orange County District Attorney
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, News Briefs, Top Stories
No Domestic Violence Charges for Fullerton Officer Acquitted in Kelly Thomas death
The Orange County District Attorney’s office doesn’t have enough evidence to convict Ramos, a DA spokeswoman told the OC Register.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, News Briefs, Top Stories, Transportation
County Budget Hearing Kicks Off With Some Requests Not Recommended for Funding
Most of the discussion is expected to center on how to divvy up the more than $60 million in extra discretionary funding for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Lights, Camera, Action! Inside OC’s Jails
Orange County Sheriff’s Department manipulated the media, but the tactic has led to allegations that rights of jailed inmates were violated.
Posted inInside the Newsroom, Investigative, News Briefs, Santa Ana
Voice of OC Podcast: DA Clears Pulido
In our second episode, we delve into the district attorney’s decision not to file charges against Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido over his questionable property swap with a city contractor.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Five Things to Know About the County Budget
Here is a rundown of what Orange County residents need to know as supervisors gear up to pass a $5.8 billion spending plan next month.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Audit: DA Deficient in Training and Oversight of Major Cases
A review, sparked by revelations of prosecutorial misconduct involving a jailhouse informants system, found the office is significantly behind other local counties in the level of training provided to prosecutors.
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
DA Raises ‘Tax Fraud’ as Another Potential Issue in Pulido Case
While the DA’s office has officially cleared Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido of criminal conflict of interest relating to his property swap with a city contractor, prosecutors have asked state officials to investigate whether he committed tax fraud.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
DA Changes Course, Will Require Top Staffer to Disclose Finances
In the face of mounting pressure, District Attorney Tony Rackauckas has decided that Susan Kang Schroeder must file annual financial disclosure statements. It is unclear whether she will have to file retroactively.
Posted inInvestigative, News Briefs
Pretrial Hearing for Former County Assessor Rescheduled for June
The pretrial hearing for former county Assessor Webster Guillory, charged with two misdemeanors related to filing false election nomination papers, has been continued to June 4th.
