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Press Releases
Davis Man Convicted of Indecent Exposure and Lewd Conduct in Public
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – February 24, 2020 – On February 24, 2020, 24-year-old Davis man, Martin Rios, was sentenced by the Honorable David Reed to three years of formal probation, 30 days in Yolo County jail, 240 hours of community service, and ten years of sex...
Learn about the Criminal Justice System at the Yolo County District Attorney Citizens Academy
Applications now being accepted Press Release (Woodland, CA) – February 21, 2020 - District Attorney Jeff Reisig announces the ninth annual Yolo County District Attorney Citizens Academy which is sponsored by the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office in cooperation...
West Sacramento Man Graduates from Mental Health Court
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – February 19, 2020 – On February 18, 2020, 44-year-old West Sacramento man Rayshawn Taylor graduated from Mental Health Court in Department 14 of the Yolo County Superior Court. He is the twelfth participant to graduate from Mental Health...
Knights Landing Murderer Granted Parole
Anthony King was convicted of the murders of three people in July of 1988 Press Release (Woodland, CA) – February 5, 2020 - Convicted murderer Anthony King was granted parole today by a two-commissioner panel of the Board of Parole Hearings. The hearing took place at...
Winters Man Convicted of Inflicting Injury on his Girlfriend and Dissuading Two Witnesses
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – February 3, 2020 – Late afternoon on January 30, 2020, a Yolo County jury convicted 47-year-old Jesus Luis Reyes, of inflicting corporal injury on his girlfriend, false imprisonment with force or violence, and two counts of dissuading...
Yolo County Mental Health Court Team participated in the “Mental Health Diversion: Making it Work Together” Conference
The Mental Health Court Team from Yolo County participated in the "Mental Health Diversion: Making it Work Together" Conference in Sacramento sponsored by the Judicial Council of California. Those attending included: Joe Gocke (Pub Def); Danin Fruchtenicht...
Woodland Woman Sentenced of Wrong Way Drug DUI Collision Causing Injury
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – January 31, 2020 – On January 31, 2020, 19-year-old Woodland resident Brooklyn Johnson was sentenced by the Honorable Janene Beronio to 10-years formal probation and $2,577, 244 in restitution. On December 19, 2019, Johnson pled No...
Don’t Get Flagged This Super Bowl Season, Designate a Sober Driver
Press Release (Woodland, CA) - (January 31, 2020) – Yolo County District Attorney is reminding fans attending Super Bowl watch parties to get a safe ride home after the game. “If you plan on drinking, plan for a ride home with a sober driver,” District Attorney Jeff...
Yolo County District Attorney Welcomes New Interns
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – January 24, 2020 – The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office is excited to announce the addition of eight new interns. These new members of the District Attorney’s team bring a tremendous amount of talent and a diverse array of life...
Sacramento County Man Sentenced for DUI with Three Prior Convictions
Simon Kukhta was Convicted of DUI after Driving Off a Levee Press Release (Woodland, CA) – January 23, 2020, - On January 21, 2020, the Honorable David Rosenberg sentenced 53-year-old Sacramento County man, Simon Kukhta, to 240 days local prison and, upon his release...
Why We Seek Justice
Our team at the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office is comprised of a dedicated and diverse group of professionals. In our new video series “Why We Seek Justice” you will meet some of our amazing colleagues and hear their personal stories. We hope you enjoy!
Meet Deputy District Attorney Diane Ortiz
Meet Deputy District Attorney Kyle Hasapes
Meet Deputy District Attorney Amanda Zambor
Meet Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center Admin Clerk Shobna Sharma
Meet Deputy District Attorney Jay Linden
Podcasts
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 24: Car Break-ins
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 23: Citizens Academy Podcast
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 22: Breast Cancer Awareness – Virginia’s Story
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 21: Domestic Violence Awareness Month – 2017
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 20: From Victim to Survivor – A Story of Hope
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 19: An Interview with Lt. Dave Marshall
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 18: Yolo County Cannabis Task Force
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 17: Empower Yolo
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 16: Campus Detection Dogs
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 15: Safety at Picnic Day
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 14: Motorist & Bicyclist Collision Prevention
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 13: Human Trafficking Awareness
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 12: Campus Sexual Assault
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 11: Operation Vigilance
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 10: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 9: School Attendance Matters
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 8: Yolo Day Reporting Center & Restorative Justice
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 7: LGBTQIA Pride Month & Hate Crimes
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 6: Elder Financial Abuse
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 5: Victim Tribute
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 4: Child Abduction Unit
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 3: NHC Homeless Restorative Justice Program
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 2: Human Trafficking
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The Chronicles of Justice Episode 1: Sonias Story with DUI Prevention & Awareness
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Non-Violent Second Strikers
After a federal court ordered California to reduce prison overcrowding, a number of measures were put into place that result in early prison releases, including early parole consideration for individuals characterized as “non-violent second-strikers.” In order to qualify, inmates must not currently be serving a sentence for a crime which is legally categorized as a ‘violent felony’ and must not be required to register as sex offenders.
Starting January 1, 2015, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) began a new early parole determination process, evaluating “nonviolent second-strikers” for parole once they have served only 50 percent of their sentence or are within 12 months of having served 50 percent of their actual sentence. Upon receipt of inmate names from CDCR with a recommendation for release, the Board of Prison Hearings conducts an administrative review to determine if the inmate should be released from prison or retained for the term otherwise prescribed by law. The Board determines whether an offender would pose an unreasonable risk to public safety based on criminal history, behavior in prison, rehabilitation efforts, and written statements.
The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office takes an active role in evaluating these cases and writes letters to the Board with an overview of the inmate’s criminal history, an opinion regarding the public safety risk posed by the inmate, and the appropriateness, or lack thereof, of an inmate’s early release. However, because our resources are limited, we do not prepare letters in every case. Instead, we focus our opposition efforts on offenders who we believe pose the greatest risk to the community.
Many of the offenders who are granted early release from prison have violent and lengthy criminal histories. The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office feels it is important for the public to be aware of the so-called nonviolent offenders being released early from prison into our neighborhoods.
This web page was created to provide the names and criminal overview of the offenders who have been approved for early release despite our opposition. This list will be updated on a regular basis.