Media
Press Releases
National Police Week Starts May 12th
Yolo County law enforcement agencies will honor officers killed in the line of duty at a memorial ceremony and walk to remember scheduled for May 16th Press Release (Woodland, CA) – May 10, 2019 - The week of May 12th is National Police Week, which honors officers who...
Woodland Man Granted Parole
Commissioners Find Eduardo Jaime is no longer a public safety risk Press Release (Woodland, CA) – May 3, 2019 - On Thursday, May 2, 2019, Woodland man Eduardo Jaime, aged 39, was granted parole by the Board of Parole Hearings at California State Prison, Solano. Mr....
CALIFORNIA PROSECUTORS LAUNCH STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT
CAMPAIGN TO FOCUS ON BRINGING DIVERSITY TO PROSECUTORS’ OFFICES Press Release Yolo County, CA – The California District Attorneys Association Foundation has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging young people from all backgrounds to consider becoming prosecutors...
Woodland Man Found Guilty of Evading Police Reaching Speeds of 130 MPH
Arthur Samaro had been released early from State prison because of Proposition 57 Press Releases (Woodland, CA) – April 26, 2019 - On April 25, 2019, a Yolo County Jury convicted 38-year-old Woodland resident, Arthur F. Samaro, of felony evading a police officer and...
Party City to Pay $878,750 in Hazardous Waste Settlement
Stores throughout the State improperly handled and disposed of hazardous wastes Press Release | Complaint | Stipulation Woodland, CA – April 23 2019 – Last Thursday, Yolo County Superior Court Judge Stephen L. Mock ordered Party City Corporation, a Delaware...
Yolo DA Attends Three Lifer Hearings Across the State
Each of the inmates were denied parole Press Release (Woodland, CA) – April 18, 2019 District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced that on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, three Yolo County prosecutors attended lifer parole hearings in three separate prisons across the state. The...
Yolo DA and Umpqua Bank Sponsor Free Shred Day
Citizens Can Protect Their Identity Safe by Shredding Confidential Documents Press Release (Woodland, CA) – April 16, 2019 Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced that on Friday, April 26, 2019, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office and Umpqua Bank...
Woodland Woman Graduates from Addiction Intervention Court
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – April 3, 2019 – On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 36-year-old Woodland resident Calli Garcia successfully graduated from Addiction Intervention Court in Department 14 of the Yolo County Superior Court. Addiction Intervention Court (AIC) is a...
Yolo County DA’s 13th Annual Victims’ Tribute on April 8, 2019
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – April 2, 2019 - Yolo County District Attorney and the District Attorney Victim Services Program will host the 13th Annual Victims’ Tribute Ceremony on Monday April 8th from 12 to 12:50 pm at the Woodland Opera House on 340 Second Street....
Walmart Agrees to Settlement Prohibiting Sales of 14 Products in Oversized Packages
Press Release Woodland, CA – April 1, 2019 – The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office along with the Shasta, Fresno, Placer, Tulare and Santa Cruz County District Attorneys’ Offices reached a settlement with Walmart, Inc. in a civil enforcement action related to...
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
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 23: Citizens Academy Podcast
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 22: Breast Cancer Awareness – Virginia’s Story
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 21: Domestic Violence Awareness Month – 2017
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 20: From Victim to Survivor – A Story of Hope
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 19: An Interview with Lt. Dave Marshall
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 18: Yolo County Cannabis Task Force
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 17: Empower Yolo
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 16: Campus Detection Dogs
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 15: Safety at Picnic Day
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 14: Motorist & Bicyclist Collision Prevention
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 13: Human Trafficking Awareness
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 12: Campus Sexual Assault
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 11: Operation Vigilance
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 10: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 9: School Attendance Matters
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 8: Yolo Day Reporting Center & Restorative Justice
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 7: LGBTQIA Pride Month & Hate Crimes
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 6: Elder Financial Abuse
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 5: Victim Tribute
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 4: Child Abduction Unit
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 3: NHC Homeless Restorative Justice Program
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 2: Human Trafficking
Listen Here:
The Chronicles of Justice Episode 1: Sonias Story with DUI Prevention & Awareness
Listen Here:
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.