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Press Releases
Woodland Man Convicted of Gross Vehicular Manslaughter
Tyler McLean drove in opposing lane killing the driver of another car Press Release (Woodland, CA) – March 1, 2019 – On February 27, 2019, Tyler McLean, a 24-year-old resident of Woodland, was convicted of Gross Vehicular Manslaughter. On October 01, 2016, McLean was...
Gang Member Convicted for Shooting at Police Officers During Homicide Investigation
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – February 21, 2019 - District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced that defendant, Christian Rizo, 20, of Woodland, was found guilty of four counts for Assault with a Semi-Automatic Weapon on Police Officers, Firing a Gun at an Inhabited...
Yolo County District Attorney and Health and Human Services Agency Schedule Series of Community Engagement Meetings for New Grant Proposals
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – February 11, 2019 – There will be a series of Community Engagement Meetings aimed at getting feedback from the public in the development of two new Yolo County grant proposals. Representatives from the District Attorney’s Office and...
Learn about the Criminal Justice System at the Yolo County District Attorney Citizens Academy
Applications now being accepted Press Release (Woodland, CA) – February 8, 2019 - District Attorney Jeff Reisig announces the eighth annual Yolo County District Attorney Citizens Academy which is sponsored by the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office in cooperation...
Ghirardelli and Russell Stover Agree to Injunctive Terms Prohibiting Sales of Certain Chocolate Products in Oversized Packages
Press Release | Ghirardelli - Russel Stover Complaint | Ghirardelli - Russel Stover Judgment Woodland, CA - January 25, 2019 - Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced that his office, along with the Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Fresno, and Santa Cruz...
Davis Police Department Opens Local Assistance Center In Response To Officer Shooting
Press Release Woodland, CA – January 16, 2018 In response to the tragic loss of Officer Natalie Corona, who was shot and killed on January 10th, as she responded to a traffic accident, the Davis Police Department has opened a local assistance center (which will...
Fourth & Hope Obtains Funding for New Transitional Housing Program
The Yolo County District Attorney wrote and submitted the successful grant application Press Release (Woodland, CA) – December 31, 2018 Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced that on December 26, 2018, his office’s grant team successfully assisted Fourth...
Antioch Man Ordered to Pay $2.8 Million For Illegally Growing Cannabis
Press Release | Filed Complaint | Judgment (Woodland, CA) – December 21, 2018 – Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced today that his office has secured a judgment against a cannabis cultivator, 28-year old Daniel Lopez from Antioch,...
Two Agricultural Companies to Pay $18,500 in Penalties and Costs After Failing to Comply With Pesticide Laws
Press Release | Nutty Forest Complaint | Nutty Forest Stipulated Judgment | Samara Ranch Stipulated Judgment | Samara Ranch Complaint Woodland, CA – December 20, 2018 – Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced today that Samara Ranches Yolo LLC and Nutty...
Mental Health Court Team and Clients Celebrate Another Successful Year
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – December 19, 2018 – Mental Health Court (MHC) team members celebrated another year of success during the week leading up to Christmas. By holding events for program participants and graduates, the Mental Health Court team hopes to foster...
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.