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Second Suspect Arraigned on Charges of Arson and Conspiracy for Fire in Bel Air Grocery Store in Woodland
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – December 21, 2022 - Yesterday, Carmichael resident David Nelson, 35, was arraigned in Yolo County Superior Court on charges of arson and conspiracy to commit theft and arson. Nelson was arrested by the Woodland Police Department on...
Heer Farms Agrees to Settle Case Regarding Pesticide Violations in Davis
Press Release | Filed Complaint | Final Judgment Woodland, CA – December 16, 2022 – The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office reached a settlement with California-based Nor-Cal Farming Company (“Heer Farms”) over its violations of pesticide-related environmental...
The TJX Companies are Ordered to Pay $2.05 Million For Unlawful Disposal of Hazardous Waste
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – December 13, 2022 – On December 9, 2022, a $2.05 million stipulated judgment against The TJX Companies, Inc. (“TJX”) was entered by the Monterey County Superior Court in case number 22CV003142. This settles allegations that TJX, which is...
Yolo County Men Arraigned for Stealing Catalytic Converters in Woodland
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – December 5, 2022 – On December 1, 2022, 26-year-old Woodland man, Robert Nesbitt, Jr., and 46-year-old Knights Landing man, Michael Crow, were arraigned in Department 1 of the Yolo County Superior Court on criminal charges arising from...
One Arraigned on Charges of Arson and Conspiracy for Fire in Bel Air Grocery Store in Woodland
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – November 23, 2022 Today, Rio Linda resident Sean Larsen was arraigned in Yolo County Superior Court on charges of arson and conspiracy to commit theft and arson. Larsen was arrested by the Sacramento Police Department on November 19,...
Yolo County DA’s Office recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Press Release (Woodland, CA) October 7, 2022 - October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was launched nationwide in October 1987 as a way to come together and connect individuals and organizations involved in...
The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office will hold a virtual town hall meeting focusing on DUI cases
Four DUI Convictions with High Blood Alcohol Content Highlight the Continued Commitment to Address Drunk Driving Press Release (Woodland, CA) – October 6, 2022- The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office is doubling down on its effort to address drunk driving in Yolo...
Yolo County District Attorney Announces Two New Significant Criminal Justice Laws Modeled After Yolo County
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – October 5, 2022 – On September 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two significant criminal justice bills into law which were modeled after programs at the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office. AB 2778, authored by Assemblymember...
Yolo County District Attorney and Law Enforcement Partners Announce Strict Enforcement Policies related to Sideshows
Press Release | Sideshow Enforcement Strategy Policy (Woodland, CA) –September 28, 2022 - In line with statewide efforts, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office along with local law enforcement leaders announced an enhanced enforcement and prosecution strategy in...
Operation Etch & Catch Helps Davis Police Combat Catalytic Converter Theft
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – September 19, 2022 – On September 17, 2022, in an effort to deter would-be thieves and to track stolen catalytic converters, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office and the Davis Police Department teamed up with Hanlees Toyota for...
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.