Is Gov. Newsom violating constitutional rights with coronavirus stay-at-home orders?
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to order the closure of several state beaches during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has drawn scrutiny and criticism from some members of the public who say the governor is exceeding his power by overriding local ... Read more
Do protesters have the right to assemble during the coronavirus outbreak?
As California enters its second month on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, some are protesting the state’s decision to keep a shelter-at-home order in place. In Sacramento, dozens of protesters assembled in front of the Capitol building last week ... Read more
Church files lawsuit against Gov. Newsom over stay-at-home directive
Can Gov. Gavin Newsom order local churches to close? Sacramento attorney Mark Reichel weighs in.
Reasonable doubt issues likely after sex assault victims allowed to collect own evidence
Police in Northern California have started allowing victims of sexual assault to collect their own evidence, which could lead to eventual legal challenges.
What happens to criminal defendants during California’s coronavirus shutdown?
Business across California has ground to a halt as state officials work with health experts to stave off the coronavirus pandemic. The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused businesses large and small to temporarily close as health officials encourage everyone to ... Read more
Mark Reichel discusses Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Delgado
The Placer County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an apparent case of murder-suicide that allegedly involves an Assistant U.S. Attorney and his spouse. Authorities responded to a home in Granite Bay early Monday morning where AUSA Timothy Delgado, 43, lived with ... Read more
Mark Reichel discusses plea offer in case of East Area Rapist
A 74-year-old former police officer who is suspected of being the East Area Rapist has filed a motion through his attorneys that aims to avoid a lengthy criminal trial. In exchange for pleading guilty to certain offenses, Joseph DeAngelo — ... Read more
Man sues Sacramento County for being held without charge
A man held for nearly a month in the Sacramento County jail has filed a federal lawsuit alleging financial loss and damage to his reputation. Like all criminal defendants, Taylor Brophy was entitled to attend a hearing in a quick ... Read more
Was a judge right to sentence Donald Jackson to one year in jail?
A Valley Springs man is sentenced to one year in jail for a DUI crash that killed a young woman. Is the sentence fair? Mark weighs in.
How common is a double DUI arrest?
The California Highway Patrol posted a photo on Facebook this week that showed a man being handcuffed and placed into a patrol car on suspicion of DUI — for the second time in a single day. Officers with the CHP’s ... Read more
California’s Pets and Property Laws Explained
A family in Orangevale is asking for answers after an unknown driver hit and killed their beloved German Shepard. Patron was a guardian, protector and member of the Gallico family, owner John Gallico told CBS13’s Rachel Wulff. He wants to ... Read more
Do Laws Prevent Sex Offenders From Living Near Schools?
Mark spoke with CBS13 after an Olivehurst grandmother complained about a registered sex offender living near an area elementary school. Robyn Gorham said she was stunned to learn that several registered sex offenders were living just feet away from Cedar ... Read more