Judge Killoran's sentence for local attorney is how other Humboldt judges need to keep the community safe and overrule Probation more often

 

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I just did a post last week with details on convicted felon, I hope soon to be former local attorney Maryanne Elizabeth DeAngelo, who even several in the local legal community had not heard of before I reported on her case. 

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/04/pro-per-defendant-loses-trial.html?m=1

I spoke with Senior Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees after the sentencing. Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran sentenced DeAngelo to 2 years probation. While Probation recommended 180 days in jail; thank you Judge Killoran for not listening to Probation and sentencing her to 364 days in jail. DeAngelo has 24 days of custody credit which include 12 days of conduct credits. People did not make that request for additional time. 

I saw an older woman talking with Mr. Rees. He informed her of Vinelink and notification when DeAngelo would be released. Mr. Rees also mentioned the stay away order which was added by Judge Killoran and states no aggressive or assaultive behavior toward any person. Victim restitution in the amount of $6,937.23 to be paid to Wren Otting.

There is a hearing on 10/29/26 for proof of relinquishment of firearm.

Judge Killoran and Judge Steven Steward give me hope which is difficult and discouraging covering Humboldt courts and criminal cases daily. Law enforcement is also very grateful. When Judge Timothy Canning hears criminal cases; he is the third judge whose rulings keep the public safe. Remember and thank them by your votes if anyone is foolish and challenges them in the future in elections.

Not all Probation officers are the same but I have written about many failures of the Probation Department to supervise, ridiculous recommendations in many cases and their personal response when I alerted them about  another former attorney, Callie Buck, under their supervision was abominal. Probations Coral Sanders responded appropriately. It was the female Probation officer. That officer should remember who pays salaries. California and Humboldt's tolerance towards lawlessness and behavior by convicted criminals is under a national microscope. My work is read statewide and national, particularly by people in the criminal justice system and elected officials.