My View: A Lot of Reformers Paradoxically Are Pleased to See Becerra Appointed to HHS
By David M. Greenwald The Sacramento Bee headline caught my eye: “He sued the Trump administration over…
Guest Commentary: Five Victories for CJ Reform This Past Election
By Melissa Goodman With many of us doom-scrolling about democracy and the smooth transition of power, it’s easy to…
Defendant Blows Kisses during Victim’s Testimony at Preliminary Hearing
By Lauren Smith SACRAMENTO – While defendant Luis Luna’s ex-girlfriend testified about a domestic disturbance that occurred…
Defendant with Long Criminal History of Resisting Officers and Other Crimes Finally Sent to Jail
By Kelly Moran SACRAMENTO – Defendant Vyjon Huggins late last week was sentenced to jail for two…
Deal Made for Man Accused of ‘Lewd’ Act with Granddaughter – Defense Wants Probation, Prosecution Prison
By Emma Phillips SACRAMENTO – A deal was made here last week that will avoid a trial…
Man Looking for Girlfriend, Beats Victims and Now Finds Himself Facing Trial
By Nina Hall SACRAMENTO – Defendant Sean McKinney – in a quest to find his girlfriend –…
Defendant Held on $1 Million Bail for “Family Squabble” Involving Threats to Hit Cousin with his Car
By Kelly Moran SACRAMENTO – Assistant Public Defender Daniel Jovel came to a Sacramento County Superior Court…
Student Opinion: Facebook to Receive Lawsuits from 40 States and the Department of Justice
By Jose Orozco During these upcoming weeks, several U.S. states and the Department of Justice (DOJ) will…
Sunday Commentary: Davis Commissions Really Do Need More Diversity
By David M. Greenwald Much of the discussion from Tuesday focused on the issue of whether the…
Looking Back: Prison Privatization – A Bad Idea
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
The Vanguard Week In Review: Court Watch (Nov. 30 to Dec. 4, 2020)
Compiled by Eric Trochez The Davis Vanguard is an online news forum that provides coverage of…
Self Defense Motion Fairs – Judge ‘Schools’ Defense Attorney on Worth of Evidence
By Jose Medina WOODLAND – Evidence in court is a mighty sword—but Judge Peter M. Williams told…
Was It an Assault, or a Scam to Pocket a Quick $5K – Up to a Jury Now
By Kianna Anvari SACRAMENTO — A jury may soon hear a case where the alleged victim of…
Two Disheartening Domestic Violence Cases Wrap Up Friday Court
By Alana Bleimann SACRAMENTO – Two disturbing and sad domestic violence cases—involving defendants Jamal Pridgon and…
Defendant Released from Jail with Zero Bail to Get Soccer Injury Treated
By Nickolas Kwok SACRAMENTO – Defendant Hazem Mabrouk, for a man held in custody in the Sacramento…
Defense Request Backfires – Routine Arraignment Prompts Custody Concerns
By Mia Machado FRESNO – A defense attorney’s request to remove the defendant’s children from a criminal…
Student Opinion: Mexico’s Coronavirus Cases Continue Rising
By Michelle Moreno Lira Mexico continues to see a massive surge of COVID-19 cases after residents continue…
Santa Rita Jail Refuses to Discipline Staff for Not Enforcing Social Distancing & Mask-Wearing
By Tiffany Devlin Davis Vanguard’s bi-weekly highlights from SRJ’s COVID-19 crisis Overview Over the span of two…
My View: Headed for Another Lockdown
By David M. Greenwald I caught a story on KCRA where a salon owner was interviewed about…
Medical, Public Health Experts Urge President-Elect Transition COVID Advisory Board to Reduce Incarcerated Populations
By Carlin Ross WASHINGTON D.C. – Two-hundred experts in the medical and public health community sent a…
