Watch Vanguard Webinar: The Future of Criminal Justice Reform (Video)
Last week, the Vanguard hosted a discussion on the future of criminal justice reform. Panelists: Chesa Boudin…
Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board Vote for Clemency for Man on Death Row
By Mei Perez OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Julius Jones, convicted for killing Paul Howell, was recommended this…
San Francisco District Attorney’s Office Honors Domestic Violence Survivors
By Paige Laver SAN FRANCISCO, CA – As part of Domestic Awareness month, the San Francisco District…
Late Video Evidence Admission, Opening Statements in Double Murder Trial
By Jake Romero DUBLIN, CA — Just before opening statements were made Monday, Judge Michael Gaffey allowed…
Judge Refuses to Reduce Bail from $50,000 to $10,000, but Gives Prosecution ‘One More Bite at the Apple’ before Dismissing
By Simran Chahal WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Monday heard a case regarding battery assault…
Judge’s Frustration Evident After Trial False Starts, Reminds Defendants Public Defenders ‘Hundreds, Even Thousands’ of Case in Arrears
By Darling Gonzalez RIVERSIDE, CA – Judge Otis Sterling exhibited visible frustration here in Riverside County Superior…
A Plea Change Brings Up Touchy Immigration Issue for Man
By Sonam Hundal SANTA BARBARA, CA – Quevas Ramirez just wanted to get his case over and…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Disconnect between Voters and Council on Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Last week’s column speculated on why local government…
Chesa Boudin References Social Media Influence, Others Analyze Criminal Justice Reform during The Vanguard’s Webinar
By Darling Gonzalez DAVIS, CA – This past Thursday, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, along with…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 128: Vanguard Court Watch Interns
Vanguard Court Watch is a unique and innovative program that trains college interns on the law and…
Guest Commentary: Redistricting 1st Draft Incompetence
by Tom Miller The first draft of the citizen’s redistricting commission’s plans for the next 10 years…
Dunham Condemns Botched Death Row Execution
By Amy Berberyan, Casey Rawlings and Neha Malhi OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – After a six-year break from…
Commentary: The Prison of Perception: The Mind Also Incarcerates Each of Us
By Colin M. Randolph Over two decades ago, when I first entered prison, I was already in…
Baltimore Publishes Police ‘Do Not Call List’ – Officers Not to Be Called to Testify Because of Misdeeds
By Helen Greenia BALTIMORE, MD – Baltimore State Attorney Marilyn Mosby and Prince George’s County State’s Attorney…
Sacramento Superior Court Announces New Assistant Presiding Judge, Joining New Presiding Judge
By Anna Kristina Moseidjord and Jake Wylie SACRAMENTO, CA — The Sacramento County Superior Court has announced…
Preliminary Hearing in Alleged Human Trafficking Case Ongoing, Final Decision Due Wednesday
By Samuel Van Blaricom WOODLAND, CA – A case involving multiple felony charges levied against Conte Watson,…
Judge Dismisses 8+ Year-Old Case Against Irishman, Notes Length of Time Since Biking Ticket
By Lorelei Olivas SANTA BARBARA, CA – The long arm of the law reached out from 2013…
Judge Finds Man Guilty – Again – of 1st Degree Murder
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – Shelvin Terrell Jones’ petition to be resentenced was dismissed last Friday…
Judge Sustains Felony Charges for Woman for Allegedly Helping Ex-Partner Evade Justice – Sets Trial
By Silverio Rizo Llamas and Eshita Seshadri SACRAMENTO, CA – Superior Court Judge Donald J. Currier confirmed…
Judge Orders Man to Substance Abuse Treatment Over Prison – Says He ‘Wants Folks to Succeed’
By Gwynneth Redemann MERCED, CA- In a pre-preliminary hearing here Friday, Merced County Superior Court Judge Brian…
