COURT WATCH: Judge Won’t Reduce Charges, Despite Youth’s Mental Health Issues
MODESTO, CA – An accused who recently became of adult age appeared for a Certification of Mental…
Darlin Navarrete
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COURT WATCH: Judge Does Best to Release All in Multi-Accused Case
WOODLAND, CA – Multi-accused cases can be confusing, but at a pre-trial setting conference for three accused…
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Argues Defense ‘Cherry-Picking’ Pleas – DUI Trial Starts
WOODLAND, CA- The prosecution objected to an accused’s plea and argued the defense was “cherry-picking,” this Tuesday…
Alabama Sheriff Asks for FBI Help after Black Man Found Hanging
MONTGOMERY, ALA – A Black man was found hanging in an abandoned home in Alabama, and a…
COURT WATCH: Stanley Domestic Violence Trial Goes to Jury
WOODLAND, CA – The domestic violence trial of Harry Henry Stanley saw final arguments and went to…
Vanguard Halloween Fundraiser!
Join the Davis Vanguard for an evening of Halloween celebration—costumes optional—on October 27! Your $40 entry fee…
COURT WATCH: Defense Objections,1st Witnesses in Day 1 of Jury Trial in Death of Man’s Wife
WOODLAND, CA – In pretrial motions here early Tuesday, Deputy Public Defender Monica Brushia objected to the…
COURT WATCH: Mystery Warrants Confuse Accused in Court
WOODLAND, CA – An accused unaware of outstanding warrants told a Yolo County Superior Court Monday he…
COURT WATCH: Not Wanting to ‘Play Games,’ Judge Eventually Agrees to Defense Argument for Corrected Probation Report Before Sentencing
WOODLAND, CA – An accused refused to be transported to court for sentencing Monday morning at the…
Kentucky Sheriff Arrested after Shooting Death of District Judge in Courthouse
WHITESBURG, KY – A sheriff from a county in rural eastern Kentucky walked into the courthouse and…
COURT WATCH: Completion of Prop. 63 Forms Delays Incarcerated Resentencing – Again
WOODLAND, CA – A man who has been incarcerated for 15 years has yet to be fully…
COURT WATCH: Judge Refuses Plea by Accused to Be Released Briefly to Attend Brother’s Funeral
WOODLAND, CA – An accused facing a felony attempted murder charge was denied temporary release to attend…
COURT WATCH: Public Defenders File Motion to Unseal Search Warrant in Effort to Provide ‘Smoking Gun’ in High Profile Murder Case Retrial
SAN DIEGO, CA – Following a San Diego County Superior Court hearing in June for Paul Gentile…
LA District Attorney Announces More Than 1,500 Organized Retail Theft Charges Since 2019
LOS ANGELES, CA – The upsurge in organized retail theft impacting retailers in Los Angeles County has…
COURT WATCH: Yolo Trial Delayed After Witness Problem; Unhappy Judge Refuses to Release Accused Without Bail
WOODLAND, CA- Judge David Rosenberg denied supervised own recognizance release for an accused here Monday morning at…
COURT WATCH: Judge Agrees to Consider Last Minute Diversion Request Despite DA Objection on Day of Trial
WOODLAND, CA – Although a request for mental health diversion was filed late—on the day of trial…
Retail Crime Conundrum: California Voters Unaware of Real Data Behind Debate Ahead of November Election
SACRAMENTO, CA – When November comes around, California voters are to decide if state theft laws should…
VERDICT JUSTIA: Trump Attempted Assassination Most Recent, but Not Only Threat to Deteriorating U.S. Democracy
By Darlin Navarrete WASHINGTON, DC – This past Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was…
COURT WATCH: Defense Complains about Justice Delayed Again after Court-Ordered Doctor Fails to Conduct Psychiatric Evaluation
WOODLAND, CA – An accused’s case waiting for a psychiatric evaluation here in Yolo County Superior Court…
California’s Proposed Prison Budget Cuts Leaves Advocates ‘Cautiously Optimistic’
By Darlin Navarrete SACRAMENTO, CA – Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) Monday reported, “Advocates are…
