THE VANGUARD WEEK IN REVIEW: Court Watch (March 29 to April 2, 2021)
By Michael Wheeler Monday—March 29 Contra Costa County Superior Court Roselyn Poommai—Dept. 9: Roselyn observed many motions...... Read more.
Defense Objects to Court Protective Order for Mom, without Mom’s Input
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Deputy Public Defender Martha Sequeira here last week told...... Read more.
Man Receives 12 Years in State Prison for Child Molestation – Judge Wants to Know Why It Wasn’t More
By Alex Morgan SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Patrick Marlette sentenced a man here...... Read more.
Recalcitrant Defendant Ignored Previous Restraining Order, but Judge Gives Him Another Chance: Prosecutor Worries
By Koda Slingluff SACRAMENTO, CA – Maybe a defendant here has learned his lesson—but the last time...... Read more.
Most Sophisticated Identity Theft Case Court Has Ever Seen, Claims Judge
By Natasha Feuerstein SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Laurie Earl Tuesday maintained that the...... Read more.
Perceptive Judge Shows Concern for Injured Defendant, Cuts Deal but without Defense Assistance
By Derrick Pal WOODLAND, CA — A perceptive Yolo County Superior Court judge appeared to show concern...... Read more.
Orange County Trial Relating to Residential Burglary and Sexual Assault of Minor to Wrap Up Jury Selection
By Linhchi Nguyen ANAHEIM, CA – Attorneys involved in defendant Oscar Sosa Tapia’s minor sexual assault case...... Read more.
Judge in Disbelief at Defendant’s High Blood Alcohol Level before Sentencing Him to Jail for a DUI
By Derrick Pal SACRAMENTO, CA — Even the judge here Monday in Sacramento County Superior Court was...... Read more.
Delay Granted for Funeral of Defendant’s Baby, Despite Prosecution Objection that ‘It’s Always One Thing after Another’
By Dorrin Akbari SACRAMENTO, CA – Over the vehement objections Monday of a deputy district attorney here...... Read more.
Who Let the Dog(s) Out? Expected Trial Centers on Actions of Defendant’s Dog
Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO—The end of Richard Grimes’ preliminary hearing here Tuesday in Sacramento County Superior Court quickly...... Read more.