Judge Sentences Man to 16 Months, but Takes Pity, Allowing Him 3 Months to Care for Newborn Son
By Priana Aquino and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Gavin Rasmussen entered a hearing Tuesday here...... Read more.
Judge Admits ‘Twisted Up,’ Catches Mistake and Sends Man Back to Jail
By Roselyn Poommai SACRAMENTO, CA – A Sacramento County Superior Court judge Monday initially agreed to release...... Read more.
Despite Victim’s Complete Retraction, Domestic Violence Case to Go to Trial
By Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO, CA – There was a little twist Monday here in Sacramento County Superior...... Read more.
Detective Lists Darts, Fishing Knife and Torch Lighter to Be Among Weapons Used in Domestic Abuse Incident
By Minerva Melendrez ANAHEIM – On Thursday, Detective Duran testified against defendant Pharrell Habib Scorza, who faced...... Read more.
Riverside Public Defender: Consideration of Gang Enhancements before Conviction is Prejudicial
By Jacob McCollum and Stephanie Boulos RIVERSIDE– Riverside County Judge Dean Benjamini denied Public Defender Gregory Johnson’s...... Read more.
Defendant Attempts to Use Time Waiver to Dismiss Charges
By Naomi Cherone RIVERSIDE—The court’s acceptance of a defendant’s time waiver led to a hearing going awry,...... Read more.
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (May 10 to May 14, 2021)
The Davis Vanguard is an online news forum that provides coverage of criminal justice reform and courts...... Read more.
Victim Testifies in Court after Being Randomly Attacked by Indio Gang Member
By Jaycee Horng RIVERSIDE – Judge Dean Benjamini met with witnesses on Thursday morning to discuss the...... Read more.
Judge Confused about Ability of 7- and 19-year-olds to Give Consent
By Lovepreet Dhinsa and Jaycee Horng RIVERSIDE – Before the jury came to a verdict in defendant...... Read more.
Defendant on Trial for Raping 7-Year-Old Niece
By Lovepreet Dhinsa RIVERSIDE – Defendant Jose Ivan Dominguez is on trial in the Riverside Superior Courts...... Read more.