S Priana Aquino

S. Priana Aquino is a rising Senior at the University of San Francisco, majoring in Business with minors in Legal Studies and Public Service & Community Engagement. Upon graduation, she hopes to attend law school and continue her work in uplifting and advocating for communities of color.

Articles by S. Priana

Jury Trial Proceeds for Man Who Allegedly Punched Ex-Wife’s Hubby during Confrontation over Ex-Wife’s Porn Film Career

By S. Priana Aquino DUBLIN, CA – The accused was in Alameda County Superior Court this past…

Man in Drug House but Argues Not Target of Warrant – Judge Sets Bail, and Trial

By S. Priana Aquino ALAMEDA, CA – Darwin Lopez appeared in Alameda County Superior Court for an…

Manhattan District Attorney Announces New Application Process, Expansion of Review of Convictions

By S. Priana Aquino NEW YORK, NY — Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., has announced…

Defense Wants Case Tossed – Claims Wrong Accused Appeared in Court; Judge Punts

By S. Priana Aquino ALAMEDA, CA — Billy Davis, Jr., appeared virtually in Alameda County Superior Court…

Defense Successfully Argues Delay in Prosecuting Man Too Long Even Considering COVID – Judge Tosses Case

By S. Priana Aquino ALAMEDA, CA — Late last Friday, “the accused”—the Vanguard doesn’t usually name those…

Man Expresses Unhappiness with Court – Judge Postpones Hearing

By S. Priana Aquino ALAMEDA, CA – Fred Earl Clark appeared in Alameda County Superior Court Courthouse…

New Sentencing Commission Report Analyzes 2020 Compassionate Release Trends

By S. Priana Aquino WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Sentencing Commission has released a new report that…

Lawmakers Introduce Measures in CA Capitol to Repeal Prop. 47 Attempt to Reduce Recidivism

By S. Priana Aquino SACRAMENTO, CA — In an almost strategic move, multiple Republican Assembly members have…

Judge Denies Defense Mistrial Motion in Trial after Late Disclosure of Body-Cam Footage

By S. Priana Aquino ALAMEDA, CA – The trial of Salaha McClellan proceeded Wednesday in Alameda County…

Defense Makes Strong Points in DUI Motion to Dismiss, but Judge Sets Matter for Trial Despite Officer Mistakes

By S. Priana Aquino FRESNO, CA – A man here Friday seemed to make some strong points…

Virginia’s ‘Second Look’ Law Attempts to Redress Excessive Sentences for Black Men

By S. Priana Aquino WASHINGTON, DC – Black men were sentenced to prison longer than white men…

Judge Frustrated by Multiple DUI Charges Facing Driver Who Can’t Find AA Meeting

By S. Priana Aquino FRESNO, CA – A man here—alongside a Punjabi translator—appeared in Fresno County Superior…

Judge Takes Strong Issue with Incarcerated Waiting Many Months for Mental Health Treatment, Threatens to Hold State in Contempt

By S. Priana Aquino ALAMEDA, CA – A man was set for a preliminary hearing at 8:30…

SF District Attorney Boudin Wins Guilty Verdict in Shooting of Six-Year-Old; Victim’s Father Critical of Decision to Try Convicted Murderer as Juvenile

By S. Priana Aquino SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The office of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin…

Detractors Not Impressed by SF DA Boudin’s Announcement of Arrests, Recovery of $2 Million in Retail Theft Sting Operation

By S. Priana Aquino SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin this week announced…