Defense Attorney Agrees His Client’s Plea Choice Terrible Decision
By Nicole Mayer and Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – “I think it’s a terrible choice that he…
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Judge Expresses Concern about Defense Attorney Repeatedly Appointing Replacement
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – In an early morning case management conference, Judge Rubén Villalobos expressed…
Governor Signs Ash Kalra’s Seminal Racial Justice Act for All – Vanguard to Honor Kalra at Awards Gala
Join Ash Kalra on October 13 in Sacramento On October 13, Assemblymember Ash Kalra will be honored…
Guest Commentary: Use of Rap Lyrics in Criminal Cases
by Paul David Henderson On May 9 of this year, Jeffery Lamar Williams, aka Young Thug, was…
I’ll Never Forget My First Strip Search
And whom I endured it with. by Gregg Leauanae “Take your clothes off!” Sweaty commanded. That’s the…
ACLU Agrees with United Nations Report on Data Collection, Lack of Transformative Change within US Policing
By Leila Katibah GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – After the historic George Floyd resolution produced by the United Nations…
Prosecutors Alliance of California Measures Signed Into Law Target Organized Retail Crime, DNA Privacy, Transparency and Minor Traffic Offenses
By Rena Abdusalam SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law four landmark criminal…
Man Tells Judge He ‘Does Not Want to Waste Court’s Time,’ Pleads Guilty
By Leslie Acevedo and Brinda Kalita VENTURA, CA- A man in Ventura County Superior Court Monday charged…
Hurricane Ian Disrupts Flights, Court Hearing in California Court
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – Monday morning here in Stanislaus County Superior Court was a good…
ACLU Recommends Eliminating Electronic Monitoring – ‘E-Carceration’ – in the Criminal Justice System
By Rena Abdusalam NEW YORK, NY — In a new report, the American Civil Liberties Union is…
Major Bipartisan Congressional Bill Tackling Lack of Federal Prison Oversight Praised
By Daniella Dueñas and Ava Schwartzapfel WASHINGTON, D.C. – Behind U.S. Penitentiary Atlanta’s walls was a strong…
Extensive Criminal Record Resurfaces from 1980-2012 in Resentencing Hearing – Man Sent to Prison for 14 More Years, but 2 Strikes Stricken from Record
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – Several crimes from 2012 resurfaced in a resentencing hearing for the…
Judge Refuses to Postpone Sentencing for Man with Scheduled Surgery, Sends Him to Prison with Promise of Care – Maybe
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – After his final sentencing hearing last week here in Stanislaus County…
Deals Offered – One Over Initial Protest of Accused
By Talia Kruger VENTURA, CA – It was a busy day here in one Ventura County Superior…
Looking Back: The Case of Freddie Peacock
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Civil Rights Attorney Pamela Price Endorsed by UAW Western States for Alameda County District Attorney Race
By Naya Wiezel OAKLAND, CA – Civil Right Attorney Pamela Price has been endorsed by UAW (United…
Mock Trial Protest Held to Highlight SF Court’s Violation of Speedy Trial Provision of Constitution Amid Crippling Backlog
By Kacie Williams SAN FRANCISCO, CA – At a Hall of Justice courthouse protest last month, the…
Victim Expresses Sympathy and Advocates for Accused – Judge Refuses to Release Man
By Wayne Chan WOODLAND, CA— In Yolo County Superior Court last week, the alleged victim of assault…
Defense Questions Victim’s Decision Not to Call for Help Immediately – Judge Still Sets Trial in Battery Case
By Daniella Espinoza MODESTO, CA – After a preliminary hearing here in Stanislaus Superior Court last week—featuring…
Governor Signs Ash Kalra’s Seminal Racial Justice Act for All
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Late on Thursday, Governor Newsom signed into law,…
