Mental Health Advocates and Supporters Declare Opposition to Proposition 1
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COURT WATCH: Attorney Argues Hard for Bail Reduction – Judge Reduces It from $750K Prosecution Request, but Still 10 Times What Family Can Pay
By Nico Ludwig-Stock and Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – In an early case management conference here in…
COURT WATCH: Judge Proceeds with Felony Charges against 19-year-old, Keeps $85K Bail – Blames Another Judge
By Alicia Mayora Olivares SAN FRANCISCO, CA – After charging a 19-year-old with a felony for allegedly…
Solitary Confinement Punishes Vulnerable People Inside a San Mateo County Jail
By James Anderson This article is published in partnership with Solitary Watch and the Kansas City Defender. Maguire…
Divorce Attorneys Seek Remote Hearing Due to Mass Shooting Threat at Courthouse
By Susan Bassi Late Wednesday afternoon, divorce attorneys Angel Camino and Swati Desai urgently requested a remote…
SF Officials Criticize Governor Veto of ‘Be The Jury’ Plan to Increase Pay to California Jurors
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Officials strongly criticized on Wednesday Gov. Gavin Newsom’s veto…
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Legendary SF Attorney, CA Lawmaker, Exoneree Running for Congress Among 10 Honored as ‘Justice Champions’ at Vanguard…
U.S. Dept of Justice Wants to Probe Colorado Beating of Black Vet at Traffic Stop
By The Vanguard Staff COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The U.S. Dept. of Justice is interested in opening…
Atlanta Cop Fired – Black Church Deacon Dies after Shocked by Stun Gun in Traffic Dispute
By The Vanguard Staff ATLANTA, CA — While the community here waits for the release this week…
COURT WATCH: Judge Wants to Cut Deal Now, but Lawyers on Both Sides State Issues with Accused’s History of Schizophrenia
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A 2021 case involving a man accused of annoying misconduct with…
Guest Commentary: 35 People Have Died in LA County Jails This Year
By Sam McCann 17 people have died in Los Angeles County jails since June 1. Their deaths…
CA Governor Signs Law Expanding Religious Rights of Incarcerated
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – A legislative measure to give incarcerated people in California new…
Defense Details Case of Man Facing Execution in November – Oklahoma Accused Requests Court to Order DNA Testing
(Editor’s Note: This is a corrected story. The previous version named another law firm, and not Shawn…
Governor OKs Bill Removing ‘Senseless Barriers’ to Overturning Wrongful Convictions in California
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – California legislation that, according to author Senator Scott Wiener (D-San…
COURT WATCH: Judge Orders Accused Held on Mayhem Charge for Chin-Biting Incident, Despite Defense Arguments
By Madison Whittemore MODESTO, CA – A preliminary hearing Monday in Stanislaus County Superior Court for a…
COURT WATCH: Defense Claims Police Officer Obtained Evidence from Vehicle without Warrant or Permission
By Kaveh Nasseri MODESTO, CA – This week in a Stanislaus County Superior Court hearing, private defense…
Chief Stankewitz Granted an Evidentiary Hearing as His Attorneys Attempt to Get Him a New Trial after 46 Years
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Fresno, CA – Attorneys for Douglas “Chief” Stankewitz believe that he…
Family Court Judges Order Sale of Family Homes to Pay Divorce Attorney Fees (Updated 10/9)
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson Over the past two decades, as California’s real estate values have…
ACLU Warns Defendant Rights Under Fire in New Supreme Court Term
By Varun Noronha WASHINGTON, DC – The 2023-2024 Supreme Court term began last Monday, and this term…
COURT WATCH: $105,000 Bail Bond Not Reduced in ‘Bat’ Threat Case against Mother, Despite Both Accused Being Unable to Pay
By Julie McCaffrey and Zoe Fay MODESTO, CA – Chief Deputy Public Defender Reed Wagner requested a…
