Defendant Claims Spider Bite, but Caught with Stolen Key Fob and Knife, Faces Dual Felony Charges
By Christopher Datu WOODLAND, CA – An alleged spider bite, a concealed dirk and dagger and a…
Defendant Faces Light Sentence for DUI and Illegal Possession of Firearm
By John Arceno and Stacie Guevara SACRAMENTO, CA – After being charged with illegal possession of a…
Dispute Between Cousins Leaves Minor Injuries – Victim Wants to Withdraw Complaint, but Court Pursues Felony Charges
By Joe Cormac, Tatiana Gasca and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA — Despite the victim’s stated desire to…
Man Missed Court Date 3 Years Ago because He Was Deported, Couldn’t Re-Enter U.S.
By Annette Wong-Toi SACRAMENTO, CA — Isaac Vargas had a pretty good reason for missing a 2018…
Defendant Doesn’t Waste Time – Pleads to Receiving Stolen Time Pieces (Rolex Watches)
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA – Maybe it’s because he’s into watches, but defendant George Tinga Tabi…
Three Sacramento Police Officers Testify after Questionable Stop, Search of Defendant
By Eric Grammatico, Sydney Kaplan and Linhchi Nguyen SACRAMENTO, CA – Assistant Public Defender Steven Hirsch late…
Defendant – Jailed Since 2019 Awaiting Trial – Alleges Violation of His Due Process Rights
By Michelle Luu, Dario McCarty, and Savannah Dewberry SACRAMENTO, CA – A defendant here in Sacramento County…
Domestic Violence Victim Statement Does Not Sway Judge in Domestic Abuse Case
By Hetva Joshi, Monica Han, Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO, CA—In an extraordinary victim impact statement, defendant Eric Bouie’s…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch June 14 – June 18, 2021
Compiled by Alexander Ramirez The Vanguard is an online news group that provides in-depth coverage of courts…
Boyfriend Refuses Plea Deal, Faces Trial for Allegedly Hitting Longtime Girlfriend in Face
By Neha Malhi, Julietta Bisharyan and Alan Vargas SACRAMENTO, CA — After receiving an offer from the…
Judge Gives Tongue-Lashing to Tardy Lawyers as Same Case Recalled Repeatedly
By Anna Zheng, Lois Yoo and Savannah Dewberry SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Geoffrey…
Gambling Trip Goes Awry – Slew of Law Enforcement Officers Testify in Case of Woman Charged with Shooting at Occupied Car
By Anika Khubchandani and Beth Miller SACRAMENTO, CA – Prosecutor Jordan Avey from the Sacramento County’s District…
Halfway House Hustle – Was it False Imprisonment or Something Else?
By Ganga Nair and Christopher Datu SACRAMENTO, CA – A preliminary hearing here in Sacramento County Superior…
Despite Recommendation, Judge Denies Probation for ‘Youthful’ Defendant for Domestic Violence, Strangling Dog and Resisting Arrest
By Angie Madrid and Stephanie Boulos FRESNO, CA – The probation department here this week recommended probation…
Defendant’s Plea for 2nd Chance Denied, Judge Orders Defendant to Go Back to Jail
By Priana Aquino, Sam Zou and Annette Wong-Toi SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Telsae Colleado appeared in Sacramento…
Defendant Objects to Zoom Prelim Hearing
By Genesis Guzman and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Aaron Dexter was present in Sacramento County…
The Case of the Out-of-State Defendant, and Whether He Has an Attorney or Is Representing Self in Court
PART I. By John Arceno, Natalia Claburn, Ned Meiners, Sam Zou SACRAMENTO, CA — Co-defendants and spouses…
Audio Problems and Crying Baby Disrupt Defendants’ Preliminary Hearing Over Zoom
By Alex Jimenez, Monica Han and Linhchi Nguyen SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendants Cassie Clark and Valshawn Weldon…
Sacramento Judge Denies Diversion for Misdemeanor DUI Cases Despite New State Law
By David M. Greenwald SACRAMENTO, CA – Under state law that took effect in January, the state…
Not a Schoolyard Fight: Unclear Who Started Stabbing Brawl between Two Prison Inmates
By Savannah Dewberry, Karisa Cortez, and Annika Sial SACRAMENTO, CA – Confusion over who started a fight…
