Joint Joyriding Preliminary Goes Forward against Defendant’s Wishes; Judge Reduces Charges on Alleged Mustang Heist
By Annika Sial and Alex Jimenez SACRAMENTO, CA – A Sacramento County Superior Court judge reduced felony…
Judge Unsympathetic to Mother of 8 Living in Hotels after House Burned Down; Cites Her Multiple DUI Charges
By Angie Madrid, Sophia Barberini and Joe Cormac SACRAMENTO, CA – When a defendant claimed dire circumstances…
Golf Store Burglar Waives Rights in Exchange for Potential Lighter Sentence
By John Arceno and Genesis Guzman SACRAMENTO, CA – Allen Casey maybe should have taken a hint…
Heartbreaking Family Statements at Sentencing for Man Charged with Hit and Run; Judge Denies Probation, Sends Him to Prison
By Lois Yoo, Alexander Pleitez, and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Patrick Marlette expressed his compassion…
Defendant Deemed Unfit to Stand Trial after Claiming Mother Wanted to Kill Him
By Sophia Barberini SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Stephen Acquisto here in Sacramento County Superior Court last Friday…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (June 7 to June 11, 2021)
Compiled by Ankita Joshi The Vanguard is an online news group that provides in-depth coverage of courts…
BB Gun Weapon of Choice for Alleged Bike Thief; Friend Was Victim
By Joe Cormac and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – After allegedly using a BB gun April 20…
Defendant Held with No Bail After Judge Hears Dramatically Divergent Counsel Arguments
By Christopher Datu SACRAMENTO, CA – There may be, as the old television series predicted, a “million…
Court Debates Definition of ‘Assault Firearm’ – Judge Eventually Rules Defendant Should Go to Trial, but Dismisses Other Felony
By Ankita Joshi SACRAMENTO, CA – The defense and prosecution had a heated deliberation here in Sacramento…
The Case of Stolen Michael Jordan Sneakers Set to Go to Trial
By Leah Timmerman SACRAMENTO, CA – The case of stolen Michael Jordan sneakers is set to go…
Hate Crime Charges Not Dismissed Despite Incompetency Diagnosis by Doctor
By Koda Slingluff WOODLAND, CA – Psychologist Alison Steffensen advised here in Yolo County Superior Court, Dept….
Judge Snaps Back at Objecting DDA, Asking if Prosecution Wants to ‘Force’ the PD to Proceed
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA – In a pretrial hearing for defendant Emonie Williams here in Sacramento…
Defendant Ruled Incompetent, Held to Answer Charges after Confusing Preliminary Hearing
By Michael Wheeler and Joe Cormac SACRAMENTO, CA — Called to help a woman after she said…
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Series of Bank Robberies at Knife and Gun Point
By Nina Hall WOODLAND, CA – Ervin Omar Vargas appeared for an arraignment here Monday in Yolo…
Judge Holds Defendant without Bail Following Gang-Related Drive-By
By Christopher Datu SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Lionel Gillespie was denied bail here in Sacramento County Superior…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (June 1, 2021 – June 4, 2021)
The Vanguard is an online news group that provides in-depth coverage of courts in California and around…
Judge Denies Motion to Strike a ‘Strike,’ Doubles Defendant’s Prison Time
By Savannah Dewberry and Alexander Pleitez SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Patrick Marlette Thursday…
Preliminary Hearing Held for Defendant Who Allegedly Evaded Police in High Speed Chase Down I-5 South
By Ankita Joshi SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Andrew Duenas allegedly took numerous law enforcement units on a…
Defendant Motions to Fire PD, Who Questions Competence of Client
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Douglas Thumm made no bones about it—he wanted to fire…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (May 24, 2021 – May 28, 2021)
Compiled by Savannah Dewberry The Vanguard is an online news group that provides in-depth coverage of courts…
