Social Media Posts Help Lead to Probation Violation Trial on Firearms Charge
By Sophia Barberini SACRAMENTO, CA – It was a spirited argument presented by Assistant Public Defender Damien…
Preliminary Hearing Suggests Routine Yardwork Turned into Brutal Beating and Burglary
By Christopher Datu SACRAMENTO, CA – It was just some “routine” yard work, but it allegedly ended…
Mother Speaks Out Following Daughter’s Suicide After Mistreatment on Part of CHP
Editor’s Note: In March the Vanguard covered the case of a young woman mistreated by a CHP…
DA Objects, Judge Upset Over ‘Overload’ Motion by Defense that Delays 2019 Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child Case
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO – Sacramento County Superior Court, Department 63, Judge Patrick Marlette this week didn’t…
Judge Rules CHP Violated Rights of Alleged DUI Driver, Tosses Charge
By Esha Kher SACRAMENTO, CA – In a motion to suppress a roadside breathalyzer test, Sacramento County…
Defendant Outbursts Claim Court Trying to Manipulate Him during Preliminary Hearing
By Ankita Joshi SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Richard Mann let loose a series of loud outbursts in…
Defendant Ignores Attorney throughout Hearing Despite Warnings
By Ankita Joshi SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court experienced many continuances and resolution hearings Monday,…
Sex Assault Defendant Gets 18 Years; Victim Recounts Harm from Attacks
By Esha Kher SACRAMENTO, CA – A few months short of turning 18, the victim of years…
Theft Suspect with 30-Year-Old Conviction Kept in Custody, Deemed a ‘Risk’ by Judge
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court Dept. 62 Judge Joseph Orr late last…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (May 17 to May 21, 2021)
The Vanguard is an online news forum that provides coverage of criminal justice reform and courts…
Judge Questions DA after Lengthy Prelim in Attack of Tree Trimmers
By Christopher Datu SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Ernest W. Sawtelle put the District Attorney’s Office in the…
Defendant Admits Didn’t Ask Lawyer, ‘Peter Piper,’ to Appear, Decides to Represent Self – Judge Changes Her Mind
By Mia Machado SACRAMENTO, CA – When defendant Leanna Berryman’s alleged defense attorney named “Peter Piper” failed…
Car Theft Suspect Leads Officers in High Speed Chase before Crashing into a Tree
By Natasha Feuerstein SACRAMENTO, CA – After leading officers on a high speed chase from Sacramento County…
Racial Slurs Eclipse Sacramento Courtroom YouTube Livestream ‘Chat’
By Koda Slingluff SACRAMENTO, CA – All livestream hell broke loose in Sacramento County Superior Court’s YouTube…
Judge Sentences Man to 16 Months, but Takes Pity, Allowing Him 3 Months to Care for Newborn Son
By Priana Aquino and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Gavin Rasmussen entered a hearing Tuesday here…
Nightmare Continues: Despite Strong Evidence of ID Theft, Woman Accused of String of Thefts across CA Still Held without Bail in Sacramento
By Ned Meiners SACRAMENTO, CA – The nightmare continues for Akaila Elder—Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Joseph…
Man Held without Bail for Vehicular Manslaughter that Killed His Fiancée
By Priana Aquino and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Ruben Lopez, charged with vehicular manslaughter while…
Judge Reduces Firearm Felonies for Man after Clerk Refuses to Serve Him because He’s Black
By Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Felony charges were reduced to misdemeanors for defendant Deshawn Provost-Foreman at…
Defendant Outburst – Declares Mental Competency, Threatens to Sue Judge
By Christopher Datu and Alexander Ramirez SACRAMENTO, CA – There were some fireworks here this week…
Judge Admits ‘Twisted Up,’ Catches Mistake and Sends Man Back to Jail
By Roselyn Poommai SACRAMENTO, CA – A Sacramento County Superior Court judge Monday initially agreed to release…
