Despite Victim’s Complete Retraction, Domestic Violence Case to Go to Trial
By Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO, CA – There was a little twist Monday here in Sacramento County Superior…
Judge Sets Trial for Stepfather Accused of 14 Counts of Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Minor
By Ned Meiners SACRAMENTO, CA – Michael Squyres maintained his innocence during a preliminary hearing Wednesday morning…
Judge Skips Prison Sentence, Offers Defendant Rehab, Encouraging Words
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Patrick Marlette told defendant Robert Masters, “We believe in you”…
Defendant Claims He Was Going to Return Stolen Van; Judge Still Sets Trial for Theft and Drugs
By Christopher Datu and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – A defendant here in Sacramento County Superior Court…
Concealed Prison ‘Knife’ Allegedly Found in Inmate Knee Brace – Judge Sets Trial after Preliminary
By Ankita Joshi SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant John Armstrong was present in court Wednesday for a preliminary…
Couple Pleads to Abusing 1-Year-Old Child, Causing Death to 6-Week-Old Infant
By Leah Timmerman and Linhchi Nguyen SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendants Jana Lee and Joshua Kennedy Tuesday here…
Hearing Gets Complicated in Case of Pro Per Defendant Who Knows, Demands His Rights
By Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO, CA—Deputy District Attorney Jeff Harry had planned on a preliminary hearing Monday here…
Defendant’s Charges for Rape and Threats of Violence Result in 8-Year Prison Sentence
By Derrick Pal SACRAMENTO, CA — A defendant’s plea to rape charges with threats of violence led…
Motion to Suppress Granted, Felony Tossed for Defendant Not Read Miranda Rights
By Ankita Joshi SACRAMENTO, CA – A Sacramento police officer violated the constitutional rights of a defendant,…
ID Question for Case Involving Man’s Alleged Lewd Request, Assault of a Stranger
By Roselyn Poommai SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Marlon Thomas faces an assault with intent to commit a…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (May 3 to May 7, 2021)
The Davis Vanguard is an online news forum that provides coverage of criminal justice reform and courts…
Defense Objections Fall Short, ‘Imperfect’ Self Defense Claim Also Fails in Murder Prelim
By Dorrin Akbari SACRAMENTO, CA — Judge Tami Bogert found sufficient cause to arraign defendant Joseph Yi…
Judge Maintains Alleged Child Molestation Defendant Can’t Be Released at Any Bail
By Esha Kher SACRAMENTO, CA – In a Humphrey detention motion to mandate her client’s release with…
Defendant Alleges Self-Defense after Shooting at Roommate’s Boyfriend
By Christopher Datu and Natasha Feuerstein SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Assistant Public Defender Quoc To argued…
Judge Deems Young Black Man a ‘Thug’ – Repeatedly and Despite No Gang Evidence – at Sentencing
By Nina Hall SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Patrick Marlette, at a sentencing here…
After Gut-Wrenching Family Statements, Judge Sentences Defendant for Beating Death
By Julia Asby SACRAMENTO, CA – Victim statements are difficult, and for those losing a family member,…
Defendant’s Self-Representation in Courtroom Concerns Oft-Interrupted Judge
By Kelly Xiao Luo and Koda Slingluff SACRAMENTO, CA – When a defendant this past Wednesday in…
With Date Changed Nearly 2 Dozen Times, Judges Orders 3-Year Case to Trial
By Savannah Dewberry and Leah Timmerman SACRAMENTO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Sydne Jones made a passionate…
Judge Convinces Agitated Defendant Wanting to Represent Himself to Get Defense Attorney
By Derrick Pal FRESNO, CA — A judge here in Fresno County Superior Court tried over and…
Despite Health Concerns, Judge Denies Bail to Alleged Serial Robbery Defendant
By Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Anita Drew—accused of a string of robberies—has special medical needs,…
