Judge Disagrees with Plea Deal, but Accepts Recommendation after Victim’s Statement
By Ankita Joshi FRESNO, CA – Judge Francine Zepeda ruled to accept the plea deal offered to…
Buddy Won’t Press Charges in Car Crash – Judge Still Refuses Bail for Man When Learning Details of Threat and DUI Cases
By Leah Timmerman and Koda Slingluff SACRAMENTO, CA – A judge here in Sacramento County Superior Court…
Routine Traffic Stop Suspicious to Defense, but Judges Rules Case Will Proceed to Trial
By Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO, CA – In all other respects it seemed like a routine traffic stop,…
Defense Blames Defendant’s Crimes on His Neighborhood – Judge Doesn’t Buy It, Revokes Bail
By Dorrin Akbari SACRAMENTO, CA — Assistant Public Defender Joshua Kurtz’s argument that his client amassed three…
Robbery Suspect Described as ‘GEICO Commercial Caveman’ – Police Witness Memory Otherwise Fails
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA – The description of a robbery suspect here last Friday in Sacramento…
Embezzlement Felon Gets Year – Now Owes Nearly $73K in Restitution as Victim Recoups Losses
By Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO – The victim arrived in Sacramento County Superior Court Monday with a folder…
Judge Rejects Prosecutor’s ‘Kill Zone’ Theory, Reduces Number of Attempted Murder Charges
By Kelly Xiao Luo and Linhchi Nguyen WOODLAND, CA – Deputy District Attorney Alex Kian called it…
Judge Skeptically Releases Defendants Who Allegedly Stole Food, Used Shower
By Sophia Barberini SACRAMENTO, CA – In a couple of cases here Friday, it seemed the crimes…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (April 26 to April 30, 2021)
The Davis Vanguard is an online news forum that provides coverage of criminal justice reform and courts…
Man Facing Charges Following Police Protest Has New Charge; Judge Places Him in Custody after Pushback from Attorney
By Dorrin Akbari SACRAMENTO, CA — After a series of probing questions from Assistant Public Defender Rodney…
Mothers of Child Victims Ask for Tough Sentence in Court Letters; Judge Sentences Defendant to Mid-Term Sentence
By Lovepreet Dhinsa SACRAMENTO, CA – It could have been worse for Landon Perez, who was sentenced…
Attempted Murder Defendant Set for Trial, While Judge Weighs ‘Coerced’ Confession
By William McCurry SACRAMENTO, CA – The defendant in an alleged attempted murder case may have had…
Judge Not Playing – Tells Sick Defendant Bail Could Jump from $10K to $320K if He Misses Court Date
By Ned Meiners FRESNO, CA – Fresno County Superior Court Judge Heather Jones didn’t mince words here…
Defendant’s Wandering Eyes Used to Try to Get Out of Jam, Prosecution Claims
By Hongyi Wen SACRAMENTO, CA – Vehicle theft defendant Brandon Mackenzie may have wandering eyes, if you…
Judge Denies Defendant Release and Reduced Bail in Concern for Domestic Violence Victim’s Safety
By Roselyn Poommai SACRAMENTO, CA – After a lengthy preliminary hearing of contradicting narratives regarding a domestic…
Defense Attorney Delves into Legislative Intent of New Law for DUI Clients
By Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO—Judge Kara Ueda heard a seemingly technical matter with real life consequences in Sacramento…
Judge Orders Prelim Hearing, Despite Police Witnesses’ Vague Memories of Investigation
By Lovepreet Dhinsa SACRAMENTO, CA – Despite some vague and incomplete testimony from investigating officers, a judge…
Defendant Claims Reporting Alleged Attack by Deputy Led to Arrest; Complains No Attorney Appointed
By Derrick Pal SACRAMENTO, CA — Tensions rose here in Sacramento County Superior Court Tuesday when a…
Trial Proceeds to Determine If Defendant Is Sexually Violent Predator
By Kathryn Wood SACRAMENTO – Defendant Antonio Youmans was back in Sacramento County Superior Court Monday morning…
Man Faces Trial for Shooting Up Car, but Judge Said Prosecution Stretching Charges, People Not at Risk
By Esha Kher SACRAMENTO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Saron Tesfai tried her best Tuesday here in…
