After Nearly 20 Years, In and Out of Prison on Case, Defendant Weeps at Prospect of Another Trial
By Nina Hall SACRAMENTO, CA – Monday, in Sacramento County Superior Court, in Judge Allen Sumner’s court,…
Shooter Gets 51 Years to Life for Murder; Victim’s Family Member Tells Defendant ‘You Will Always Have Blood on Your Hands’
By Sophia Barberini SACRAMENTO, CA – After a family member of the victim told defendant Nicolaus Garcia…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (April 12 to April 16, 2021)
The Davis Vanguard is an online news forum that provides coverage of criminal justice reform and courts…
Compliance, Gratitude Earns Good Favor of Judge; Results in Same Day Release After Car Theft
By Derrick Pal SACRAMENTO — Despite facing serious charges of possessing a stolen vehicle, a defendant’s compliance…
‘Bongs,’ Bag of Pot, Firearm Add to Troubles of Defendant Already Facing Catalytic Converter Theft Charges
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA – Byron Jones was already in deep trouble this week when his…
Community Groups Criticize Access to Sacramento County Superior Court in Letter to Judges, Officials
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Charging nearly 40 percent of “caged persons”…
Attorneys Forced to Yell Questions Across the Room for Hard-of-Hearing Witness
By Dorrin Akbari SACRAMENTO, CA — The hard-of-hearing victim of a felony burglary provided testimony at defendant…
Judge Greatly Concerned for Elderly Victim’s Safety, Denies Bail for Defendant
By Roselyn Poommai and Hongyi Wen SACRAMENTO, CA – “There’s no amount of monitoring that would protect…
Judge Uses ‘Humphrey’ Bail Case to Refuse to Release ‘Good Person’ on No Bail
By Ned Meiners SACRAMENTO, CA – When Cassandra Pajibo arrived at her bail hearing in Sacramento County…
Man Willingly Remains in Jail in Order to Access Mental Health Treatment
By Roxanna Jarvis SACRAMENTO — Defendant Dewante Paul willingly remained in jail, refusing alternatives to incarceration, for…
Grieving Family of One-Year-Old Victim Criticizes DA Office Negligence in Sentencing
By Esha Kher SACRAMENTO, CA – It was a very emotional sentencing hearing at Sacramento County Superior…
Murder Suspect Openly Admits to Killing Two and Attacking Two Others
By Dorrin Akbari SACRAMENTO, CA — Defense attorney Kenneth Rosenfeld looked on helplessly as his client, Martin…
Domestic Violence Case Involves Awkward Questions about Victim’s Sex Life – Judges Rules She Must Answer
By Natasha Feuerstein SACRAMENTO – It was, no doubt, unusual and uncomfortable questioning throughout the preliminary hearing…
Defendant Accepts Deal; Judge Imposes Strict Release Conditions before Sentencing, after Seeing Man’s Violent History
By Derrick Pal SACRAMENTO, CA – A judge in Sacramento County Superior Court here showed little hesitation…
Landmark Humphrey Bail Case Comes into Play in Sacramento Courtroom
By Alexander Ramirez SACRAMENTO, CA – In Sacramento County Superior Court last week, Judge Scott Tedmon faced…
Man Faces Trial for 14 Counts of Alleged Sexual Abuse against His 8-Year-Old Stepdaughter
By Roselyn Poommai SACRAMENTO, CA – A stepfather of two children faces trial on 14 counts of…
Preliminary Hearing Goes Bad, Defendant Set for Trial and Judge Increases Bail
By Julia Asby and Hongyi Wen SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Cody Houtz’s preliminary hearing here Thursday in…
Man Wants to Represent Self Like ‘Law and Order SVU’ TV Show After Being ‘Wrestled’ in Front of Mom
By Ned Meiners SACRAMENTO, CA – It’s a free piece of advice judges often give to defendants…
Prosecutor Admits Defendant Mental Illness, but Stalls Decision to Find Him Help as Law Provides
By Ned Meiners SACRAMENTO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Ryan Roebuck said Wednesday here in Sacramento County…
Not Every Day Occurrence; Court Sends 3 Defendants Home without Bail
By Koda Slingluff SACRAMENTO, CA – It’s not every day that a judge gets to send a…
