Judge Finds Man Guilty – Again – of 1st Degree Murder
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – Shelvin Terrell Jones’ petition to be resentenced was dismissed last Friday…
Judge Revokes Man’s Extra Phone Time, But Gives Access to Thumb Drive to Help New Appointed Attorney Catch Up in Murder Case
By Catherine Hamilton RIVERSIDE, CA — A Riverside County Superior Court judge this week granted Daniel Carlos…
Couple Set for Trial After Preliminary Hearing of Charges of Child Torture
By Julia Urquizo RIVERSIDE, CA- A police investigator testified in a preliminary hearing Thursday against a couple…
Trial Set for Man Charged with Rape of 4 Minors, Including Own Daughter
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – A preliminary hearing was held here last Friday in Riverside County…
Man on Trial for Indecent Exposure May Still Be Found Guilty Despite No One Being Present
Story by Julia Urquizo RIVERSIDE, CA – Clarence William Bailey, on trial last Thursday in Riverside County…
Defense Talks About Planes, Movie and Driving – Prosecutor Tells Jury Grandfather Guilty of Felony Sex Abuse on Child
By Darling Gonzalez RIVERSIDE, CA – Last week, here in Riverside County Superior Court, Defense Attorney Decio…
Felony Charge in Gun Self-Defense Case Reduced to Misdemeanor after Judge Learns Details
By Ava Schwartzapfel RIVERSIDE, CA – Nicole Zapien’s felony firearm charge was reduced to a misdemeanor level…
Two Experts Testify in Grandfather’s Child Molestation Trial
By Darling Gonzalez and Catherine Hamilton RIVERSIDE, CA- In somewhat detailed testimony, components of child sexual abuse…
Defense Attorney Hammers Officer on Stand to Discredit Police Report in Court Trial
By Alexa Kendell RIVERSIDE, CA – After Mikhiel Whitlock was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon—not…
Defendant on Trial for Allegedly Killing Man at a Gas Station; Witness Testimonies
By Angie Madrid RIVERSIDE, CA— Three witness testimonies were heard here in Riverside County Superior Court Tuesday…
Pro Per Defendant in Stolen Vehicle Case Once Again Clashes With Judge
By Angela Patel VENTURA, CA – A defendant in a stolen vehicle case, who the Vanguard covered…
Married Couple Gets into Heated Dispute, Wife Asks for Restraining Order against Husband after He Allegedly Choked Her
By Alan Vargas RIVERSIDE, CA — Judge Kristi Hester granted the alleged victim of a domestic violence case the…
Protected Custody Inmate Goes to Trial After Spitting at Other Inmates on Detention Center Transportation Bus
By Marilin Ayon RIVERSIDE, CA— During a preliminary hearing here in Riverside County Superior Court Wednesday, a…
Jury Trial Begins for Man Accused of Beating Wife at Motel 6
By Marilin Ayon and Angela Patel RIVERSIDE, CA – A Sheriff’s Deputy was questioned three times here…
Judge Denies Mental Health Diversion for Man Accused of Attempted Murder, Says Mental Illness Too Severe, Sets Trial
By Angela Patel RIVERSIDE, CA – A defendant diagnosed with severe schizoaffective disorder was denied mental health…
Over Defense Attorney Objections, Defendant Pleads Guilty to Reduce Sentence by 5 Years
By Marilin Ayon RIVERSIDE, CA— Despite the opposition by his public defender here Tuesday in Riverside County…
Judge Balances Defense Counsel Requests with Busy COVID-Struck Court Calendar
By Alex Klimenko RIVERSIDE, CA – A defendant here—facing charges from 2019—attempted to speed up the process,…
Jury Finds Man Guilty after Hearing Compelling Testimonies during Vandalism Trial
By Anya Chen and Alex Klimenko RIVERSIDE, CA – After allegedly kicking in a door and breaking…
District Attorney Claims – Judge Agrees – There Is Sufficient Evidence to Charge Defendant of Lewd Acts
By Angie Madrid RIVERSIDE, CA—During a preliminary hearing held here in Riverside Superior Court Tuesday, District Attorney…
Tardy, Botched Court Reports Lead Judge to Postpone Sentencing
By Joseph Shepard SANTA BARBARA, CA – As a result of tardy, botched court reports, Juan Hernandez…
