Tough Audience: Judge Makes Cheech and Chong Reference in Felony Settlement Conference
By Katherine Longjohn VENTURA, CA – A judge here had a tough audience when he tried to…
Probation Search for Speeding Leads to Marijuana, Illegal Firearms at Accused’s House.
By Neha Malhi and Kate Hsu MODESTO, CA – A defense attorney argued here in Stanislaus County…
Public Defender Argues DA Office Violated Man’s Rights, Asks For Release – Judge Punts for Now
By Alex Jimenez DUBLIN, CA- Assistant Public Defender Zafir Omair Shaiq alleged here in Alameda County Superior…
April 15 More than Tax Day for Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge of Hitting Pedestrian with Vehicle
By Keana Sauray MODESTO, CA – April 15 means more than tax day to Raymond Woodral—that’s the…
Man Begs Judge to Sentence Him Immediately, Detailing Racist Encounters While in Custody at Local Jail
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court Friday, the accused accepted a plea,…
Three Men Who Allegedly Shot Retired Police Captain Charged with Accomplice’s Murder; Prelim Exam Resumes
By Jake Romero OAKLAND, CA — A preliminary examination hearing for three men charged with murder resumed…
Defense Attorney Feels Slapped in Face after Sheriff’s Dept Denies In-Contact Visits in Jail with Client
By Catherine Potente WOODLAND, CA – Private Defense Attorney Chet Templeton said this week here in Yolo…
Defense Successfully Argues Delay in Prosecuting Man Too Long Even Considering COVID – Judge Tosses Case
By S. Priana Aquino ALAMEDA, CA — Late last Friday, “the accused”—the Vanguard doesn’t usually name those…
Prosecutor Remarks Asian Man Pleading to Child Porn Should Be Imprisoned because He Could ‘Go to China’ – Judge Disagrees
By Sahaily Zazueta WOODLAND, CA – The accused was sentenced this week in Yolo County Superior Court…
Potential Jurors Questioned on Bias during Jury Selection for Upcoming Murder Trial
By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – Lying under oath, circumstantial evidence and prejudice were among the concepts…
Jury Begins Deliberation after Evidence Portion in Trial Concludes
By Brinda Kalita, Alice Yang, Oliver Camarena, Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA- The evidence in the trial for…
Jury Selection Wraps, Trial Begins – Defense Notes Officer on List of Police Considered Not Credible
By Catherine Potente and Fiona Davis WOODLAND, CA – A judge Monday here in Yolo County Superior…
Uber Rider Faces Felony Charges After Sitting Near Firearms in Vehicle
By Gina Kim MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves found sufficient evidence to…
Defense Attorney Asks for Affordable Bail, Prosecution Balks After Alleged Pepper Spray Incident
By Alex Jimenez OAKLAND, CA- An Alameda County Superior Court judge decided to release a man so…
Judge Postpones Hearing to Allow Accused Time to Find Funds to Pay Fines if Convicted
By Keana Fortier-Sauray ALAMEDA, CA – Deputy Public Defender Zachary Sosa asked for a three month extension…
Woman Takes Felony Deal after Biting Partner and Attempting to Bite Peace Officer
By Gina Kim MODESTO, CA – After facing felony charges of corporal injury—a bite—and attempting to bite…
Man Expresses Unhappiness with Court – Judge Postpones Hearing
By S. Priana Aquino ALAMEDA, CA – Fred Earl Clark appeared in Alameda County Superior Court Courthouse…
Prosecution-Defense Squabble after DA Tried to Remove Defense Counsel Three Times in Attempted Murder Case
By Katherine Longjohn WOODLAND, CA – In the trial readiness conference for Theo Kelso and Isaiah Berkley,…
Woman Accused of Child Abuse as Unfit Mother Asks for Bail Reduction
By Alice Haoming Yang and Nora Dahl MODESTO, CA – A pregnant woman—the Vanguard is not identifying…
Domestic Violence Charge Reduced by Judge, Who Calls Incident ‘Ugly’
By Noe Herrera MODESTO, CA – A man, accused of felony domestic violence, had his charge reduced…
