Repeat Pimping Offender Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison, Possible Restitution for Multiple Victims
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – At his sentencing here in Ventura County Superior Court Tuesday, Erasmo…
Judge Denies Motion to Suppress Despite Arguments of Stop without Probable Cause
By Daniella Espinoza FRESNO, CA – A woman here faced misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence,…
PD Argues ‘Conflict of Interest’ with Earlier Judge – New Judge Reduces Bail for Murder Suspect
By Aryal Aglugub SANTA BARBARA, CA – Carlos Zavala, charged with murder, involuntary manslaughter, and use of…
Complicated but Judge Gives Man Probation, Time-Served, Pot Use after Petty Thefts
By Mihajla Milovanovic VENTURA, CA – Joshua James Barmore—who has prior felony and misdemeanor convictions—managed to work…
Homeless Man Struggles to Attend Court Hearings – Judge Doesn’t Care, Sets $20,000 Bail
By Alex Jimenez DUBLIN, CA – A bench warrant was issued after an Oakland man failed to…
Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder Sentenced to 27 Years
By Veronica Miller WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Peter M. Williams sentenced Marvin Montgomery…
Prosecution’s Final Argument Presented in Sexual Assault Case
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Deputy District Attorney David Robbins appealed to the jury’s “common sense”…
Judge ‘Frustrated’ by Claim of Man Representing Himself on Attempted Murder Charge
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA — After listening to the claims last Friday of pro per defendant…
Man Delivers ‘Heartfelt’ Letter During Sentencing, Receives Break from Impressed Judge
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – During his sentencing this week here in Ventura County Superior Court,…
Keen Eye, Faulty License Plate Lights Lead to Prelim, and Trial
By Aryal Aglugub MODESTO, CA – A deputy said here this week in Stanislaus Superior Court that…
Woman Pleads No Contest to Evading Police – Sentenced to 9 Months in Jail
By Cheyenne Galloway MODESTO, CA – Tiffany Norris pleaded no contest here Thursday in Stanislaus County Superior…
Yolo Court Deals with Petty Shopping Cart Charge
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – On an otherwise slow morning this week, Judge David W. Reed’s…
Man Found Not Guilty, but Jury Trial Took Nearly a Year – SF Public Defender Again Criticizes Slow Justice in SF Court
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Islam Natsheh was acquitted of felony assault charges here…
DUI Jury Trial Suddenly Dismissed after CHP Fails to Report Key Officer Witness is ‘in Disney’
By Gracy Joslin and Fiona Davis WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court Monday morning, just…
Man Accused of Davis, Santa Rosa Sex Assaults Denies Involvement Despite Video Presented in Trial
By Sofia Leguria WOODLAND, CA – The sexual assault trial of the accused proceeded Wednesday here in…
Closing Arguments in Jury Trial of Manpreet Atwal for Murder and DUI
By Shady Gonzales MODESTO, CA – Closing arguments were made Wednesday here in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
It Took Years but Murderers of Teens Finally Brought to Justice
by Robert J. Hansen Two Winters men were convicted on Wednesday of two counts of first-degree murder…
Two Men Found Guilty by Jury of Killing Duo in 2016
By Cres Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau WOODLAND, CA – After about a week’s deliberation, the jury in…
Guilty Verdicts in Modesto Firearm Possession and Fraud Trial
By Isabelle Brady MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Linda McFadden accepted a jury’s guilty…
Mother Charged with Child Endangerment after Driving Child to Father’s House
By Shady Gonzales MODESTO, CA – A young mother will stand trial for a series of felony…