Judge Rules Dominguez Going to Trial after Preliminary Hearing of Accused Davis Stabber, Alleged Killer of 2 People
By Audrey Sawyer EDITOR’S NOTE: Coverage of the first Dominguez preliminary hearing by The Vanguard where it…
COURT WATCH: Defense Points Out Flaws of DUI Testing Device in Trial
By Olivia Biliunas WOODLAND, CA – In a misdemeanor trial here in Yolo County Superior Court last…
Day One Dominguez Preliminary Hearing – State Won’t Seek Death
By Bryan Miller WOODLAND, CA – Accused Davis stabbing suspect Carlos Dominguez appeared for the first day…
COURT WATCH: SLO Homeless Union Asks Federal Court to Stop Evictions, Closure of SLO ‘Safe Parking Site’
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – The San Luis Obispo…
COURT WATCH: Prosecutor Opposes Military Diversion, Charges Accused Already Lacks Motivation in Treatment – Judge OKs Alternatives
By Sarah Chayet VAN NUYS, CA – Judge David Hizami late last week in Los Angeles Superior…
COURT WATCH: Court Denies Judicial Diversion; Unhoused Accused Unable to Afford Court-Ordered Classes
By Sarah Chayet VAN NUYS, CA – Deputy Public Defender Nikki D. Herst-Cook’s request that an unhoused…
COURT WATCH: Prior Strike from Age 16 Used against Man Seeking Bail Reduction; Judge Claims ‘Unlikely’ to Show to Court
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A man currently with stable employment and a place to live,…
COURT WATCH: Former Contra Costa County Deputy Pleads No Contest to Illegal Assault Weapon Charge, Filing False Reports
By Jonathan Nunez MARTINEZ, CA – Matthew Allen Buckley, a former deputy with the Contra Costa County…
COURT WATCH: No Accused, No Trouble, Apparently – Judge Ignores Plight of Accused, Sets Trial Date although Accused Unhoused and Medically Unable to Appear in Court.
By Darlin Navarrete WOODLAND, CA – Judge Timothy L. Fall Tuesday in Yolo County Superior Court set…
COURT WATCH: Judge Dismisses Charge after Prosecution Lacks Evidence of Intent against Mental Health-Challenged Accused
By Xinhui Lin LOS ANGELES, CA – At a preliminary hearing here in Los Angeles County Superior…
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Files to Kick Judge Off Case, Then Court Refuses to Accommodate Accused’s Schedule
By Bryan Miller WOODLAND, CA – After a man’s court trial was moved from Dept. 8 of…
VANGUARD COURT WATCH INVESTIGATION: Expert Highlights ‘Disturbing Ignorance’ of Primary Forensic Pathologist in Wrongful Accusation of Murder Case
By Madison Whittemore (Editor’s note: The Clay case, and The Vanguard’s coverage of it, is part of…
COURT WATCH: Insufficient Filing of Supplemental Report Almost Leads to Delayed Hearing, Frustrating Defense and Judge
By Vy Tran LOS ANGELES, CA — Judge Laura Weis-Birnstein decided to take matters into her own…
COURT WATCH: Defense Claims ‘Vindictive Prosecution’ after Prosecutor Late in Turning Over Crucial DNA Evidence
By Bryan Miller and Darlin Navarrete WOODLAND, CA – A man accused of felony carjacking here will—despite…
COURT WATCH: Man’s Confusion over Violation of Probation Results in Jail Time, Court Frustrations
By Helen Shamamyan and Karime Montano LOS BANOS, CA – This week here in Stanislaus County Superior…
COURT WATCH: Judge Initially Keeps 40 Hours Mandatory Community Service for Disabled Woman; She Weeps, Judge Changes Mind
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A woman admitted to a violation of probation Thursday for not…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Mental Health Diversion, Argues Accused Poses Public Safety Threat
By Sarah Chayet and Kyndall Dowell WOODLAND, CA – In a preliminary hearing here in Yolo County…
COURT WATCH: Accused’s Bail Raised Despite Defense Arguing Non-Appearance Not Good Reason to Hike Bail to $25,000
By Darlin Navarrete WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel M. Wolk increased the accused’s bail amount here Tuesday…
COURT WATCH: Jury Acquits Unhoused Man Accused of Multiple Crimes; Actions of Police Questioned
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A jury delivered a verdict of not guilty Tuesday here in…
COURT WATCH: Judge Attempts to Push Unfavorable Plea – Defense Counsel Resists
By Jonathan Nunez STANISLAUS, CA – In Stanislaus County Superior Court late last week, the accused was…
