COURT WATCH: Judge Grants ‘2nd Chance’ to Accused after Probation Violation
OAKLAND, CA — A superior court judge here in Alameda County Superior Court last week gave a…
COURT WATCH: Accused Kept in Jail on Misdemeanor – Can’t Pay $1,000 Bail
By Audrey Sawyer and Maeve O’Brien WOODLAND, CA — In an arraignment for misdemeanor assault likely to…
COURT WATCH: After Nearly 3 Decades Incarcerated, Man’s Sentence Reduced by Court after Pleas to Spend Time with Family
By Shriya Kali Chittapuram MODESTO, CA – The accused faced re-sentencing here in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: Motion to Suppress Evidence for Potential Unauthorized Search of Accused’s Property Delays Trial
LOS ANGELES, CA – A trial here in Los Angeles County Superior Court last week was postponed…
COURT WATCH: Defense Asks in Misdemeanor DUI Jury Trial if Accused Was Actually Driving
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A jury trial here in Stanislaus County Superior Court began Thursday…
COURT WATCH: Judge Continues Case Past ‘Last’ Day after Prosecutor Claims Not Prepared because Didn’t Receive Motion to Dismiss
By Bryan Miller WOODLAND, CA – Judge Tom Dyer here in Yolo County Superior Court this week…
COURT WATCH: Physical Impairment Overlooked during Field Sobriety Test, Officer Unaware of NHTSA Protocol, Trial Court Told
By Sarah Chayet VAN NUYS, CA – In closing arguments at trial here in Los Angeles County…
COURT WATCH: Accused Faces Jury Trial, Officer Investigation Technique Comes under Scrutiny in Cross-Examination
By Perla Chavez and Jonathan Nunez MODESTO, CA — In a Stanislaus County Superior Court trial Wednesday,…
COURT WATCH: Preliminary Hearing – Woman Charged with Felony Arson; Officer Testimony Contradicts Charge, Defense Claims
By Estrella Torres LOS ANGELES, CA – During a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: Judge Orders Prosecution to Turn Over Key Contact Information to Defense in Murder Case Earlier than 30 Days before Trial
By Darlin Navarrete WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel M. Wolk Tuesday reviewed a…
Measure N Narrowly Passing, Allen Commanding Lead in Supervisor’s Race
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – It’s a nailbiter right now in Davis with…
COURT WATCH: Accused’s Jury Trial Delayed Briefly after Court Learns of Premature Child’s Doctor Appointment
By Perla Chavez and Jonathan Nunez MODESTO, CA — An accused’s jury trial was hastily rescheduled—not by…
COURT WATCH: DUI Sentencing Hearing – Accused’s Request for Alternate SCRAM Device Denied for Now, Despite Medical Concerns, Tremors
By Olivia Biliunas and Maeve O’Brien WOODLAND, CA – The accused’s request for an alternate SCRAM (Secure…
Guest Commentary: Yolo TD Admits I-80 Will Affect Affordable Housing
Video: Exec Director calls for supporting “Super Commuters” By Alan Hirsch The General Plan is on Tuesday…
COURT WATCH: High Initial Bail Lowered Very Slightly for Accused Unable to Afford It
By Xinhui Lin LOS ANGELES, CA – In a recent preliminary hearing at the Los Angeles County…
COURT WATCH: Jury Trial Finds Accused Not Read Miranda Rights as Questioned Twice by Officer
By Kyndall Dowell and Sofia Hosseinzadeh MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police Officer Ryan Vander Tuig, during a…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Motion to Suppress/Dismiss Evidence Obtained during a Traffic Stop
By Ebenezer Mamo ALAMEDA, CA – An Alameda County Superior Court judge here has denied a defense…
COURT WATCH INVESTIGATION: Expert Geneticist in Wrongful Murder Accusation Case Claims Evidence by Forensic Pathologist ‘Not True’
By Jojo Kofman and Madi Whittemore (Editor’s note: The Vanguard the Clay case, and our coverage of…
Yolo County Board of Supervisors Takes Historic Step to Right Past Wrongs
Special to the Vanguard Woodland, CA – In a symbolic but heartfelt gesture intended to rectify historical…
COURT WATCH: Judge Issues Warrants for Homeless Man Previously Deemed Mentally Incompetent
By Perla Chavez and Audrey Sawyer WOODLAND, CA — A homeless man with three misdemeanors had warrants…
