Judge Agrees with Defense Claim Probation Overstepped Authority by Jailing Accused in Violation of Probation Conditions
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – In a hearing on whether a felony accused violated his conditions…
Credibility of Breathalyzer Test Questioned at Trial – Vomit Caused by Cheese Snack, Claims Defense
By Destiny Gurrola MODESTO, CA – Defense Attorney James Dunn questioned the credibility of breathalyzers that are…
Judge Denies Defense Objection Over Accused’s Uncertainty of Miranda Rights
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – Before the jury in a murder case was brought into Yolo…
Discrepancy over Possible Unlawful Detainment; Judge Sides with the Prosecution
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – Defense Attorney Rodney Beede last week in Yolo County Superior Court…
Judge Denies Request for Supervised OR, Woman with Transportation Issues Jailed
By Audrey Sawyer WOODLAND, CA — A woman remains in jail here after missing probation appointments because…
Yolo County Judge Vacates Man’s Murder Sentence after Nearly 20 Years in Prison
By Michael McCutcheon WOODLAND, CA – Since his arrest in 2003 and subsequent conviction in 2004, Antonio…
Motion to Suppress Unjustly Obtained Evidence Denied
By Destiny Gurrola MODESTO, CA – A judge here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week denied…
Judge Sets No Bail Without Prejudice Against Man Accused in Amazon Robbery Case
By Jariah Moore SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Court Commissioner Alin Cintean and Deputy District Attorney Rona…
Court Insists Homeless Man Remain Jailed, Sets Aggregate Bail at $4,000 for ‘Non-Community’ Non-Violent Offenses
By Brinda Kalita WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court this Tuesday, Judge Daniel Wolk set…
Woodland Police Denied Qualified Immunity in Michael Barrera Wrongful Death Lawsuit
By Robert J Hansen Woodland, CA – The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that…
Yolo County and Yolo Food Bank Reach SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery Milestone Class
Special to the Vanguard Woodland, CA – In October of 2022, Yolo County and its partnering cities…
Public Defender Raises Questions about Correctional Officer’s Testimony
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Judge Tom Dyer this week in Yolo County Superior Court heard…
Bonta Announces First State Post-Conviction Unit; Yolo’s About to Turn a Decade Old
Up to 5,700 Wrongful Convictions in California, Experts Estimate By Robert J Hansen California Attorney General Rob…
Judge Finds One Possible Perpetrator More Reliable Than Accused and 2 Unidentified Witnesses
By Michael McCutcheon & Vaiva Utaraite WOODLAND, CA – During a pretrial for felony driving under the influence that…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Media Uncritically Evaluates Reisig’s Bail Claims
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Ever since zero bail was initiated in Yolo…
Judge Revokes Accused’s No Bail Release Despite Defense Argument Accused Receiving Medical Treatment
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – While temporarily filling a vacancy in Yolo County Superior Court Dept….
Homeless Defendant Struggles to Appear to Court on Time from Out of Town – Judge Ignores Problems Moving Forward
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Peter Williams rejected the request for…
Judge Denies Dismissal of Two-Year-Old DUI Case, Blames Pandemic
By Jariah Moore MODESTO, CA – Judge Jeff Mangar here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week…
Commentary: Why DA Reisig’s Zero Bail Study Is Flawed and Uncompelling
By Robert J Hansen Woodland, CA – The Yolo County District Attorney’s office released an expanded study…
Judge Finds Sufficient Evidence, Despite Defense Claim of Inconsistencies, in Preliminary Examination Hearing
By Leslie Acevedo MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves found sufficient evidence Tuesday…