Man Pleads for Release to ‘Fix All of His Problems’ – Judge Releases Him on 1 Cent Bail
By Sophia Barberini ALAMEDA, CA – Judge David Pereda of Alameda County Superior Court granted Josue Perezayala…
Despite Man’s Clean Criminal Background, Judge Denies Request for Release
By Alex Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA – Judge Jacob Blea here in Alameda Superior Court Thursday refused to…
Slow End to Work Week Punctuated by 3 Family Cases – All End Differently
By Tatiana Gasca ALAMEDA, CA– Steady legal proceedings indicated a slow day for Judge Jacob Blea of…
Defense Attorney Justifies Defendant’s Murder, Argues It Was Self Defense, Suggests Did Society Favor, Says Judge
By Tatiana Gasca ALAMEDA, CA — In an ongoing murder case from 2018, a jury trial…
Man’s Felony Matter Reduced to Misdemeanor Probation – Prosecution Loses Argument
By Tatiana Gasca ALAMEDA, CA — Judge Sharon Djemal in Alameda County Superior Court, Dept. 110, struggled…
On the 15th Anniversary of the Vanguard, Here Is Another Very Important Reason to Support the Vanguard That You Haven’t Thought About
Dear Friends, Today marks the 15-year anniversary of The Vanguard. I would say the Davis Vanguard, but…
Interpreter General Confusion in Attempted Burglary Hearing Highlights Frequent Mystery of Courtroom Life
By Ella Wade ALAMEDA, CA – There is a certain formality and ceremony to events and language…
Man Accused of 3 Sexual Battery Counts; Defense Not Prepared as Judge Sets $40K Bail for Homeless Defendant
By Alex Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA – In light of three separate counts of sexual battery including child…
‘If I Wanted To Rob You, I Would’ – Alleged Threats Made to Movie Theater Employee
By Tatiana Gasca ALAMEDA, CA – Micah Collins McMurray appeared in Alameda County Superior Court on Friday,…
Judge Tosses DUI Case because of Constitutional Violations
By Ankita Joshi ALAMEDA, CA – A judge here in Alameda County Superior Court Tuesday ruled charges…
Duct Tape Nightmare: Son Finds Father Wrapped Up from Head to Toe
By Tatiana Gasca and Jeramie Gutierrez ALAMEDA, CA — Despite not wanting to relive his trauma,…
Victim Survives Being Shot 13 Times in Own Home – Testifies at Prelim for Alleged Shooter
By Lois Yoo ALAMEDA, CA – A victim testified here in Alameda County Superior Court last week…
Defense Requests Felony be Reduced to Misdemeanor Because Client was in Wheelchair; Judge Declines Motion
By Sydney Kaplan SAN LEANDRO, CA – Public Defender Madelina Zepida argued here in an Alameda…
Judge Rules Traffic Stop Search Was Unjust and Grants Motion to Suppress
By Sydney Kaplan ALAMEDA, CA – Alameda County Superior Court Judge Kimberley Cowell Wednesday granted a motion…
Trial Wraps Up: Cellphone Victim Said Took Blow to Head – Defendant Argues It Was Self Defense
By Tatiana Gasca ALAMEDA, CA – Closing arguments were heard here Monday in a jury trial for…
Trial Proceeds – Wife Testifies Husband Assaulted Her While Driving Vehicle on Freeway
By Lois Yoo ALAMEDA, CA – David Whittney Afufinau’s wife shared her testimony regarding the alleged…
Defendant Asks for 1 Cent Bail – Judge Makes Bail $10,000 After Alleged Wrong Way Driving in Construction Zone
By Alex Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA – Alleged “wrong way” driver Robert Rosal asked for one penny…
No Guarantee Defendant Will Not ‘Settle Score Upon Release, So Judge Won’t Release Man
By Jeramie Gutierrez ALAMEDA, CA – In a bail hearing late last week here in Alameda County…
San Leandro Police Officer Held for Voluntary Manslaughter after Fatal Shooting
By Sydney Kaplan SAN LEANDRO, CA – San Leandro Police Officer Jason Fletcher is being held…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (June 1, 2021 – June 4, 2021)
The Vanguard is an online news group that provides in-depth coverage of courts in California and around…
