COURT WATCH: Accused Considers 79 Days More in Jail after Probation Violation
LOS ANGELES, CA – At a violation of probation hearing Thursday at the Los Angeles County Airport…
COURT WATCH: LA County Judge Rejects Defense Motions to Dismiss and Reduce Charges; Accused Jailed on Reduced ($150,000) Bail
LANCASTER, CA —Judge Lowrie Mendoza denied Deputy Public Defender Shahane Hakobyan’s motions to dismiss based on insufficiency…
Alameda DA Reevaluates Case; Will Charge a Hate Crime in Brazen Vehicle Attack
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – During a press conference on Tuesday, Alameda DA…
Man Accused of Assault with Deadly Weapon, but Did Not Possess Weapon – Still Set for Trial
By Catherine Potente RIVERSIDE, CA — No weapon was found in Roger Espinoza’s possession after he was…
Two Deputies Testify Against Man Who Allegedly Tried to Run Over His Brother
By Catherine Hamilton RIVERSIDE, CA – Here in Riverside County Superior County Court last week, two deputy…
Judge Won’t Pursue Prosecutor Wishes, but Still Sets Alleged Screwdriver Stabbing for Trial
By Silverio Rizo Llamas SACRAMENTO, CA – A Sacramento County Superior Court judge this week refused to…
Dispute Between Cousins Leaves Minor Injuries – Victim Wants to Withdraw Complaint, but Court Pursues Felony Charges
By Joe Cormac, Tatiana Gasca and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA — Despite the victim’s stated desire to…
Man Arrested in Knife Attack of 2 AAPI Elderly Women; DA Boudin to Personally Handle Prosecution
By Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced Thursday that he…
Despite Some Prosecution Trouble, Judge Sends 4-Count Case on to Trial
By Kathryn Wood SACRAMENTO – Despite some difficulty in proving a key part of a case, the…
Facing 8-10 Years in Prison, Defendant Instead Takes on Year-Long Program
By Nickolas Kwok SACRAMENTO- Joseph Nasca faced four cases against him ranging from small misdemeanors to felonies,…
Self Defense Motion Fairs – Judge ‘Schools’ Defense Attorney on Worth of Evidence
By Jose Medina WOODLAND – Evidence in court is a mighty sword—but Judge Peter M. Williams told…
Case Ready for Trial Since February 2020 Gets Continued Again, to January 2021
By Özge Terzioğlu and Sally Kim SACRAMENTO – Assistant Public Defender Noel Calvillo is a busy guy—he…
Two Neighbors Attack Each Other with Knives, Sword, Baton, Gun
By Julian Verdon SACRAMENTO – A violent confrontation between two neighbors escalated into an altercation involving knives,…
Judge Nixes Plea Deal for Defendant Accused of Hitting Ex-Boyfriend’s Vehicle with Their Child Inside
By Kelly Moran SACRAMENTO – Both parties agreed to a plea deal this week in Sacramento County…
Man Beats Another with Cane After Accused of Stealing Energy with His Mind
By Danae Snell SACRAMENTO – Matthew Williams accused his roommate of “trying to steal his energy with…
Man Brings Knife to Road Rage Incident after Almost Being Hit by Vehicle
By Roxanna Jarvis WOODLAND – A road rage incident took a violent turn when one man pulled…
‘Not Every Brandishing Is a 245,’ Judge Rules in Finding Defendant Should Stand for 2 of 3 Felonies
By Carlin Ross SACRAMENTO – Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Steven M. Gervercer leaped into his Thursday…
Ex-Girlfriend Faces Felony Trial after Allegedly Throwing Vase into Man’s Car
By Roxanna Jarvis FRESNO – A peaceful night turned to one with broken glass and flashing lights…
District Attorney Office Goofs, Public Defender Gets Court to Kick 2 Felony Counts
By Lauren Smith SACRAMENTO – Charged with five felonies, including assault with a deadly weapon and possession…
Fresno Woman Claims Self-Defense after Slicing Hubby’s Arm Open with Knife
By Julietta Bisharyan FRESNO – After residing in Fresno for 29 years and bearing three children, Juana…
