Danger at Trial: Attorneys Attacked by Accused in Chaotic Courtroom
By The Vanguard Staff MARTINEZ, CA – It’s getting dangerous out there for defense and prosecuting attorneys….
Judges Blocks Public Access to Attempted Murder Case Involving Family Court Reunification Therapist
Editor’s note, the teen victim-witness in this story is identified as Emily Doe. The father charged with…
COURT WATCH: Petition for Resentencing – Man Denied Reduced Sentence Gets Another Chance after Lack of Victim Input
OAKLAND, CA – A man who spent 18 years in prison for a conviction of eight counts…
COURT WATCH: Sentence Enhancements Applied Despite California Legislature Resentencing Efforts to Reduce Mass Incarceration; Motion to Demur Denied
By Autumn Johansson LONG BEACH, CA – The accused was charged with attempted murder as well as…
After Prelim, Defense Wants Bail to Remain, Prosecution Wants Bail Increased – Judge Disagrees with Both, Rules Bail Should Be Withdrawn Altogether
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – A man was denied bail here in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
SF Jury Agrees Man Not Guilty of Attempted Murder in Defense of Self, Pregnant Wife – Defense Decries Year in Jail Awaiting Justice
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Mario Ramirez was found not guilty by a jury…
Defense Argues Reasonable Doubt in Attempted Murder of Girlfriend Prelim; Judge Disagrees, Finds Sufficient Evidence to Proceed to Trial
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – In a case involving a gunshot wound of a victim hesitant…
Yolo Man Sentenced to 20 Years Despite Not Being the Actual Killer in a Felony Murder Case
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – A Yolo County Judge on Friday sentenced a man to 20…
Judge Gives Off-the-Record Advice to Young Man Sentenced to 18 Years
By Wayne Chan MODESTO, CA— Roman Izaiah Croft was sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempted…
Accused Accomplice in Jack in the Box Murders Refuses to Appear in Court, Victims’ Families Disappointed
By Talia Kruger RIVERSIDE, CA — The scheduled sentencing hearing of Desmond Ochoa and Kamyron Barnett, accused…
A Matter of Innocence
By D. Razor Babb Following a July 6, 2001, second-degree attempted murder conviction in a Van Nuys,…
Severely Traumatized Attempted Murder Victim Declares She Is ‘Voice’ of ‘Justice’
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – As Randy Magallon requested a continuance in his attempted murder case…
Another NY ‘Central Park Jogger’ Conviction Vacated for ‘Lack of Evidence’
By The Vanguard Staff NEW YORK, NY –Steven Lopez, who was charged and convicted in the 1989…
LA District Attorney Announces He’ll Seek 40 Years to Life for Alleged Attempted Murder of CHP Officer
By Cheyenne Galloway LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón said this week he is…
Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge Represents Self – Judge Can’t Find Accused’s Motions
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – Pro per accused Tyrone Gee—representing himself on felony attempted murder charges—returned…
Opening Statements and Officer, Doctor Testimony Start Attempted Murder, Kidnapping Trial
By Oliver Camarena WOODLAND, CA – The jury trial for Mark Smith, accused in the assault of…
Attempted Murder Case Turns into a Heated Debate over Technicalities and Severe Mental Illness
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND – In a motion on Friday morning to dismiss the case for a…
Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder Sentenced to 27 Years
By Veronica Miller WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Peter M. Williams sentenced Marvin Montgomery…
Sixty-two-year-old Man Gets 27 Years for Attempted Murder
by Robert J. Hansen Woodland, CA – A 62-year-old Woodland man was sentenced to 27 years in…
Judge ‘Frustrated’ by Claim of Man Representing Himself on Attempted Murder Charge
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA — After listening to the claims last Friday of pro per defendant…
