Public Defender Pushes for Alternative Rehab for Homeless Defendant in Tears, Charged with Cockfighting
By Linhchi Nguyen and Benjamin Porter SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Armindo Amores appeared before Judge Michael Bowman…
After Suspect Jailed for 9 Months, Judge Dismisses Charges
By Stephanie Boulous and Sam Zou SACRAMENTO, CA – Erik Rogers appeared at Sacramento County Superior Court,…
Heartbreaking Family Statements at Sentencing for Man Charged with Hit and Run; Judge Denies Probation, Sends Him to Prison
By Lois Yoo, Alexander Pleitez, and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Patrick Marlette expressed his compassion…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (June 7 to June 11, 2021)
Compiled by Ankita Joshi The Vanguard is an online news group that provides in-depth coverage of courts…
BB Gun Weapon of Choice for Alleged Bike Thief; Friend Was Victim
By Joe Cormac and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – After allegedly using a BB gun April 20…
Attorneys Argue Whether DUI Trial Cut and Dry ‘Common Sense’ or Unfair and Second Rate
By Alexander Pleitez and Koda Slingluff WOODLAND, CA – A Yolo County Superior Court trial for Danny…
Defendant Held with No Bail After Judge Hears Dramatically Divergent Counsel Arguments
By Christopher Datu SACRAMENTO, CA – There may be, as the old television series predicted, a “million…
Court Debates Definition of ‘Assault Firearm’ – Judge Eventually Rules Defendant Should Go to Trial, but Dismisses Other Felony
By Ankita Joshi SACRAMENTO, CA – The defense and prosecution had a heated deliberation here in Sacramento…
The Case of Stolen Michael Jordan Sneakers Set to Go to Trial
By Leah Timmerman SACRAMENTO, CA – The case of stolen Michael Jordan sneakers is set to go…
Hate Crime Charges Not Dismissed Despite Incompetency Diagnosis by Doctor
By Koda Slingluff WOODLAND, CA – Psychologist Alison Steffensen advised here in Yolo County Superior Court, Dept….
Defendant Ruled Incompetent, Held to Answer Charges after Confusing Preliminary Hearing
By Michael Wheeler and Joe Cormac SACRAMENTO, CA — Called to help a woman after she said…
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Series of Bank Robberies at Knife and Gun Point
By Nina Hall WOODLAND, CA – Ervin Omar Vargas appeared for an arraignment here Monday in Yolo…
Judge Holds Defendant without Bail Following Gang-Related Drive-By
By Christopher Datu SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Lionel Gillespie was denied bail here in Sacramento County Superior…
Police Cell Phone Hacking
By Jacob McCollum INDIO, CA – During the retrial of Cathedral City resident Sergio Lopez Guzman in…
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…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (May 24, 2021 – May 28, 2021)
Compiled by Savannah Dewberry The Vanguard is an online news group that provides in-depth coverage of courts…
Social Media Posts Help Lead to Probation Violation Trial on Firearms Charge
By Sophia Barberini SACRAMENTO, CA – It was a spirited argument presented by Assistant Public Defender Damien…
DA Objects, Judge Upset Over ‘Overload’ Motion by Defense that Delays 2019 Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child Case
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO – Sacramento County Superior Court, Department 63, Judge Patrick Marlette this week didn’t…
Defendant Ignores Attorney throughout Hearing Despite Warnings
By Ankita Joshi SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court experienced many continuances and resolution hearings Monday,…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (May 17 to May 21, 2021)
The Vanguard is an online news forum that provides coverage of criminal justice reform and courts…
