Defendant Worried He’d ‘Sign Away Rights’ When Court Document Printing Error Left Blank Side
By Stephanie Boulos WOODLAND, CA – Apparently, at least one defendant here took heed of the old…
Judge Convinced Man Should Stand Trial for Burglary, His 3rd Strike
By Avalon Amaral SACRAMENTO, CA – Maybe if Willie Briscoe hadn’t been convicted twice for burglary, his…
Defendant Asks for ‘Another Chance,’ Judge Reluctantly Issues Sentence
By Natasha Feuerstein SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Patrick Marlette had high hopes for defendant Robert Cunningham, and…
Despite Remarkable Success, Court Denies Formerly Convicted Man’s Application for Dismissal
By Jordyn Gleaton OAKLAND, CA – Formerly incarcerated people often have difficulty in re-entry into society because…
Almost $1 Million Difference in Bail Requests – Court Decides Gang Member Should Not be Released for Any Amount of Bail.
By Jordyn Gleaton DUBLIN, CA – There is a lot of room to negotiate between no bail…
Prosecution Claims Ex-Construction Worker Turned Bank Robber in Davis Bank Heist
By Hongyi Wen WOODLAND, CA – After reading an article online about how to make money, former…
Just Another Day in Courtrooms 60, 61, 63 – But There’re Always Cases that Stand Out
By Alex Morgan and Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento Superior Court Departments 60, 61, and 63…
Despite COVID-19, Alameda County Judge Threatens Jail Time for Minor Miscues by Defendants
By Roxanna Jarvis, Nadia Kazempoor, and Angel Valdez Ordoñez FREMONT, CA – Judge Jason Clay here in…
Unfamiliarity with Charges Leads to Court Confusion in Catalytic Converter Case
By Roxanna Jarvis and Ankita Joshi SACRAMENTO, CA – There was much confusion about what defendant Matthew…
Defendant Tells Judge He Has Doubts about Defense – Judge Convinces Him to Proceed
By Alexander Jimenez DUBLIN, CA – The judge in Alameda County Superior Court stopped proceedings here last…
Man Caught, Charged in Online Predator Sting Operation
By Roxanna Jarvis SACRAMENTO, CA – You’ve seen this before on TV shows such as To Catch…
Jealous Boyfriend Causes ‘Misfire’ at Sacramento Gas Station Altercation
By Avalon Amaral SACRAMENTO, CA – A jealous rage led Joshua Cross to Sacramento County Superior Court…
Judge Grants Homeless Man ‘OR’ Release after Alleged Assault of Other Unhoused
By Tanya Decendario MARTINEZ, CA – Although accused of attacking several people, the court here in Contra…
‘You Are a Murderer, and That is Your Legacy’ Declares Mother to Her Son’s Killer
By Sophia Barberini SACRAMENTO – Judge Michael A. Savage of Sacramento County Superior Court sentenced Damien Todd…
No Bail for Year for Defendant Charged with Attempted Murder – Judge Sets $600,000 Bail
CABy Hongyi Wen SACRAMENTO, CA – Is $600,000 bail for attempted murder a reasonable amount for a…
Not Making It to Court as Promised Cost Defendants Thousands of Dollars; Others Who Appear Skate Till Next Hearing
By Jose Medina and Esha Kher WOODLAND, CA – Failure to appear on court dates can make…
Trial for Assault with Deadly Weapon Postponed; Defendant Ordered to Be Examined by Doctors for Competency
By Lizet Gonzalez SACRAMENTO – Defendant Ahmed Naser sat here in Sacramento County Superior Court accused of…
Zero Dollar Bail after DA Office Decides to “Take a Chance” on Defendant
By Katie DaQuino, Alexander Jimenez, and Koda Slingluff ALAMEDA, CA – With the District Attorney’s Office taking…
Introducing: The Vanguard at Berkeley!
By Özge Terzioğlu and Koda Slingluff BERKELEY— The new chapter of the Davis Vanguard has arrived at the UC…
Two Cases Consolidated, Defendant Leaves Court with 7 Charges Set for Trial
By Aishwarya Rajan SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Cory Nickolas Satnowski came to his preliminary hearing here Tuesday…
