Yolo Victim Abducted, Held Hostage, and Forced on a 3.5 Hour Trip
By Emma Phillips WOODLAND – A defense attorney attempted to undermine the credibility of a victim here…
THE VANGUARD WEEK IN REVIEW: Court Watch (Oct. 19 to Oct. 23, 2020)
Assembled by Nick Gardner The Vanguard is an online news group that provides coverage of criminal justice…
A Child Pornography Felony Case Reduced – Evidence Missing
By Carlin Ross WOODLAND – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Stephen Mock Thursday began a motion to…
Yolo Public Defender Argues Police Report Doesn’t ‘Smell Right’ – Judge Disagrees But Lowers Bail
By Kelly Moran WOODLAND – Deputy Public Defender Jose Gonzalez on Wednesday in Yolo County Superior Court…
Former Davis Police Officer Arraigned on Embezzlement Charges
By David M. Greenwald Former Davis Police Officer Trevor Edens was arraigned on Wednesday, appearing via Zoom…
In Unusual Move, Defendant Takes the Stand in Yolo Domestic Violence Trial
By Lauren Smith WOODLAND – It’s unusual for defendants to take the stand in their own defense,…
THE VANGUARD WEEK IN REVIEW: Court Watch (Oct. 13, 2020 – October 16, 2020)
The Vanguard- aggregated by Jose Medina The Davis Vanguard is an online news group that provides coverage…
Defendant Strives to Beat His Drug Addiction through ‘Progress House’
By Julian Navarro WOODLAND – There are some success stories to report from criminal courts. And maybe…
Judge Denies, Then Bends to Public Defender Request to Delay Teen Attempted Murder Trial
By Linhchi Nguyen WOODLAND – County Deputy Public Defender Jose Gonzalez insisted several times Wednesday that a…
Homeless Defendant Represents Self, Judge Postpones Payments for Few Months Only
By Kalani E. Gaines WOODLAND – Christina Ramirez took the first deal here in Yolo County Superior…
Close Proximity of Two Residences Causes Complications in Child Abuse Case
By Eric J. Trochez WOODLAND – A sex offender was given a restraining order of 100 yards…
Judge Keeps Felony Charge Despite ‘Pretty Sparse’ Evidence
By Lauren Smith WOODLAND – Despite stating that there is a lack of evidence necessary for a…
Domestic Violence Case Deemed Misdemeanor, Injuries Not Severe Enough for Felony
By Emma Phillips WOODLAND – Judge Renard F. Shepard ruled here in Yolo County Superior Court Tuesday…
Co-Defendant Comes Under Fire for Suspected Illegal Funds to Pay Co-Defendant Hubby’s Bond
By Emma Phillips WOODLAND – Co-defendant Armida Contreras—facing felony drug charges with her husband—was adamant that she…
THE VANGUARD WEEK IN REVIEW: Court Watch (Oct. 5, 2020 – Oct. 8, 2020)
The Vanguard – aggregated by Lauren Smith Yolo County Superior Court Reporter Tiffany Devlin: On Wednesday in…
Co-Defendants Plead No Contest in $6,000 Burglary Case – 1 to Prison, 1 Headed Home
By Victoria Lembesis WOODLAND – A couple of admitted burglars pleaded no contest here in Yolo County…
Yolo DA Says Police Don’t Have to Come to Court to Testify, Public Defender Calls It ‘Hypocritical’ and ‘Inconsistent’
By Tiffany Devlin WOODLAND – Deputy Public Defender Richard Van Zandt argued in Yolo County Superior Court…
Stepfather Describes Posing as Underage Victim on Instagram in Trial of Accused Sexual Predator
By Nicole Gonzales WOODLAND – The Taylor Gholar sexual predator trial resumed Wednesday here in Yolo County…
Yolo Public Defender Surprised by Testimony of Victim’s Mother in Controversial Sexual Misconduct Case Involving Minor
By Cailin Garcia WOODLAND – Deputy Public Defender Jose Gonzalez was apparently caught off guard here in…
Impact Statements from Victim’s Family Brings Defendant to a Tearful Apology
By Hannah Skepner WOODLAND – Defendant Nazim Shikhanstov was brought before Judge Timothy Fall this Tuesday here…
