COURT WATCH: Defense Objections,1st Witnesses in Day 1 of Jury Trial in Death of Man’s Wife
WOODLAND, CA – In pretrial motions here early Tuesday, Deputy Public Defender Monica Brushia objected to the…
Los Angeles Police Officer Faces Charges for Assaulting Suspect
LOS ANGELES, CA — District Attorney George Gascón announced this week Los Angeles Police Officer Garo Garabedian…
COURT WATCH: Jury Acquits Unhoused Man Who Defended Himself in Street Attack – But Only after 507 Days in Jail When Trial Delayed
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – In yet another case here in San Francisco County…
COURT WATCH: 2nd California Animal Rights Trial Involving ‘Open Rescue’ Ongoing in Santa Rosa – Defense Said Hopes to ‘Open Floodgates’ to ‘New View of Animals Under the Law’
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SANTA ROSA, CA – In what is the second…
Even If Mental Health Is Contributing Factor to Alleged Offense, Judge Rules He’d Still Reject Diversion
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A hearing regarding a motion for mental health diversion was held…
Judge Overrules Probation, Denies Man’s Motion for Expungement, Charge Reduction
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – Ventura Superior Court Judge Patricia Murphy this week denied a motion…
Prosecution Demands Accused Jailed If Trial Date Vacated Again
By Nicole Mayer WOODLAND, CA – The prosecution here expressed her frustration over yet another continuance of…
Severely Injured in Bike Accident, Accused Hearing Delayed – Judge Avoids Jokes
By: Gracy Joslin and Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – The accused’s case was pushed to a later…
Judge Tosses One Felony, but Woman to Stand Trial on Another One
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – The accused, after her Yolo County Superior Court preliminary hearing Monday,…
Man Seeks Relief in Order to Take Care of His Family – Judge Refuses
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – After a man’s motion to have his conviction expunged this week…
Judge, Defense Attorney Spar Over Setting Preliminary Hearing Date; Accused Languishes in Jail
By Nora Dahl MODESTO, CA – The accused, sitting in jail with bail of $300,000 on felony…
Boyfriend Set for Trial on 3 Felony Counts after Choking Girlfriend and Her Juvenile Son
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – During a preliminary hearing this Friday in Riverside County Superior Court,…
Trauma Nurse, CHP Officer Testify in Ongoing DUI Murder Trial
By Jake Romero DUBLIN, CA — Two witnesses testified in the ongoing DUI (driving under the influence)…
Judge Orders Man to Substance Abuse Treatment Over Prison – Says He ‘Wants Folks to Succeed’
By Gwynneth Redemann MERCED, CA- In a pre-preliminary hearing here Friday, Merced County Superior Court Judge Brian…
Alleged Norteños Gang Member to Stand Trial for Attempted Murder, Robbery Felonies
By Gwynneth Redemann MERCED, CA- In a preliminary hearing here in Merced County Superior Court, Judge Carol…
Defense Cites Interpreter Problems in Motion to Dismiss COVID-Delayed Trial; Judge Balks, Sets New Trial
By Elena Rawlinson SAN FRANCISCO, CA –– Judge Loretta Giorgi’s packed calendar on Monday exemplified the overwhelming…
Judge Snaps Back at Objecting DDA, Asking if Prosecution Wants to ‘Force’ the PD to Proceed
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA – In a pretrial hearing for defendant Emonie Williams here in Sacramento…
