LA County Probation Continues Operation of Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, Despite Order to Close
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles County Probation Dept. Thursday confirmed plans to continue operation of…
COURT WATCH: Takes Bit of Explanation, But Judge Accepts Admission of Probation Violation Despite Initial Confusion – Accused Walks Free
SAN DIEGO, CA– Superior Court Judge Brad Weinreb Monday here in an evidentiary hearing in San Diego…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Prosecution Request to Reprimand Accused
WOODLAND, CA –Deputy District Attorney Aimee McLeod last week motioned to reprimand an unhoused, accused man in…
COURT WATCH: Hearing Illustrates Lack of Resources in Community Center in Burlington
By Gabriela Rose BURLINGTON, VT- Court proceedings in Chittenden County Superior Court earlier this week revealed a…
Study Shows New Magnitude of National Prison and Jail Racial Disparities
By Bryan Miller NORTHAMPTON, MASS – The Prison Policy Initiative this week released what it calls “updated…
COURT WATCH: Officer Fails to Read Required Miranda Rights Warning before Interviewing Accused; Judge Refuses to Release Prisoner
By Julie McCaffrey and Joey Lo WOODLAND, CA — In a preliminary hearing at Yolo County Superior…
Former Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy Takes Deal in Felony Illegal Firearms Case – More Questions Remain
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – There are more questions about a now former Sacramento County…
COURT WATCH: Accused Man ‘Kind of’ Turns Self in, Still Sentenced to 2 Years for Violating Probation
By Fatimah Patel MODESTO, CA – For violating the terms of his probation, the accused here in…
COURT WATCH: Man Forced to Risk Days Off from Work and Travel from Texas to Yolo County to Install a SCRAM Device
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel M. Wolk ordered a man—who already missed several days…
New Report Charges Problems with ‘Insidiously Designed’ Probation and Parole
By Michael McCutcheon NORTHAMPTON, MA – A new report by the Prison Policy Initiative (PPI) reveals that…
COURT WATCH: Court Agrees with Public Defender Request to Recalculate In-Custody Credits for Accused – Tally Only Shows 5 Days Of Credit Since 2020 Arrest
By Audrey Sawyer SACRAMENTO, CA – A public defender here in Sacramento County Superior Court this past…
Judge Refuses to End Probation, Defendant Remains Unemployed
By Michael McCutcheon WOODLAND, CA – After being convicted of stealing a cell phone, a man was…
Romero Motion (Strike Struck) Granted, Allows Man to Avoid Prison if Probation Followed
By Audrey Sawyer VENTURA, CA — A man who pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm…
Judge Approves Defense Argument for Rehab over Incarceration
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – “What good does it do him if he wants to rehabilitate…
Judge Revokes Accused’s No Bail Release Despite Defense Argument Accused Receiving Medical Treatment
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – While temporarily filling a vacancy in Yolo County Superior Court Dept….
Man’s Lack of Transportation Morphs Infraction into 45 Days in County Jail
By Kimberly Torres VENTURA, CA – A man facing an infraction here in Ventura County Superior Court…
Victim’s Father Gives Impact Statement Regarding Court ‘Injustice’ When Sex Crime Charge Reduced from Felony to Misdemeanor
By Nicole Mayer WOODLAND, CA – The father of the victim attended a hearing in Yolo County…
Repeat Theft Offender Granted Probation – Judge Cites Medical Conditions and Lack of Income
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – Ventura County Superior Court Judge Bruce Young expressed a little understanding…
Judge Gives Man Chance to Prove Leukemia Why He Left State, Breaking Probation
By Brinda Kalita MARIPOSA, CA – A man in Mariposa County Superior Court Monday was suspected of…
Defense Argues Delays Hurt Accused’s Housing, Treatment – Judge Denies Request
By JoJo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The judge here this week in San Francisco County Superior…
