Letter: SF Public Defender Applauds Restoration of State’s Public Defender Pilot Program and Urges Permanent Funding
(Editor’s note: This week, the California State Legislature and Governor reached an agreement that restores funding to…
ACLU Sues Pennsylvania Over Inadequate Public Defense System
Special to the Vanguard Harrisburg, PA – The ACLU of Pennsylvania on Thursday announced they are suing…
Public Defender CARES Hosts Fundraiser in Support of Re-entry Assistance
Special to the Vanguard Yolo Public Defender Community Assistance & Re-Entry Support (CARES) invites the community to…
Guest Commentary: Mass Incarceration – We Are All Part of the Problem
By Olinda Moyd I commend Attorney General Anthony Brown and Public Defender Natasha Dartique for their joint…
COURT WATCH: Police Misconduct Triggers Post-Conviction Request to Review Evidence in Old Case
By Nouhamin Leoulekal and Steph Lopez ALAMEDA, CA – The defense here in Alameda County Superior Court…
SF Officials Criticize Governor Veto of ‘Be The Jury’ Plan to Increase Pay to California Jurors
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Officials strongly criticized on Wednesday Gov. Gavin Newsom’s veto…
Meeting with a Lawyer Shortly after Arrest Improves Case Outcomes
Special to the Vanguard Santa Clara County, CA – Individuals who received Pre-Arraignment Representation and Review (PARR)…
DA Jenkins Announced Policy to Seek Pre-Trial Detention for Suspected Drug Dealers
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Appointed SF DA Brooke Jenkins continues to…
Sunday Commentary: Jenkins’ Bail Policy Reignites Debate Over Pretrial Detention
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – This week, San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 145: UC Davis Law Professor Irene Joe
UC Davis Law Professor Irene Joe has had an interesting experience – born in Nigeria, grew up…
District Attorney Gascón Announces Promising Human Trafficking Diversion Program
By Tommy Nguyen LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón last week unveiled…
Public Defender Unions Endorse Sajid Khan for Santa Clara District Attorney
By Ozzy Hernandez SANTA CLARA – The race for Santa Clara District Attorney continues to heat up,…
Former Asian Law Caucus Director and Immigrant Advocate Angela Chan Tabbed by SF Public Defender for PD Leadership Spot
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Former policy director and a senior staff attorney for…
Activists for Women, School Board Members Join Growing Endorsers for Public Defender Sajid Khan in Run for Santa Clara District Attorney
By Katherine Coviello and Tommy Nguyen SAN JOSE, CA- Sajid Khan, a Bay Area Public Defender who…
Public Defender Applauds Jury for Acquitting Community Activist of DUI
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Public Defender announced Tuesday that a…
Prosecutors Dismiss Charges against Man Beaten by Cops – Public Defender Claims Police Victim Didn’t Commit Any Crime
By Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A man who had his face fractured by a San…
Guest Commentary: The Joy of Public Defense
By Stephen Cooper Editor’s Note: This week Stanford Law Professor Michele Dauber criticized public defenders who filed…
Court Can Be Confusing – Multiple Co-defendant Cases that Are ‘Attached’ Dominate Hearing
By Eric Rodriguez MODESTO, CA – Daniel Cantu Grajeda stood in court this week with his defense…
Public Defender Pledges to Pay Client’s Bail Reassumption Fee if Not Waived
By Gabriel Eskandari WOODLAND, CA. – Deputy Public Defender Richard Van Zandt Friday during a pre-hearing conference…
Jury Trial Begins for Man Accused of Beating Wife at Motel 6
By Marilin Ayon and Angela Patel RIVERSIDE, CA – A Sheriff’s Deputy was questioned three times here…
