Defense Attorney Argues Client ‘Just Drunk,’ Didn’t Intend to Harm Officers – Judge Disagrees, Sets Trial
By Leslie Ortiz SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Delbert Oros at Sacramento County Superior Court decided this week…
Judge Tosses Nearly 9-Year-Old Case after Agreeing Constitutional Right to Speedy Trial Violated
By: Katherine Coviello and Gabriel Eskandari SACRAMENTO, CA – In Sacramento County Superior Court Monday, Judge Helena…
Despite Promises, Good Behavior While Free on Bond, Pair Taking Deals Still Sent to County Jail to Await Sentencing by Judge
By Gabriel Eskandari SACRAMENTO, CA – A plea deal was reached in Sacramento County Superior Court Monday…
Man Objects to 32-Year-Old Conviction Resulting in Trial – States He’s Not Aware of Constitutional Rights
By Mary Magana-Ayala SACRAMENTO, CA – Although his public defender argued his charges should be reduced at…
Man in Court for Traffic Matters Turns Deal Down, Requests Public Defender
By Stacie Guevara SACRAMENTO, CA – Antwain Johnson refused the prosecution’s offer, and requested an attorney Tuesday…
Man Going to Trial for Allegedly Assaulting Homeless Woman He Offered to Help
By Eshita Seshadri SACRAMENTO, CA – Two police officers testified in Sacramento County Superior Court Friday in…
Man Headed to Trial for Allegedly Physically Abusing, Threatening His Wife with Knife
By Leslie Ortiz SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Gian Hansra is headed to trial after his preliminary hearing…
Judge Finds Sufficient Evidence to Charge Man Found with 50 Pounds of Meth Worth $100K With Intent to Sell
By Simran Chahal SACRAMENTO, CA – A man found with about 50 pounds of methamphetamine worth in…
Judge Denies Pretrial Release for Man Accused of Propositioning Minor
By Gabriel Eskandari SACRAMENTO, CA. – During a bail motion in Sacramento County Superior Court this week,…
Sacramento Police Officer Arrested – Again – for Domestic Violence and Meth Possession; This Time the District Attorney Files Charges after Whiffling Earlier
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – A Sacramento Police Dept. officer had a…
Defendant Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years in Prison for 3-Acre Arson Fire, Theft – Claims ‘Upset About His Aunt Not Having Insurance’
By Stacie Guevara SACRAMENTO, CA –Defendant Rafael Torres was sentenced to nine years and four months in…
Defense Attorney Humanizes Mother of 3 Charged Burning House with Boyfriend Inside – Judges Reduces Bail to Expedite Release
By Natalia Claburn SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento Defense Attorney Alex Bugescu argued that defendant Justina Daggett’s attempt…
Judge Gives Parties More Time to Resolve Case Involving Man Who Slugged Unruly Halfway House Roommate
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA – Dion Nelson appeared before Judge Patrick Marlette in Sacramento County Superior…
PD Challenges Probation Officer about Assumptions, Defendant Denies Drug Sales – Judge Still Sets Trial Date
By Fiona Davis SACRAMENTO, CA – A judge here in Sacramento County Superior Court this past week…
BBQ, Donuts, and High-Speed Chase: Serial Car Thief Takes Plea Deal for Dramatic String of Crimes
By Peter Eibert SACRAMENTO, CA – Lao Vang, a serial car thief, was in Sacramento County Superior…
Not Guilty Plea Entered In DUI Highway Crash Case – Only ‘Victim’ Was Highway Sign
By Natalia Claburn SACRAMENTO, CA – A suspected drunk driver is facing trial here in Sacramento County…
Two Strikes, And…Judge Explains Consequences of Defendant’s Burglary Crimes
By Zoey Hou SACRAMENTO, CA– In Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Patrick Marlette’s department Tuesday, he explained…
Self-Proclaimed ‘Pretty Intelligent’ Murder Suspect Attempts to Defend Himself Despite Advice of Judge and His Lawyer
By Peter Eibert SACRAMENTO, CA – Gary Allen refused Judge Patrick Marlette’s advice to “stop talking” in…
First-Time Offender Released Ahead of Trial, Ordered to Report to Mental Health Services
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA – Daniel Ladd was released on pretrial conditions Monday, following arguments from…
Judge Conflicted at Bail Review Hearing, Eventually Grants Pretrial Release in Child Abuse Case
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA– Defendant Adam Martinez was granted level six pretrial release at his bail…
