Judge Holds Man to Answer on Charges, Despite DNA Evidence Being Sole Basis for Identification
San Francisco, CA – Judge Michael Rhoads on Wednesday ruled that DNA evidence was sufficient for the…
COURT WATCH: After New Vandalism, Judge Refuses to Reduce Charges against Homeless Man in Wheelchair
By Zainab Antepli SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco County Superior Court Judge A. Marisa Chun this…
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…
Officer in Murder Trial Admits He Assumed Accused in Gang – Based on T-Shirt Choice, Where Accused Was Raised and Friends
By Jojo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The murder trial proceeded Wednesday in San Francisco County Superior…
Defense and Accused’s Family Question Gang Narrative in Murder Trial
By JOJO KOFMAN SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A murder trial continued Monday in San Francisco County Superior…
New ‘War on Drugs’ or Accountability? Drug Possession Cases Continue under New SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins
By Stewart Lucas SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Dennis Chow brought felony drug possession charges…
Defense and Prosecution Disagree If Man with Firearm Posed Threat to Police Officer
By JoJo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Prosecution and defense Tuesday in San Francisco County Superior Court debated…
PD Argues Woman Not Violent, but Judge and Prosecutor Disagree in Misdemeanor Arraignment
By Jojo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A woman was arraigned Monday in San Francisco County Superior…
Prosecution Short on Discovery, but Judge Rules Suspect to Remain in Jail without Bail
By Tashayia George SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Jency Breska last week asked in San…
Testimony by Victim Helps Convince Court Domestic Violence Accused Should Be Released to Treatment Program
By Stewart Lucas SAN FRANCISCO, CA – After testimony by the victim in a domestic violence case…
Closing Arguments Begin, Claims of Gang Connections Continue in Homicide Prelim Despite No Gang Charges
By Jojo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A preliminary hearing for two men accused of a murder…
Judge Storms Out during Heated Debate with Public Defender
By Vanguard Intern SAN FRANCISCO, CA – SF County Superior Court Judge Gail Dekreon stormed out of…
Self Defense or Gang Shooting? Murder Trial Begins in San Francisco
By Stewart Lucas SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Dane Reinstedt’s opening statement in the murder…
Defense Expresses Concern with Main Investigator’s Testimony in 7th Day of Homicide Prelim
By JoJo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A preliminary hearing for two men accused of a murder…
Defense Points Out Surveillance System Timing Issues in 6th Day of Homicide Prelim
By JoJo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A preliminary hearing for two men accused of a murder…
Homicide Prelim Moves into 5th Day – Forensic Experts Dominate Testimony
By JoJo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A preliminary hearing for two men accused of a July,…
Defense Questions DNA Analysis as SF Homicide Prelim for 2 Men Moves into 4th Day
By JoJo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A preliminary hearing investigating a murder that occurred on July…
Judge Sustains Charges of Assault with a Deadly Weapon for Attack, Allegedly with Scissors
By Sophia Tarantino & Stewart Lucas SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Deputy Public Defender Alexandra Pray and Deputy…
Teen Takes Deal, Judge ‘Mothers’ Him Through It – and His Mom Picks Him Up from Court
By JOJO KOFMAN SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Carolyn Gold had to feel a…
Judge Won’t Admit DA’s Video Evidence in SF Assault Prelim
By Stewart Lucas SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Samantha Adhikari attempted to admit testimony about…
