Man Set for Trial – Allegedly ‘Mean-Mugged’ Neighbor, and Then Shot Neighbor in Leg
By Mary Magana-Ayala SACRAMENTO, CA–– In a preliminary hearing here in Sacramento County Superior Court this week,…
Santa Maria Teen Charged with Murder, Enhancements
By Eric Rodriguez SANTA MARIA, CA – Eighteen year-old Fernando Camarillo Cervantes will stand trial for murder…
Deshon Marman Testifies in Own Jury Trial, Describes How He Was ‘Scared’ for His Life
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Days after civilian and enforcement witnesses testified against Deshon…
Final Pretrial Motions Ahead of Start of Murder Trial Monday of Man Accused of Shooting Death of Neighbor
By Neha Malhi RIVERSIDE, CA – The murder trial of Alexander Richard Aguayo, who is suspected of…
Vanguard Court Watch Articles of the Week
Chilling Video Shows Man Getting Shot, Assailants Driving Away in Attempted Murder Case By Ganga Nair Nair…
Defendant on Trial for Allegedly Killing Man at a Gas Station; Witness Testimonies
By Angie Madrid RIVERSIDE, CA— Three witness testimonies were heard here in Riverside County Superior Court Tuesday…
Young Man Gets ‘Break’ from Home Detention, Jailed Because He Had No Place to Stay – Judges OKs Return to Home
By Esme Lipton SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Here in San Francisco County Superior Court, Dept. 12 Wednesday,…
Judge Denies Unusual Defense Request to Close All Proceedings to the Public in Co-Defendant Shooting Case
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA- After their unusual request to have their trial proceedings made unavailable to…
Trial Proceeds: Victim Suffers Traumatic Injuries from Gunshot Wounds – Rupture Blow to Face and Body
By Tatiana Gasca ALAMEDA, CA – Proceedings continued in a jury trial Alameda County Superior Court last…
Defendant Tasered in Head by Victim, Then Shoots at Victim With Child In Vehicle
By Lois Yoo ALAMEDA, CA – An Alameda County Superior Court judge dismissed two of three charges…
Victim Survives Being Shot 13 Times in Own Home – Testifies at Prelim for Alleged Shooter
By Lois Yoo ALAMEDA, CA – A victim testified here in Alameda County Superior Court last week…
No Bail Is Set for Three Men Accused of Shooting Murder in Hotel Public Parking Lot
By Michelle Luu and Evelyn Peralta SACRAMENTO, CA — Three men accused of shooting and killing one…
No Guarantee Defendant Will Not ‘Settle Score Upon Release, So Judge Won’t Release Man
By Jeramie Gutierrez ALAMEDA, CA – In a bail hearing late last week here in Alameda County…
Defense’s Poignant Closing Statement from Murder Retrial – “Justice Will Prevail”
By Savannah Dewberry ALAMEDA, CA– “There’s something holy and haunting about statements of the deceased,” said Alameda…
Murder Retrial: Defense Attorney Questions Whether Oakland Detective Threatened Defendant’s Family Member
By Lois Yoo OAKLAND, CA – In a retrial of a man who was convicted in…
Gambling Trip Goes Awry – Slew of Law Enforcement Officers Testify in Case of Woman Charged with Shooting at Occupied Car
By Anika Khubchandani and Beth Miller SACRAMENTO, CA – Prosecutor Jordan Avey from the Sacramento County’s District…
Defendant Alleges Self-Defense after Shooting at Roommate’s Boyfriend
By Christopher Datu and Natasha Feuerstein SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Assistant Public Defender Quoc To argued…
Man Faces Trial for Shooting Up Car, but Judge Said Prosecution Stretching Charges, People Not at Risk
By Esha Kher SACRAMENTO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Saron Tesfai tried her best Tuesday here in…
Video of Police Shooting Death of 13-Year-Old Shocks after Chauvin Trial for Killing Floyd, and Wright Traffic Stop Death
Image from ABC News By Savannah Dewberry CHICAGO, IL– Officer body camera footage was released Thursday of…
Defendant in ‘Drive-By’ Murder Shooting Quizzed on Stand for Second Day
By Kathryn Wood ALAMEDA – Defendant Jose Lima was called in to the Alameda Superior Court Wednesday…
