A judge dismissed a 14-year-old misdemeanor case after finding that prosecutors failed to exercise due diligence in pursuing the case, violating the accused’s right to a speedy trial.
The accused in People v. Yerg appeared for the third time in court, requesting an extension due to financial hardship, which was granted but waived his right to a speedy trial.
A Yolo County man facing a misdemeanor charge had his hearing delayed due to a shortage of certified court reporters, threatening his constitutional right to a speedy trial.
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – On Thursday, the San Francisco Superior Court dismissed 69…
By Yash Mishra SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Lawyers and staff from the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office…
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A 50-year-old legally-blind man who chose to stay in jail…
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Riverside, CA – The Desert Sun editorial board early this week…
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By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Last week a Contra County Superior Court…
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The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju and petitioners seeking a…
By: Katherine Coviello and Gabriel Eskandari SACRAMENTO, CA – In Sacramento County Superior Court Monday, Judge Helena…
By Amy Fullerton MODESTO, CA – In an arraignment hearing Monday in Stanislaus County Superior Court, Judge…
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – It was a bombshell transcript. It gave…
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – While San Francisco has guarded well against…