Spanish-Speaking Man Waives Speedy Trial Right after Extended Discussion with Interpreter and Public Defender
YOLO COUNTY, Calif. — A Spanish-speaking man charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence offenses required an…
Court Watch: Judge Dismisses Misdemeanor Case After Finding Lack of Due Diligence
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.
Court Watch: Newport Beach Court Grants Extension to Accused in Drug Possession Case
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.
Court Watch: Yolo County Trial Delayed Due to Court Reporter Shortage
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.
SF Court Dismisses 69 Misdemeanor Cases Due to Harmful, Avoidable, Years-Long Trial Backlog
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – On Thursday, the San Francisco Superior Court dismissed 69…
Public Defenders Gather One Last Time to Protest Court Backlogs in San Francisco
By Yash Mishra SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Lawyers and staff from the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office…
Legally Blind Man Chose Jail to Get Speedier Trial, Claims SF Public Defender – Found Not Guilty; Case Still 4 Months Past Trial Deadline, Backlog at 1,100 Cases
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A 50-year-old legally-blind man who chose to stay in jail…
Commentary: DA and Sheriff Have Tried to Parlay Tragedy in Riverside County into Indictment on the System
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Riverside, CA – The Desert Sun editorial board early this week…
SF Public Defenders and Community Hold Mock Trial to Indict the Court for Violating Speedy Trial Rights Amid Crippling Backlog
Public Defenders filed motions for release for a dozen clients languishing in jail & a batch of…
Court Summarily Denies Public Defender Suit for Speedy Trials in San Francisco Court (Updated)
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Last week a Contra County Superior Court…
Defense Demands Proof of Officer Subpoena after 4th Continuance Since February Delays Trial
By Keana Fortier-Sauray ALAMEDA, CA –In Alameda County Superior Court Friday, Lamont Lomack appeared before the court,…
SF Public Defender, Incarcerated Families Petition Appeals Court for Speedy Trial Rights – Prisoners Years Past Trial Deadlines as SF Superior Court Continues Slowdown
The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju and petitioners seeking a…
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…
Defendant Educated about Time Waivers and Speedy Trials at Arraignment
By Amy Fullerton MODESTO, CA – In an arraignment hearing Monday in Stanislaus County Superior Court, Judge…
Commentary: San Francisco Courts Are a Mess, Have Been a Mess, and the Problem is Not on the DA
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – It was a bombshell transcript. It gave…
SF Public Defenders Protest against Lack of Court Hearings, Conditions for Clients
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – While San Francisco has guarded well against…