COURT WATCH: Mental State and ‘Specific Intent’ Core Issues Raised in Closing Arguments during Trial of Unhoused Man with Schizoaffective Disorder
By Nico Ludwig-Stock WOODLAND, CA – In closing arguments during a jury trial Wednesday in Yolo County…
COURT WATCH: Justin Gonzalez Murder Retrial Ongoing; New Expert Witness Claims Gonzalez ‘Didn’t Do It,’ ‘Not Involved’ in Stabbing
By Madison Whittemore WOODLAND, CA – The third week of Justin Gonzalez’s retrial in Yolo County Superior…
Court Nearly Forgets Man Spent More Than 100 Days in Jail on Pretrial Detention – Public Defender ‘On It,’ Notes Judge
By Holly Werris WOODLAND, CA – Nearly 100 days of jail time may have been overlooked had…
Criminal Justice Partners Engage in Voter Education & Outreach
Special to the Vanguard Woodland, CA – In partnership with the Yolo County Elections Office, the Yolo…
Guest Commentary: Finding Humanity with Project Free Write
By John Fout The Yolo County Public Defender’s Office introduces you to Project Free Write, an eight-week…
Coming up at NOON — Vanguard Webinar: Yolo County Public Defender’s Office – Reshaping the Criminal Justice System Narrative
Join us on Monday, February 22, at noon for the Vanguard’s webinar: Yolo County Public Defender’s Office:…