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The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (May 17 to May 21, 2021)
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (May 17 to May 21, 2021)
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Car Theft Suspect Leads Officers in High Speed Chase before Crashing into a Tree
Car Theft Suspect Leads Officers in High Speed Chase before Crashing into a Tree
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Victim Claims Sucker-Punched, Kicked on Ground by ‘Ex’ of Girlfriend, Describes Horrifying Assault
Victim Claims Sucker-Punched, Kicked on Ground by ‘Ex’ of Girlfriend, Describes Horrifying Assault
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Nightmare Continues: Despite Strong Evidence of ID Theft, Woman Accused of String of Thefts across CA Still Held without Bail in Sacramento
Nightmare Continues: Despite Strong Evidence of ID Theft, Woman Accused of String of Thefts across CA Still Held without Bail in Sacramento
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Man Held without Bail for Vehicular Manslaughter that Killed His Fiancée
Man Held without Bail for Vehicular Manslaughter that Killed His Fiancée
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Judge Reduces Firearm Felonies for Man after Clerk Refuses to Serve Him because He’s Black
Judge Reduces Firearm Felonies for Man after Clerk Refuses to Serve Him because He’s Black
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Defendant Outburst – Declares Mental Competency, Threatens to Sue Judge
Defendant Outburst – Declares Mental Competency, Threatens to Sue Judge
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Judge Sets Trial for Stepfather Accused of 14 Counts of Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Minor
Judge Sets Trial for Stepfather Accused of 14 Counts of Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Minor
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Judge Skips Prison Sentence, Offers Defendant Rehab, Encouraging Words
Judge Skips Prison Sentence, Offers Defendant Rehab, Encouraging Words
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Defendant Claims He Was Going to Return Stolen Van; Judge Still Sets Trial for Theft and Drugs
Defendant Claims He Was Going to Return Stolen Van; Judge Still Sets Trial for Theft and Drugs
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The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (May 3 to May 7, 2021)
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (May 3 to May 7, 2021)
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Defendant’s Self-Representation in Courtroom Concerns Oft-Interrupted Judge
Defendant’s Self-Representation in Courtroom Concerns Oft-Interrupted Judge
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With Date Changed Nearly 2 Dozen Times, Judges Orders 3-Year Case to Trial
With Date Changed Nearly 2 Dozen Times, Judges Orders 3-Year Case to Trial
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Judge Convinces Agitated Defendant Wanting to Represent Himself to Get Defense Attorney
Judge Convinces Agitated Defendant Wanting to Represent Himself to Get Defense Attorney
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Pretty Normal Arraignment Until In-Custody Man Muted, and Calls Judge ‘Dude’
Pretty Normal Arraignment Until In-Custody Man Muted, and Calls Judge ‘Dude’
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Despite Health Concerns, Judge Denies Bail to Alleged Serial Robbery Defendant
Despite Health Concerns, Judge Denies Bail to Alleged Serial Robbery Defendant
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Judge Disagrees with Plea Deal, but Accepts Recommendation after Victim’s Statement
Judge Disagrees with Plea Deal, but Accepts Recommendation after Victim’s Statement
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Routine Traffic Stop Suspicious to Defense, but Judges Rules Case Will Proceed to Trial
Routine Traffic Stop Suspicious to Defense, but Judges Rules Case Will Proceed to Trial
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Defense Blames Defendant’s Crimes on His Neighborhood – Judge Doesn’t Buy It, Revokes Bail
Defense Blames Defendant’s Crimes on His Neighborhood – Judge Doesn’t Buy It, Revokes Bail
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Robbery Suspect Described as ‘GEICO Commercial Caveman’ – Police Witness Memory Otherwise Fails
Robbery Suspect Described as ‘GEICO Commercial Caveman’ – Police Witness Memory Otherwise Fails