Defendant Violates DUI Probation Condition; Judge Deliberates Out Loud, Gives Defendant Another Chance to Avoid Jail
By Angie Madrid VENTURA, CA — While Judge Julia Snyder from Ventura County Superior Court was reluctant…
Creative Defense Counsel Successfully Convinces Judge to Reduce DUI Suspensions
By Carson Eschen SANTA BARBARA, CA – Defense Attorney Bill Makler—using a creative argument that, in the…
In Misdemeanor DUI Case, Conflict over Judicial Diversion for Defendant with Prior Record
By Angela Patel VENTURA, CA – During a pretrial conference in Ventura County Superior Court Department 10…
Judge Takes Mercy on Repeat DUI Offender Who Was Coping with His Failed Marriage
By Marcia Barajas and Peter Eibert FRESNO, CA – Jesus Vasquez appeared here in Fresno County Superior…
Alameda Mother of 5 Stuck Between Two Cases, Domestic Violence and Speeding Under the Influence
By Lois Yoo ALAMEDA, CA – It’s difficult to be a mother, especially a single mom of…
Judge Quips She is Not a Babysitter, Refuses to Continue Probation for Defendant after Ninth Probation Violation
By Angie Madrid VENTURA, CA – Ventura County Superior Court Judge Julia Snyder Tuesday was frustrated, and…
‘I’m The One With the Harsh Sentence,’ Charges Victim, Then Demands Restitution After DUI Car Accident
By Serene Chang and Sam Zou SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Trevor Behnke expected only a time-served, probation…
Court Refuses to Amend Charges after Attorney Argues Minor DUI Can Lead to Deportation
By Monica Han SACRAMENTO, CA – Should someone with no criminal record found guilty of a DUI…
Man Sent to Jail after 3rd DUI that Led to Injuries; Denied Probation Despite Community Support
By Annette Wong-Toi SACRAMENTO, CA – Lai Saeteurn appeared in Sacramento County Superior Court for a probation…
Driver Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charges, Found Guilty by Jury
By Sydney Kaplan SACRAMENTO, CA – Jacey Pasquetti plead not guilty to drunk driving here Tuesday in…
Defense Attorney Believes Defendant Memory Loss Can Trigger Dismissal
By Beth Miller FRESNO, CA – On Nov. 25, 2019 Randy Garcia was booked into custody for…
Defendant Faces Light Sentence for DUI and Illegal Possession of Firearm
By John Arceno and Stacie Guevara SACRAMENTO, CA – After being charged with illegal possession of a…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch June 14 – June 18, 2021
Compiled by Alexander Ramirez The Vanguard is an online news group that provides in-depth coverage of courts…
Judges Sets Trial after Petty Traffic Stop Leads to Serious Charges
By Anika Khubchandani and Ganga Nair SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Kevin Eugene Humphrey is facing a slew…
Judge Unsympathetic to Mother of 8 Living in Hotels after House Burned Down; Cites Her Multiple DUI Charges
By Angie Madrid, Sophia Barberini and Joe Cormac SACRAMENTO, CA – When a defendant claimed dire circumstances…
Attorneys Argue Whether DUI Trial Cut and Dry ‘Common Sense’ or Unfair and Second Rate
By Alexander Pleitez and Koda Slingluff WOODLAND, CA – A Yolo County Superior Court trial for Danny…
Mother Speaks Out Following Daughter’s Suicide After Mistreatment on Part of CHP
Editor’s Note: In March the Vanguard covered the case of a young woman mistreated by a CHP…
Judge Rules CHP Violated Rights of Alleged DUI Driver, Tosses Charge
By Esha Kher SACRAMENTO, CA – In a motion to suppress a roadside breathalyzer test, Sacramento County…
Are Parole Agents Retaliating against Man Who Spoke Out in Vanguard Article?
By David M. Greenwald Riverside County, CA – On a Friday morning, eleven Riverside County deputies raided…
Prolonging of Completion of Alcohol Program Causes Tension in Courtroom
By Naomi Cherone RIVERSIDE—A defendant tried negotiating her way out of fees, and provided tepid explanations as…