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…
Public Defenders filed motions for release for a dozen clients languishing in jail & a batch of…
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Last week a Contra County Superior Court…
By Keana Fortier-Sauray ALAMEDA, CA –In Alameda County Superior Court Friday, Lamont Lomack appeared before the court,…
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…