The judge exceeded his authority when he issued summonses directing several individuals to appear in his court in an apparent attempt to mediate a private dispute that had allegedly resulted in the...
The judge failed to announce the ruling in open court as required by Rule 557 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. [Violation of Canon 3B(2) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct.] Private Admoni...
Public Admonition
The judge failed to follow the proper steps under Article 45.046 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure by issuing a capias pro fine warrant and a commitment order directing defendant to serve tim...
The judge lent the prestige of his judicial office when he identified himself as a judge in a letter sent on the city letterhead asking a favorable treatment of a city employee. [Violation of Canon...
The judge failed to follow the law and demonstrated a lack of professional competence in the law when he reduced defendants’ bonds that had been set by other magistrates. The judge reduced the bond...
The judge failed to obtain mandatory judicial education hours during the 2009 academic year. [Violation of Canons 2A and 3B(2) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct.] Private Order of Additional Ed...
The judge failed to follow the law and demonstrated a lack of professional competence in the law when he reduced a defendant’s bond that had been set by another magistrate. The judge reduced the bo...
