The judge failed to comply with the law and demonstrated a lack of professional competence in the law when he unilaterally negotiated plea deals and dismissed criminal cases without the consent of ...
The judge failed to comply with the law and failed to maintain professional competence in the law when he issued a non-monetary judgment in a small claims case. [Violation of Canons 2A and 3B(2) of...
The judge acted improperly when he followed a litigant into the court’s parking lot in a confrontational manner that was not patient, dignified or courteous regarding the litigant’s small claims ca...
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...
