The defendant, who had been served with a summons to appear for trial the Friday evening before the Monday morning hearing, made an oral request for a continuance in order to obtain additional time...
The judge improperly issued an arrest warrant in a case in which the judge was the victim of the alleged crime. As the victim, the judge’s judgment would necessarily be affected, rendering the jud...
The judge rudely admonished a court clerk in open court and directed a profanity in Spanish toward the court clerk embarrassing her in open court. [Violation of Canon 3B(4) of the Texas Code of Jud...
The judge failed to obtain the mandatory judicial education hours for fiscal year 2000. [Violation of Canons 2A and 3B(2) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct and Rule 2a(2) of the Rules of Judici...
The judge allowed his name to appear as a supporter on various candidates’ campaign literature. In addition, the judge told a newspaper reporter that he supported a specific candidate. Additional...
The judge entertained the ex parte requests of defendants’ family members and authorized the local sheriff to release defendants on personal bond. In doing so, the judge failed to follow proper ba...
The judge was rude, undignified and discourteous toward court staff, which is inconsistent with the proper performance of the judge’s duties. [Violation of Canon 3B(4) of the Texas Code of Judicial...
The judge engaged in an improper ex parte communication concerning the merits of a pending Motion to Abate. Shortly after the meeting, the judge signed an Abatement Order and set a hearing on the ...
