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Priv Warn of Senior J (1/19/05)

Private Warning of a Senior Judge (01/19/05).

01/19/2005

While presiding over a felony jury trial, the judge directed profanity at the defense attorney in a conversation before the bench. The judge's statement to the lawyer during these proceedings was found to lack patience, dignity and courtesy. [Violation of Canon 3B(4) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct.] Private Warning of a Senior Judge (01/19/05).