Proposed changes to ALR
The July 4, 2008 issue of the Texas Register included revised rules for ALR. One proposal would grant drivers new subpoena power over both the officer initiating a traffic stop and the affiant of the DIC-23. If implemented, drivers may be able to more easily abuse the administrative process and conduct greater extra-judicial discovery without the involvement or knowledge of the prosecutor assigned to the criminal case.
The proposed rules can be accessed here:
State v. Barbernell - CCA
Dallas man convicted of capital murder
09:09 PM CDT on Thursday, July 17, 2008
A Dallas man will spend the
rest of his life in prison with no chance for parole after admitting
through his attorney to murder.
Man sentenced to 10 years for drug possession
By SARA VANDEN BERGE
Stephenville Empire-Tribune
Published: Thursday, July 17, 2008 11:07 AM CDT
An Erath County jury found a Hamilton County man guilty of possession of methamphetamine Wednesday — despite an attempt by the defendant’s son to take the blame.
The jury sentenced Jimmy Don Brumbalow Sr. to 10 years in prison after hearing testimony in the 266th Judicial District Court.
Witnesses in murder trial describe chaotic scene
July 17, 2008 - 9:32PM
By Jeremy Roebuck
The McAllen Monitor
EDINBURG - With his wife crumpled in a bloody heap before him and armed officers aiming at his head, Daniel Garcia pleaded with police to kill him, his brother testified Thursday.
Enrique Garcia, 30, of Edinburg, recounted the chaotic scene he discovered Aug. 13, 2007, moments after finding his sister-in-law fatally stabbed and his brother turning the knife on himself.
Jury out on Murrell trial
By John Tompkins
The Brazoria County Facts
Published July 18, 2008
ANGLETON — A Brazoria County jury deliberated for two hours Thursday evening before deciding to break without a verdict in the murder trial of a Houston man.
The jury of eight men and four women started deliberating the charges against Wearren Floyd Murrell at about 5:45 p.m. after listening to testimony from a co-conspirator and several of Murrell’s family members.
Taco Land murder suspect takes plea
Web Posted: 07/17/2008 4:31 GMT
By Elizabeth Allen
San Antonio Express-News
On the eve of his capital murder trial, Jose Najera struck a deal for 50 years in prison for the murders of Taco Land owner Ramiro "Ram" Ayala and Douglas Morgan, who worked at the venerable bar.
Several plead guilty in eight-liner case
By Daralyn Schoenewald
Abilene Reporter News
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Two corporations linked to now-defunct eight-liner game rooms pleaded guilty Wednesday to engaging in organized criminal activity, said Taylor County District Attorney James Eidson.
Under the terms of the plea agreement, Silver Dollar Gaming and Turley Enterprises, corporations affiliated with the former Silver Dollar game rooms in Abilene, agreed to pay a maximum fine of $20,000.
Capital murder conspiracy sentencing
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2008
By CASEY KNAUPP
Tyler Morning Telegraph Staff Writer
A 53-year-old Tyler man was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison for trying to hunt down his former roommate in a capital murder conspiracy.
Jessie James Jackson pleaded guilty July 7 to the first-degree felony of conspiracy to commit capital murder for his involvement in a plot to kill a confidential informant (CI), who was buying drugs undercover for police.
