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In a powerful courtroom showdown, counsel argues for sanctions to curb prejudicial tactics that threaten the integrity of the trial process.

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Real party tells court sanctions were appropriate to deter prejudicial strategy
Real-party counsel argued the sanctions flowed from repeated discovery and trial conduct, including a "highly prejudicial" line of questioning about insurance; counsel said inherent-power sanctions serve to deter and redress litigation abuse.
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September 26, 2026 at 2:49 AM
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A judge is stepping in to ensure justice is served after a crime lab refuses to analyze crucial evidence in a shooting case.

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Judge orders lab analyst subpoena after crime-lab says it will not process gunshot-residue sample
Prosecutor told the court the Bexar County crime lab would not complete gunshot-residue analysis for a shooting victim under its policy; defense objected and the judge ordered the lab analyst subpoenaed for a hearing and set a discovery/pretrial date to resolve the issue.
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July 28, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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Judge Tammy Long Hayward navigated a bustling hybrid arraignment calendar, skillfully accepting pleas and managing cases while emphasizing the importance of communication for defendants.

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Clayton County State Court handles large arraignment calendar; multiple pleas accepted and some cases dismissed
Judge Tammy Long Hayward ran a hybrid arraignment calendar in Courtroom 304 on Dec. 4, 2025, accepting negotiated pleas and first-offender pleas, issuing and recalling several bench warrants, and directing defendants to probation intake and payment procedures.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Judge Raquel West's recent meeting unveiled critical procedural changes and a significant guilty plea from Ashley Riggins, who faces a 15-month sentence for unauthorized vehicle use.

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Ashley Riggins pleads guilty to unauthorized vehicle use facing 15 months in state jail
Riggins pleads guilty to state jail felony and is scheduled for sentencing on August 25.
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August 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Judge Middlebrooks faces a $100 fine but is granted flexibility with a 60-day payment option—what does this mean for others in similar situations?

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Judge Middlebrooks Sets $100 Fine and Offers 60 Days for Payment
Judge Middlebrooks fines $100 with 60 days allowed for payment options.
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July 31, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Texas courts are facing an alarming 80% surge in complaints, raising urgent questions about the roles of court reporters and process servers.

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Texas licensing board reports 80% rise in complaints and pending applications
Texas licensing board tracks significant rise in complaints and backlog of applications.
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May 3, 2025 at 6:35 AM