Kaufman County is broke and the pols are scrambling to find a solution to balance the budget. The County Commissioners are channeling 80’s Madonna, and adding two weeks of new “Holidays” for 2010, in which the courthouse will be closed. Advice to future Kaufman criminal/family clients. Don’t plan on getting…
As Kaufman County Bar President I’ve been working to start a bar philanthropy project. I’m a little worried about my ability to motivate my colleagues. Everyone is really busy, we don’t have a lot of time, the economy sucks etc. I don’t even have a Vice President to boss around…
The Kaufman County Bar will have it’s next meeting on 9/15 in the law library. Chris Souza will present one CLE hour worth of criminal appellate updates. We also have some bar business to discuss. Here are the agenda items- 1. Xmas party. Tracy Booker and Houston Smith are on…
This story from the Terrell Tribune highlights the problem with cannabis prohibition and opportunity costs. From the TT DRUG SELLING OPERATION INTERRUPTED Authorities arrested Kristi Rene Resendez, 29, of Kaufman, for delivery of marijuana. Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 4:08 PM CDT KAUFMAN – After a two-month long undercover operation…
The next Kaufman County Bar meeting is nigh upon us. I’ll be speaking on Open Records Advocacy and we will discuss setting up a faster courthouse wifi network, inter alia. My 1 hour Open Records seminar is CLE certiified, so if you’re short on hours, or just want to learn…
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank outgoing Kaufman County Bar President Keena Greyling for her service as Commander in Chief. Three years ago our local bar was a cluster of epic proportions. Now, thanks to the hard work of our past two presidents we’ve got a thriving local…
I got a not guilty today on a marijuana bench trial. In large part this was due to the work of the citizen accused who did not waive his rights on the side of the road. Remember, if the police ask you about anything illegal; drugs, guns, drinking and driving,…
I’ll be the first to admit that news site comments are not the highest form of debate. However, they can be a useful gauge of how some members of the public feel on an issue. So how do the conservative readers of the TT feel about cannabis prohibition? Here is…
From TDCAA.com- ADA needed for felony court in Kaufman County. Must have 1-2 years of felony experience as a prosecutor at a district attorney’s office. Duties will include intake, grand jury, handling of felony docket, and trial of felony cases. Great work environment with plenty of support from staff and…
Glorious news!! All real crime in Kaufman County has been solved. Local law enforcement is so bored that they now have time to arrest people for meaningless victimless make believe crimes like “promoting an event without a permit.” That is the only conclusion I can rationally infer from the Warrior…