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HARRIS COUNTY COURT UPDATES

Today’s Docket & Trial Coverage

The judge imposed the maximum sentence after the deputy was convicted on two felony counts related to evidence handling.

CASE: State v. R. Martinez **COURT:** 178th District Court **DATE:** Today, 1:30 PM

Security is heightened at the courthouse as the highly publicized trial begins its first phase.

CASE: State v. J. Wells **COURT:** 248th District Court **DATE:** Monday, Nov 10

The defense requested the mistrial after evidence surfaced of a juror conducting independent research on the case.

CASE: State v. A. Cruz **COURT:** County Criminal Court #4 **DATE:** Nov 5

The indictment alleges massive Medicare fraud involving phantom patients and illegal billing over four years.

CASE: US v. Smith et al. **COURT:** Southern District of Texas (Federal) **DATE:** Oct 22

The suspect accepted a plea deal, avoiding a capital murder charge; sentencing is scheduled for next month.

CASE: State v. T. Johnson **COURT:** 337th District Court **DATE:** Oct 15

The State Bar of Texas moved quickly to revoke the license of the disgraced local lawyer.

CASE: State Bar Action **COURT:** Supreme Court of Texas **DATE:** Sept 18

The 2018 case, which involved the unauthorized sale of merchandise, was resolved with a plea to a lesser charge and a fine.

CASE: State v. G. Sullivan **COURT:** County Criminal Court #2 **DATE:** Jan 15, 2019 (Final Disposition)