NICO LAHOOD

Attorneys for the one-time Bexar County Precinct 2 constable successfully argued during a 90-minute hearing before Judge Velia Meza decided that they did not have sufficient time to analyze hours of undercover audio recordings from the case.

Find the latest, updated election results for the 2022 primary election in Texas on March 1, 2022.

Campaign finance reports show that all but one candidate for Bexar County Judge and District Attorney have raised and spent thousands of dollars thus far.

The criminal defense attorney is following in his brother's footsteps.

The upcoming public corruption trial of indicted ex-Bexar County constable Michelle Barrientes Vela took another turn this week as her attorneys filed a formal motion to have District Attorney Joe Gonzales removed from the case.

The San Antonio Republican announced Wednesday he will not run for another term in 2022.

More than 30 years ago in January of 1987, a 25-year-old San Antonio woman was found dead inside of a bathtub in her home.

Former Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood and the person who helped the current DA knock him out of office sparred Thursday during an evidentiary hearing in the case against indicted former constable Michelle Barrientes Vela.

SAN ANTONIO – Former Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela on Wednesday morning made her first court appearance since her arrest last month on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. Surrounded by family members and a group of supporters, Barrientes Vela was in and out of court in under an hour. Supporters at one point yelled “Collier coward,”and tried to block a KSAT 12 photographer from recording footage of Barrientes Vela outside court. Barrientes Vela faces one felony count of aggravated perjury, two felony counts of tampering with evidence and three misdemeanor counts of official oppression. Prosecutors accuse Barrientes Vela of lying in her sworn statements about Deputy Leonicio Moreno, who had filed an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint against her.

One-time Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood has joined the defense team for former Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes-Vela as she battles felony charges, TV station KENS5 reports LaHood, law partner Jay Norton, and two other lawyers at their firm now represent Vela alongside defense attorney Leslie Sachanowicz, the station reports, citing court filings.Vela, who's running for Bexar County sheriff, was last week indicted on three felony charges, including aggravated perjury and tampering with evidence. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

The Texas Fourth Court of Appeals on Wednesday effectively barred former Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood's law firm from representing a man who was indicted during LaHood's time in office. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

SAN ANTONIO - The Texas Fourth Court of Appeals on Wednesday effectively barred former Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood's law firm from representing a man who was indicted during LaHood's time in office. The opinion, written by Justice Rebeca Martinez, overturned a trial court judge's June decision allowing LaHood's firm to stay on the case. Jason Goss, an attorney from LaHood's firm, began representing Stovall in his family violence case in January, days after LaHood left office. Michael Stovall is the son of the former Bexar County Republican Party Chair Robert Stovall. "This decision has state-wide implications, as the issue of prosecutor disqualifications has been left unclear for several years," he said.

SAN ANTONIO - Criminal defendants in Bexar County some charged with heinous offenses are being released on their own recognizance after being held in jail 90 days or longer. Despite the seriousness of the felony offense, Tate was released from jail in late May without paying bail. Bexar County Court records show his attorney filed a motion seeking release because of delay on May 21, since 90 days had passed since Tate's arrest and he had still not been indicted. Rangel denied his request to be released and Tate remains in custody at the Bexar County Jail. Henricksen said prosecutors knowingly did not indict Hernandez within 90 days.

SAN ANTONIO - The chief criminal investigator under former Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood has thrown his hat into the race for Bexar County Sheriff. Ng is embedded in a number of local philanthropic, economic and educational organizations, including the San Antonio Educational Partnership, Child Advocates of San Antonio and Maestro Entrepreneur Center. The success of the Bexar County Sheriffs Office is integral to the safety of our community and to our citizens, to include private and public institutions as well as the dedicated employees of the Bexar County Sheriffs Office. I have an extraordinary perspective of the change that is desperately needed at the Bexar County Sheriffs Office, and that change begins with Leadership. I look forward to sharing my vision for the future of the Bexar County Sheriffs Office, and working toward restoring strength, integrity and loyalty within the Bexar County Sheriffs Office for the community.

SAN ANTONIO – In February, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg unveiled a new program that would decriminalize marijuana offenses in the county. The diversion program gives those caught with a misdemeanor amount of marijuana (4 ounces or less) the opportunity to take a course. Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood recently commented on the new Harris County program and if it’s a plan Bexar County is looking into. “After reviewing Harris County’s marijuana diversion program, I believe there are some unintended consequences in its long term use and it would not be beneficial to Bexar County as it is written. I have engaged in conversations with Chief (William) McManus and Sheriff (Javier) Salazar and will be organizing a meeting with County commissioners to discuss possibly implementing a program that would benefit Bexar County.”The Harris County policy went into effect March 1st.