2 days agoLatest specialty court opens with ‘special’ nameFollowing suit to most court proceedings during the pandemic, Bexar County’s latest specialty court began remotely Friday.
3 days agoResponse to ‘virtual civil trials’ pilot project encouraging, judge says Almost 24 responses to 200 juror summons sent last week have already been received, according to local administrative Judge Ron Rangel.
Man sentenced to 20 years for shooting at Comal County deputies during 2017 police chase A man who shot at Comal County deputies during a chase in 2017 was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison.
Disbarred San Antonio lawyer has more sex crime victims who should come forward, officials sayOfficials from the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office and the Bexar County Public Defender’s Office are urging potential sex crime victims of a disbarred San Antonio...
Bexar County judges host education seminar to help attorneys with COVID-19 changesLawyers and judges took part Friday in a day-long remote training session aimed at insuring a more judicially efficient court system in Bexar County courtrooms.
Former San Antonio attorney loses bid for judicial clemencyIn a one-page order issued Wednesday, a state district judge denied former attorney Ted Roberts’ motion seeking judicial clemency, which would have restored his civil rig...
San Antonio judge proposes ‘hazard pay’ for grand jurorsA judge plans to ask county commissioners that the jurors be paid more than the $40 dollars a day that grand jurors are typically paid.
Grand Jury continues working despite pandemicThough a moratorium on jury service was ordered on March 12, Bexar County Grand Juries have continued to examine cases presented by the district attorney’s staff.
Grand jury turnout surprises administrative judge amid coronavirus fearsThe turnout of people summoned for grand jury service on Tuesday surprised Local Administrative Judge Ron Rangel.
Man sentenced to 8 years in prison in 2018 Bar America shootingWhen Jeremy Sanchez, 25, was sentenced to eight years in prison Friday, State District Judge Ron Rangel ventured into what is expected to eventually become normal legal t...
COVID-19 creates backlog in Bexar County juvenile court systemWith few exceptions, most cases in the juvenile justice system in Bexar County are being dealt with remotely due to COVID-19 concerns.
Bond reduction denied for accused drunk driver involved in fatal crashDuring a remote hearing Thursday morning on a motion filed by attorneys representing Erik Casas, 28, his lawyers asked that Casas’ bond be reduced to $100,000.
2,300+ felony cases awaiting trial in Bexar County The backlog of felony cases awaiting trial in the county’s 10 criminal district courts has gone beyond 2,300 cases, and that is just felony cases.
State district courts in Bexar County preparing to reopenAs state district courts prepare to reopen for trials, Bexar County is making changes in order to comply with public safety guidelines dictated by the coronavirus pandemi...
COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t stop Bexar County grand juries from meetingAlthough regular jury duty has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two Bexar County grand juries continue to meet at the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center.
Whataburger to pay $180K to settle Florida lawsuit after manager allegedly says to ‘hire white, and not black’ applicantsWhataburger Restaurants LLC has agreed to pay $180,000 to settle a harassment and constructive discharge lawsuit after the general manager of a Florida store told her hir...
Judge may tighten courthouse COVID-19 restrictions While city and county leaders consider relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, District Court Administrative Judge Ron Rangel is moving in the opposite direction.
Judge to accelerate Zoom proceedings Since the Bexar County jury system was shut down over concerns about the spread of the coronavirus last month, in-person court appearances have stopped. But, many judges ...
Man sentenced to prison during remote hearing The sentencing hearing for Daniel Zambrano and co-defendant, Anthony Mireles, on Wednesday was among several hearings that 175th District Judge Cathrine Torres-Stahl has ...
Plans underway to restart jury system in Bexar CountyCalling a May 15 date for restarting the jury system a “moving target," Bexar County Administrative Judge Ron Rangel is considering ways to get things up and running.
Women free on bond following sentencing in drunk driving trialOn March 6th Rosalinda Olalde, was sentenced to six years in prison following her conviction on charges of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault charges.
County provides attorneys with remote video conferencing with inmates A service provided by Bexar County will allow jail inmates to meet remotely with their attorneys is getting good reviews.
Jury moratorium in Bexar County courts extendedAn order declaring a moratorium on jury summons and trials in Bexar County was extended Thursday by Administrative Judge Ron Rangel until May 15.
Debrief: How the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the criminal justice system in Bexar County, Texas
Woman gets 6-year prison sentence in DWI wreck that killed man, injured 4A woman convicted of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault charges has been sentenced to six years in jail.
Witnesses describe emotional damage left by fatal DWI wreckThe emotional damage left from the wreck was clearly visible Thursday during the punishment phase of Rosalinda Olalde’s trial.
Jury finds woman accused in intoxication manslaughter case guilty after deliberating for seven hoursA jury has found 24-year-old Rosalinda Olalde guilty of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault in connection with a fatal DWI crash that happened in August 20...
Schertz man indicted on kidnapping, child exploitation chargesA 34-year-old Schertz man has been indicted on federal charges involving kidnapping and child exploitation, officials said.
Defense attorneys in King Jay case reject plea offerChristopher Davila is one step closer to trial after his defense attorneys rejected a plea deal in the King Jay case.
Forensic scientist testifies in lovers triangle murder trialThe testimony in the murder trial of William Perkins’ murder trial became clinical and often complex as prosecutors called a forensic scientist, to the stand.
Murder trial involving love triangle beginsWilliam Perkins Jr. is on trial for firing six shots that killed Jonathon Ashford in 2017.
City proclamation honors court reportersCourt reporters are often barely visible in the courtroom during a trial since they are seated in the courtroom near the judge and the witness stand, but the work that th...
Video of accused cop killer’s arrest played in courtDuring a pre-trial hearing Friday in the capital murder trial of accused cop killer Otis McKane, prosecutors played a video of the defendant's arrest recorded by an SAPD ...
Graphic video shows violent stabbing aboard VIA busA man was sentenced to prison Thursday after he was convicted of stabbing a fellow passenger on a VIA bus that was captured on surveillance camera.
Child sex offender sentenced to 35 years in prisonA prosecutor called the sexual assault of a 7-year-old boy in the restroom of a local theater “a parent’s worst nightmare” during the sentencing of the man convicted in t...
Local criminology professor explores lighthearted reactions by suspects facing stiff punishmentsWhen you hear that someone is facing stiff punishments for crimes like rape or murder, you probably wouldn’t expect them to smile, smirk or promote their social media acc...
Medical Center rapist was questioned by police in 2015 and releasedTwo years before he raped and robbed a nurse in her medical center apartment, Anton Harris, 21, groped a woman in a stairwell at her Medical Center apartment, according t...
Punishment phase begins in Medical Center rape trialAfter deliberating for five hours on Thursday, the jury found Anton Harris, 21, guilty on rape and robbery charges.
Ex-Castroville police chief accused of having SUV torched before reporting it stolen charged with wire fraud
Ferrari of San Antonio employee crashed couple’s $240K sports car while taking it out on a joyride, lawsuit alleges
Democratic candidates for sheriff weigh in after ex-constable Michelle Barrientes Vela indicted on felony charges
Bexar County sheriff’s deputy describes bloody fight with inmateDavid Murphy is on trial for allegedly attacking three bailiffs in a holdover cell.
Ex-substitute teacher sentenced for taking ‘upskirt’ photos of female studentsIn accordance with a plea agreement, Lauro Ruiz, 32, was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday on obscenity charges.
Bexar County District Attorney looks back at first year in officeLooking back at his first year as the Bexar County District Attorney, Joe Gonzales says that after he won the 2018 election, he knew that he was facing a big job.
Several high-profile criminal cases set to be tried in San Antonio in early 2020The defendants include "Killer Nurse" Genene Jones, an accused serial rapist, an accused cop killer and an accused baby killer.
Grand jury indicts 19-year-old suspect for murder on Northwest Side A grand jury has indicted a 19-year-old suspect for the murder of a man that happened on the city’s Northwest Side, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said.
