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At docket call the judge said, \"Jenna Davila. Alright. The last time, the defendant was in the hospital, so we need to see what's going on.\" Later the court and counsel agreed to place the matter on the calendar in late January, with the judge instructing the coordinator to set the date and allowing additional extensions if circumstances change.

The court told counsel the setting would be a discovery status rather than a deadline hearing; the prosecutor and defense counsel discussed obtaining medical-related documentation. The transcript records the court's instruction: \"If you'll let him know that we'll put it for the, January 26, and if, anything changes, we can extend that for them.\" Counsel confirmed that the defense would request a late-January setting.

No substantive hearing on the merits occurred at that appearance and the transcript does not include further details about charges, plea offers, or evidence for Davila's case.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MON, JUNE 30, 2025/JUDGE STEPHANIE BOYD/187TH DISTRICT COURT/MORN DOCK & JURY: STATE VS BARNES","oneSentenceSummary","The 187th District Court set a discovery/status setting for Jenna Davila in late January 2026 and noted the defendant had previously been in the hospital; the court directed parties to confer about future dates.","taxTitle","Judge Stephanie Boyd 187th District, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas","taxId",66298,"location","Texas","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6180795,"Defendant Tammy Franks rejects offer; judge discusses bench trial risk and missing video evidence",106,2599000,2705000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5116507-e8cc382797f9266eda0661366d5cdd27&start=2599&end=2705","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5116507-e8cc382797f9266eda0661366d5cdd27/thumbnail_2599000.jpg","/articles/6180795/Texas/Defendant-Tammy-Franks-rejects-offer-judge-discusses-bench-trial-risk-and-missing-video-evidence","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180795-38a93ddcf94c5360ba59b7bcd1cde5af/orig.mp4?Expires=1773656006&Signature=K30tiYfIpgsmFPeuHMaoYHbKY~OflE-ItYZTlaEa98q4rEEx9aDNx5jia1X5Dwt7K81jGr2~E5qhHb4ZQZLt1WDDtjL537TRR7aBCFlPM21F5xPsMLlIwM~jgwwMWpBbvArEzaIYFjkXuRb9OyFr5fYcsnV7UhXVb7sfbaQ92k2OG~eah8d8fkdN2C2hEUDdIwilfY81HggQizeIFK5iax0hKeW5Vlwz1Omb5S8iUDXLvDL7oFGdNWAeQR0heIKP2xgRTCjanT3dRJybcwfICFYqvw1OZ0QbrVWjSMStfP339x1YJz5pGJRF0hg5Q3yr0LDwtSbRrPhV3IbKPo3MPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Miss Tammy Franks appeared in the 187th District Court and was informed the state had extended a plea offer that she rejected; the hearing included discussion about the availability of evidence and trial format.

When Franks came forward the prosecutor said an offer had been extended and rejected. The court asked if the parties preferred a jury trial that day; counsel indicated they were not prepared for trial. The transcript records the court's remark about a disputed video: \"They have tried to get it, and the answer by the officer is that there's no such a video. So, if there's no such a video, there's no such a video.\"

Judge Stephanie Boyd told defense counsel and the defendant that they could choose a bench trial or a jury trial but reminded them of the legal standard: \"If the State proves their case beyond a reasonable doubt, I'm going to find you guilty. If they don't, I'm going to find you not guilty.\" That statement was given as context for choosing a bench trial; the state must agree to a bench trial.

The court discussed scheduling options and discovery; defense counsel said they were not prepared to try the case that day. The transcript records no plea acceptance or trial start and no formal ruling on the sufficiency of evidence. The exchange occurred during docket calls and discovery discussions rather than after a contested hearing.

The transcript does not record the full charging instrument in open court; it notes earlier that \"Tammy Franks\" was charged with evading arrest by vehicle. The record shows parties left with the case status unresolved pending scheduling and discovery work.","In the 187th District Court, the defendant identified as Miss Franks rejected a prosecution offer; the state reported it could not produce a referenced video and the judge warned that in a bench trial she would convict if the state proved guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6180800,"State dismisses case against William Barnes after witness fails to appear; judge says release may occur at midnight",30,625000,655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5116507-e8cc382797f9266eda0661366d5cdd27&start=625&end=655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5116507-e8cc382797f9266eda0661366d5cdd27/thumbnail_625000.jpg","/articles/6180800/Texas/State-dismisses-case-against-William-Barnes-after-witness-fails-to-appear-judge-says-release-may-occur-at-midnight","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180800-a4f058ef58ea2c61290f5842fa5837f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1773656006&Signature=JgeEwbJXcuNk-dVC4A1Vew0Hj-K7ciSfavZuvBxi~2nnH0UhaOCqlunLcVCk3JuXG~lrK5pmUVvrXKWl~KTfgsihRW~gjhKlGPyns2LuipDYk8J0y1YW4ch3bjskqgXlWr8b-Za6ZyPipi58WJy120S8dzk19Jhz5MRSXqJRgBKDKMuTukHIphfidHJwcOdLdZRzdyORxvkF8Ls7YWOI1FZ~j~rwxn8~f9sL4Q4hzQBxX3d5ZO0qoofDUiG1zj71rElCI0U2T9HZsUrfZPHQwOPNBCh~C~KyodKpxRczhDkHy-IFM8ZYqFcd2JtYq03g~3CjpBO1-6akQOOOyu8LiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Judge Stephanie Boyd of the 187th District Court announced that the state will dismiss the case against William Barnes on the prosecutor's representation that a key witness is missing.

The matter, called as \"20251824 State versus William Barnes,\" ended when the prosecutor told the court it would file dismissals and the judge asked whether there were any objections. When none were voiced, Boyd told Barnes, \"So they're gonna dismiss your case,\" and advised, \"So, you should be released today. They'll probably release you today at midnight. I have no control over when you're released from custody.\" The prosecutor later told the court the reason for dismissal as \"Missing victim.\"

In bench proceedings, the judge clarified that the dismissal was premised on the state's inability to present the witness rather than an explicit finding on the merits. Boyd told Barnes, \"So, the witness is missing. So my suggestion to you, should you choose to follow it, you need to have no contact with that person. Do you understand?\" The defendant acknowledged the instruction.

Court staff said the state would prepare the dismissal paperwork for the judge's signature. No objection to the dismissals was recorded in the transcript and no further motions were taken in that call.

The exchange that produced the dismissal occurred during calendar call and docket management, not after a contested hearing. The judge's comments indicate the court will sign dismissal documents once they are presented.

The record shows the state attributed the dismissal to an unavailable witness; the transcript does not record any further factual findings or admissions by parties about the underlying allegations.","In 187th District Court, Judge Stephanie Boyd said the state will dismiss charges in State v. William Barnes because a witness is missing; the court advised the defendant could be released as early as midnight.","actionData","errors"]

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Jenna Davila's case set for late January discovery; court notes prior medical excuse

Defendant Tammy Franks rejects offer; judge discusses bench trial risk and missing video evidence

State dismisses case against William Barnes after witness fails to appear; judge says release may occur at midnight