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The court noted the statute provides that a certificate of analysis is not admissible \"if not later than the tenth day before trial begins the opposing party files a written objection.\" The judge said the certificate before the court appears to include the elements required by the article'name, laboratory accreditation, analyst qualifications, description of test procedures, and results'and indicated it would likely be admitted if it substantially complies with the statute and no timely written objection is filed. The court instructed defense counsel to file any written objection this week; if an objection is filed, the judge said the parties should be prepared to address it before jury selection.

The prosecutor told the court the laboratory that performed the toxicology is located outside Texas; the defense raised a Fourth Amendment and other concerns and asked for time to file objections. The court also discussed an amended motion in limine the prosecutor plans to file to limit questioning about the victim's treatment history; the judge asked the parties to exchange and resolve motions in advance of Monday's jury selection.

Jury selection for the manslaughter matter remains scheduled to begin next Monday; the judge said any timely written objection to the certificate must be filed this week for consideration under the Article 38.41 timetable.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Judge Raquel West's Personal Meeting Room","oneSentenceSummary","In pretrial remarks the judge discussed the admissibility of an out-of-state laboratory'produced certificate of analysis under Article 38.41, advised parties of a 10-day objection deadline, and confirmed jury selection for a manslaughter case next Monday.","taxTitle","252nd District Court, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas","taxId",66306,"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},6744419,"Defendant Carrington Scott rejects plea; case set for trial and new counsel appointed",148,507000,655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5335460-0546c94cff87ab8430331dffca7d4361&start=507&end=655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5335460-0546c94cff87ab8430331dffca7d4361/thumbnail_507000.jpg","/articles/6744419/Texas/Defendant-Carrington-Scott-rejects-plea-case-set-for-trial-and-new-counsel-appointed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6744419-94d95ef08e70c887745a306467efe2e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771004356&Signature=emwP7zZwt~xKj2L8JtSH6HWevXMh-znQ2RzXQ1T0u8iWr6Q41u1qoZfKK8J4AUmvijDY9hr-4UfJH7zsEilZYo0M57agQ5UW~bWHwmcnkRUm1RZdIWAqGvzMtT-2yh9R7Q3lamYQJq2fMgV~PhuFEwn4ocqUicTQ10jMpiBGfOTHzWw0sevds1LdqdKOI7AoBOC6lbWFGIz7uCsC~0UMYdXNdsc9wBaEnq74z3pOd1Ysps-2f-vxwA5ifIGyZMkXBIa3TehiguuIpcPG~BueEnmc28B3XROQ4UaGPO1j4jycPlsgsBbWfbLrqO5quU5L2Z1-aru7IJWyIjTMVVwuPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a 252nd District Court docket call, Carrington Scott rejected a plea offer in cause 250538, a robbery case dated March 20, 2025. The court placed on the record an oral notice from the state that it intends to seek punishment enhancement based on prior convictions.

The presiding judge informed Scott that if the state proves the prior convictions, the defendant's sentencing range could be elevated to habitual-offender ranges. The judge then released the current counsel, ordered appointment of new counsel who can begin trial preparation more quickly, and set the case to proceed to trial rather than accepting the plea.

The court recorded the parties'oral notice that written filings regarding enhancements would be submitted this week and directed the clerk to ensure the appointed attorney can consult with the defendant prior to trial preparation.","During docket call, defendant Carrington Scott rejected a plea offer in a March 2025 robbery case and the court ordered appointment of new counsel to prepare for trial; the state indicated it will seek punishment enhancement based on prior convictions.",{"_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},6744424,"Multiple defendants plead guilty and receive sentences in 252nd District Court docket",3565,15000,3580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5335460-0546c94cff87ab8430331dffca7d4361&start=15&end=3580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5335460-0546c94cff87ab8430331dffca7d4361/thumbnail_15000.jpg","/articles/6744424/Texas/Multiple-defendants-plead-guilty-and-receive-sentences-in-252nd-District-Court-docket","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6744424-fefd6825d7ca5bbeee8af8bca7757655/orig.mp4?Expires=1771004356&Signature=Tq2zg~byoNf4-xlK6bppTltccw7-fnYIcqm2xDX0EzF~1Ca3dRWQmkHg3awypDoiL28jngaDCP0NnIHFoPZXPFPRPvsGyRIq1GgPu2tYLEg4UjihZ0B1Z4CIAWK3OtPAPVjqmk2Cw09mCmSNgK~fvJzmM3UroDNKHa0OXybicUS-C7d~8fE4PGpVM3NvG-xl2Tu5tKtOJ3aCS9NTyensaTB-fGSTWCyGFXZTQt5Fbg6fBsmdc0tAGXlyRkQR-nsGtxLIUpXQJkT5LRr5BMp61s6PsaqllAFqm3PVGP440Neetwvc4xt4mCuCgK7oRIpfrSGQDZIOjgxzTKlcVAOKLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The presiding judge in the 252nd District Court accepted guilty pleas and entered sentences for multiple defendants during a single docket call.

Tiffany English pleaded true to four probation-violation allegations in two causes, 1830705 and 1931722. The judge found the counts true, adjudicated English guilty of assault on a peace officer in cause 1830705 and sentenced her under the plea agreement to three years in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. In cause 1931722 the court adjudicated her guilty of possession of a controlled substance and sentenced her under the plea agreement to 18 months in state jail. The judge ordered those two sentences to run concurrently, handed English the trial-court certifications reflecting her waiver of appeal, and gave a written admonishment about ineligibility to possess firearms or ammunition under Texas law.

Shelton Reddick pleaded guilty in cause 250050 to unauthorized use of a vehicle. The court accepted his plea and sentenced him, under the parties'agreement, to 15 months in state jail and provided the standard written admonition concerning firearm possession.

Terry Thompson pleaded guilty in cause 250474 to making a false statement regarding property or credit and was sentenced under the plea agreement to three years in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. As part of the plea, the judge signed a dismissal in related cause 250475 and provided the firearm-ineligibility admonition.

Winford Lamont pleaded guilty in cause 231842 to unauthorized use of a vehicle. The court found prior convictions true for punishment purposes, elevated the punishment exposure, and sentenced Lamont under the agreement to 10 years in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. A dismissal in cause 250234 was signed as part of the plea, and Lamont received the written firearm-ineligibility admonishment.

Trevor Green pleaded guilty in cause 250524 to murder from April 2025. The judge accepted the plea, sentenced Green under the agreement to 30 years in TDCJ, provided the trial-court certification documenting the waiver of appeal, and handed a written admonishment regarding firearm-ineligibility. The court acknowledged the presence of a victim'guardian, Millie Stoker, in the courtroom.

In each matter in which the court accepted plea agreements, the judge confirmed that defendants had reviewed and signed the documents on the record, that the state tendered the exhibits (admitted without objection where noted), and that there was no evidence suggesting incompetence to proceed.

Several cases not resolved by plea were addressed separately: Carrington Scott rejected a plea and had his case set for trial with new counsel to be appointed; Christopher Falk was found competent to stand trial and his case was reset to allow defense counsel to review additional discovery; and pretrial evidentiary and scheduling issues were discussed in the manslaughter matter set for jury selection next Monday.","At a docket call, the presiding judge accepted guilty pleas and entered sentences for several defendants, including concurrent terms for Tiffany English and a 30-year term in prison for Trevor Green; other cases were reset or set for trial.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6744409,"Court finds Christopher Falk competent to stand trial; case reset for discovery review",95,942000,1037000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5335460-0546c94cff87ab8430331dffca7d4361&start=942&end=1037","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5335460-0546c94cff87ab8430331dffca7d4361/thumbnail_942000.jpg","/articles/6744409/Texas/Court-finds-Christopher-Falk-competent-to-stand-trial-case-reset-for-discovery-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6744409-595a5ef19b4059d4f0e4ed9766bc7e15/orig.mp4?Expires=1771004356&Signature=ZID4exXpvyGfkMh4XpX24TgNZSSxRt~PyVvLc8TQa8GZz~G~tfJbkbOfrPxX7TO4eIb7jU11yfkJ1~bGRFFAQKdf7IiQ8VdefGFWKIiWBkIZlMibIopZG9vskEp-tQ5QDguoejuRjU6KY5c7y2LRmHS5AL1uf1eVY3tNnxa7gWBQVO7KxHcdBocRTorKwEe8hg5EwwCDnprKCRT5RSVP3LQnZ7Ml2L3uggZ25VAic3GAEcpCkziop5f1~FSUeNkMsmM-2W4d1DMHxFmlEdwuHpCTOn1Lo3-BC4LVu5VDo-m3ygaHv165ps-kRTyx4G-5d6q~5boW5DpmqghaZVaZ5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The presiding judge took judicial notice of a competency evaluation of Christopher Falk by Dr. Gapon dated May 30 and found Falk competent to stand trial in cause 241891. The court asked whether there was any other evidence on competency; none was presented, and the judge entered a finding of competence.

Defense counsel said additional discovery and media were outstanding and requested time to review the materials. The court granted one reset to allow counsel to obtain the requested media from the district attorney and review it with Falk; parties will either take a plea or move the case to the trial docket at the next setting.","Based on a May 30 competency evaluation by Dr. Gapon, the presiding judge found Christopher Falk competent to stand trial and reset the case to allow defense counsel time to review additional discovery and media.","actionData","errors"]

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Judge previews evidence ruling under Article 38.41 and schedules manslaughter trial for next Monday

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