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Defendant Carrington Scott rejects plea; case set for trial and new counsel appointed
Summary
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.
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.
