Ex-constable Michelle Barrientes Vela’s appeal of her felony convictions has been moved back to Bexar County temporarily while court reporters attempt to address issues with the written transcript of the case.
The one-time Precinct 2 constable, who left office in 2019 months before being indicted in a wide-sweeping public corruption case, briefly appeared in 226th Court Monday morning while Judge Velia Meza discussed the situation with the prosecution, Barrientes Vela’s appeal attorney and court reporters.
Barrientes Vela’s appeal, which is likely to be formally filed sometime next year, was moved from the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio to the Eighth Court of Appeals in El Paso as part of a docket reallocation. The Eighth COA this summer notified Meza that the written record of the case was not in compliance with Texas rules on appeals and court reporters’ records.
Meza said she has set a Friday deadline to respond to the appeal’s court order to produce a master transcript of the case.on charges ranging from tampering with records to official oppression and aggravated perjury.Barrientes Vela had previously posted a picture of her and Rangel at a human trafficking conference.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Power outages in Utah County, Summit County impacting thousandsMore than 5,000 Utah residents are without electricity Saturday afternoon due to power outages, according to RMP
Read more »
Woman who tried to help friend leave alleged abusive relationship fatally shot in north Harris CountyA woman, who tried to help her friend leave an alleged abusive relationship, was fatally shot in north Harris County on Saturday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Read more »
Man charged with shattering windows at Portage County Courthouse, sheriff’s office saysJesse Ray Hatch, 31, is charged with vandalism after someone reported the damage about 6 a.m. Saturday at the courthouse on West Main Street just south of Veterans Memorial Park in Ravenna, the Portage County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
Read more »