Tampering With Evidence Gets Him 6 Years | Judge West Takes NO Prisoners

Описание: Judge Raquel West presiding over a case involving Mr. Wagner, who is on probation for tampering or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair (0:10-0:16). He was initially given 10 years probation and ordered to ISF (0:20-0:27).

A motion to revoke his community supervision was filed, and Mr. Wagner pleaded true to several counts (0:30-0:40, 1:30-1:41), including:

Avoiding association with convicted criminals (2:01-2:04).
Leaving Texas without prior approval (2:06-2:08).
Failing to report by mail (2:10-2:12).
Being behind on fees (2:13-2:16).
Mr. Wagner's attorney explained that he traveled to Indiana to retrieve belongings (2:41-3:03) and that he was unaware he needed to report by mail to Jefferson County (3:44-3:47). He asked for continued probation, highlighting Mr. Wagner's young age (4:17-4:27) and belief that the jail time served as a "wakeup call" (4:33-4:43).

However, the prosecution revealed that the "tampering with evidence" charge involved a firearm outfitted with what was "tantamount to a Glock switch," which could have led to federal charges (6:27-7:08). The prosecution urged the judge to revoke probation and send Mr. Wagner to prison to "send the message" about youthful offenders with guns (7:32-7:57).

The probation officer also stated that it's difficult to supervise someone who leaves the state almost immediately without permission (8:08-8:24). Judge West expressed her frustration, noting that she had already given Mr. Wagner opportunities like ISF to help him (8:30-8:47). She highlighted his history, including time at TJJD (9:01-9:16), and his behavior in jail, where he was verbally abusive to correctional officers (10:48-11:39).

Ultimately, Judge West found Mr. Wagner guilty of tampering or fabricating physical evidence and sentenced him to six years in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Corrections (12:12-12:25). He also became ineligible to possess a firearm or ammunition (13:01-13:15). The judge advised him to use his time wisely and "do better" (13:32-13:42). Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

In this intense courtroom drama, a seemingly routine plea bargain takes an unexpected turn. The judge uncovers a critical detail, throwing everyone for a loop and highlighting the complexities of the law. This case showcases the crucial role of a criminal defense lawyer in navigating the justice system and the judge's power in a true crime scenario.
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