“Judge Raquel West Lays Down the Law: ‘After Today, NO More Plea Deals!’” скачать в хорошем качестве

“Judge Raquel West Lays Down the Law: ‘After Today, NO More Plea Deals!’”

In this real Jefferson County courtroom clip, Judge Raquel West goes case by case, making sure every defendant understands the stakes, the offers, and the consequences. First, she speaks to Jose Lopez Pameas, whose case is set for trial with jury selection next Monday. On the record, she explains: The State’s offer of 25 years on one case in exchange for dismissing two others That 25 years is the minimum punishment if he goes to trial and is found guilty because of his prior felony convictions A second offer: the State would waive habitual offender status and let him plead open to the court on a second-degree felony, with a range of 2 to 20 years in prison After hearing all of that, the defendant tells her he “cannot give up [his] innocence,” and Judge West calmly sets the case for trial next week. She then moves through a busy docket: A motion to revoke unadjudicated probation for assault family violence with previous convictions, where the defendant pleads true to failing to report, failing to do community service, and failing to complete a Battering Intervention and Prevention Program. Judge West finds the violations true but resets the case so probation can do an updated report before sentencing. Another defendant on deferred probation for attempted unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material (a Class A misdemeanor). After confirming he’s behind on fees and has tested positive for alcohol, she accepts his pleas of true and sentences him to 120 days in the Jefferson County Jail, explaining that by following the agreement she’s cutting off his right to appeal. Along the way, Judge West shows firm control of the room, stopping lawyers from trying to discuss plea talks “in front of [her]” and sending them to talk to their clients in the back before coming up. If you follow real courtroom drama, probation revocation, plea negotiations, and judges who explain every step clearly, this is a must-watch docket session from Judge Raquel West’s court. 📌 Chapters you might add: 0:00 – Judge West puts final plea deadline on record 1:20 – “I cannot give up my innocence” – defendant rejects offer 3:30 – Probation violations: missed reports, no classes, no community service 6:10 – Alcohol use on probation & unpaid fees 8:00 – Judge West sentences defendant to 120 days in county jail 🔔 Subscribe for more real courtroom footage, plea hearings, and probation revocation clips with clear legal explanations. Hashtags: #JudgeRaquelWest #CourtroomDrama #RealCourtFootage #PleaDeal #ProbationRevocation #LegalAnalysis #TexasCourt #DocketDay