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Author: Ismael Martinez

April 9, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney José Garza, Travis County Leaders, and Community Partners Update the Community on “Safer Travis County” Resolution Initiatives

Key Resolution Items are Meeting the Needs of Victims & Reducing Violence Travis County, TX — Last week, Travis County District Attorney José Garza, along with leaders from Travis County and the City of Austin, as well as safety leaders and community partners, updated our community on our collaborative efforts to implement a comprehensive countywide […]

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April 4, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Reaches Preliminary Settlement Agreement with Texas Attorney General, Releases Additional Documents

Travis County, TX — This week, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office reached a preliminary settlement agreement with the Texas Attorney General’s Office on our office’s appeal to their ruling on the release of certain security information. The agreement will result in consistent disclosure of security-related information. “We are grateful to the Office of the […]

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March 18, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Secures Plea in Use of Force Case Against Officer Gaitan

Travis County, TX — Today, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Austin Police Department Officer Alejandro Gaitan pled guilty to Assault Causing Bodily Injury, a misdemeanor, pursuant to an investigation concerning his excessive use of force during an arrest. (case D1DC21900058) As part of this plea deal, Officer Gaitan will complete two years of deferred adjudication and […]

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March 10, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Secures Conviction for Man Charged with Murder

Travis County, TX — On Thursday, March 6, 2025, a Travis County jury convicted Moses Mohinga, 23, of Murder. Jury selection for Mr. Mohinga’s trial started on Monday, March 3, 2025, and testimony began the following day.  On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the jury deliberated, found Mr. Mohinga guilty of Murder and sentenced him to […]

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February 18, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Indicts Stephon Morson, Will Request Bond Increase During February 19th Hearing

Travis County, TX — On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the Judge of the 331st District Court will hear the Travis County District Attorney’s Office motion to increase the bond for defendant Stephon Morson, 19. On February 5, 2025, the D.A.’s office secured an indictment against Mr. Morson for Murder and Tampering with Evidence. It is […]

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February 12, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Secures Conviction in Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child 1993 Cold Case

Authorities Identified Defendant with the SAKI Federal Grant that Processed the Victim’s Untested Sexual Assault Kit Travis County, TX — On Friday, January 17, 2025, a Travis County jury found Douglas Birden, 66, guilty of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, pertaining to a cold case from 1993. This verdict marks the […]

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February 10, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County Judge Finds Due Process Violations in 2013 Conviction and Recommends New Trial

Travis County, TX — On Monday, January 27, 2025, a Travis County Judge in the 403rd Judicial Court signed an order recommending that the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals set aside Terrance Caesar’s 2013 Burglary of Habitation conviction and send his case back to the District Court for a new trial due to several serious […]

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February 7, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County Jury Convicts Man Charged with Sexual Assault

Travis County, TX — On Friday, January 31, 2025, a Travis County jury convicted Afif Hidvelasco, 44, of Sexual Assault. Jury selection started on Monday, January 27, 2025, and testimony began on the following day. On Friday, January 31, 2025, the jury started deliberations, found Mr. Hidvelasco guilty of Sexual Assault, and sentenced him to […]

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February 4, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County Jury Convicts Man Charged with Two Counts of Murder

Travis County, TX — On Monday, January 27, 2025, a Travis County jury convicted Abel Bermudez-Ornelas, 44, of two counts of Murder. Jury selection started on Monday, January 13, 2025, and testimony began on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. On Monday, January 27, 2025, the jury started deliberations and found Mr. Bermudez-Ornelas guilty of two counts […]

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January 2, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney José Garza Sworn in for Second Term

Travis County, TX — This morning, Travis County District Attorney José Garza was sworn in for his second term in office by Judge Brad Urrutia, the presiding judge of the 450th District Court.  Travis County District Attorney José Garza released the following statement: “I am honored to serve as your District Attorney for a second term […]

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