Judge Raquel West DESTROYS Repeat Offender: “You’re 36 and STILL Don’t Know How to Act?!”

Añadido: 2026-05-30

[00:00:03]Good morning. You're J. Rodrik Randall and this is cause number 24 DCCR0543.

[00:00:10]And Mr. Randall was previously in court entered please of true in a motion to revoke probation.

[00:00:21]pled true to counts one, two, four, five, and seven, and eight on probation for the first degree felony offense of aggravated robbery.

[00:00:32]And I've received the pre-cence report update. Have you all had an opportunity to review that?

[00:00:37]>> We have, >> I have, your honor.

[00:00:39]>> Are there any additions or corrections?

[00:00:40]No, you're not.

[00:00:41]>> Well, judge, I I noted um probation's opinion that continuing on probation may not be a good idea and uh I know we've agreed on ISF in an attempt to keep him from being revoked. I understand if the court feels differently.

[00:00:59]>> I didn't know that that was an agreement and if it was, I don't I show that you were asking for that, but I didn't think the state >> I think what I stated was I wanted to see the PSI.

[00:01:09]>> Yeah. and get an idea of what has happened or not happened on probation.

[00:01:15]>> Well, he pled true. I mean, on probation for a case, an aggravated robbery that involved shooting out at the window of a car at someone after having stolen stuff from that person. Um, new offense pled true to being arrested for unlawful carrying a weapon and evading arrest or detention. So, um I'm not inclined based on I you make argument, Mr. Rojos.

[00:01:45]>> Yeah, judge. And and my understanding was that it was an agreement for ISF, but if it wasn't then and uh obviously the court can do whatever the court feels is appropriate.

[00:01:55]>> Can you look um pull up that paperwork?

[00:01:58]What was the date of It's not finalized.

[00:02:00]So, the plea paperwork should still be somewhere on the tablet. 826.

[00:02:05]>> If you can get 826 pulled up, do you know how to do that?

[00:02:09]>> And send it to me. Send his paperwork to me, please.

[00:02:26]And if that's was y'all's understanding and you need some time to prepare for a hearing, I can reset it for a couple of weeks. um if if if you want to do that as well. But let's see what the paperwork said first.

[00:02:42]>> I think we discussed it and I said I want to wait and see what what PSI says.

[00:02:46]Let's double check.

[00:02:49]Yeah.

[00:03:08]>> Yeah.

[00:03:40]Well, it is marked off.

[00:03:44]on an agreed punishment re um recommendation ISF cognitive but um it doesn't say weight or anything like that but I'm not I don't know that I'm inclined to do that. Um I mean what is the status of are those uh cases down in misdemeanor court?

[00:04:09]>> They're still pending judge. He's been appointed Mr. the cult to be his attorney and I talked with him about the issue that he's inclined to go down and plead those cases once this is all taken care of.

[00:04:23]>> I would like to know um at least see a PC on that new arrest >> if you have it. You do?

[00:04:38]>> Yes, sir.

[00:04:39]>> Any objection to me? No objection.

[00:05:12]So much more to see.

[00:05:26]No.

[00:05:33]On probation for an aggravated robbery.

[00:05:37]And and if I recall, I don't know that it was ever on when I tried to go back and see, nobody really said or could tell for sure who shot out of that car that night.

[00:05:53]And but if I'm correct, I feel like this Mr. Randall who was in the back right passenger was potentially it was out of the back.

[00:06:05]Judge, I I feel like I because I remember this case. There was there was four individuals in the car.

[00:06:11]>> Um, >> did anyone >> I don't think I would have lowered his to a non-aggerated if I I believe that he was the shooter in that case.

[00:06:18]>> They did gun residue judge and there was no gun residue on on Mr. Randle's hands >> because it is a a non-agravated robbery is what it is.

[00:06:26]>> Okay.

[00:06:26]>> What he's on probation for >> but >> he was in >> stealing I mean stealing out of other breaking into vehicles and multiple years.

[00:06:36]>> Yeah.

[00:06:38]And then here we are May 3rd. So less than a year after being placed on probation, riding around, smoke a pot with a gun, and when you got taken out of the car, ran from the cops.

[00:06:57]I >> No.

[00:07:00]Go ahead. You can make arguments, >> judge. Uh, my intention was to come in and ask for to follow the agreement by doesn't appear the court's willing to do that.

[00:07:12]Uh, I would point out that this is an offense that happened when Mr. Randall was a relatively young man. He's still a young man. Uh, he he is the father of a young child. I think his three nine month I'm sorry. 9month old child at home judge. Uh he is obviously making some bad decisions in his life going all the way back to the original office state. Uh and that was why I thought ISF would be maybe helpful to him to give him some uh information to help him redirect his life make better decisions in his life for himself and for his daughter. Uh he's a pleasant human I go talk to him.

[00:07:52]He's a really nice uh pleasant to deal with. Uh he's never had any blowups here in court that I can recall. He's maybe some jail incidents. I think he threw some soap around one time and some wardrobe incidents, but other than that, I think he's been well behaved in jail.

[00:08:07]Um I would ask the court that if ISF is not uh going to be possible in this case that you consider doing something towards the lower end of the into the punishment range. I don't know that. Uh and again, judge, I think that's a that's why I think ISF would be better for me. we can send him to prison right now for whatever amount of time, but if he doesn't get the the help and education that he needs, he's going to come out and be the same way. Uh, even worse. So, >> judge, I'm I'm sorry to cut you off, Mr. Ross. Um, I'm showing that two new cases were received last week by my office concerning the exact same UCW innovating from July 13th, which is not alleged in the uh in the motion. if we need to amend to add those or if you want to address those >> another arrest.

[00:08:55]>> That's what I'm showing your honor. Two what's two more pending uh not yet filed misdemeanor for evading.

[00:09:00]>> This is May 3rd.

[00:09:02]>> Yeah. A different offense date. So if we want to take some time to so I can I don't have available to me.

[00:09:08]>> Yes.

[00:09:09]>> But I can get that obviously if we can take a week or so file an amendment.

[00:09:13]>> Let's I Let's go ahead. I'll probably um just based on um court schedule, I'm going to um that back. Yes, >> I'll um let's reset it about 3 weeks and if there is in fact a new arrest, I would like that >> certainly. All we'll do is file an amendment to reflect any new uh offenses or charges.

[00:09:36]>> Yeah, I that'll change everything potentially. So, yeah, let's see where we get with that. Go back with the baift. You probably need to talk to your Hey, Mr. Randall, also you need to talk to Mr. Rohos. You need to tell him everything that's going on. He doesn't need to be surprised here in court. If you've been arrested again for something, y'all should be talking about that.

[00:09:54]>> Thank you.

[00:09:55]>> Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Nichols.

[00:09:56]>> Mr. W.

[00:09:57]>> Oh.

[00:10:00]>> All right. Ma'am, are you Toy Hill?

[00:10:03]>> And Miss Hill, you were previously in court, entered a plea of guilty to assault family violence by impeding breath or circulation. Um, I've received the prescence report. Has everyone had an opportunity to review that report?

[00:10:15]>> Yes, sir.

[00:10:16]>> State has.

[00:10:16]>> Are there any additions or corrections?

[00:10:19]>> From the defens.

[00:10:27]My inclination um if I'm going to follow this agreement is um possibly based on some of the statements of family members as well as probation is um special needs safety. Um there's obviously some drug Thank you so much.

[00:10:49]There's obviously some drug history and abuse of several different things in that list. um as well as some mental health um issues that need to be taken care of. And I think to get started on this probation if I'm inclined to go along with it, that's what I would be inclined to do. Um do you want to >> Yeah, I get a minute.

[00:11:10]>> Yeah, visit with her about that. But that's based on the history um with same types of offenses. Um that's that's where I'm headed. So y'all can visit for a minute and then I'll take care of it just so she knows what I'm talking about. Good morning, sir. Larry Fitzgerald Williams. And in cause number 25, DCCR0985, Mr. Williams charged with capital murder. And then the other case is a motion to revoke probation that Mr. John's represents him on in cause number um 24 DCCR 1790. It's not a motion to revoke probation. I'm sorry. The other case >> is an aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. And uh so Mr. Mr. Cashion, obviously your case is the the top one on that. What is your um announcement?

[00:11:58]>> Uh we are not ready to proceed yet. We need to get all the information from DA's office. We have reviewed some of the evidence that they provided. We want some phone records.

[00:12:11]I'm going to get with ADA about the phone records, the forensics on the cell phones, the phone on the phone of the deedent, and a couple other things that we have to do.

[00:12:22]>> And do you have everything in your possession to turn over at this time that you know of, Mr. Smith?

[00:12:27]>> As far as I know, further do >> Okay. If y'all will just get together um and visit about that if there's something that Mr. Cashion needs um that you don't have, if you'll get with law enforcement, let's get everything. And then what I'm inclined to do uh just based on upcoming holidays and things like that and resets, >> I'm inclined to give a longer reset, but I don't want y'all to wait till the last minute. Um if I do that, go ahead and get everything visit. I'm going to do a reset to maybe that first week in January. That should give y'all plenty of time hopefully on a case of this nature to get um more up to speed and then I'd like an announcement if we can on that date. what I was expecting.

[00:13:08]>> Okay, sounds good. Then we'll see you back then.

[00:13:10]>> Thank you, sir. You're free to go.

[00:13:12]>> You can go back with the baiff, sir.

[00:13:14]>> Yes, sir.

[00:13:15]>> And Miss Hill, in cause number 25, DCCR0650, I'm going to find that you previously entered your plea of guilty freely and voluntarily, find sufficient evidence to find you guilty, and at this time find you guilty of assault, family violence by impeding breath or circulation, sentence you in accordance with your agreement to a term of 10 years in prison. but I'm going to probate that.

[00:13:37]You'll be on probation for 10 years.

[00:13:39]You're ordered to pay a $500 fine and to follow all of the rules and conditions of probation. One of those conditions is going to be that you enter and successfully complete this special needs safety program. That is intended to help you with everything that's going on in your life, any mental health treatment you need, as well as substance abuse treatment, so that when you get out, you'll be better equipped to be successful on this probation. Um, and so if you do everything that you're supposed to on this probation, then for all practical purposes, your case here in court is over, and you'll be able to serve that 10-year sentence while you're out on probation. The other side of that, though, is if you violate any condition of probation, you can be brought back in here, and you'll be looking at that 10-ear sentence that you've already agreed to. Do you understand? Also, it's very important that you understand you can have no contact or communication with Cheryl Johnson. That's in person. That is electronically through messages or anything like that. Do you understand?

[00:14:39]And even if she gives you permission and says, "Oh, it's okay." I'm not giving you permission. And that's how that has to work. You understand?

[00:14:47]Um, all right. So, I'm going to hand you the trial court certification that shows this was an agreement that I followed and so you've waved your rights to appeal. I have also handed you a written admonishment regarding your ineligibility to possess a firearm or ammunition. And so, Mr. Hancock is charged in 25 DCCR0737 with evading arrest or detention with previous convictions. Cause number 25 DCCR0738 with continuous violence against the family. And then there's a third case.

[00:15:20]Um, those both have offense dates of April, well, the first one is April 22nd of 2025. The second one is April 26th of 2025. And then in cause number 25, DCCR1233, there's a new evading arrest or detention with previous convictions from August 5th of 2025 that has now been indicted. And Miss Holmes has filed motions in the first two cases asking that I um reduce Mr. Hancock's bonds, which are currently set at 100,000. It looks like there was a court date on July 22nd of 2025 that uh Mr. Hancock missed. And so that was when those bonds were increased >> on July 22nd.

[00:16:18]>> Mhm. Okay.

[00:16:20]>> And then so he missed court on that date.

[00:16:28]Uh so there was before that there was an AFRS that was filed by the bondsman to get off the bond. Um but when he didn't show up, the bond forfeite overrides that.

[00:16:45]And so that was the bond forfeite. And then also since then there was an request for an emergency protective order.

[00:16:56]Oh, that was just filed in the case.

[00:16:57]Okay. It looks like that was from back in the arrest on Where's the date?

[00:17:09]April 26th. Okay. So, I'm also reviewing jail incident reports um that I have received.

[00:17:27]Have you had an opportunity to review those?

[00:17:30]>> No.

[00:17:30]>> Yeah. Why don't you take a look at those and then before you try to make arguments on behalf of your client who's making things very difficult for you, y'all can go review those and then we'll come back and discuss.

[00:17:41]>> I think if you just let me review his criminal history, your decision will be very easy. It >> it already I've already know what I'm going to do, but I'd be glad for you to do that as well.

[00:17:49]>> He's he's habitual on this continuing violence against the family case. He has a total of, I believe, 10 prior felonies. And on these two evadings, um the state jail and u evadings with prior evading convictions, he has a total of seven evadings. And the most recent one was picked up when he was arrested in August. Uh while he had warrants for these pending cases, uh his priors that are not evadings include firearms, drugs, and burglary.

[00:18:22]Okay.

[00:18:24]Miss Holmes, >> he had only been off of parole about two months before the new offense date in April.

[00:18:31]>> This may be the defining moment of the hearing because the conversation has shifted away from a simple bond request and into something much larger.

[00:18:38]Credibility, behavior, and future risk.

[00:18:41]The court isn't only looking at charges on paper anymore. The judge is openly weighing criminal history, miscourt appearances, allegations involving jail conduct, and repeated interactions with law enforcement. Legally, bond decisions are not just about whether someone can pay. Judges can also consider public safety concerns, appearance history, and whether conditions are likely to be followed. That appears to be where the courtroom focus is moving right now. But here's the question. When repeated behavior patterns continue appearing in court records, at what point does rehabilitation stop outweighing risk?

[00:19:17]That balance can completely reshape outcomes in hearings like I want to see what the bond is set at on the new case 25 DCCR1233 because honestly based on everything I'm seeing I'm not sure the bonds are satisfactory. We'll see.

[00:20:00]So, Miss Holmes, any um >> um so your honor, I was provided some documentation. Apparently, Mr. Hancock um did go to the hospital um in July um which I believe at the time he did provide that documentation to the bondsman. I'm not sure if he was aware that an AFRS had been filed at that point. Um he is aware that he needs to behave in the jail. Um >> really you're aware of that?

[00:20:38]>> No.

[00:20:40]>> You How old are you?

[00:20:41]>> I'm 36.

[00:20:42]>> You're 36 years old. So, you needed to come here today and have her tell you you need to behave in jail.

[00:20:48]>> This is ridiculous.

[00:20:52]These people are just going to their going to work and trying to do their job. That's all.

[00:20:58]>> You know, I mean, that's what the rest of us do. We go to work, we do our job, we go home, we live our lives, and we don't have punks like you acting like this and treating us this way when we're in at our job.

[00:21:11]The way you have spoken to the officers, the female, they disrespect you first.

[00:21:18]You think you earned their respect.

[00:21:22]You're in jail. You follow the rules.

[00:21:25]Their job's just to do their job. If it's time, you don't get to make decisions in jail. You don't get to decide when you turn the lights on and off.

[00:21:33]>> You don't get to decide when you go to bed or when you eat.

[00:21:40]It's not your decision anymore. That's what happens when you continue to violate the law.

[00:21:45]>> You don't you've lost your right to make those decisions. So, it's their decision to try to keep everybody in order out in the jail the best they can. And the way you have spoken to them and threatened them is actually a violation of the law and you could end up with more cases for threatening a correctional officer.

[00:22:06]So, just keep going. Keep stacking it up. I'm sure a jury later will love to hear all of that. They'll love to hear it. You're looking at 25 to life on one of your cases. Keep it up. Let's see what happens. Cuz a jury will see all of this. And if you think I'm going to take some great deal that they're going to negotiate or you think Mr. Nichols is going to give you some great deal, it's not happening.

[00:22:32]So, you're old enough to know better.

[00:22:34]I'm going to deny the motions for a bond reduction and cause numbers 25 DCCR 0737 and 0738 based on uh several factors. Your criminal history, uh the fact that you did miss court, the fact that your uh bondsman had already filed an AFRS, your uh jail incident reports. I am also going to find in cause number 25 DCCR1233 that your bond is insufficient. And in that case, I'm going to raise your bond to $100,000.

[00:23:05]A condition of all of these bonds, if you make them, will be that you will be required to wear a GPS monitoring device and you will be on house arrest. So, if you make these three bonds, uh you will be on house arrest. You're not allowed to leave your house unless you have my permission. And um you will be also ordered and it should already be in a bond condition. and cause number 25 DCCR0738 to have absolutely no contact, no communication at all with the complaining witness. Do you have that name handy?

[00:23:38]>> I do, your honor.

[00:23:39]>> Jania Butler.

[00:23:40]>> Janesa Butler.

[00:23:42]>> Jim.

[00:23:43]>> J A M A Y S H A.

[00:23:45]>> So, you cannot have any contact whatsoever with that person. Do you understand? That also includes when you're in jail. So, there's no sending messages through that email system or anything like that to her, through anybody else. That'll be a violation of your bond and your bonds will end up raised even more. You understand?

[00:24:03]>> All right. I'll reset it for a sentencing. I mean for um an announcement. We'll deal with all of the cases at that time.

[00:24:08]>> Thank you, your honor.

[00:24:09]>> Thank you. Would you please raise your right hand, ma'am? Do you swear affirm that you will truthfully and accur accurately translate from English to Spanish and Spanish to English?

[00:24:16]>> Yes, sir.

[00:24:17]>> Thank you.

[00:24:18]>> Sir, are you Wilmer Godinez?

[00:24:22]>> Yes.

[00:24:23]>> And will your client wave the formal reading of the indictment?

[00:24:28]Yes, your honor.

[00:24:35]>> Here you go, J.

[00:24:51]Mr. Gonzas and cause number 24 DCCR 2040.

[00:24:59]You're charged with a secondderee felony of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon from August 29th of 2024.

[00:25:11]And how do you plead to that charge?

[00:25:15]>> Guilty.

[00:25:15]>> Are you pleading guilty freely and voluntarily?

[00:25:21]Yes.

[00:25:22]>> And are you pleading guilty because you did what they charged you with?

[00:25:28]>> Yes.

[00:25:29]>> I have here on the computer some documents that have your signature on them that the states marked as exhibit number one.

[00:25:39]>> Before you sign these, did you go over them with Mr. Wilkerson?

[00:25:44]>> Yes.

[00:25:45]>> Do you fully understand them?

[00:25:47]>> Yes. And do you understand if I follow the agreement that you made with the district attorney that you'll be waving or giving up any right to appeal?

[00:26:00]>> Also, do you understand if you're not a United States citizen that a plea of guilty or no contest may result in your deportation, exclusion from admission to the country, or denial of naturalization under federal law?

[00:26:17]that >> I understand.

[00:26:19]>> State tenders number one.

[00:26:20]>> No objection.

[00:26:22]>> It's admitted. Is there any evidence that Mr. Godinez is not competent?

[00:26:26]>> No, your honor.

[00:26:29]>> Mr. Godz, I'm going to find that you entered your plea of guilty freely and voluntarily.

[00:26:36]>> Find that you're mentally competent and you understand the nature and the consequences of your plea.

[00:26:43]Find sufficient evidence to find you guilty. and at this time find you guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, sentence you in accordance with your agreement to a term of 12 years in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Corrections.

[00:27:04]You will receive credit on that sentence for any time that you've been in custody that the law gives you the right to receive.

[00:27:11]There will be an affirmative finding of a deadly weapon.

[00:27:17]I'm going to hand you the trial court certification.

[00:27:21]This shows that this was an agreement that I followed and so you waved your right to appeal.

[00:27:32]I've also handed you a written admonishment uh regarding your ineligibility to possess a firearm or ammunition.

[00:27:43]>> That's in Spanish. So, you should read it carefully.

[00:27:48]>> If you have any questions about the laws that make you ineligible to possess a firearm or ammunition >> or how long that last, you can talk with Mr. Wilkerson.

[00:27:59]>> Yes, sir.

[00:28:00]>> We've included in that complete paperwork that the sentence in the states run consecutive to the federal sentence. I know you don't necessarily have any control over that. The only reason why we included it is because Judge Cone on the federal side ordered it.

[00:28:12]>> Okay. So, >> so consecutive.

[00:28:14]>> This courtroom session showed how quickly legal proceedings can move from routine procedure to life-changing consequences across multiple defendants.

[00:28:23]The court weighed probation compliance, criminal history, public safety concerns, treatment needs, and negotiated plea agreements. Some defendants received opportunities focused on supervision and rehabilitation, while others face strict restrictions and significant prison consequences. One of the strongest themes throughout these proceedings was accountability. Because in court, previous decisions in current conduct often follow defendants into every new hearing. Judges aren't simply reacting to one.

[00:29:01]>> And so, Mr. Goodness, I want to make sure you understand that this sentence will run consecutively with any federal sentence that you're serving. Do you understand?

[00:29:13]>> Yes.

[00:29:13]>> All right. Thank you. You can go back with the baiff.

[00:29:16]>> Thank you.

[00:29:16]>> Thank you, Miss Burge. Uh, Davas Williams.