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Lawyer Stopped for Texas DWI on Way to Court

Defense attorney arrest for drunk driving leads to mistrial in murder case.

A judge in northeastern Texas was forced to declare a mistrial in a murder case after one of the criminal defense attorneys was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Attorney Bryan Simmons was on his way to court last Friday when he was involved in an auto accident near New Boston. His vehicle left the road and ended up in a ditch with a flat tire. Responding police charged Simmons with Texas DWI.

Simmons denies being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. He demanded a breathalyzer test which the officers did not administer. A blood sample was taken, though the results will not be known for several weeks. Simmons claims he lost control of his vehicle during a sneezing fit caused by allergies and black pepper on the catfish he had just consumed.

The murder trial was halfway through jury selection when the arrest occurred. Simmons was ordered to reimburse the county $318 it had to pay potential jury members. He apologized to the court, his law partner, his client and the murder victim’s family.

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Posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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Posted by CJ at 2009-07-19 22:05
After defying the law as he stole my son, the dishonorable judge Howard Tygrett astoundingly ordered me (the father he robbed of his son) to pay Kaufman attorney Eric Williams $2,700 !!! For what? - for stealing my son!?!?! AMONG OTHER THINGS, THIS IS A FINANCIAL RACKET TO KEEP AND GET MORE MONEY IN KAUFMAN COUNTY, TEXAS - AND THESE MERCILESS CRIMINALS WHO PRESENTLY HOLD OFFICE DO NOT CARE WHO SUFFERS OR WHAT EVIL HAS TO TAKE PLACE TO ACCOMPLISH THIS IMMORAL GREED!

Check out this site www.Kaufman-TX.com
Posted by W. M. S. at 2009-09-02 18:26
This person is correct. Both Howard Tygrett and Eric Williams are sordid animals, wreaking terror on children, parents and families in Kaufman Texas. Both of these thugs need to be behind bars for their criminal behavior.

My nephew was destroyed by these people and I know several other families who were also.

WMS
Kaufman TX
Posted by RLP at 2009-10-14 00:32
Tygrett is one of the most narcissistic judges I have ever come across. I am a mom that was prey to Tygrett. He certainly isn't a man after integrity! Steer clear from Rebecca Calabria, Cathy Adams and Eric Williams if you love your kids but must go through Kaufman Co.
Posted by Simone at 2009-10-14 23:54
So sorry for what has happened to you. Did you see the reports on these people, Tygrett and Eric Williams on RipOffReport.com ? Maybe you should go post one and can even do it anonymously.

A relative of mine in Kaufman was maliciously maligned in Howard Tygrett's court and by Eric Williams and Linda Duggan of forney. She said this is an evil triage who have no desire to do justice.
Posted by Janet at 2009-10-20 14:22
As a resident of Kaufman Texas, I have heard and seen so much corruption in this Kaufman legal system that it is frightening. I have lived all over this nation and have never seen so many families torn apart by CPS and this judge and some others who are involved. Judge Howard Tygrett has and is getting a very bad reputation and it's for good reason. God forbid if you get him as a judge. You may never see your children or grandchildren again.
Posted by Sissy at 2009-10-22 23:59
i had heard some things and then looked up this judge on google. i ready kaufman-tx.com where that man and his son have been completely torn apart by this judge tygrett. it's kaufman-tx.com
Posted by Marcy at 2009-11-03 22:43
This is horrible. I too am so irate these no-brain, no justice people in our courthouse here in Kaufman. It's time to get them out Kaufman! Vote them out. This must be brought to justice. Their crimes of tearing families apart has got to be brought to justice!

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