Criminal District Court Judge, District 208
District courts are trial courts of general jurisdiction of Texas. They have original jurisdiction in felony criminal cases, divorce cases, cases involving title to land, election contest cases, civil matters in which the amount of money or damages involved is $200 or more, and any matters in which jurisdiction is not placed in another trial court. The courts may specialize in civil, criminal, juvenile, or family law matters. Four-year term.
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Stephen F. Driver
(Rep)
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district
208th District Court
Education
2000 B.A. - U.T. Austin, 2007 J.D. South Texas College of Law
Occupation
Attorney
I have practiced criminal law as an Assistant District Attorney since 2008. I have tried felony cases ranging from drug offenses to Capital Murders. I have specialized in Cyber Crimes, especially Child Exploitation offenses. I have been a Division Chief over three Divisions, including Financial and Cyber Crimes, Trafficking and Exploitation, and Grand Jury.
Defendants have the right to a speedy trial. Faster resolutions are also in the best interest of victims and the community. I will address this issue immediately upon taking office. Bail bonds should not only secure the presence of a defendant in court, but also ensure the safety of the victim and the community. Setting appropriate bail amounts, or denying bail when authorized by law, is critical to ensuring that the community is safe and trials occur timely.
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