The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...Baird is "trying different things, innovative things," says Judge Jon Wisser, who presided over the 299th for 24 years,..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge to DA: Woman Likely Not Guilty in Toddler's Death

Was Rosa Jimenez wrongly convicted?

"...to Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg, senior Judge Jon Wisser wrote in late August that he believes Jimenez..."

Oct. 3, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Judge to D.A.: Woman Likely Not Guilty in Toddler Death

Judge Jon Wisser wrote a letter to the district attorney expressing concern over the case he originally presided over

"...to Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg, senior Judge Jon Wisser wrote in late August that he believes Jimenez..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Battle for the 403rd

The race for the 403rd District Criminal Court heats up.

"...the lowest number is the 147th's 49 cases. Judge Jon Wisser, the administrative judge for the district courts, blames..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...was convicted of official oppression, 299th District Court Judge Jon Wisser sentenced the ex-cop on May 3 to three..."

May 11, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

APD officer Samuel Ramirez is convicted of official oppression for forcing a woman to have sex with him while on duty, but a witness's statement may force a mistrial.

"...moved for a mistrial before 299th District Court Judge Jon Wisser. The motion was denied, and Wisser instructed the..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Actual Innocence

Austinite wrongfully convicted for a decade-old school prank hopes to clear his name

"...Moreover, says retired Travis County District Court Judge Jon Wisser, the sheer volume of misdemeanor cases creates considerable..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

APD Pot-Hunters Are Data-Mining at AE

Are you using 'too much' energy? Inquiring drug cops want to know.

"...was apparently enough to convince former Travis Co. Judge Jon Wisser that there was sufficient probable cause to search..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...• Visiting District Judge Jon Wisser postponed on April 2 the execution of Cathy..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature

Babysitter Denied New Trial in Paper Towel Case

Lawyers claim lead attorney in case gave ineffective counsel

"...On Nov. 10, Travis Co. District Judge Jon Wisser denied Rosa Estela Olvera Jimenez's motion for a..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Henderson Granted New Trial

CCA gives Travis County defendant a second chance

"...Her April 2007 execution was postponed by Judge Jon Wisser in order to give her defense a chance..."

Dec. 5, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...year to more than 2,000 today. Retired District Judge Jon Wisser was instrumental in starting Austin's drug court. "The..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Elliott: Compelling Evidence

"...the original trial judge, Travis Co. District Court Judge Jon Wisser, until it was reported that Wisser had written..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Pediatric Experts Say Babysitter Is Innocent

New evidence says it's not murder

"...in District Judge Charlie Baird's court (Baird's predecessor, Judge Jon Wisser, presided over the original trial). "All of the..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Officers Cleared in Hernandez Beating Trial

APD still investigating whether policy violations occurred

"...After a four-day trial, the jury in District Judge Jon Wisser's courtroom apparently agreed with Keel and declined to..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...source of the contributions and their illegality. District Judge Jon Wisser levied the maximum penalty against the group: $20,000..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...pay a $1,000 fine by Travis Co. District Judge Jon Wisser on the first count and was sentenced to..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the Travis Co. 299th District Court, to replace Judge Jon Wisser, who is retiring at the end of his..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...Resident former fetus and ardent foe of equality Rep. Jonathan Stickland, R-Bedford, similarly wrote on his page, “Proud to..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

Headlines

"...a letter to District Attorney Rosemary Lehm­berg, senior Judge Jon Wisser wrote that he has serious doubts that Rosa..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature

The Baird Successor: Crowded Field Jockeys for 299th

Criminal court opening draws several hopefuls

"...history of innovation. Baird's predecessor was Senior District Judge Jon Wisser, who occupied this seat for more than two..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Ramirez Case: Back to DA

"...to ask for a mistrial, a motion District Judge Jon Wisser denied...."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Officer's Conviction Overturned

"...District Judge Jon Wisser ultimately denied Edwards' motion, but a three-member panel..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Norwood Proceedings Slated for Monday Start

Accused killer in 1988 murder of Debra Baker prepares for second trial

"...showed up at his mother's Bastrop home. (Visiting Judge Jon Wisser, sitting in for Kocurek, who was away attending..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Quote of the Week

"...Judge Jon Wisser wrote that he has "serious doubts about [the..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Column

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...– like Judge [Bob] Perkins, Judge [Wilford] Flowers, Judge [Jon] Wisser before me – they were people that were..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

A Parliament of Experts

Did 'expert testimony' convict an innocent woman of murder?

"...Jimenez's appointed lead attorney, Martinez, said he asked then-Judge Jon Wisser, who presided over the 2005 trial, for funds..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Courtside: From Meurer to Earle

"...Baird in the last primary to assume retiring Judge Jon Wisser's seat on the 299th District Court). At press..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Chronicle' Characterization Unfair

"...to see Charles Baird win the election to replace Jon Wisser as criminal district judge in the past election...."

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