Price of Justice

"...aren't talented enough to go toe to toe with Roy Minton's office, then yes, you can buy your freedom..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Postmarks

Suttle as a Kick in the Head

Formula One development deal well worth more scrutiny

"...to the Formula 1 ... development located at 7700 Elroy Road." For that expenditure, the city is requiring assurance..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Feature by Nick Barbaro

Race to the Judicial Starting Line

Judicial candidates emerge with the primary six months away

"...a plethora of courthouse heavy-hitters, including veteran defense attorney Roy Minton (along with the other principals in Minton, Burton,..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...Rep. Ismael "Kino" Flores has tapped go-to criminal lawyer Roy Minton of Austin to fight multiple counts of tampering..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature

Defense Appeal Targets Attorney Minton in WilCo Homicide

Brandon Threet's appeal attorney says Roy Minton dropped the ball

"...Papers filed in Williamson County accuse celebrated Austin attorney Roy Minton of bungling the much-publicized case of a teen..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Big Brother Puts the Squeeze on Good Flow

Feds bully local juicer into closing operations – for now

"...The Crofuts procured an attorney from storied defense lawyer Roy Minton's law firm to develop a consent decree with..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Craddick Under Siege

Speaker's race gets curiouser and curiouser

"...issue was best settled in court, but Craddick's attorney Roy Minton called the allegation "dead wrong." As committee chairs,..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Pitonyak Case: When is a private-property search justifiable?

Because evidence was illegally obtained, Colton Pitonyak's conviction should be tossed out, lawyers argue

"...In a pretrial hearing, Pitonyak's trial attorneys, Roy Minton and Sam Bassett, had argued that Cave's family..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Pitonyak Trial: From Court TV to You

Jury finds former UT student Colton Pitonyak guilty of "knowingly and intentionally" murdering Jennifer Cave, gives him 55 years

"...On Monday, despite a yeoman's effort by defense attorney Roy Minton, at his aw-shucks best, to portray his client..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...have jurisdiction to meddle in ballot politics. Strayhorn's attorney, Roy Minton, initially vowed to appeal the ruling, providing an..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature

Justice or Vengeance?

A tale of tragedy and punishment in Williamson County

"...who labeled it evidence and never delivered it.Bradley v. Minton..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Point Austin: The Prosecutor and the Pariah

Don't know about you, but I'm beginning to feel sorry for Tom DeLay

"...run of the House, and according to his attorney Roy Minton, was informed last week by none other than..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Is the Hammer Nailed?

Yet another indictment of DeLay, this time for money laundering. Will it reverberate for other politicos?

"...24, 2002, and delivered it to TRMPAC. Craddick's attorney, Roy Minton, has said that his client has done nothing..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Did Knee and Futrell Leak APD Warrants?

Whistle-blower testimony raises new questions concerning actions of city officials

"...surprised" when the police arrived at her home. Attorney Roy Minton, who also represents BTS, said that Davis did..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sharpstown vs. Tomstown

Will "Tomstown" be as big as Sharpstown?

"...a pending vote in a Speaker election. Craddick's lawyer Roy Minton and his spokesman Bob Richter have each insisted..."

March 5, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Yet More Contempt for T.A.B.

"...political ad campaign. Under questioning from T.A.B. defense lawyer Roy Minton, both Hammond and Shelton each told the court..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Page Two

With few big surprises, the recent local election left us to ponder single-member districts, minority representation, and campaign spending. Also: the consequences of wristband counterfeiting, and The Chronicle Hour is no more.

"...Perkel and Cmdr. Williams. Thanks also to our friend Roy Minton and his staff for helping out when we..."

May 9, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Who's Suing Whom

The battle over the Texas Association of Business political ad campaign is also being fought in the courts

"...earlier this week. Attorneys Andy Taylor of Houston and Roy Minton of Austin represent the T.A.B...."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

T.A.B. to Earle: Drop Dead, Democrat!

The Texas Association of Business sues the DA and claims "partisan politics" are behind the T.A.B. ethics case.

"...matter back to state district court. Taylor and co-counsel Roy Minton then sought an immediate ruling from the state..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: Too Many Cooks?

Restaurateurs Marc Katz and Brad Meltzer may spoil Will Wynn's (and Max Nofziger's) smooth mayoral campaigns.

"...mayors Harry Akin, impresario of the Night Hawk, or Roy Butler, or Bill Drake -- businessmen who everyone knew..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...$5 billion in the red, hired Austin legal legend Roy Minton to successfully plead the state's case. USAA says..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature

No Parking Garage, Says Downtown Crowd

The proposed Convention Center garage finds few friends, and even trips over a city official's own testimony.

"...battle with the city, represents him. (McKetta and attorney Roy Minton made up the dream team that represented several..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...have come for its refund. Rylander hired Austin super-attorney Roy Minton to represent the state in the case. --..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Dan Morales v. Harry Potter

Louis Dubose examines Dan Morales' "Rule 202" filing against a former colleague in the Texas tobacco litigation.

"...federal district Judge David Folsom in Texarkana, Murr's attorney Roy Minton announced that his client was dropping his claim..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Postscripts

Recent news in Austin's literary scene

"...these skills." The new, expanded board now includes Barbara Minton, longtime community volunteer and the wife of Austin attorney..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Killing the Messenger

John C. Danforth's Indictment of Whistleblower Bill Johnston May Lead to a Nasty Courtroom Showdown

"...Johnston were confirmed earlier this year by Austin lawyer Roy Minton. He said the investigators were insisting that Johnston..."

Nov. 17, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

In the contest for 390th District Judge, both Karrie Key and Julie Kocurek have big-name support.

"...former City Council member Lowell Lebermann, and former mayors Roy Butler, Jeff Friedman, and Bruce Todd -- along with..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Ozone of His Own

Texas environmentalists wonder when George W. Bush will face up to the consequences of killing the Tejas emissions-reduction program.

"...When Whitmire caught his breath, Senator Royce West, D-Dallas, asked a critical question: "Senator Whitmire, have..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

Waco special counsel John C. Danforth has announced plans to indict former federal prosecutor Bill Johnston.

"...or on potential indictments of Johnston or Ray and LeRoy Jahn, two assistant U.S. Attorneys from San Antonio who,..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Slimed!

Is Barton Springs Pool Losing Its Soul to Algae?

"...Barton Springs. One person he discussed them with was Roy Minton...."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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