The REAL Reason Judge West Sentenced Defendant to 20 Years

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This courtroom session begins with the case of Trishad Tarant, charged with first-degree felony murder stemming from an incident in May 2021. After confirming his identity and swearing him in, the judge carefully ensures that Tarant understands his rights and the consequences of his plea. Tarant pleads guilty freely and voluntarily, acknowledging that he committed the crime. The judge accepts his plea, finds him mentally competent, and sentences him to 20 years in the Texas Department of Corrections, to be served consecutively with another sentence from Vanzant County. He is also formally notified of his permanent loss of firearm rights under Texas law. A victim impact statement is then read aloud, where a grieving family member expresses deep sorrow over the loss of their son, describing the pain of preparing for his return home only to face his tragic death.

The proceedings then shift to two separate cases of theft of property. In the first, Crystal Fogen pleads guilty to a state jail felony theft charge from February 2023. Instead of prison, she receives a 4-year deferred adjudicated probation, a $1,000 fine, and the requirement to follow strict probation conditions. Her case is reset for sentencing after a pre-sentence investigation report is completed.

Finally, Alexis Baja Cooper pleads guilty to a similar theft charge from April 2024. Her agreement caps her punishment at 12 months in state jail, though the judge may impose less or even probation depending on the pre-sentence report. Her case too is reset for sentencing.

In summary, the session highlights the sharp contrast between a serious violent crime leading to decades in prison and lower-level theft cases where probation and rehabilitation remain options.

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