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Defendant Tammy Franks rejects offer; judge discusses bench trial risk and missing video evidence

5116507 ยท June 30, 2025

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Summary

In the 187th District Court, the defendant identified as Miss Franks rejected a prosecution offer; the state reported it could not produce a referenced video and the judge warned that in a bench trial she would convict if the state proved guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Miss Tammy Franks appeared in the 187th District Court and was informed the state had extended a plea offer that she rejected; the hearing included discussion about the availability of evidence and trial format.

When Franks came forward the prosecutor said an offer had been extended and rejected. The court asked if the parties preferred a jury trial that day; counsel indicated they were not prepared for trial. The transcript records the court's remark about a disputed video: "They have tried to get it, and the answer by the officer is that there's no such a video. So, if there's no such a video, there's no such a video."

Judge Stephanie Boyd told defense counsel and the defendant that they could choose a bench trial or a jury trial but reminded them of the legal standard: "If the State proves their case beyond a reasonable doubt, I'm going to find you guilty. If they don't, I'm going to find you not guilty." That statement was given as context for choosing a bench trial; the state must agree to a bench trial.

The court discussed scheduling options and discovery; defense counsel said they were not prepared to try the case that day. The transcript records no plea acceptance or trial start and no formal ruling on the sufficiency of evidence. The exchange occurred during docket calls and discovery discussions rather than after a contested hearing.

The transcript does not record the full charging instrument in open court; it notes earlier that "Tammy Franks" was charged with evading arrest by vehicle. The record shows parties left with the case status unresolved pending scheduling and discovery work.