ON THE COVER
Showcased in this month’s Summons edition is our Title Sponsor, KHIT Multidisciplinary Group, for our annual Hidalgo County Bar Association Golf Tournament, along with our president, board members, and our executive director. This year’s annual Golf Tournament was an absolute hole-in-one! Held at the stunning Tierra Santa Golf Course in Weslaco, TX, the event was a fun-filled day of camaraderie, competition, and community A special shoutout goes to our incredible Title Sponsor, KHIT Multidisciplinary Group, whose unwavering support made the tournament possible. Their generous sponsorship helped elevate the entire event, ensuring that all participants from seasoned golfers to first-timers enjoyed a day to remember
Our board members and bar association members joined forces with KHIT to celebrate a fantastic day of golf, sunshine, and shared moments Everyone had a great time, whether it was a perfectly placed putt or a little friendly banter on the green The tournament was such a success that we can’t wait to do it all again next year! Thank you, KHIT Multidisciplinary Group, for helping us make this event a true standout, and thanks to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable day on the course!
Pictured from left to right: Christina Saldivar, Peyton Kampas De la Garza, Judge Lauren Sepulveda, Alejandro “Alex” Benavides, Sandra Falcon, Mrs Khit, Dr Khit, Valerie Torres, Veronica “Roni” Martinez, Kelly Salazar, Abraham Garcia.
UPCOMING EVENTS
HCYLA Monster Bash- November 1, 2024 Day of the Dead - November 2, 2024
Daylight Savings - November 3, 2024
Election Day - November 5, 2024
Civil Trial Law Section Presents “View from the Bench: Do’s and Don’ts of Motions for Summary Judgement and the Essentials for Friendly Suits”November 6, 2024
Veterans Day - November 11, 2024
Family Law Section Present “Family Law in Focus: The View from Counsels Table” - November 14, 2024
Immigration Law Section CLENovember 20, 2024
Thanksgiving - November 28, 2024
President Falcon,Sandra LewisPenaFalcon&Cook
Past-President Salazar,KellyR. LinebargerGogganBlair &Sampson,LLP
President-Elect Richardson,Regina'Regi' LawOfficeofRegina"Regi" Richardson
Secretary Tijerina, Guillermo Jr Tijerina & Denzer, & Sabo, PLLC
Treasurer Falcon,HenryIII LoncarLyonJenkins
Director Ozuna,Jose LonestarDefendersOffice
Director Ramirez,JudgeMario HidalgoCounty332ndDistrict Court
Director Torres,Hector Colvin,Saenz,Rodriguez, &KennamerLLP
Director Koeneke,Daniel Koeneke&Gutierrez,PLLC
Director Sepulveda,Lauren CityofMcAllenMunicipalCourt
Director Benavides,Alejandro“Alex“ HidalgoCountyDistrictAttorney
Director Torres,Valerie TexasRioGrandePublic Defenders
Director Guajardo, Uriel “Alex” Statesman Law Firm, PLLC
Director Martinez,Veronica“Roni” GarzaMartinez,PLLC
Director Zuniga,RickA Atlas,Hall,Rodriguez,LLP
Director DeLaGarza,PeytonKampas LawOfficeofEzequielReyna
Director Gonzalez,Savannah LawOfficeofSavannahGonzalez
AbrahamGarcia
A GLIMPSE OF THE PAST MONTH
Hidalgo County Bar Association’s Annual Golf Tournament: A Day to Remember! ⛳
This year’s Annual Golf Tournament was one for the books, filled with friendly competition, laughter, and incredible community spirit! Held at the beautiful Tierra Santa Golf Course in Weslaco, TX, the tournament brought together members of the legal community for a fun-filled day under the sun.
First and foremost, we want to thank all the players who participated in this year’s event. Your energy, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship made the day truly special. Whether you were a seasoned pro or swinging the clubs for fun, each one of you helped make the tournament a huge success.
We also want to give a heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors, whose contributions played a pivotal role in making this event possible. Your support is invaluable to the success of not just this tournament but the larger mission of the Hidalgo County Bar Association Special recognition goes to our Title Sponsor, KHIT Multidisciplinary Group, for their unwavering support, including the much-appreciated massage chairs that provided some relaxation between rounds!
A round of applause goes to the incredible staff at Tierra Santa Golf Course for hosting us and ensuring everything ran smoothly From perfectly maintained greens to their warm hospitality, they made sure we had an unforgettable experience
A huge thanks as well to our Golf Tournament Committee for planning out the event and making it a success Our Golf Tournament Committee this year was composed of Daniel Koeneke, Peyton Kampas De la Garza, Alex Benavides, Hector Torres, Valerie Torres, & Rick Zuniga. A big thank you as well to all the volunteers and Hidalgo County Bar Association staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to organize and execute the event seamlessly. Your dedication truly made this tournament a success, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
More than just a day of golf, this event was a testament to the strength and camaraderie of our legal community. It’s these moments whether sharing a laugh, making a new connection, or competing in friendly rivalry that remind us how powerful it is when we come together.
We are already looking forward to next year’s tournament and the chance to do it all again. Until then, thank you all for being part of what makes our community so great. Let’s continue to support one another and build on the connections we’ve made!
See you on the green next year!
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TEXAS SOUND TRACK
HIDDEN(ISH) GEMS IN THE LONE STAR STATE’S MUSIC SCENE
When people think of Texas music, country music probably springs to mind. And while Country certainly has its place, Texas’ music scene is far more eclectic. Texas has something for everyone. Here are five artists you should know about:
ST.VINCENT
St Vincent is a rock star an art-rock star She is, authentically, the image pop stars probably spend fortunes cultivating An incredible guitarist, she combines technical skill with raw emotion, often taking on dark and provocative subject matter She’s bold, innovative, and always pushing the boundariesofmodernmusic
Must-Check-Out:
SlowDiscoSeries- St Vincent’s"SlowDisco"isasongthat,inherwords, "could wear many different outfits and live many different lives " She released a ballad, a piano version, and a dance track that she renamed “Fast Slow Disco ” The video for "Fast Slow Disco" was released during Pride Month and shows St Vincent crowd-surfing in a gay bar The video isacelebrationoffreedomandinclusivity
St Vincent’s 4AD Session (YouTube) - This is a great introduction to St Vincent if you aren’t already familiar with her Stripped of studio polish, her songs take on a great energy that lets her experimental sound shine It’s a must-watch for anyone who wants to experience St Vincent at her mostauthenticandcaptivating
SHINYRIBS
Texas continues to be a fertile ground for musicians who defy expectations and push boundaries. Whether you’re in the mood for somesoulfromLeonBridges,experimentalrock from St Vincent, or the cross-continental sounds of Khruangbin, there’s something here for every music lover if you’re willing to ventureoffthebeatenpath.
Picturedabove-LeonBridges
KHRUANGBIN
You may not know the name Khruangbin, but you've likely heard their music in a film or at a trendy spot without even realizing it This three-piece band creates a ton of feeling with just an electric guitar, bass, and drums Their sound is globally influenced, psychedelic, and irresistibly groovy, making it perfectforsettingamood
MustCheck-Out-
Texas Sun (with Leon Bridges)-Be sure to check out the official video, beautifully filmed in West Texas it perfectly capturesthetrack’scinematicanddreamyvibe
People Everywhere (Still Alive)- A feel-good, instrumental groove I’ll listen to this song hundreds of times over the course of a summer It gives me instant nostalgia for summerspast
Live from Berlin (YouTube) The band once performed in the lobby of a Berlin hotel The performance is a mustwatch
Shinyribs,thebrainchildofAustin'sKevinRussell,isoneofthemostjoyfulactsyou'lleverexperience Shinyribshasthekindofinfectious energy that gets a crowd dancing no matter who they are or where they are Russell’s storytelling shines through in his lyrics, often blendinghumorandheartinunexpectedways
Must-Check-Out:
Poor People’s Store- As someone who takes great pride in protecting the rights of the poor, I went into this song a bit defensive But ultimately, as someone who grew up poor and in a small town, I found it to be a soulful, authentic reflection on small-town America andthequirksoflifeintougheconomictimes Russell’shumorshinesthrough,makingthesongbothinsightfulandlighthearted
East Texas Rust- The chorus goes, “I don't have time for you to love me like a lawyer ” As a lawyer, I’m not entirely sure what he meansbythat but,somehow,Ialsoknowexactlywhathemeans It’salinethat’sbothconfusingandcrystalclear
LEONBRIDGES
I haven’t yet had the chance to explore his newer work, though I am excited to His early work is soulfulandgroovyandoftentransportsyoutoadifferentera
Must-Check-Out:
Coming Home- A throwback to '60s soul, this song put Leon Bridges on the map It’s smooth, heartfelt,andtimeless perfectforwhenyouarecravingretro-sounds
River- "River" is a song that can mean a million different things to different people For me, listening to it has a way of making me reflect on the more regrettable parts of my life yet somehow,inawaythatfeelshealing
Listeningtothissongisaspiritualexperience
HAYESCARLL
Hayes Carll’s music melds country, Americana, and folk, often telling stories that are at once intimate andrelatable
Must-Check-Out:
Help Me Remember- An incredibly beautiful yet deeply sad story about someone coping with Alzheimer’s Thesongcapturesthepainoffadingmemorieswhilealsoservingasaremindertocherish thosearoundusandlivemeaningfullywhilewestillcan
KMAG YOYO- With sharp, fast-paced, cleverly-written lyrics, this song is about a soldier who finds himself doped up on drugs, caught in the chaos of war I’ve probably listened to this song a thousand times
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AMERICAN HISTORY& TRADITION
UNITED STATES VS. RAHIMI
U.S SUPREME COURT, DECIDED 2024
By Gregory Turley
Contrarytowhatyoumightrememberfromlawschool,the amendmentofgreatestinteresttotheUSSupremeCourtis nottheFirstAmendment,oreventheFourthAmendment,but rathertheSecondAmendment
Zachary Rahimi, while subject to a civil protective order regardinghisgirlfriendandtheirchild,wasinvolvedin5 separatefirearmsdischarge/deadlyconductin2020and2021 inArlington,TexasWhenpolicesearchedhishometheyfound several firearms Rahimi was charged with prohibited possessionofafirearmwhileunderaprotectiveorderunder18 USC922(g)(8)Hepledguiltybutappealed,claimingthat thestatutewasunconstitutional BasedonpriorFifthCircuit precedent,thecourtupheldthestatute
In2022,NewYorkStateRifle&PistolAssociationvBruen,a challengetotheuniquefirearmslicensingregimeinNewYork firstasked:doestheSecondAmendmentapplyto“thepeople” inquestion?ItdidbasedonpriorprecedentinDistrictof Columbiav Heller(2008) holdingthatinthetextofthe SecondAmendment,“thepeople”in“therightofthepeople” was not limited to persons in a militia, but included all membersofthepoliticalcommunity
The Supreme Court in Bruen then looked to see if the regulationinquestion(NewYorklicensingoffirearmholders) wassupportedbyAmericanhistoryandtradition Afteran extensivehistoricalreview,thecourtheldthat“anenduring Americantraditionofpubliccarry”wouldallow“lawabiding citizenswithordinaryselfdefenseneedstoexercisetheirright tokeepandbeararms”
TheBruencasewasdecidedinJune2022,aftertheFifthCircuit inRahimiupheldthestatuteof18USC922(g)(8)Whilehis petitionforrehearingenbancwaspending,TheFifthCircuit panel#1(threejudges)withdrewitsprioropinionandordered thecasebesupplementallybriefedandre-arguedbeforea newthreejudgepanel(Jones,HoandWilson)
AfterBrueneffectivelyoverruledthepriorprecedent,theFifth Circuitpanel#2reversedcourseandheldthat18USC922 (g)(8)wasunconstitutionalunderBruenbecausetherewas no analogous historical tradition sufficient to support the statute.TheFifthCircuitemphasizedthecivilnatureofthe protectiveorder
TheSupremeCourtinan8-1decisionheldthattheFifthCircuit erredinrequiringa“historicaltwin”whenthetestisthatofan historicanalogue.AgaintheSupremeCourtreviewedvarious lawsoverthecourseofmanyyears(AmericanHistoryand Tradition)tofindanyhistoricalanalogueTheCourtsettledon twohistoricallawstojustifythetemporarydisarmamentofa personThoselawswere“GoingArmed”wherebyifaperson wasknowntobeabouttocausetrouble,thathecouldbe temporarilydisarmedAlso“SuretyLaws”wherebyifaperson wasdeterminedtobeadanger,thatpersonwouldberequired topostasuretybondtojustifycarryingofarms
Thereweremultipleconcurringopinionswithvariousdifferent reasoning.TherewasadissentbyJusticeThomas.Thecourt endedwithastraightforwardstatement:
Rather,weconcludeonlythis:Anindividualfoundbyacourtto poseacrediblethreattothephysicalsafetyofanothermay be temporarily disarmed consistent with the Second Amendment
HIDALGO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
NEWYOUTHDIVERSIONFORCLASSC MISDEMEANORSSTARTSJANUARY1ST
MUNICIPAL&JUSTICECOURTSWILLBEGIN AUTOMATICALLYDIVERTINGCERTAINJUVENILECLASSC MISDEMEANORSSTARTINGJANUARY1,2025
StartingJanuary1,2025,municipalandjusticecourtsinTexaswillbegin automaticallydivertingcertainjuvenileClassCmisdemeanors,markingasignificant shiftinhowthesecourtshandleyouthoffenses.Underthisnewlaw,justiceand municipalcourtsstatewidearerequiredtoestablishawrittenyouthdiversionplan, focusingonreducingrecidivismandaddressingbehavioralissueswithoutpursuing criminalchargesagainstjuveniles Eventhoughthechild’scasewillbediverted, theseplansaimtoemphasizeaccountabilityandresponsibilityofthechildwhile promotingcommunitysafety.Thesenewdiversionplansarealsointendedtofoster collaborationbetweengovernmental,educational,andnon-profitorganizationsto developeffective,locallytailoreddiversionstrategies.Howexactlywillthisimpact yourjuvenileclientswhopickupClassCmisdemeanors?
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
The youth diversion plans will apply to any child (10 years of age to younger than 17 years of age) alleged to have engaged in conduct that constitutes a Class C misdemeanor other than a traffic offense committed on or after January 1, 2025
A child’s charge must be diverted from formal criminal prosecution unless certain conditions disqualify them A child is ineligible for diversion if:
1) the child has entered into a diversion agreement within the last year;
2) the child has previously had an unsuccessful diversion;
3) the prosecutor objects to the diversion; or
4) the child’s parent or guardian does not consent in writing to the diversion
What happens to the child’s criminal charge if they qualify for automatic diversion?
Ifachildqualifiesfordiversion,their casewillbedivertedbeforeanyformal complaintisfiled.Duringthediversion period,thestatuteoflimitationis tolled Thechildandthecourtwillenter intoayouthdiversionagreementto resolvethependingcharge Nopleawill berequiredtodivertthecharge The diversionagreementwillrequirethe childtomeetcertainconditionsfora successfuldiversion Conditionscan includeparticipationinadiversion strategysuchas(butnotlimitedto) teencourt,educationalprograms, rehabilitationprograms,academic monitoring,mentalhealthtreatment, mentoringprograms,paymentof restitution,orperformingupto20 hoursofcommunityservice The diversionperiodisnottoexceed180 days Allrecordsofdiversionshallbe expungedonthechild’s18thbirthday Tex.CodeofCrim.Proc.Art.45.309
WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT TO FIND OUT IF YOUR CHILD CLIENT QUALIFIES FOR AUTOMATIC OR JUDICIAL DIVERSION?
Most courts will have a Youth Diversion Coordinator responsible for managing the youth diversion plan. Coordinators and prosecutors are the best resources for determining whether your child client’s case will be diverted or filed.
WHATIFTHECHILDSCHARGEDOESNOT QUALIFYFORAUTOMATICDIVERSION&IS FILED?
Ifthechildiseligible,thejudgeshalldivert thecharge evenafteratrialandafinding ofguilt Soevenifthechargeisfiled orthe childandtheirguardian/parenttakethe casetotrial thejudgeshallenterthechild intoadiversionagreementtodismissthe filedcharge Tex CodeofCrim Proc Art45310
WHATFEESAREASSSOCIATEDWITH YOUTHDIVERSION?
Justiceormunicipalcourtsmaychargea $50LocalYouthDiversionAdministrative Freetobecollectedfromthe guardian/parent Ifafeeischarged,itmust beincludedasatermoftheyouthdiversion agreement Ifthefeeisnotpaid,thecourt mustholdahearingontheabilityofthe guardian/parenttopay Thecourtmust waivethefeeiftheguardian/parentis indigent Ifthefeeisnotpaidbythe guardian/parentandtheydonotqualifyfor waiverofthefee,itisenforceableby contempt
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE CHILD DOES NOT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE TERMS OF THE YOUTHDIVERSION AGREEMENT?
Ifachilddoesnotsuccessfullycompletethetermsofthe youthdiversionagreement,thecasewillbereferredtothe courtforanon-adversarialhearing Thejudgewillconfer withthechildandtheguardian/parenttodetermine whetherthediversionshouldbedeclaredunsuccessful.
Thejudgecanthen: amendorsetasidetermsintheagreement, 1 continuethehearing60daysforthechildtocomply,2. extendthediversiontolastuptooneyearfromthe initialstartdate,or 3 requiretheguardian/parenttodoornotdoanyact 4
Anypersonwhocanspeaktothechild’sbestinterestand long-termsafetyofthecommunitymayattendthis hearing
Ifthechilddoesnotsuccessfullycompletethetermsofthe diversion,thejudgecan:
1)findthediversionsuccessfulonthebasisofsubstantial compliance, 2)findthediversionunsuccessfulandtransferthechildto juvenilecourtforallegedconductindicatinganeedfor supervision,or 3)findthediversionunsuccessfulandreferthechargeto theprosecutorforfiling/re-filing
Written By Presiding Municipal Court Judge
Lauren Sepulveda
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THIRTEENTH COURT OF APPEALS JOB VACANCY NOTICE
Internal Job Title: Staff Attorney
State Classification: Attorney IV (B28)
Deadline: Until filled
Estimated Start Date: October 2024
Locations: Corpus Christi or Edinburg, Texas
Salary: $110,000-$131,460/ per year (depending on qualifications)
The Thirteenth District Court of Appeals seeks applicants for the position of Staff Attorney for Justice Clarissa Silva’s chambers at the Corpus Christi or Edinburg office of the Court.
Essential Job Functions: Staff attorneys assist their Justice with legal research, analysis, and writing. Staff Attorneys perform highly complex legal research, analysis, and writing. Staff attorneys may supervise the work of others and work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Duties include researching and writing memoranda on appeals and/or original proceedings and participating in case conferences. Duties also may include related work such as making recommendations on motions and performing routine administrative duties, as required. Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Staff Attorneys must possess knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings, and skill in legal research, writing, and analysis. They must be proficient in computer and word-processing skills and must be able to communicate clearly and effectively. Staff Attorneys must have graduated from an accredited law school with a J.D. degree, must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and must be an active member of the State Bar of Texas in good standing.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong preference is given to candidates with outstanding academic records, demonstrated writing ability, law review or journal experience, moot court or mock trial experience, and prior work for an appellate court or other appellate experience.
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Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez LLP is a full-service law firm in the Rio Grande Valley, ready to offer comprehensive legal counsel in corporate, litigation, and business law. The strength of our law firm is from the diverse fields of law we practice, which allows us to be the bridge that connects South Texas to regional, state, national and international entities. We have worked 70 years building a foundation from hard work, tenacity, and trust.
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