MY MISSION FOR HAYS

The primary objective of every District Attorney is to pursue justice. To achieve this goal, my DA's office will no longer operate as if it is beholden to law enforcement. We will protect the rule of law. We will reeducate law enforcement and civilians alike on what is legal and illegal. All while holding each accountable for their actions. It is vital that our commitment to fairness underpins every action and decision, this will foster trust and integrity for our community. There will no longer be an us vs them mentality between our law enforcement and our law abiding citizens. We will reach a point of Hays vs those who seek to do us harm.

Justice is a multifaceted concept, viewed differently by each individual in the legal field. In my perspective, true justice serves essential purposes: firstly, to restore the community to a safe and thriving balance, and secondly, to ensure that those involved do not find themselves entangled in the justice system again, weather it be the victim or the defendant. While a crime-free community might be an unachievable dream, it is crucial that we continue to strive towards it. Together, we can work towards creating a safer and more just society for all.

THE OUTCOME OF CASES

SEVERE PUNISHMENTS

No one has the right to harm a member of the Hays County Community. If the evidence shows that significant harm was done or could have been done to the community at large, we will not be "soft on crime." The assailant will be removed from our journey to a safe, secure and thriving Hays County.

Restorative Justice

There is no such thing as a victimless crime, sometimes our defendant is their own victim. If a member of our community is in a position where they feel that crime is their only option, the office will work to place them with programs that can alleviate the life pressures that are leading these decisions. However, once we have helped and they choose to continue these behaviors we will have to move on to a different approach. We have finite resources and will work tirelessly to help those who want to help themselves.

Actual help for the legally incompetent

Currently Hays County is perfecting a "mental health" court. This court can only help those that have mental health issues but can still be functioning members of our community and essentially complete a style of probation.
Those in our community so ill they reach the level of been deemed legally incompetent waste away suffering in our jails. Waiting months if not years for any kind of real treatment.

Support for the
Unhoused

Living on the street or in between shelters should not be treated as criminal offense in our community. These types of calls waste the jails time and then the DA's office resources prosecuting trespass charges. We need to work hand in hand with Hays County government offices at large to find solutions to get these individuals the help they need. Whether that be jobs, mental health or drug and alcohol treatment.

Conviction
integrity unit

Innocent people should not suffer in prison because of the hubris of previous generations of politicians. The District Attorney's Office is fully aware that previous law enforcement and previous prosecutors may have made mistakes. Sadly some may have done things intentionally outside of the law to get their convictions. I will seek funding for a fully staffed department to ensure justice was done. This will be the first step for law enforcement and the DA's to regain the trust of the community.