County judge returns to work following acquittal

  • Burnet County Judge James Oakley got back to business at the county courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 5 after his reinstatement. He is seen here that afternoon reviewing HB 3697 on subdivision regulations, as Burnet County Court Coordinator Stephanie McCormick observes. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander
    Burnet County Judge James Oakley got back to business at the county courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 5 after his reinstatement. He is seen here that afternoon reviewing HB 3697 on subdivision regulations, as Burnet County Court Coordinator Stephanie McCormick observes. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander
Burnet County Judge James Oakley met officials for normal county business Sept. 5. The meetings began less than one week after the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct rein stated Oakley, less than 24 hours after a jury trial found the judge not guilty of a misdemeanor. The jury acquitted Oakley Aug. 31. Commis - sion Chair Gary L. Steel reinstated the judge 10 a.m. the following day. "It is a…

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