Austin police officer Christopher Taylor sentenced to 2 years in prison for fatal shooting
That’s because Blazey also agreed to release him on bond while he appeals his case – a process that could take years. Texas law allows defendants who are sentenced to less than 10 years in prison to be released on bond during the appeals process.
Austin police officer convicted of deadly conduct sentenced to 2 years
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police officer Christopher Taylor has been sentenced to two years for the deadly shooting of Mauris DeSilva in 2019. Taylor is believed to the first officer ever convicted in Travis County for an on-duty fatal shooting and the first to face a potential prison sentence.
Austin police officer Christopher Taylor sentenced to 2 years for fatal on-duty shooting in 2019
Taylor was convicted in October of deadly conduct for killing Mauris DeSilva. It was the first conviction of an on-duty officer in the department's modern history. He has appealed.
Former Austin police chiefs testify in Christopher Taylor sentencing hearing
Two former Austin police chiefs said that convicted cop Christopher Taylor did not violate APD policies when he shot and killed a man in 2019.
Judge decides on 2-year prison sentence for Austin police officer in deadly conduct case
Read more Judge Dayna Blazey has announced Austin police officer Christopher Taylor will receive a two-year prison sentence in Taylor’s deadly conduct case.
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