Former Brown Co. Commissioner Back in Jail After Plea Discrepancy
By: Lisa Tipton, Brownwoodnews.com
Updated: February 2, 2012
Former Brown County Commissioner Precinct 1
Steve Adams was booked into the Brown County Jail on Thursday to
continue his 15-day jail sentence as part of his recent plea agreement.
On Saturday, Jan. 28 Adams reported to serve one day of his 15-day sentence at the Brown County Jail and was released the next day, which caused a stir within the Texas Attorney General's Office.
On Saturday, Jan. 28 Adams reported to serve one day of his 15-day sentence at the Brown County Jail and was released the next day, which caused a stir within the Texas Attorney General's Office.
According to jail records, Adams was listed as a "weekender" which the Attorney General's Office stated was not in accordance to his plea agreement.
Brown County Sheriff Bobby Grubbs came under fire as granting special privileges to Adams, which he strongly denies.
"When Steve told me he was going to make a plea agreement, I told him he would not get any special treatment and that he would have to get an order from the courts to serve weekends," said Grubbs. "I did not ask for this (weekender status), it was suggested by the Probation Office Director Joe Shaw in a letter to the Jail. We honored it as we always do. I don't make any special deals."
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