CASE : NO.

2018CR5320

10/16/2019
1. Dishonest in her intentions by Initiating a Mistrial but recording it as though
the Defense Attorney asked for it.
2. Judge Meza considered the indictment fatally flawed. YET….
3. Declared a Mistrial, but reset as a Special Setting.
4. Judge Meza had the option of choosing a less drastic measure than declaring
a Mistrial. Her actions failed her responsibility “to preserve Allens rights” to
have the trial completed.
10/25.2019
The following week I had arrived to Judges office to speak with the Court
Reporter about transcripts. A few days later I was contacted by Roger Perez,
attorney who stated that Judge Meza indicated that I had startled the court
reporter David Z and I that Judge Meza was upset that I inquired about the
transcripts. I told Roger it was my right to ask about transcripts.
5. Complete disregard for Allen Arredondo-Braatens mental health.
6. Complete disregard of Allens being on 18 months pretrial GPS with NO
incident.
7. Showed bias against Allen by.
o Hearing, Granting and Signing the States Motion in Limine immediately
after declaring Mistrial for the yet to be re-indicted case.
o Making a comment about the “upcoming” yet to be re-indicted case
and her concerns about the bond. When Allen had been on GPS for 18
months with no incident.
8. November, I hired new attorneys
11/25/2019
9. On the morning of November 25 Allen had a hearing and was arraigned on re-
indicted. The state asked for an increase in bond as the new indictment
included kidnapping and alleged child porn that the state alleged finding on
his phone. He was arrested. When I arrived at the courtroom. Allen was not
there and I walked right out. I was offered assistance by a county employee.
She instructed that I go to the back towards the Judges office. I was met by a
baliff who informed me that my son was arrested, I left and made his bond.
10.I spoke with Allens new attorney Daniel De la Garza who was extremely
upset with me. He stated that Judge Meza had scolded him in front of many
collegues as in her own words “ I had caused a scene.”
11. Judge Meza blatantly lied as I did not cause any scene. Her fabrication of non
existent event interfered with my relationship with counsel I hired.
11/28 /2019
 Thanksgiving afternoon was when I got Allen home. His son Atikhus was visiting
from Rosenberg, 3 days later I took him home and he was of course upset and
could not understand what happened or why his dad was still not home
Allen is a Marine Iraq Vet.
He suffered from PTSD, mental conditions and struggled with Drug addiction. From
7.2.2018 until his arrest for an increase in bond, he took it upon himself to heal. On
his own he pursued and sought assistance to improve himself in spite of the fact
that he had not been convicted. Including 18 months on a GPS monitor.
I felt “embarrassed, blindsided, attacked, alarmed and helpless not for myself but
for my son. As it obvious that Judge Meza clearly has a dislike towards my son and
myself.She was clearly engaged in judicial misconduct and was instrumental in
aiding the State in securing an advantage for upcoming trial.
And clearly does not hold the ethical and moral duty of her position. Including

Upholding the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary

Performing the Duties of Judicial Office Impartially and Diligently

 Being patient, dignified and courteous to litigants and their families

 Performing judicial duties without bias or prejudice
 The inability to comply with the law and should act at all times in a manner that promotes public
confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary.

Her actions have been a gross misconduct of her position. And devasted us beyond
belief. Judge Meza is an example of what is wrong with our Justice system and lacks
the skills to perform her duties as a judge.
10/16/2019 MOTION IN LIMINE
10/16/2019 MOTIONS HEARING**

10/16/2019 MOTION IN LIMINE HEARD

10/16/2019 MOTION IN LIMINE GRANTED

10/16/2019 DISTRICT ATTORNEY: RYAN GROOMER

10/16/2019 DEFENSE ATTORNEY: ROGER PEREZ

10/16/2019 COURT REPORTER DAVID ZARATE

10/16/2019 BY ORDERS OF JUDGE VELIA J. MEZA

10/16/2019 ORD MOTION LIMINE V1553P1366 GRANTED

10/16/2019 HEARING HELD

10/16/2019 ASST DISTRICT ATTY RYAN GROOMER

10/16/2019 DEFENSE ATTORNEY ROGER PEREZ

10/16/2019 ORAL MOTION FOR MISTRIAL-GRANTED

10/16/2019 COURT REPORTER DAVID ZARATE

10/16/2019 BY ORDERS OF JUDGE JUDGE VELIA J. MEZA

10/16/2019 MISTRIAL-JUDGE

10/16/2019 COURT REPORTER DAVID ZARATE

10/16/2019 BY ORDERS OF JUDGE JUDGE VELIA J. MEZA

10/15/2019 ELECTION OF PUNISHMENT/JURY

10/15/2019 APPL'D FOR PROB

 Robert L. Jimenez MD

Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association

PO Box 15407

San Antonio, Texas 78212

Psychiatric Evaluation

Patient: Allen Arredondo – Bratten

DOB: 5/30/1984
Date 05/21/2018
Place: Bexar County Jail

Mr. Allen Arredondo – Bratten is a thirty-four-year-old separated former U.S. Marine examined by me at the Bexar
County jail on 05/21/2018 from 4:45pm to 6:45pm. The psychiatric examination consisted of the following
1. A previous lengthy interview with his mother Mrs. Alicia Angelica Arredondo to obtain background developmental history
2. Psychosocial and developmental history given by Allen Arredondo – Bratten
3. Mental Status Examination
4. Psychological testing -
a. Zung Anxiety Scale
b. Hamilton Depression Scale
c. Brief Psychiatric Symptom Inventory
d. Post Traumatic Symptom Scale
e. Mania Scale
f. Personality Assessment Inventory

Mr. Arredondo – Bratten was cooperative throughout the interview and testing. The information obtained, and the testing data fit
all the criteria for the following diagnosis
AXIS I:
1. Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Type 295.70(75.0)
2. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 309.81(F43.10)
3.Generalized Anxiety Disorder 300.02(F40.00)
4. Alcohol Use Disorder – severe in early remission 303.90(F10.20)
5. Cannabis Use Disorder – severe in early remission 304.30(F12.20)
6. Stimulant Use Disorder – Amphetamine Type Substance – severe with perceptual disturbances 292.89(F15.222) in early
remission
7. Cocaine Use Disorder with perceptual disturbances in early remission 0 severe 292.89(F13.222)

Axis II:
Unspecified Personality Disorder – 301.9 (F60.9) – Antisocial, borderline, histrionic, paranoid, schizotypal personality traits

It is clear from the findings of the evaluation from the findings of the evaluation that Mr. Arredondo – Bratten began his
psychiatric disorder, substance use, and alcohol abuse while serving in the Marine Corp. His Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
stemmed from intense combat in Iraq and Kuwait. Substance use and alcohol abuse followed as a means of self-medicating. The
evidence for these medical disorders was clear, yet he did not receive any medical or psychiatric treatment for them. They were
dealt with punitively instead and ultimately discharged to his family in very bad shape. His psychiatric disorders have intensified
to this day, leading to criminal behavior which is often typical of service men with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of
combat.
He still is very ill with serious perceptual, cognitive behavioral, and emotional disturbances that require appropriate
treatment. We recommend the following:
1. Transfer to the Veteran's Administration Facility for treatment that are experts in the area
2. He does not present a danger to himself or others at this time. He is sober and can conform his conduct to that demanded by the
law and social norms.
3.Without appropriate treatment, however, he will deteriorate mentally and behaviorally
4. His criminal activity is clearly related to his psychiatric disorder

Robert L. Jimenez MD FAPA

Board Certified in psychiatry

Lic. # 3283

Robert L. Jimenez MD FAPA

Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Decorated Vietnam Combat Veteran U.S. Marine Corp 2nd Battalion 4th Marines

3rd Marine Division, Vientam 1967-1968. Member of the Agent Orange Settlement aggreement panel

Federal District Courts Washington, DC 1972 to 1976 member of the fondling panel – Vietnam

Veteran's outreach programs – Veterans adminsitration Washington, DC 1972 to 1978