Not too smart
I guess he thought Heurta would not be in a position to complain for awhile after his bang up defense.Local (San Antonio) lawyer James Myart, known for his flamboyant public criticism of law enforcement, pleaded guilty today to stealing money from a client who happened to be the alleged founder and head of the Texas Mexican Mafia.
Myart represented Heriberto "Herb" Huerta in forcing the federal government to return more than $13,000 it had seized from Huerta, who is serving three life terms in a maximum-security prison in Florence, Colo. But Myart did not pass the money on to Huerta's sister, who had power of attorney.
More than one courthouse observer noted that Huerta would be the last person on Earth they'd consider stealing from — if they'd consider stealing, which they wouldn't, of course.
In pleading guilty to misapplication of fiduciary property, Myart agreed to surrender his state bar card and stop practicing law.
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