Ex parte Chavez

[T]he sheriff has a right to determine the safety of the community in the courtroom based on his experience with what this man has done. Because he's been charged with that-and the State believes it did happen-the ankle bracelets are a very minor thing to keep him in control. But he is charged with that assault, Your Honor, and attempted jail escape.

Defense counsel stated that it was his understanding that Applicant was wearing a "shock belt," but the bailiff and the prosecutor responded that Applicant was not in fact wearing a shock belt because they "decided not to do it."

The trial judge…