TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Sep 9, 2025

Not long after taking the bench in Gibson County, General Sessions Court Judge Bradley Owens observed that many of the defendants before him did not understand the legal consequences of their choices. “I see all of these adults, even with violation of probation, even after they would get arrested and get an opportunity, they would violate their probation over and over,” he said. He created a class called Choices & Consequences open to students in grades 8 through 12 with the goal of educating them about the legal consequence of making poor choices. During the class, students observe a live General Sessions Court session. Once court concludes, Owens meets with the students to discuss the cases. He explores the choices made by the defendants and the real-world consequences. Read more in this profile from the Administrative Office of the Courts.