Hearing on APD officer’s deadly conduct sentence

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who was found guilty of deadly conduct this month in the 2019 shooting of Mauris DeSilva, is set to appear in court for a sentencing hearing Tuesday, according to online court records.In Texas, defendants have the right to choose whether a judge or jury decides their punishment. Taylor chose the judge. Deadly conduct in this case carries a punishment of 2-10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine, but probation is possible if