More cases are up for review after a decade’s worth of DWI cases could be compromised by false testimony from an expert witness. Dr. Fessessework Guale is a Harris County Institute of Forensic Science who focuses on how alcohol affects the human body. While she states she received a Master’s of Toxicology in court, the […]
Recently compromised evidence has led the dismissal of over 140 mostly drug-related cases by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. All dismissed cases have been tied back to a Harris County Precinct 4 deputy, who disposed of evidence by mistake. Now, investigators are reviewing all cases linked to the destroyed evidence dating back to 2007. […]
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is having to reexamine hundreds of cases including felonies because a deputy improperly disposed of evidence in Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. The incident has led to 90 cases being dismissed because of compromised evidence, but many local defense attorneys are stating they were never aware of the damage. Tyler […]
A Houston police officer is being investigated for striking a woman in the face and slamming her to the floor because she refused a DWI blood-test. Sharon Graves a 43-year old with no criminal history was held for driving under the influence after refusing to take a breathalyzer test. The officer responded to the refusal […]
