Well, after studying for the Board Certification Exam, passing and going on vacation, I'm returning to blogging.
The last few months have taken quite a toll on the amount of free time I would have spent writing, but there it is.
Also, I'm no longer set for trial 4 out of 6 weeks to start the year, which frees up quite a bit of time to start keeping up here online.
Today's topic: Dallas DA doesn't think it is a defense attorney's business to know the TCIC/NCIC (Criminal History information.) results for a testifying witness if that person is an Officer.
Here's why it's important:
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Wylie-Police-suspends-three-for-lewd-behavior-pornography-claim-138016863.html
Cops commit crimes too. Information that can be used to impeach an officer while the officer is testifying is important to disclose to the Defense Attorney. In fact, it's the law.
The Dallas County District Attorney's Office today filed a Writ of Mandamus (Request to a higher court to order a judge to do something or not do something) to restrict the County Court at Law #2 judge from requiring prosecutors to turn over criminal background information on ALL witnesses including officers.
Why in hell would the DA want to hide that officers are committing crimes?
#CrowleyIsCrazy
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