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Press Release:

The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) remains concerned regarding developments in the Waco biker cases.

Last week, a Detective from one of the investigating police agencies on the biker cases was appointed to serve as a grand jury foreman. It is reported that same grand jury may consider the case involving the accused bikers. This is shocking, even though within the technical requirements of the law regarding grand jury service. The fact that a District Judge approved this appointment makes it even more concerning. It is TCDLA s hope that the grand jury seated with the Detective as foreman will not consider this complex case. Imagine a private investigator for one of the defendants attorneys being appointed to the grand jury considering the case? That would not be any more appropriate.

TCDLA s concerns with this case began when a Justice of the Peace with strong law enforcement ties set identical bonds of $1,000,000 for each person arrested. It took weeks for almost all of the bonds to be reduced, as was appropriate. In the meantime, many of the accused lost their jobs. The delays in getting proper bonds set with cut and paste arrest warrants was a breakdown in our system of justice.

TCDLA believes that you carry out justice, even in complex cases, if there is a commitment to due process from both sides of the bar and judges. It is hoped that a stronger commitment moving forward will be implemented.

Sam Bassett

2015 2016 President

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

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