who was the defense attorney at the dallas twin peaks trial

Why was Carrizal's trial delayed?

Carrizal’s trial was delayed on at least three occasions after Gotro uncovered evidence that Reyna’s office should have turned over to the defense before trial but did not do so.

Who was the attorney for Carrizal?

Gotro, 46, withdrew as Carrizal’s attorney after the trial, saying she was going to take a break from practicing law. She insisted there was no conflict between her and Carrizal, but she said she handled the case for free, was only paid $8,000 for a portion of her expenses and fees from a Bandidos defense fund and just could not afford to take on a retrial.

Who is Jacob Carrizal's attorney?

Jacob Carrizal sits with his attorney Casie Gotro at the McLennan County Courthouse.

Who represented Jacob Carrizal?

Gotro represented Jacob Carrizal, president of the Dallas Bandidos chapter, in a 2017 trial, but the sanctions do not appear to be related to that case.

When did the Carrizal trial end?

Carrizal’s trial ended in mistrial in November 2017 when the jury could not reach unanimous verdicts in any of the three counts against Carrizal. Prosecutors have since dismissed the charges against Carrizal and the other 154 bikers indicted in the deadly shootout that left nine dead and 20 injured.

Who was the only person to go to trial for Twin Peaks?

The only person to go to trial was Christopher “Jake” Carrizal, president of the Dallas Bandidos chapter. The county spent a total of $1.3 million preparing for Carrizal’s trial and investigating all the Twin Peaks cases, WAFB-TV reported.

When was the Twin Peaks shooting?

by Meagan Flynn, The Washington Post April 3, 2019 12 PM Central. Police officers stand patrol outside of a Twin Peaks restaurant where nine members of a motorcycle gang were shot and killed in Waco on May 19, 2015. Credit: REUTERS/Mike Stone. Who will be held accountable for the deaths of nine people during a biker-club shootout in the middle ...

Why did the Bandidos shoot out?

Authorities said the shootout was the result of a turf war, arguing that the Bandidos were angry when the much smaller Cossacks club began wearing Texas patches on their jackets. Bikers who were present at the shooting have disputed this, with some saying that it began when one biker ran over another’s foot.

What was the cause of the Bandidos shooting?

Authorities said the shootout was the result of a turf war, arguing that the Bandidos were angry when the much smaller Cossacks club began wearing Texas patches on their jackets. Bikers who were present at the shooting have disputed this, with some saying that it began when one biker ran over another’s foot.

How many bikers have filed civil rights lawsuits?

At least 130 of the bikers have filed civil rights lawsuits against the police and DA’s office, angry they had been labeled “gang members” while insisting they were innocent of any gang conspiracy. Defense attorneys for the men weren’t the only ones who bashed Reyna for the blanket accusations.

How many warrants were issued for the McLennan shooting?

Regardless, problems plagued the case from the beginning. Within hours of the shootout, former McLennan County District Attorney Abel Reyna issued 177 blanket arrest warrants for those found at the scene. No matter their suspected degree of involvement, all faced identical felony charges: engaging in organized criminal activity, resulting in murder and aggravated assault.

How many gang cases were dismissed in the Johnson administration?

The vast majority of the original 177 cases were dismissed. For Johnson, who took office Jan. 1, the mess he inherited was too hopeless to clean up.

Where was the Twin Peaks shooting down?

First things first, remember the big shooting down in Waco last year, where hundreds of arrests were made in the big “biker shootout” at the Twin Peaks restaurant? We’ve discussed it before, read “ Waco Justice? 100 Days After Twin Peaks Biker Arrests, Things Look Fishy to Criminal Defense .”

Why is the FBI investigating the Waco District Attorney?

According to Clendennen, the FBI is investigating the Waco District Attorney for selective prosecution for political gain.

What Does Davis’ Affidavit Allege as Reyna’s Prosecutorial Misconduct?

According to the Waco Tribune-Herald, the sworn affidavit filed in the public record includes the following statement by Greg Davis:

What bad things does Davis allege Reyna was doing?

What bad things does Davis allege Reyna was doing? Well, reportedly it involved Reyna playing favorites with his friends and those who helped him get elected.

Why did Greg Davis quit?

According to his sworn affidavit, former assistant DA Davis resigned because he couldn’t turn a blind eye to the misconduct of District Attorney Reyna.

Who got a subpoena to testify in the Clendennen case?

This month, after a second recusal motion was filed by Clendennen, DA Reyna got a subpoena to testify in open court in the Clendennen case.

How many jury trials did Michael Lowe have?

With more than 150 jury trials under his belt, Michael Lowe has strong and varied courtroom experience.