A Richardson police officer said on the witness stand he threw away evidence central to an unlawful carrying of a weapon charge, which is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine.Dallas County prosecutors were forced to dismiss a misdemeanor charge mid-trial last week after a Richardson police officer testified he threw away evidence and defense attorneys insinuated the officer committed a crime.
A flurry of commotion followed: An attorney was pulled in, thrown a stack of papers and asked to represent Galloway. An appellate lawyer from the DA’s office came downstairs to review case law.on Monday, Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot rebuked accusations from Lollis’ attorneys that his prosecutors failed to turn over evidence, violating the Brady rule and Texas’ Michael Morton Act. Brady, a U.S.
“There was no way to substantiate that it was an illegal substance, and yet our client was being prosecuted based on the substance being illegal,” Asante said. “This is precisely the issue.”A Richardson police spokesman confirmed it is the department’s policy to discard items they don’t believe have evidentiary value or will be needed in court. The spokesman said the paraphernalia was documented in body-worn camera footage and in the officer’s report.