“...the City is saying that [the DeSilva] case is still under investigation... but one of the officers involved in our case is out on the street with a gun in his hand shooting and killing Mike Ramos.”
- S&V Partner Brad Vinson
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We are demanding @austintexasgov be held responsible. @Austin_Police allowed Officer Taylor to shoot and kill two people (Dr. DeSilva & Mike Ramos) within a year. Taylor has been indicted for murder on both shootings. The City of Austin cannot allow this to happen again.
For too long, APD has failed in its response to mental health crises. This was a preventable tragedy. We will continue to fight for justice for the DeSilva family.
As some of you already know, we represent the DeSilva family in a civil rights lawsuit against Officers Taylor and Krycia and the City of Austin. Criminal charges will not bring Dr. DeSilva back. But we are encouraged to see this first step in accountability for these officers.
UPDATE: A second Austin police officer has been indicted with murder and deadly conduct in the death of Mauris DeSilva. Officer Karl Krycia turned himself in this afternoon.
The indictments of officers Christopher Taylor and Karl Krycia for the murder of Dr. Mauris DeSilva is a step toward justice for the DeSilva family. The tragic loss of their beloved son weighs on their hearts and their grief will last forever. Officer Taylor has now been indicted
Partner @BradVinson has been aggressively fighting Asher Watsky’s charges from day 1. This grossly excessive arrest by @WilCoSheriffPIO under @SheriffChody’s leadership was appalling. Now that we know the truth... you will be hearing from us.
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Don’t be an idiot and drive drunk. But if you find yourself arrested for DWI/DUI, give our firm a call. We can help. Be safe out there. Happy New Year!
“The fact that the evidence against a particular defendant might be—or at least seem to be—damning or overwhelming does not dilute the obligation cast upon the criminal defense bar.”
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Out here in Bell County showing support for George Powell. Mike Ware of the Innocence Project of Texas is such a badass! Amazing results today and well deserved! Oh, and we ran into Jason Baldwin!
NOT GUILTY! We’ve been in the DC area trying a rape case this week. It was a really emotional case for the entire firm. We truly believe in our client’s innocence and the jury did the right thing. Major shoutout to @Thomas_C_Mooney who tried this case with us!