Are Texas Prosecutors Reliable?

Are Texas Prosecutors Reliable?

In the article “Texas Prosecutors No Longer Unassailable”, was published April 26 2013 in The Texas Tribune. Refers to all the controversy that has been an issue with Texas prosecutors. Recently Rosemary Lehmberg received a DWI this past week, a former district attorney is facing charges related to sending an innocent man to jail. Another prosecutor is fighting contempt of court charges after refusing to testify in a prosecutorial misconduct inquiry. Travis County is the seat of the state government, and its district attorney has the duty of prosecuting state officials accused of violating ethics and finance laws. In my opinion, how can we trust the state’s officials if they can’t do act responsible enough outside of work, as District attorney they have incredible power, and how are you supposed to trust there judgment or verdict if they can’t keep them selves in line. Lehmberg is 63 years old and still shows no mercy for the law. Who knows how many times she drinks and drives, this time she got caught and she should face the penalties.  She should resign in consequence to her actions; the public is furious and will be able to trust her judgments. This is a huge political argument, and we shall see what happens, because of her position as District Attorney she will probably receive a slap on the wrist, I doubt she will do time. According to the author Ross Ramsey, Lehmberg was moderately intoxicated with bloodshot, watery and glassy eyes. According to the deputy, Lehmberg appeared “excited,” “insulting,” “cocky,” yet “cooperative.” Her childish actions reflect her credibility serving as a state official. She should resign, but she does not intend to.