Press Release - Statement from Defense Counsel for Austin Police Officer Protest Cases
Austin Criminal Defense Attorneys Defend Eight Officers Relating to Protests and Use of Force On February 17, 2022 a Travis County grand jury, under the direction of District Attorney Jose Garza, indicted 19 Officers for Aggravated Assault by a Public Servant. These charges are First Degree Felonies with a range of punishment of 5-99 years or life in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. The officers are on paid administrative leave while their cases are pending. We represent eight APD officers who responded to the protests to protect the citizens of Austin, the city itself, peaceful protestors and officers from violent and dangerous conduct. Their indictments relate to the use of department-issued beanbag shotguns to impact persons committing violent acts like throwing rocks or other items.
