Constable Herman Announces Refiling of More Than 300 Criminal Cases Slated for Dismissal
The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office announced they've recently refiled more than 300 criminal cases against accused criminals, cases they say were slated for dismissal by judges who cite in most cases there is a lack of probable cause.
Constable Mark Herman blames too many dismissed cases as the reason for Harris County's high crime rate.
The issue has resulted in thousands of criminal cases being dismissed in Harris County. As a result, the crime rate has gone up, public safety is compromised, and the safety of police officers in Harris County is in jeopardy.
Several years ago, the Constable was notified by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg that since 2021, thousands of criminal cases were dismissed by criminal court judges and magistrates.
He said the cases were slated for dismissal, leaving the District Attorney’s Office no other option unless the cases were represented to the district attorney office.
Our office determined hundreds of these cases were filed by Precinct 4.
This finding prompted the initiative, which was launched in 2021, to put together groups of police officers to review these dismissed criminal cases with the DA’s Office to refile.
More than 300 criminal cases have been refiled to date.
“We will not let these people go without having a day in court.
Our deputies risk their lives bringing these suspects to justice, therefore, we will see these cases through our system.” - Said Constable Mark Herman.
“The message today that I want to give out: If you come out to Precinct 4 and you commit a crime, if your case is dismissed, you can count on it being refiled,” said Constable Mark Herman”.
“We must hold these criminals and judges accountable to make sure judges adjudicate these cases.”
The Precinct 4 Constable’s office has chose to change the direction and hopes other agencies in our County do the same.
There Must be a consequence when you break the law in Harris County, Texas again.
These dismissals have emboldened a new type of criminal here in our county, which our citizens are now paying the consequence for.