- July 19, 2024
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In recent news, Governor Greg Abbott issued a full pardon for Daniel Perry, a former army sergeant who was convicted of the murder of Garrett Foster during a Black Lives Matter Protest in 2020. As the former attorney of the victim’s mother, Sheila Foster, our very own Quentin Brogdon has spoken on the implications of this pardon and what it communicates about the legal system in place. Today’s blog highlights your Dallas, TX catastrophic injury attorneys’ stance on the pardon and explains why it communicates that it is okay to subvert the rule of law.
A Passion for The Legal System
For decades, attorney Brogdon has shared his passion for the legal system and helping individuals obtain justice. In fact, it is a major element of Crain Brogdon, LLP’s firm culture that all clients are represented as if they were the attorneys’ own family. This means advocating for rights and the rule of law through and beyond a person’s case.
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, Governor Greg Abbott issued Perry a full pardon under the recommendation of the Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles. Though Perry’s family and loved ones shared that the conviction helped them feel like justice was being served, this pardon occurring only a little over a year later brought them back to square one. According to Abbott, the pardon was on the basis of self-defense, and stated that “Texas has one of the strongest ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws of self-defense that cannot be nullified by a jury or progressive District Attorney.” Though Brogdon’s argument is that turning the law on its head paves the way for subversion, he shared that it is hard not to believe that the pardon has a political basis.
Justice and Accountability
In attorney Brogdon’s words, the rule of law is only as good as it is enforced in every single case, and if we make exceptions for political or other purposes, we say it is okay to subvert the rule of law altogether. Moreover, Brogdon states that respect for the rule of law begins with respect for the will of citizen jurors. During the trial, 12 jurors spent two weeks listening to 40 witnesses, deliberated 15 hours, and returned a unanimous verdict.
To address the issue of possible mistakes, the justice system has opportunities to right previous wrongs. For instance, the courts of appeal would have had the opportunity to overturn a previous conviction. Moreover, Brogdon shared that if a governor in a state can turn the rule of law on its head for one citizen in one circumstance, then it puts all of us at risk.
Caring for Our Clients
The law is only as good as it is enforced, and advocating for our clients, both past and present, is part of what sets our firm apart. Contact Crain Brogdon LLP in Dallas, TX by calling (214) 522-9404 to schedule your free initial consultation with our team and learn more today.
Attorney Quentin Brogdon
Quentin Brogdon has over thirty years of experience and expertise in the field of personal injury trial law. He is board certified in both personal injury trial law and civil trial advocacy. Quentin has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. This rating reflects an attorney’s ethics and abilities according to reviews from fellow attorneys. [ Attorney Bio ]
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