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Q: In a felony drug case what does it mean for the case when the Texas department of public safety lab results report

Disclosure event:sample switch discovered after results reported ; description of event: evidence was analyzed for incorrect case number

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John Cucci Jr.
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Houston, TX

A: The mixed-up lab test and results may be good news for you. This does not mean your case is going to be dismissed. However, it does show that the Lab and the Police, etc., have problems. That may turn into a win or a dismissal. There are many other factors in any criminal case. Hopefully, your lawyer is on top of it and will turn the DA's problem into your victory.

Good Luck!

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Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: There was a mix up in the lab . That could be a could good or bad .

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