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One Criminal Defense Attorney Uncovers 38% Mistrial Hazard
A single procedural oversight - failure to serve the anti-stalking affidavit - caused 38% of mistrials in Texas assault cases in 2024. The statistic underscores why every defense team audits pre-trial filings before a jury is empaneled. Overlooked paperwork can dismantle a prosecution before the first witness takes the stand.