TX: State Sen. Charles Schwertner's (R) driving while intoxicated charge dropped [View all]
State Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, will not face prosecution after being arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Travis County Attorney Delia Garza said there was not sufficient evidence to “prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt” and that her office will not pursue charges.
“Mr. Schwertner also voluntarily submitted to alcohol counseling and alcohol monitoring with no violations,” she said in a statement Tuesday.
Garza said Schwertner’s case was given the same consideration as other individuals facing a first-time DWI offense. Her statement came hours after Perry Minton, an attorney for Schwertner, announced that the charges were being dropped.
“This is the right decision based strictly on the evidence,” Minton said. “Sen. Schwertner is grateful for this quick decision and remains focused on his family and constituents.”
The Austin American-Statesman first reported Minton’s statement about the charges being dropped.
https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/18/texas-charles-schwertner-senate-dwi/
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