In 1987, George Rodriguez was convicted of rape, and served 17 years in prison. In 2004, Rodriguez was freed after an appeals court found that faulty evidence had been used against him in his 1987 trial.
In California, rape is codified under Penal Code Section 261 which states that rape is “nonconsensual intercourse accomplished by means of threats, force, or fraud.” Rape carries a maximum of eight years in state prison.
In Rodriguez’s case. even with the appeals court’s ruling regarding faulty evidence, Texas State officials had denied his request for a pardon. In 2009, Patricia Lykos became the District Attorney in Harris County. After coming into office, Lykos agreed to review the case.
New DNA tests on the forensic evidence conclusively ruled out Rodriguez as a suspect. The District Attorney’s office is asking the court to formally exonerate Rodriguez. The court has yet to rule on the request
Hiring an experienced criminal defense law firm can greatly increase your chances of keeping your freedom. The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have been helping people keep their freedom for over 30 years.
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