Del Rio veteran forced to self-represent himself raises concerns over court records and case handling
DEL RIO, TX – Benjamin Lopez, a veteran, said he is facing a criminal case in Del Rio and was forced into self-representation after signing a waiver of counsel indicating he did not voluntarily choose to represent himself. The document was accepted and signed by Judge Roland Andrade of the 63rd District Court.
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Lopez sat down with Dr. Candice Matthews to discuss the case and the concerns he raised regarding court proceedings and documentation.
According to Lopez, discrepancies exist between reports tied to the case. He said a police supplemental report described five commercial batteries, while an arresting officer’s probable cause affidavit listed six. Lopez identified the affidavit as being completed by an officer he named as Hernandez and stated th...