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Are You Gonna Make Me Beg?

Hawkins said all prosecutors were notified Jan. 28 there was “potential
Brady material,” meaning defendants and their lawyers must be told of
the investigation into Wick if they make requests for evidence
favorable to their clients.

District Attorney Flags Officer’s DWI Cases, Houston Chronicle April 8, 2009.

Really? That’s what “Brady material” means, we have to be told if we ask?

Because for some reason I thought that the State had an obligation to reveal exculpatory and impeachment information, if not under Brady v. Maryland and its progeny then under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct 3.09(d).

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