Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer

In 1986, Timothy Cole, then a student at Texas Tech University, was convicted of raping fellow student Michelle Mallin. After rejecting a plea deal, Cole was sentenced to 25 years in prison. In 1999, he died of an asthma attack in jail.

Recent DNA testing, however, showed that Cole was wrongly convicted of rape; another man, who was already serving consecutive sentences for sexual assault, admitted to the crime. Now, Cole’s family, Michelle Mallin, and the Texas Innocence Project are joining forces to seek a posthumous exoneration for Timothy Cole. If they succeed, the exoneration will be the first of its kind in the state of Texas.

If you have been accused of committing a crime, the potential consequences are very serious. Call Austin criminal defense lawyer Ian Inglis at 512-472-1950 today for information on protecting your rights and your freedom.