Summary
The Texas appellate court overturned Edwards’ conviction for child endangerment stemming from cocaine exposure via breastfeeding. The court determined that the prosecution failed to demonstrate the requisite level of serious mental harm to the infant, a necessary element for conviction under the relevant statute. Insufficient evidence led to the reversal of the conviction.
Case Summary
The Texas appellate court overturned Edwards' conviction for child endangerment. The conviction stemmed from her infant child ingesting cocaine via breastfeeding. The court determined insufficient evidence existed to demonstrate the child suffered serious mental injury, a necessary element for the conviction. Therefore, the original verdict was reversed due to a lack of prosecutorial substantiation.
Summary
A Texas court overturned Edwards' conviction for her baby ingesting cocaine through breastfeeding. The prosecution failed to demonstrate the child suffered significant mental damage, leading to the reversal.
Summary
In Texas, a mom named Edwards was found guilty because her baby got cocaine from her breastfeeding. The judge said the state didn't show the baby was seriously hurt. Because of that, they said she was no longer guilty.