Not really knowing much of the facts of 5/17, I find what is known about the aftermath to be both interesting and troublesome.
Most interesting recent development is that, as far as I know, Reyna has gotten no guilty pleas. Every single one (maybe 50?) who have been arraigned want to go to trial. Statistics I read indicated that only 10% or so of indictments result in a trial. Regardless, it isn’t 100% and Abelino has quite a heap on his plate.
The troublesome we have discussed quite a lot.
Historically it has often been difficult and even backfired when going after biker groups.
That's about right. But the prosecution is at an early stage. Given the nature of "speedy" in Texas, the DA has a year or two before trial, and might squeeze a plea anytime between now and then.
I kind of doubt it though. Defense shouldn't be awfully expensive. No experts. Cookie cutter motions to dismiss, short trials seeing as how the state doesn't have much in the way of evidence, etc.
The 90% plead out figure is on a base where likely 95-99% of those accused actually committed a crime, and a plea deal is a good deal for them.