October 31, 2011 1:51PM 

# A ‘Runaway’ Grand Jury 

By [Tim Lynch](https://www.cato.org/people/tim-lynch) 

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The expression, “runaway grand jury,” is typically used to disparage a grand jury that has turned its attention toward officialdom. That’s happening in Texas where a grand jury is looking at a district attorney’s office and its use of [controversial evidence in DWI cases](http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Harris-County-district-attorney-called-to-testify-2239331.php).

For additional background on the grand jury, go [here](http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Harris-County-district-attorney-called-to-testify-2239331.php).

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