Criminal Defense Case Results

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Terroristic Threat - Causing Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury

Location

Tarrant County, CCC3

Allegations

After a heated delivery dispute, the complaining witness came to our client's door with another person. The client, still inside her home, opened the door with a holstered firearm pointed downward and denied ever pointing it at anyone. Officers arrived later, so no officer witnessed the alleged threat. We engaged early, pressed for the phone-call recordings and any door camera video, and dissected the complainant’s statements against our client’s account. Confronted with credibility problems and thin corroboration, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Bell County, JP2

Allegations

A verbal argument at a residence escalated when the other party reached toward our client and their hand snagged in our client's hair. The exchange was brief, there were no injuries, and officers ultimately issued Class C assault citations to both sides. We gathered the facts, emphasized the mutual contact and lack of intent, and pressed the prosecutor on proof issues. We then secured an agreement to complete a short reflective essay. Once that was submitted, the state dismissed the case.

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Theft - Class B Misdemeanor

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

Store loss prevention detained our client after a self-checkout incident where several items were not scanned, and store video was in play. The alleged value was around a hundred dollars, and there were no prior offenses. Recognizing the strength of the evidence, we focused on mitigation, having the client complete an anti-theft course and compiling materials to show this was an isolated mistake. We pressed the prosecutor for a nonconviction resolution and negotiated deferred probation, setting the case up for dismissal upon successful completion.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

A traffic stop led to a DWI investigation. Officers told the individual they seemed fine, yet a new officer was brought in to conduct field sobriety tests outside in cold rain, under bright lights, and with an additional flashlight in the eyes. The client declined a breath test, and a blood sample was taken later under a warrant. We dissected the testing procedures and environmental conditions, and highlighted the delay before the blood draw. Using those weaknesses, we negotiated deferred probation to keep a conviction off the record.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

After a disturbance at a residence, a 911 caller reported the client had driven away after drinking. Officers located the vehicle, with dash and body camera footage documenting driving and a tense interaction. At the hospital, a blood draw came back just over the legal limit. We secured and reviewed the 911 audio, videos, and lab paperwork, assessed trial risk, and pressed negotiations centered on the marginal BAC and the client’s clean history. The state agreed to deferred adjudication probation, keeping a conviction off the record if conditions are completed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

A patrol unit stopped the client after the vehicle struck traffic cones. The client acknowledged having drinks, performed field sobriety tests, and later provided a breath sample reading 0.10. Our team secured the video, police reports, and breath-test records, then scrutinized how each test was administered. We pressed the state on the reliability of the observations and the breath result and signaled readiness to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

Police responded to a report of erratic driving and stopped our client for alleged swerving. An open container was noted, he said he was exhausted, performed roadside tests, and later provided a blood sample. We obtained the reports and video, scrutinized the basis for the stop and how the field tests were conducted, and assembled medical records related to a liver condition that could affect alcohol readings. Ready to litigate the blood issues, we pressed the state for a noncustodial resolution. The matter closed with straight probation, classes, community service, and an ignition interlock.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After leaving a bar, the client felt unwell, pulled over briefly, then continued driving. A passing driver reported swerving, which led to a stop, roadside tests, and a blood draw. We secured the dashcam and 911 records, emphasizing that the stop rested on a third party report and that health issues could explain the client's performance on the tests. We demanded full lab documentation and chain of custody for the blood sample and scrutinized every step. Facing those challenges, the prosecution agreed to a plea for straight probation, avoiding jail time.

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Burglary

Location

Williamson County, DC368

Allegations

Police accused our client of burglarizing a storage unit after he went there with a companion and property was removed. From the start he said he believed they were going to the companion’s unit and that he had permission to be there. We gathered the companion’s account to support that explanation and compared it against the reports and statements for proof of intent. The record showed real questions about what our client knew. We used those issues to press the prosecutor, who agreed to reduce the case to a lesser offense with credit for time served.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

Police contacted the client after a minor crash and transported them to a hospital for evaluation and a blood draw. A roadside breath test read 0.00, and the allegation focused on impairment from a prescribed sleep medication rather than alcohol. We obtained the video, reports, and lab records, scrutinized the basis for the blood draw, and presented mitigation highlighting a clean record and medical context. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred probation, avoiding jail and a conviction.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After a traffic stop triggered by a driving complaint, officers located a handgun in the vehicle and arrested our client for unlawful carry. He immediately told officers he had a license to carry and presented it. We scrutinized the stop records and the sequence of how the firearm was found, focusing on where it was and whether it was accessible. We highlighted his prompt disclosure and presented mitigation. The prosecution agreed to resolve the case with misdemeanor probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, 185th DC

Allegations

The client faced a felony motion to revoke probation after alleged supervision violations were reported. We secured the probation file and supporting materials, then evaluated each allegation against the documented terms and compliance. We identified gaps in the proof and challenged whether the State could meet its burden at a contested hearing. After presenting these issues and signaling readiness to proceed, the prosecution agreed to dismiss the motion. The client remained on supervision without new penalties.