Criminal Defense Case Results

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Evading Arrest or Detention (On Foot)

Location

Bexar County, CC1

Allegations

During a police encounter, the client allegedly ran from officers and was arrested for evading arrest or detention on foot. The case was filed in a misdemeanor court. We opened discussions with the prosecutor, focused on the circumstances of the attempted detention, and pushed for a non jail outcome. After negotiations, the state agreed to straight probation rather than seeking jail time. The client entered the plea in court and began a one year term of probation.

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Theft of Property ($100–$750) - Class B Misdemeanor

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

An arrest warrant surfaced at a military base checkpoint, accusing our client of a prior shoplifting at a big-box retailer. He maintained it was a misidentification and had never taken anything or even shopped at that location. We scrutinized the identification process, showing it relied on a last name match despite obvious physical differences from the person captured on store surveillance. We compiled comparative photos and corroborating records pointing to another individual and pressed the State. The prosecution agreed the case could not be proven and dismissed it.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was pulled over for speeding, the officer claimed to smell marijuana, and a search followed. Officers found a holstered handgun under the seat, and documentation showed it was registered to the client. We dissected the stop and search, pressed the state on proof that the carry was unlawful, and emphasized the gun was secured and not misused. That leverage led to a negotiated resolution with deferred probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute, and our client was arrested on an allegation of family violence. We moved quickly to obtain discovery, review the reports, and reconstruct a clear timeline of events. Our analysis highlighted weaknesses in the proof on essential elements and legal issues we were prepared to litigate. We pressed those points in negotiations with the state. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

During a traffic stop, our client was accused of marijuana possession after an officer scraped trace residue from the vehicle's carpet. No separate citation for marijuana was issued at the scene. We obtained the reports and evidence, challenged whether the residue showed knowing possession, and scrutinized how it was collected and documented. We raised these defects with the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate. Confronted with weak proof, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, D396

Allegations

A traffic stop for a registration issue initially appeared headed toward a simple warning. After speaking with a passenger, the officer then claimed a vape device was in plain view and used that to justify a search, which led to a felony possession charge. We scrutinized the basis for the stop and the sudden escalation to a search, focusing on whether the plain view claim held up. We presented those weaknesses and made clear we were ready to pursue suppression. Faced with that risk, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Class C

Location

Bexar County, Helotes MC

Allegations

After a domestic dispute at a residence, police issued our client a Class C assault citation despite no injuries and conflicting accounts. We immediately requested the body camera video and reports. The footage showed only brief, disputed contact and even uncertainty by officers about whom to charge. The complaining witness later signed a sworn affidavit of non-prosecution, which we provided to the state. We pressed the weaknesses and prepared for trial. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC1

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a missed turn signal, officers began a DWI investigation. A handgun was found in the vehicle, and despite the client having a carry license, the state filed a charge for possessing a firearm while under the influence. We obtained the dash and body camera video and reports, scrutinizing the basis for the stop, how the weapon was discovered, and whether the statute actually applied. We presented those weaknesses and signaled readiness to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Williamson County, 368th DC// County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The case began after a single-vehicle incident where the driver struck a curb and officers were called. Field sobriety tests were given and the client refused a sample, but a blood draw was later taken at the jail under a warrant. Filed as a felony based on prior DWIs, the stakes were high. We obtained the police reports, warrant paperwork, and lab records, then raised concerns about the FSTs, the sufficiency of the affidavit, and the handling of the blood sample. Using that leverage in negotiations, the state reduced the charge and offered straight probation.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was stopped for speeding when the officer said he smelled marijuana and searched the car. A small amount was recovered from a food bag and a possession charge followed. Our team dug into the stop, questioning the claimed odor, the scope of the search, and how the evidence was documented. We presented these concerns to the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate the suppression issues. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Tarrant County, Fort Worth Municipal Court

Allegations

Police were called after a bar altercation where security escorted our client outside, and an officer intervened and arrested for public intoxication. Our client's account of the escort conflicted with the officer's version. We reviewed the report with the client and pursued the location's surveillance video referenced by staff. We also highlighted the lack of prior record and other mitigation in negotiations. The prosecutor agreed to deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record if successfully completed.

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Solicitation of Prostitution

Location

Tarrant County, D485

Allegations

Police ran an online sting using a website ad. After a brief text exchange setting a meetup, the client went to the address, knocked, and was detained by officers waiting inside. No money changed hands, and the phone messages were limited and ambiguous. We obtained the reports and digital evidence, scrutinized whether the elements of solicitation were actually met, and questioned the basis for detaining and arresting him. We also emphasized the client’s clean record. After sustained negotiations, the state dismissed the case.