Criminal Defense Case Results

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC4

Allegations

Following a minor rear end crash, the client was arrested after admitting to having drinks and completing roadside tests. They told officers about a pre existing ankle injury that affected balance, and a blood sample was taken. We secured medical documentation, dissected the officers' reports, and showed how the injury undercut the field sobriety results. Using those weaknesses, along with the client's clean record and the minor nature of the crash, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser charge with deferred probation.

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Resisting or Evading Arrest

Location

Denton County, None

Allegations

Officers responded to a dispute at a residence and questioned our client repeatedly about whether she had been driving. When they moved to detain her, they claimed she pulled away, leading to a resisting or evading arrest charge. We obtained the bodycam footage, dispatch notes, and reports, which showed shifting explanations for the detention and unclear commands during handcuffing. We presented these inconsistencies to the prosecutor. With the key elements in doubt, the state dismissed the case.

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Terroristic Threat

Location

Bexar County, Criminal, District Court

Allegations

After a frightening driving incident, the client called the number on a commercial vehicle and left an angry voicemail criticizing the driver. Deputies later reached out about the message and came to the residence to seek a statement, which the client declined. Days after that contact, the client was arrested for felony terroristic threat tied to the voicemail and comments to officers. We obtained the recording, call logs, and reports, and showed the communication arose from a heated complaint, not a credible threat. We pressed the state on the lack of specific, imminent harm and intent. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, Magistrate Court Pre-File

Allegations

Police stopped the client after an illegal U-turn. The officer approached the passenger side, noted an alcohol odor, and proceeded with roadside tests, even though the client reported only a few beers, extreme fatigue, and a prior ankle surgery affecting balance. The client consented to a blood draw. We acted early pre-file, scrutinized the report, and highlighted that the odor likely came from the intoxicated passenger and that the field tests were unreliable given the medical issues and fatigue. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle

Location

Hays County, 22nd District Court

Allegations

Police alleged our client fled a traffic stop in a vehicle. According to the account we presented, when emergency lights activated the client turned on hazard lights, took the next available exit, and pulled over. We dissected the officer’s narrative and timeline to show the brief interval and immediate compliance, undermining the required intent to evade. We pressed the prosecutor on these evidentiary weaknesses and prepared pretrial challenges. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault with Bodily Injury

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

The client was arrested after an altercation that resulted in an accusation of bodily injury. We moved quickly to obtain the state's discovery, combed through the reports, and dissected the elements the prosecution would have to prove. Our team highlighted gaps in the evidence and context that undercut the allegation, and made clear we were ready to litigate those issues. After sustained negotiations and pressure on the proof, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Theft - Class B Misdemeanor

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

While living out of state, the client learned through a job background check that a misdemeanor theft case was pending. The allegation stemmed from taking a laptop from a vehicle at a tow yard, where the client believed abandoned property could be removed with permission but admits they did not ask. We obtained the file, reviewed surveillance and reports, and highlighted the client’s clean record. To show accountability, we guided the client to start a theft awareness course. We coordinated with the court to address the warrant and minimize travel. Negotiations resulted in deferred probation.

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Duty on Striking an Unattended Vehicle

Location

Ellis County, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO 2

Allegations

Police alleged the client struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle and left without leaving information. The client reported a significant memory gap from that night, raising concerns about possible involuntary intoxication. We obtained the crash report and dispatch records and pressed for all video and toxicology. We emphasized gaps in proof about what the client perceived at the scene and whether any meaningful opportunity to exchange information existed. Faced with those issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Theft of Property (Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

An out-of-state background check alerted our client to a warrant on a past misdemeanor theft. The allegation stemmed from work at a towing service, where the client took a laptop from a vehicle believed abandoned without getting explicit permission. We investigated the context, gathered information about workplace practices, and built mitigation. We coordinated a planned surrender and bond to minimize time in custody, had the client complete a theft class, and arranged restitution. With that package, we negotiated deferred probation.

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DWI With Child Passenger

Location

Rockwall County, 439th District Court

Allegations

The client was accused of driving while intoxicated with a child passenger after officers made contact while he was in a parked car in a private lot, with open containers inside. He reported that he had pulled over to rest, the seat was reclined, and he had just picked up food. We investigated the timeline and emphasized that the encounter occurred while the vehicle was stationary, with no reliable proof of actual operation with a minor aboard at that time. We pressed these evidentiary gaps with the prosecution and prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Ellis County, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO 2

Allegations

After a single vehicle collision with a parked car, our client was arrested for a first offense DWI. They reported limited drinking and significant memory gaps, so we centered our defense on the blood evidence and requested the full lab file and chain of custody records. We raised concerns about potential drug involvement indicated by the memory issues and noted the absence of any injured party. With those issues on the table and ready to litigate, we negotiated straight probation, avoiding jail time and keeping terms as favorable as possible.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Tarrant County, County Criminal Court No. 2

Allegations

Following a late-night traffic stop just minutes from home, our client was arrested for DWI and the state alleged a BAC over .15 from chemical testing. A first-time offender, the client quickly installed an ignition interlock and kept it clean, then completed the required DWI education and a victim impact panel. We obtained the videos and reports, scrutinized the basis for the stop and the testing procedures, and pressed those issues with the prosecutor. Combined with the mitigation we assembled, we negotiated a reduction to a lower charge with straight probation.