Criminal Defense Case Results

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a headlight issue, the officer said he smelled marijuana and searched the vehicle, locating a very small amount consistent with a single blunt. We obtained the police reports, scrutinized the basis for the stop, the claimed odor, and how the search was carried out. We emphasized the minimal quantity and absence of other incriminating factors while signaling readiness to litigate the search. The state agreed to straight probation, keeping our client out of jail.

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Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle Over $200

Location

Bexar County, None

Allegations

Following a minor collision, police responded and the client was taken to a hospital after officers deployed a Taser. There was no on-scene arrest, and we got involved immediately to monitor for any warrant activity. We engaged early, tracked the case status, and communicated with the authorities about what actually occurred and the extent of any property damage. We emphasized the medical circumstances and the context of the encounter, and pressed the prosecutor on the proof needed to sustain the charge. The state dismissed the case.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Tarrant County, CCC8

Allegations

After a traffic stop that began when the driver accelerated to reach a restroom, police arrested our client and first labeled it evading in a vehicle. Video review later undercut that theory, and the case was refiled as reckless driving. We obtained the body cam, dashcam, and reports, showing the client pulled over immediately and was never given sobriety tests or a breath test. We highlighted the officer's speed claim against vehicle limits and the lack of evidence of dangerous driving. With those credibility and proof issues on the record, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle

Location

Travis County, 147th District Court

Allegations

Police attempted to stop a motorcyclist for traffic violations. The rider left the roadway, a brief pursuit followed, and it ended when the bike went down and the rider was treated for injuries. He was issued several citations at the scene and, months later, arrested on a felony evading warrant. We obtained the dashcam and reports, scrutinized the basis for the stop and whether the evidence actually proved an intentional flight. We also documented that the lesser citations were resolved and presented mitigation. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Hays County, Kyle Municipal Court

Allegations

The client’s car stalled and was pushed off the roadway into a busy parking lot. A bystander complained about how the disabled vehicle was positioned, prompting officers to question the client. An officer claimed the client seemed sluggish and made a public intoxication arrest, but there was no breath or blood test. We obtained bodycam footage and reports, documented the mechanical breakdown, and challenged whether the client was intoxicated or a danger to anyone. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Dallas County, City of Farmers Branch Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was detained roadside after a traffic crash, where officers observed vomiting and unsteadiness and made a public intoxication arrest. We obtained the reports and focused on the facts that the client was a passenger, their presence on the roadside resulted from the collision, and the nausea and disorientation could be explained by the impact and shock. We questioned whether the state could prove danger to self or others and signaled readiness for trial. The case resolved with deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record upon compliance.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 9th DC

Allegations

After a roadside encounter, officers said they found a small cartridge believed to contain THC concentrate under one gram and filed a state jail felony possession charge. We moved quickly to obtain discovery and scrutinized how the item was seized, whether any consent or probable cause justified the search, and how it was handled afterward. We demanded certified lab testing and full chain of custody documentation to prove substance and weight. We set suppression issues for hearing and made clear we were ready to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Forgery of a Financial Instrument

Location

Galveston County, 122nd DC

Allegations

During a traffic stop that followed ongoing surveillance, officers searched our client’s vehicle after claiming an odor of marijuana and found mail in the glove box and another person’s wallet under a seat. Soon after, several deposited checks were flagged and she was charged with forgery. We dug into the police reports and discovery, challenged the legal basis for the stop and search, and stressed that nothing tied her to creating or presenting the checks. After sustained pressure and highlighting those proof gaps, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Forgery of a Financial Instrument

Location

Galveston County, 122nd DC

Allegations

The client was accused of forgery after a traffic stop that occurred while giving an acquaintance a ride. Investigators later pointed to several checks deposited into an account and claimed she was involved. We obtained the discovery, scrutinized the basis for the stop and search, and compared police narratives with banking records. The materials did not show who created or passed the checks, and the link to our client was weak. We presented these defects to the prosecution, the grand jury no billed the case, and it was dismissed.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 7

Allegations

The client was on misdemeanor probation from an older case when a motion to revoke was filed for missed fee payments and an unfinished education class. A warrant followed and the client was taken into custody. We obtained the probation file, verified the payment history, and documented confusion caused by a change in supervising officers. We then arranged for the client to complete the remaining class and make the required donation, compiled proof of compliance, and pushed the State to stand down. The court dismissed the motion.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC1

Allegations

After a late-night stop for speeding with a passenger in the car, the client was questioned about drinking, performed roadside tests, and was arrested. Officers searched the vehicle without consent and found nothing. At the station, the breath machine malfunctioned, requiring another attempt, and no result was disclosed. We obtained the videos and breath-testing records, highlighting the equipment issue, the rushed roadside evaluation, and the lack of consent for the search. Confronted with these problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Domestic Battery (Misdemeanor)

Location

Los Angeles County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence and arrested our client for misdemeanor domestic battery based largely on the complainant’s initial statement, without corroborating physical injury. We obtained the police report and temporary protective order, then reviewed subsequent communications. In the days that followed, the complainant repeatedly contacted the client, apologized, and recanted. We preserved those recordings and contrasted them with the original account, exposing major credibility issues. The prosecutor declined to file, and the case was dismissed.