Criminal Defense Case Results

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Injury to a Child

Location

Denton County, None

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic argument at a residence. During the commotion, the child entered the room and our client tried to calm things down, placing fingers over the child's mouth and guiding the child away, which officers later framed as injury to a child. We obtained a parent’s statement that the child was not hurt, pulled text messages showing normal, friendly contact afterward, and emphasized the lack of medical evidence and shifting accounts. After we presented these issues to the prosecutor, the case was dismissed.

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Theft (Misdemeanor)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 5

Allegations

The client was accused of theft after a retail employer reported a series of refund transactions. Loss prevention had taken a written statement and a detective later reviewed it with our client. We got involved early, documented that some of the items were provided by management, and presented strong mitigation based on medical hardship and a clean record. We pressed the prosecutor to consider a pretrial diversion path and kept court appearances off the docket while it was reviewed. The state agreed and the charge was dismissed.

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Stalking

Location

Bexar County, 227th District Court

Allegations

Police filed a stalking case arising from a strained dating relationship. While our client was on house arrest, the complainant repeatedly came to his residence, including an incident documented by responding officers who escorted her away. We gathered photos and witness information showing she initiated contact after the alleged conduct and compared that to her earlier statements. Taking a trial posture, we pressed the credibility gaps with the DA. Faced with those problems, the State dismissed the case.

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Disorderly Conduct - Class C

Location

Fort Bend County, Stafford Municipal Court

Allegations

Police issued a Class C disorderly conduct citation after a neighbor reported the client urinated near his residence. There was no arrest, only a ticket. We obtained the report and other discovery, and assembled proof of residence along with mitigation the client provided. We emphasized that the spot was tucked away and that he tried to avoid being seen, calling into question whether the elements of the offense were met. After firm negotiations and making clear we were prepared to try the case, the prosecutor dismissed it.

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Assault - Family Violence by Strangulation

Location

Denton County, 211th Judicial District Court

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a residence escalated after a relative called 911, and the client was arrested on allegations of neck pressure and brief contact with a child. We dug into the discovery, including reports and videos, and documented that the complainant later expressed reluctance to prosecute. We also presented messages from a household member and information indicating the child was not injured, along with context showing mutual escalation. After sustained negotiations, the State agreed to reduce the charge with credit for time served.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 4

Allegations

A felony motion to revoke probation was filed after a new arrest and an alleged failure to report shortly after the client was placed on supervision. We obtained the probation file, docket notes, and booking records, built a clear timeline, and showed that supervision had not yet begun and the allegations were premature or unsupported. We engaged with the prosecutor and probation, addressed the administrative concerns, and pressed the evidentiary gaps. The State withdrew the motion and the case was dismissed, keeping the client out of custody.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 10

Allegations

Police were called to a domestic dispute after a neighbor reported an argument, and the client was later arrested for assault after officers relied mainly on the complainant's initial account. We moved quickly to gather the ER records confirming our client suffered a fractured finger and documented her own injuries from the incident. We also preserved messages showing the complainant did not wish to pursue the case and flagged credibility problems with proceeding on a single, contested statement. After presenting this material and pressing the evidentiary weaknesses with the prosecutor, the state dismissed the charge.

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Resisting Arrest

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

Officers encountered the client intoxicated near a residential complex and detained them. During booking, officers alleged the client pulled away and added a resisting arrest charge. Our team demanded the full evidence and scrutinized whether the brief conduct, given the client's condition, actually satisfied the statute. We emphasized the lengthy delay in prosecution and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle Over $200

Location

Collin County, Allen Municipal Court

Allegations

After a minor crash, the client left before exchanging information and the vehicle was towed. When police started reaching out, we got involved at once, advised the client not to give a statement, and took over communication. We contacted the investigator, clarified how the car was recovered, and supplied proof of valid insurance. With no evidence of impairment and cooperation through counsel, we pushed for a noncriminal resolution. The case was reduced from a Class B to a Class C traffic citation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 9

Allegations

Police responded to a disturbance at a residence and found our client in the driver seat of a parked car, engine running for air conditioning. He showed signs of intoxication, and a later blood test measured just above the legal limit. We built the defense around lack of operation, gathering affidavits from the passenger and other witnesses confirming he had not been driving and had no intent to move the vehicle. We presented the timeline showing the car never left its spot, and leveraged these issues to secure a reduction of the charge.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Bexar County, County Court at Law 5

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a dispute at an indoor recreation venue turned physical. Officers labeled him the aggressor based on a partial video, even though the other man advanced while gripping a club. We dug into the evidence, securing body cam and surveillance, pressed for missing camera angles, and highlighted a witness who reported the complainant was acting aggressively. Framing the case as self defense, we rejected a plea and went to trial. After exposing gaps and inconsistencies on cross, the jury found him not guilty.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

A driver was stopped after a tire blew while they were trying to reach a safe place off the road. They admitted to drinking, performed field tests, and later gave a breath sample at the jail reported around 0.153. We moved quickly to contest the license suspension, coordinated interlock installation, and obtained dash and body cam and breath-testing records. We highlighted the emergency stop circumstances, clean history, completed classes, and letters of support. After negotiations and evidentiary challenges to the roadside device and procedures, the State reduced the charge.