Criminal Defense Case Results

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Stalking

Location

Bexar County, Criminal District Court

Allegations

The client was accused of stalking after repeated contact with a former partner, including appearing at a residence and sending messages. Once retained, we obtained the police reports and the civil protective order file, secured the complainant’s written statement, and documented later communications indicating she did not wish to proceed. We packaged the nonprosecution affidavit and the civil order’s nonsuit with our analysis and pressed the assigned prosecutor for a full review. In light of those materials and our pressure, the State dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

Our client was stopped after an officer claimed they were driving the wrong way. Field tests followed, the client declined breath testing, and a warrant blood draw later showed a BAC around 0.16. We dissected the police report and lab records, questioned the basis for the stop, and compiled mitigation by documenting completed alcohol education and the installed ignition interlock. We also flagged potential admissibility issues with the prior out-of-state DWI. After persistent negotiations, the state dropped the enhancement, reducing the charge and avoiding mandatory jail with straight probation.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Williamson County, 512th Judicial District Court

Allegations

At a neighborhood gym, a confrontation escalated when two individuals taunted our client, talked about going to a car, and later approached with a third person. With only one exit and multiple people advancing, the client displayed a handgun, ordered them to back away, and left. After felony charges were filed, we obtained the facility’s surveillance video, contrasted it with the police narrative, and emphasized the self-defense context. Key witnesses became uncooperative and their accounts conflicted. The case was no-billed and dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC1

Allegations

Stopped after an improper turn at a red light, the client was investigated for DWI. He acknowledged drinking earlier, completed roadside tests, and consented to a hospital blood draw, with a handheld breath test later at the jail. We secured the dash and body camera footage, dissected the administration of the field sobriety tests, and emphasized the timing of the last drink to raise a rising BAC argument. Using those weaknesses, we challenged the enhancement tied to a high blood result. The prosecution agreed to drop the enhancement and reduce the charge.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #4

Allegations

Officers contacted the driver after a minor incident at a gas station and began a DWI investigation. Field sobriety tests were recorded, with only four clues on the walk-and-turn and one on the one-leg stand. A consensual blood draw later reported a result above .15. We obtained the video, examined the basis for the detention, and carefully assessed the administration and performance of the roadside tests. Leveraging those points in negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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Failure to Identify (Providing False Information)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

Police contacted our client while he was in a parked car with others after a report of people in a vehicle. Officers said they smelled marijuana and detained everyone. In the confusion, he first gave a relative’s name, then provided his true identity, leading to a Failure to Identify charge. We obtained the reports, highlighted his prompt cooperation and that there was no effort to flee or conceal, and pushed mitigation with the prosecutor. The charge was reduced and resolved for time served with minimal costs, avoiding probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

While on felony probation, the client was arrested in another county, prompting a motion to revoke. We stepped in early, directed the client to keep reporting, complete targeted classes and community service, and collected certificates and proof of compliance. We set court settings to allow time to show consistent progress and confirmed the new case would be resolved with deferred probation. Armed with that record, we presented everything to the prosecutor and the court and pushed back against incarceration. The case resolved with a plea to continue supervision, keeping the client on probation.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop near a hotel, officers arrested our client for DWI and found a handgun in the center console. Prosecutors added an unlawful carrying of a weapon charge based solely on the DWI allegation. We dissected the reports and pointed out shifting reasons for the stop, including claims of both speeding and a rolling stop. We also made clear that the weapon count hinged on the underlying DWI. Facing those issues and our readiness to litigate, the state dismissed the UCW.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

After a new arrest triggered a motion to revoke probation, the state initially pushed for prison. We directed the client to keep reporting, complete required classes, and avoid any further violations. Across multiple settings we compiled certificates, community service logs, and proof of consistent compliance, then pressed probation and the prosecutor to weigh that progress. With that record in hand, we negotiated away incarceration and secured a deal to continue the client on straight probation.

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Solicitation of Prostitution

Location

Collin County, 296th District Court

Allegations

An online exchange led officers to stage a prostitution sting after messages suggested a potential trade of sex for drugs. The client arrived at the arranged location, was detained during a stop, and officers searched his vehicle. No narcotics or cash were found. We obtained the communications and patrol reports, questioned the proof of intent to pay, and emphasized the absence of contraband. The client proactively completed decision-making and trafficking-awareness courses and provided certificates. Leveraging these issues and mitigation, we negotiated deferred probation.

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Evading Arrest in a Vehicle

Location

Collin County, DC 199th

Allegations

The case arose after an officer attempted a traffic stop and alleged the driver failed to pull over, resulting in an evading arrest in a vehicle charge. We dug into the stop from every angle, reviewing the reports and available recordings and building a timeline to test whether the state could prove intentional flight. We pressed those issues in negotiations and prepared to litigate them if needed. Ultimately, the prosecution agreed to deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the client’s record.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, 403RD, DISTRICT COURT // County Court at Law #4

Allegations

The case began with police responding to a 911 call about a domestic dispute, and our client was arrested based on the initial statement and a reported minor injury. Alcohol was involved and the argument had escalated quickly. Soon after, the complainant told authorities they did not want to pursue the case. We documented that position and the surrounding context, then pressed the prosecutor through continued negotiations. The state agreed to reduce the charge, and we resolved it with deferred probation, avoiding a harsher outcome and a conviction if completed.