Criminal Defense Case Results

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bell County, CC3

Allegations

After a stop for speeding, the client admitted to drinking and was arrested for DWI. Due to significant leg injuries and the use of crutches, only the HGN eye test was attempted. There was no breath test and no blood draw. We gathered documentation of the injuries and scrutinized the officer’s report, emphasizing the lack of standardized field tests and any chemical evidence. We challenged whether those limited observations could meet the burden of proof. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Location

Bexar County, Precinct 2 Place 1

Allegations

During a late-night traffic stop for speeding, our client received a citation for minor in possession after the officer searched the vehicle and found a container in the back seat. The client did not consent to a search, and the citation itself reflected no search conducted. We obtained the videos and report, noted that the bodycam lacked audio and the dashcam showed careful driving, and highlighted contradictions in the paperwork. We challenged the legal basis for the search and the reliability of the officer's account. Faced with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the charge.

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DWI with Child Passenger

Location

Tarrant County, D485

Allegations

After a concerned family member called 911, officers contacted our client in a parking area and arrested them for DWI with a minor passenger. A hospital blood draw later reported an elevated alcohol level. We moved quickly to manage the warrant, verify the filing, and collect police and medical records. Our team built a mitigation package showing a documented PTSD diagnosis, completed detox and residential treatment, sober living, consistent AA attendance, therapy letters, and clean interlock logs. Presented to the prosecutor and the mental health program, this work led to the felony being reduced to a misdemeanor with deferred probation.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Dallas County, CDC3

Allegations

At a restaurant, an argument escalated when a man brandished a machete at our client's friend. The client went to his vehicle, fired one round into the ground to break up the fight, and left. He was later arrested for felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. We highlighted the defensive purpose of the shot, the lack of injuries, his clean record, and the presence of surveillance cameras. After negotiations, the prosecution agreed to dismiss if he completed a short online weapons safety course, which he did. The case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 9

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for speeding, the client was arrested for DWI. They declined breath testing, officers obtained a blood warrant, and the state relied on field sobriety tests. We obtained the dash and body camera footage and the lab packet, identified problems with how the tests were administered, and confirmed the blood result was below 0.08. We presented these evidentiary issues to the prosecution and prepared to litigate. With key proof compromised, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI with Child Passenger

Location

Dallas County, 265th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police responded after two minor collisions and discovered the client had a young child in the vehicle. Officers conducted field sobriety tests, the client consented to a breath test, and an arrest followed. We obtained the crash and arrest reports, confirmed there were no injuries, and documented that the child was promptly released to family with no CPS involvement. With no prior record and full cooperation, we leveraged these mitigating facts in negotiations. The felony was reduced to a misdemeanor with deferred probation.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Caldwell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

The case began after a minor parking lot collision. Officers reported an odor of alcohol, performed roadside tests, and later recorded a breath result over .15. We obtained the full discovery and scrutinized the crash documentation, the officer's testing instructions, and the breath-test paperwork. We emphasized the low-speed contact, lack of injuries, and the gaps in the State's proof. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the case to a lower grade misdemeanor, avoiding the harsher penalties originally on the table.

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Misdemeanor)

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #1

Allegations

The case stemmed from a collision with a parked vehicle, after which the driver left the immediate area. A witness called police and officers made contact with our client within minutes at a nearby location. We closely reviewed the report and timeline, highlighting the rapid contact and challenging whether the state could prove an intentional failure to stop and provide information. We pressed these issues with the prosecutor and prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the charge.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Harris County, Criminal Court at Law No. 14

Allegations

The case began when another driver flagged down an officer about alleged road rage. The officer contacted our client on foot in a store parking lot, noted an odor of alcohol, ran field sobriety tests, and later obtained a blood draw by warrant. We pulled the dash and body cameras and the report, which showed no traffic violation, no clear basis for the detention, and no recorded statement from the reporting driver. We prepared a suppression fight and pressed these flaws, including that multiple similar vehicles were present. The state dismissed the case, and the interlock was removed.

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Criminal Trespass (Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 2

Allegations

Officers arrested our client for criminal trespass after they went to an acquaintance’s home, were told not to come inside, and remained just outside near the entry. Later, a hearing notice was sent to the wrong address, causing a missed setting and a warrant. Once hired, we moved to resolve the warrant and correct all contact information. We gathered medical records reflecting treatment after the incident, confirmed no prior history, and noted that no one was harmed. We pressed the State on whether the facts showed adequate notice and intent to remain. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Theft (Misdemeanor)

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #1

Allegations

After a contentious business split, our client was accused of using a former business account to make two payments to a personal credit card. The client immediately called the bank and the card issuer to reverse the charges and documented those calls. We prepared for trial by building a precise timeline, obtaining financial records confirming the reversals, and presenting witnesses who explained the account mix-up and the lack of intent to deprive. We also challenged the complainant's credibility. The jury agreed, and the client was found not guilty.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC1

Allegations

After a minor collision with a parked vehicle near the client's residence, a witness called police and the client drove home. Officers arrived as the client parked. No field sobriety tests were conducted, the client refused roadside testing, and a blood sample was later taken. We obtained the police reports and blood records, emphasizing the lack of standardized testing and the rapid timeline from first contact to arrest. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated a reduced charge with deferred probation.