Criminal Defense Case Results

Charge

DWI - Second Offense

Location

Brazoria County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Stopped for an improper lane change, the client was arrested on a second DWI. They invoked the right to remain silent and refused all field sobriety tasks and any breath or blood testing, leaving the case with no BAC evidence. We obtained the video, scrutinized the reason for the stop, and highlighted inconsistencies and minimal impairment signs in the report. After sustained negotiations focused on the evidentiary gaps and trial risk, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge, sparing the client the harsher second-offense penalties.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence by Impeding Breath or Circulation

Location

Dallas County, 283rd Judicial District Court

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, police were called and our client was later arrested on a warrant during a traffic stop. The state pursued a felony family-violence strangulation theory. We reviewed the reports, 911 account, and photos, noting the complainant initially claimed a neck grab but later described only redness on the jawline, not the neck, and the images matched that. The complainant also requested contact and did not wish to move forward. We presented these credibility problems to the prosecutor, and the case was dismissed.

Charge

Possession of Child Pornography

Location

Travis County, None

Allegations

Police alleged that a video found on a phone constituted child pornography, and a warrant was filed. We got involved immediately, tracked the warrant status, and moved to secure bond coverage so there would be no surprise arrest. We opened direct dialogue with the prosecutor, picking apart the basis for the charge and highlighting the lack of criminal intent and the context around the recording. As we pressed those issues and made clear we were prepared to litigate them, the state reevaluated the case. The DA issued a formal rejection, and the case was dismissed.

Charge

Online Impersonation (Misdemeanor)

Location

Ellis County, CCL3

Allegations

The case stemmed from a hostile email sent from a newly created address. Investigators obtained records from the email provider and the internet company, asserting the account was created and used on an IP assigned to our client's home network. The client consistently maintained they were away from home when the message was sent. We assembled alibi proof and explained why IP-based attribution, especially with potential outside access to a home network, could not reliably identify the sender. We also presented mitigation, including prompt completion of brief education courses. The prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Theft (Class C)

Location

Hays County, Buda Municipal Court

Allegations

The client and friends visited a retail store where a small food item was opened and later set down and forgotten. They left, returned a short time later, and police were called, resulting in a citation for Class C theft. We got involved quickly, pressed for the evidence, and preserved a text message from another person apologizing for opening the item. We presented that context, along with the client's clean record, and questioned whether there was any intent to steal. The prosecutor agreed the case was not worth pursuing and dismissed it.

Charge

Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 10

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop, officers searched the vehicle and found a handgun in the center console, which led to a UCW charge. Our team obtained the reports and evidence, scrutinized the justification for the stop and the scope of the search, and highlighted that mere possession in these circumstances did not satisfy the statute. We presented these problems to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate them. The state dismissed the UCW. We then moved for the return of the firearm.

Charge

DWI - Third Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court No. 5-F

Allegations

After a traffic stop for speeding on a motorcycle, the client was arrested for a third DWI. Officers noted an alcohol odor, but a burst six pack in the luggage explained the smell. Field tests were limited because of documented balance and eye movement issues, and a blood draw was taken. We compiled medical records, the police reports, and ignition interlock records from the client’s primary vehicle showing a clean sample shortly before the stop. Using that evidence, we challenged impairment and negotiated straight probation.

Charge

Indecent Assault

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The client was accused of indecent assault after a brief encounter in a workplace restroom. The account was disputed, and there had been a pattern of mutual flirting and joking beforehand. We gathered digital communications that showed a different context, obtained surveillance video capturing the moments before and after the encounter, and charted significant inconsistencies between the complainant’s statements. After presenting these credibility problems and signaling we were ready to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Interference with Emergency Call

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

During a domestic dispute at a residence, the complainant began to make a call and our client took the phone in the heat of the moment. Police later arrived and arrested the client for interference with an emergency call. We obtained the reports and statements from witnesses who were present, showing the phone was grabbed amid a chaotic argument. We emphasized that the client believed the call was to a family member, not emergency services, and highlighted the lack of proof of intent. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic dispute at a residence. The client had been locked out, broke a small window to get inside, and a heated argument followed. The complainant later left before officers arrived, and accounts differed about whether any injury occurred. We obtained the reports, spoke with available witnesses, and emphasized the uncertainty around physical harm and intent, along with the complainant’s reluctance to go forward. After sustained negotiations, the state reduced the charge to a lesser offense.

Charge

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a headlight issue, the passenger opened the glove compartment to retrieve insurance. The officer claimed to smell marijuana, saw vape pen boxes, and searched the car, leading to a felony possession charge based on THC cartridges. We obtained the videos, photos, and lab reports and challenged whether odor and plain view actually established probable cause. Our investigation also revealed credibility concerns with the stop officer. We prepared a suppression attack and pressed these issues, the client completed a clean UA and brief community service, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

While on deferred probation for two misdemeanors, the client was hit with a motion to revoke after a later DWI arrest in another county. We pulled the revocation filings, confirmed there were no missed reports, dirty tests, or other violations, and gathered records showing the DWI was later resolved and completed satisfactorily. We compiled mitigation, including proof of compliance and positive progress, and pressed the State on proportionality. Faced with our package and readiness to contest, the prosecution agreed to scale back the allegations. The case ended with reduced charges and a straight probation resolution.