Criminal Defense Case Results

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Brazoria County

Allegations

A patrol stop for alleged traffic violations led officers to claim a marijuana odor, search the vehicle, and recover a small amount of plant material along with a THC vape cartridge. We examined the basis for the stop and challenged whether odor alone justified the search. We also scrutinized how the cartridge was handled, noting the risk that the entire pen was weighed instead of only the oil, and pressed for proper lab verification and chain of custody. With evidentiary issues and the client’s clean history in hand, the prosecution dismissed the felony THC case.

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Theft (State Jail Felony)

Location

Harris County, 232nd DC

Allegations

Our client was arrested for state jail felony theft after a check to a public agency allegedly bounced. We obtained the probable cause affidavit and scrutinized the paper trail, noting weak proof the client ever received a demand notice. We engaged the prosecutor quickly and advised the client not to make any payment until we secured protective terms. Once we negotiated a path that required verified restitution, we provided proof of payment. The state dismissed the case and all bond conditions were lifted.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Blanco County, JP4

Allegations

After an arrest for public intoxication, the client contacted us quickly. We got the setting reset and arranged to handle the paperwork remotely so no in-person appearance was needed. The client had already completed a relevant class on their own, which we used to show accountability. We negotiated a brief deferred period with minimal court costs and clear compliance terms. The court approved deferred adjudication, positioning the case for dismissal and expunction eligibility once the terms are satisfied.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 5

Allegations

The client had been on deferred probation for a misdemeanor DWI, then stopped reporting near the end of the term and an old warrant surfaced during travel screening. We moved quickly to address the revocation, collected certificates showing completed classes and meetings, and documented the absence of new criminal issues. We opened negotiations with the prosecutor, pushed for a prompt setting, and argued for a measured response. The state agreed to reduce the disposition and credit the client with time served, closing the case without further jail.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Brazoria County, CC1

Allegations

After a traffic stop, officers said they smelled marijuana and searched the car, locating a very small amount. Our client was booked for Possession of Marijuana. We dug into the basis for the stop and the warrantless search, and we opened negotiations immediately while the case was still new. We also presented mitigation and were prepared to complete a brief drug‑education class to resolve the matter. Using that leverage, we secured an agreement to reduce the case to a Class C paraphernalia citation, avoiding the harsher consequences of the original charge.

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Assault on a Peace Officer

Location

Harris County, 230th DC

Allegations

Police arrived at a residence for a welfare-related inquiry that turned tense, and our client was arrested for assault on a peace officer. We immediately demanded body and dash camera video and the full reports. The recordings undercut key allegations in the paperwork and raised credibility and legal-justification issues. We organized those problems and pressed the prosecutor in a case conference. Faced with the defects, the state dismissed the case, and we advised the client on clearing the record.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Harris County, 228th DC

Allegations

The stop began after the client struck roadway debris, blew two tires, and pulled into a lot. Officers noted an odor of alcohol, conducted field tests the client believed he passed, and arrested after he refused a breath test. A blood warrant was executed several hours later. We obtained the bodycam, field test materials, and full blood records, challenging the basis for the arrest, the warrant, and the timing, storage, and chain of custody. We also compiled medical documentation showing serious health issues. The state agreed to a plea to straight probation, avoiding prison.

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Prohibited Substance in a Correctional Facility

Location

Kendall County

Allegations

After an arrest on an unrelated matter, our client was taken to the jail for booking. During the clothing change, a small amount of a controlled substance fell from a pocket and they were charged with introducing a prohibited substance into a correctional facility. We examined the timeline from transport through intake and identified that no pat down occurred and there was no clear advisement to declare contraband before entry. Leveraging those procedural gaps in negotiations, we avoided incarceration and secured straight probation.

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Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police alleged the client resisted while being detained during a street encounter. We obtained the arrest paperwork and officer narratives and scrutinized the basis for the detention, the instructions given, and what the state could actually prove about intent to obstruct. We identified several weaknesses in the evidence and preserved those issues for litigation. After sustained negotiations outlining these proof problems, the prosecutor dismissed the charge.

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Associated Traffic Citation

Location

Rockwall County, Fate Municipal Court

Allegations

After a low-impact collision in a construction area, the client was issued a municipal traffic citation connected to the same incident as a criminal case. We reviewed the citation and accident paperwork and engaged the prosecutor with the clear goal of protecting the client’s record and the companion case. We advised against simply paying the fine because of insurance and record consequences. Instead, we negotiated a non-conviction outcome. The State agreed to deferred adjudication on the ticket with limited conditions, keeping a conviction off the record when completed.

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Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle Over $200

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

During rainy, construction traffic, our client had a low speed sideswipe while turning, and both drivers pulled to a safe spot. The client showed a driver's license but left without giving insurance, later checking in with police and learning a warrant had issued. We obtained the report and statements, highlighting no injuries, minimal damage, and that the client did stop and identify themselves. After addressing restitution and insurance and pressing the state, we secured deferred adjudication.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Kendall County, 451st District Court

Allegations

After a nighttime traffic stop, officers searched our client's vehicle and claimed to find a controlled substance. The officer never explained the reason for the stop, and the report left key details unclear. We pulled the recordings and picked apart the timeline, challenging both the basis for the stop and the scope of the search. We also presented mitigation, including prompt enrollment in counseling and strong character letters. With that leverage, we secured a straight probation outcome on the felony.