Criminal Defense Case Results

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, CC3

Allegations

The client was stopped and arrested for DWI after disclosing regular use of a prescribed medication. No blood draw or breath test was obtained, and there was no admission of recent use. We secured records from the client’s audiologist confirming significant hearing loss, undermining the reliability of any roadside evaluations or instructions. We presented the lack of impairment evidence and made clear we were ready for trial. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

Stopped for a registration issue near a gas station, the client was investigated after officers saw an open container. The client admitted drinking, performed roadside tests, and provided a breath sample over .15. We obtained the state’s evidence, compiled mitigation showing substantial family hardship and ongoing responsibilities, and opened negotiations early. Emphasizing workable probation conditions, we persuaded the prosecutor to drop the over .15 enhancement. The charge was reduced to a lower DWI with straight probation.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 10

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence escalated when our client reported being grabbed by the neck. He pushed away, left the home, and called 911. Despite his call for help, responding officers arrested him after others in the home gave a conflicting account. We preserved the client's photos showing neck markings and documented that he had previously reported problems at home to school personnel. We compiled the inconsistent accounts and highlighted credibility issues, emphasizing that he was the 911 caller. With those weaknesses laid out, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, D396

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute at a home. Officers found a cut hand, blood on a rifle the client had moved, a single spent casing in a study, and a small mark on a screen, and concluded a shot had been fired. The complainant’s accounts changed over time and later an affidavit of nonprosecution was provided. We dissected hundreds of photos and recordings, highlighted the lack of any bullet strike or medical corroboration, and prepared for trial while rejecting offers. After we supplied proof of completed anger management, the state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, D432

Allegations

Facing a felony motion to revoke deferred probation after multiple positive drug tests and being taken into custody at a probation visit, the client sought our help. We obtained the probation file, documented a long stretch of earlier compliance, and compiled mitigation from family along with a concrete treatment and housing plan. We engaged the probation officer and the prosecutor, pushed back on revocation as unnecessary, and made clear we were prepared to litigate if needed. The state dismissed the motion to adjudicate, and the client remained on probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 10

Allegations

After a domestic call at an apartment complex, officers arrested our client for assault family violence based largely on the complainant’s statement. We secured the client’s garage video, text messages, and a witness account showing the complainant entered his space and initiated contact, and that the relationship did not meet the family‑violence definition. We compared these to her affidavit and the report, exposing key contradictions. We presented the package to the prosecutor and pressed the element and credibility issues. The state dismissed the case.

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Collin County, Frisco Municipal Court

Allegations

During a late night traffic encounter, the client was arrested on an outstanding ticket, and officers conducted an inventory of the vehicle that led to a citation for drug paraphernalia. We obtained the police report and bodycam, examined why the stop escalated to an arrest, and scrutinized the scope of the inventory search. We also highlighted gaps tying the seized item to knowing, intentional possession. With those issues on the table and our readiness to litigate suppression, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Continuous Violence Against the Family

Location

Tarrant County, CDC2

Allegations

The client was arrested during a scheduled visitation after an ex-partner alleged repeated family violence. The accusation surfaced amid a contentious custody dispute and followed the client reporting missed exchanges. We obtained and reviewed body-cam footage and messages, noting shifting explanations, vague timelines, and an unverified prior incident. The text screenshots lacked authenticating data, and there were no witnesses or corroborating records. We compiled these credibility and proof problems and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Collision Involving Serious Bodily Injury

Location

Bell County, 264th Judicial District Court

Allegations

A late-night dispute escalated and a vehicle struck a person, causing a fracture. The driver left the area but was stopped shortly after and charged with leaving the scene involving serious injury. We obtained the case reports, highlighted that officers did not pursue any intoxication charge, and documented that the injured party was not seeking a harsh outcome. We also confirmed that medical expenses were being addressed through insurance. Using those mitigation points, we negotiated deferred adjudication to keep a conviction off the client’s record.

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Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot

Location

Collin County

Allegations

The case arose after a vehicle pursuit ended and officers alleged the client ran and hid nearby. We focused the defense on the on-foot accusation, dissecting the timeline of the stop, flight, and arrest. In the reports, key details about when a detention order was given and the period before the client was located were unclear. We also noted the state had filed overlapping evading counts from the same incident. With those weaknesses on the record, the prosecution dismissed this case.

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Theft (State Jail Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, 371st District Court

Allegations

The case began as a dispute over payment for a home improvement project. The client accepted checks while the project was paused, then faced serious health issues and lost access to the old email, which caused missed messages and a warrant after later contact with police. We obtained the file and assembled medical records, character letters and a timeline, plus the original paperwork that had been misplaced. We highlighted the lack of intent to deprive and that this was a civil dispute, and made clear restitution could be arranged. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Failure to Stop and Render Aid

Location

Collin County, 401st District Court

Allegations

After a late-night collision at an intersection, the client left the scene on foot and was found nearby. He was accused of failing to stop and render aid. We secured the police reports, body-cam footage, 911 audio, and crash and medical records to pin down what actually occurred, including whether anyone requested assistance. The materials showed all parties were up and walking and received prompt attention from responders. We packaged mitigation and pressed the state, resulting in deferred adjudication, keeping a felony conviction off his record.