Criminal Defense Case Results

Charge

Injury to a Child, Elderly, or Disabled Individual

Location

Collin County, 380th District Court

Allegations

The case arose from a family visit where our client demonstrated self-defense techniques to a child relative, allowing the child to practice the moves. The child later became upset and told a parent they were hurt, then apologized, and there were no clear photos or medical records of injury. We gathered the text exchanges that explained the context, highlighted inconsistencies in the child’s accounts, and noted that child-protection investigators found no wrongdoing and that recent sports activity could explain minor bruising. Confronted with these issues, the state reduced the charge and offered deferred probation.

Charge

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Bexar County, Pre-indictment Court DC

Allegations

Stopped for failing to maintain a single lane, the client opened the console for insurance and an officer spotted a disposable vape. A roadside test allegedly showed THC, the client was arrested, and a search found two more nearly burnt pens. We moved quickly, challenging the basis for the stop, the plain view seizure, and the reliability of the field test. We also questioned whether the trace residue and circumstances actually tied the pens to our client. Confronted with these issues before indictment, the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Intoxication Assault

Location

Comal County, DC446

Allegations

Police alleged our client caused serious injury while intoxicated after a motorcycle went down during a low-speed U-turn. We dug into the crash mechanics, obtained video and reports, and retained an accident reconstruction expert. The physical damage pattern and injuries were consistent with a sudden weight shift by the passenger, not impaired driving, and even the paperwork conflicted on the bike’s path. We also challenged the reliability of hospital blood draws after contamination issues. With causation undermined, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual

Location

Guadalupe County, None

Allegations

Following a domestic dispute at a residence, our client called police for help and was arrested for injury to an elderly or disabled individual. We obtained photos showing no notable injury and documented that the incident arose from a medical episode with brief mutual contact. We emphasized the client’s lack of criminal history and that he was the one who sought assistance. We presented these facts and evidentiary weaknesses to the prosecutor. The state declined to pursue the case and dismissed it.

Charge

Misdemeanor Theft

Location

Williamson County, CC5

Allegations

Store loss prevention detained our client after they exited through an outdoor section and accused them of bypassing the register. The client was asked to sign store paperwork and cooperated. When police arrived, the officer expressed doubt that the facts amounted to theft, but made an arrest at the store’s insistence. We highlighted the officer’s stated uncertainty and the prosecution’s heavy reliance on loss prevention, along with the client’s clean record. We presented these issues to the prosecutor and the State dismissed the case.

Charge

Theft of Service (State Jail Felony)

Location

Bexar County, CC1

Allegations

Our client faced a felony theft of service charge tied to a security services dispute from years earlier. The matter had remained at warrant status after a missed court requirement, and the client was later detained on the old warrant. We dug into the file, pulled records from the court and clerk, and reconstructed the case history. The paperwork showed gaps and the evidentiary trail had gone cold. We also documented mitigating reasons for the missed appearance and pressed these issues with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault Causing Bodily Injury - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, CC7

Allegations

A domestic argument after a late night gathering escalated when our client threw an empty can and pushed her spouse, then called 911 after being struck. Officers arrived and, despite noting no injuries on the complainant, arrested our client as the aggressor. We obtained the 911 audio, body camera footage, and statements, which showed limited corroboration, inconsistencies from a peripheral witness, and that the complainant did not wish to pursue the case. We pressed these weaknesses with the DA and prepared for trial. The prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Guadalupe County, None

Allegations

Police were called to a domestic dispute after our client phoned for help to calm an argument at home. The incident involved mutual slaps, and photos documented no visible injury. We compiled a mitigation packet detailing the spouse's cognitive health issues, the client's cooperative call for assistance, and the lack of injuries or prior history. The spouse later made clear they did not wish to proceed, which we relayed to the prosecutor. After sustained discussions and review of our materials, the state declined to pursue the case. The charge was dismissed.

Charge

Selling Alcohol Without a License

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 7

Allegations

Police contacted our client in a parking area and reported finding multiple bottles of alcohol and a large amount of cash, then accused him of selling without a permit. We obtained discovery and pressed the state for proof of any actual sale or attempt. There was no buyer, no complainant, and the cash had a lawful explanation. We emphasized that the report relied on speculation rather than evidence and made clear we were ready to fight it in court. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 8

Allegations

After a minor collision, officers investigated and arrested our client for DWI. The client admitted to having drinks, refused a breath test, and a blood draw was taken at a hospital under a warrant. We dug into the paperwork and digital evidence, noting gaps in the report and delays in the state's discovery. When the case continued to stall, we asserted the client's speedy-trial rights and set the matter for a dismissal hearing. Faced with a thin record and our motion, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 7

Allegations

Officers approached our client while the vehicle was parked and asked for ID. After learning of an old warrant, they took the client into custody and alleged unlawful carrying based on what they found during the arrest. We pulled the reports, bodycam, and dispatch records, then focused on the legality of the initial contact and the scope of the search that followed. We also highlighted gaps in the state’s proof on the elements of UCW. Faced with those issues and our intent to litigate suppression, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

Charge

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Comal County, 466th District Court

Allegations

Police alleged our client committed aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after a motorcycle crash in which a passenger suffered serious injuries. The report claimed intoxication and rider error caused the wreck during a U-turn. We dug into the scene evidence, noted the damage pattern on the motorcycle, and retained an accident reconstruction expert. The expert’s analysis supported that a sudden weight shift by the passenger caused the fall. We paired that with documented issues in the hospital blood draws and pressed the DA. The case resolved with deferred probation, keeping a felony conviction off the client’s record.