Criminal Defense Case Results

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a heated argument in a vehicle, relying mostly on the complainant’s account. We moved quickly, notified the court, obtained the 911 audio, bodycam, reports and photos, and addressed an emergency protective order. The case materials reflected admissions about damaging property and her own use of force, and her story shifted over time. She later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented along with documentation of separate pending cases affecting her credibility. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 8

Allegations

After a late night traffic stop for speeding, our client was arrested for DWI. There were no driving irregularities beyond speed, and bodycam later showed clear speech and solid performance on the field tests. At the station, the client provided a breath sample just over the legal limit, with no blood draw. We secured the videos and reports, challenged probable cause for the arrest, and filed to exclude the state's late disclosed breath-test expert. At trial the state fell short, and the jury returned a Not Guilty.

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Theft (Class A or Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Harris County, CCL2

Allegations

Our client was accused of misdemeanor theft after store personnel detained them for low-value merchandise and police filed charges. With no prior record, they were most concerned about protecting their professional future. We obtained the police report, surveillance video and witness statements, then walked the prosecutor through the evidence, the lack of aggravating factors and our client’s clean background. We made clear we were ready to litigate if needed. The state dismissed the case.

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Injury to an Elderly Individual

Location

Denton County, 158th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic argument where our client had been drinking. A relative stepped in, another relative suffered a medical episode, and the older family member got superficial scratches while trying to separate people. Officers saw the marks and arrested our client for injury to an elderly person. We obtained the reports and video, and pointed out that the complainant explained the injuries happened while intervening and later said he did not wish to prosecute. We set the case for trial and pressed the State on proof issues. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, CCL2.

Allegations

The client was on misdemeanor probation after a DWI when a motion to revoke was filed based on ignition interlock reports of two high readings without retests and several missed tests, and a warrant issued. We arranged a walk-through with a bond to avoid a jail booking, then obtained the motion and device records. We showed the written instructions given to the client did not advise three-times-daily testing and documented clean compliance afterward. After presenting these issues and mitigation to the prosecutor, the motion was dismissed.

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Dallas County, None

Allegations

A traffic stop for an equipment violation led officers to note a pack of rolling papers and issue a paraphernalia citation. Our team obtained the police report and video, scrutinizing how the item was discovered and whether the evidence actually supported the charge. We also assembled mitigation, including proof the client promptly completed a drug education class. After presenting this and signaling readiness to litigate, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Assault (Class C)

Location

Bexar County, San Antonio Municipal Court 7

Allegations

A Class C assault charge was filed after a complaint about brief contact at a company event. The complainant was a recently terminated coworker, and our client denied any aggressive conduct. We obtained the report, pursued discovery, interviewed attendees, and gathered workplace documentation reflecting prior issues and motive to accuse. Multiple witnesses confirmed nothing resembling an assault occurred. We presented the credibility problems and lack of corroboration to the prosecutor, and the state dismissed the case.

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Stalking

Location

Montgomery County, 221st DC

Allegations

After a difficult breakup, the client was arrested for felony stalking when she drove by a home and called in welfare checks to locate her children. We pulled bodycam and call records, plus messages between the complainant and a new partner that showed coordinated reporting, not genuine fear. We also logged the complainant’s own contacts and misconduct, undercutting intent and credibility. We compiled a grand jury packet and pressed the state on the evidentiary gaps. The prosecutor dismissed the case, acknowledging it could not be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Possession or Casual Exchange of Marijuana

Location

Williamson County, Special Judge

Allegations

A traffic stop for an illegal U-turn ended with the officer claiming to smell marijuana, ordering a search over the client’s objection, and locating two pre-rolled joints and a small pipe. The client was cited rather than arrested and had no criminal history. We obtained the reports, examined the legal basis for the search, and challenged the reliability of the odor claim as probable cause. We also presented mitigation based on the small quantity and the client’s cooperation. Confronted with these issues and risks, the state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC5

Allegations

After a single-vehicle incident, officers searched the car while responding and pulled a holstered handgun from a bag. The individual was then charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon. Our team obtained the bodycam, dashcam, and reports, and traced exactly how and when the firearm was discovered. We challenged the legal basis for the search and raised issues with whether the facts satisfied the elements of the offense. After we laid out those problems and signaled readiness to litigate suppression, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 7

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a domestic argument in a car, based largely on the partner’s claim of being struck. We dug in fast, securing doorbell video from a neighbor, phone logs showing repeated call attempts, and statements from witnesses who overheard the dispute. We compared that evidence to the complainant’s versions and documented major inconsistencies, along with messages he sent after the arrest. Faced with credibility problems and a noncooperative complainant, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC5

Allegations

After an equipment failure caused the client’s wheel to come off and airbags to deploy, officers arrived and conducted field sobriety tests. The client reported two drinks, felt tired and in pain, and asked for clarification during tests the officer poorly demonstrated. We secured dash and body camera video and hospital records, then scrutinized the blood draw and supporting paperwork for protocol issues. Citing the crash dynamics, injuries, and questionable FST administration, we pressed the state on proof. The case resolved with deferred adjudication, avoiding a final conviction.