Criminal Defense Case Results

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Public Intoxication

Location

Comal County, JP3

Allegations

Police arrested our client for public intoxication at a crowded festival after claiming the client was unsteady and alone. We obtained the body camera video and offense report, which showed the client standing calmly in a crowd, attempting to call contacts for a safe ride but struggling with cell service. We highlighted the absence of any complainant, the lack of documented field testing, and that the footage did not show the client was a danger to self or others. After pressing these evidentiary gaps with the prosecutor and preparing for trial, the State dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Harris County, CC3

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence escalated, and our client called 911. Officers documented minor injuries and made an arrest for family-violence assault. We moved quickly to seek a modification of bond conditions so the client could return home. We requested discovery, including 911 calls and bodycam, and documented that the complaining witness did not wish to prosecute. Coupled with the client’s clean history and proactive counseling, our pressure led the prosecutor to dismiss the case.

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Discharge of a Firearm (Investigation)

Location

Harris County

Allegations

Police were called to a residence after a firearm discharged during a domestic dispute. The client reported the gun went off while trying to leave. Officers separated the parties, placed them in patrol cars, and discussed a residue test, then said the matter would be forwarded to the DA. No arrest was made. Our team got involved right away, contacted the investigating agency, and kept after them for updates. We obtained confirmation that the investigation was closed with no charges, and the case was dismissed.

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Theft (Misdemeanor)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

Police alleged our client committed misdemeanor theft after several people said they paid for merchandise that never arrived. The client had only connected them with a third party and was not involved in the sale. We gathered messages, payment records, and proof that the client voluntarily reimbursed buyers to make them whole. We presented this to the prosecutor, highlighting the lack of intent to steal and that the complainants did not wish to proceed. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

After pulling over to be sick, our client parked with hazard lights on when officers initiated a welfare check that became a DWI investigation. The client admitted to drinking earlier, performed field tests under harsh lighting, and later gave a breath sample reported as very high. We scrutinized the encounter with a parked vehicle, the eye test given the client's light sensitivity, and the reliability of a breath test taken soon after vomiting. Leveraging these issues, we secured pretrial diversion. After completion, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC9

Allegations

Following a traffic stop for alleged swerving, the client admitted to drinking, declined a breath test, and officers obtained a warrant for a blood draw. We immediately requested the license hearing and pulled all discovery, including dash and bodycam video, the warrant, and full lab records. Field tests were done on a sloped roadside, and paperwork marked a refusal despite a blood draw. We pressed these points and scrutinized the blood evidence in negotiations. The state agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received credit for time already served.

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Theft of a Firearm

Location

Comal County, 207th District Court

Allegations

Officers responded to a call after a shot was fired on private property and, after checking a serial number, claimed our client’s firearm was listed as stolen. The gun was a long‑time family heirloom, acquired well before the client was alive. We secured the reports, dug into the chain of ownership, and showed the theft entry was decades old and never cleared, with no current complaining owner. We pressed the prosecution on the lack of evidence that our client stole anything. The state dismissed the case, and we advised the client on recovering the seized property.

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Theft (Misdemeanor)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

The case stemmed from a private-sale dispute where our client referred others to a third-party seller who took payment and disappeared. Investigators initially treated it as theft by the referrer. We gathered messages, bank records, and receipts showing our client never received any money, acted only as a go-between, and even reimbursed some buyers. We presented that documentation to the prosecutor and noted the complainant’s reluctance to pursue the case. The state dismissed the charge.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Denton County

Allegations

Police alleged our client brandished a gun during a roadside confrontation with two occupants of another car. The arrest rested largely on the complainants’ statements, with no injuries and no physical contact reported. We obtained and reviewed patrol footage and any available civilian recordings, and scrutinized the timeline and vantage points. Our analysis showed no reliable evidence of a firearm and major gaps in corroboration. We prepared a focused grand jury submission and pressed the State on proof problems. The grand jury returned a no-bill, and the case was dismissed.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Rutherford County, SMYRNA JUSTICE CENTER

Allegations

The arrest followed an evening where the individual had been drinking at home and chose to walk to get food. An officer alleged the person stepped into traffic, leading to a public intoxication charge. The client had no criminal history and was fully cooperative. We scrutinized the officer’s account, questioned whether the legal requirement of endangerment was met, and compiled mitigation, including proof of a proactively completed alcohol education program. After negotiations and submission of documentation, the state dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Theft

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

This case stemmed from complaints about a group equipment purchase organized by a third party the client had merely referred. The client never handled the money and was not the seller. We compiled communications showing his limited role, payment records confirming he reimbursed people out of pocket, and statements from complainants expressing no desire to pursue charges. We emphasized the absence of proof that he exercised control over funds or intended to deprive anyone. Confronted with these issues, the state dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Gillespie County, Fredericksburg Municipal Court

Allegations

After a late night out, our client and a companion were stopped while trying to arrange a ride. One officer initially appeared ready to let them leave with a friend, but another arrested them for public intoxication. We obtained the body camera footage and reports, highlighting the lack of evidence that the client posed a danger to self or others and the inconsistencies in the officers' observations. We compiled a strong mitigation packet and pressed the prosecution. The state dismissed the case.