Criminal Defense Case Results

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 5

Allegations

While on felony deferred probation, the client was picked up on a warrant and transferred back to the supervising county after multiple failed drug tests, missed reporting, and unpaid fees were alleged. There were no new criminal charges. We got in immediately, met with the client and the supervision team, and presented mitigation showing a plan for treatment and compliance. We pressed negotiations with the prosecution to avoid an adjudication hearing. The State agreed to withdraw the revocation, continue deferred probation, impose a short jail sanction, extend the term, and require completion of an outpatient program and fees.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC4

Allegations

After a roadside encounter where officers deployed a Taser, the client was taken to a hospital rather than booked at the scene. A DWI case was later filed. We attacked the state's impairment evidence, emphasizing how the use of force and subsequent medical treatment undermined the reliability of any observations. We made clear we were prepared to litigate those issues. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received straight probation.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Travis County, 427th District Court

Allegations

The arrest stemmed from an allegation that our client pointed a firearm during a brief public dispute. We pulled the police reports and sought any nearby surveillance, but no video existed to corroborate the claim. The file rested on a single complainant and the state had difficulty securing that witness. We outlined these proof problems, pressed in negotiations, and signaled readiness for trial while pursuing a practical exit. The state accepted our proposal that the client complete an online class, and agreed to reduce the case to a misdemeanor with deferred adjudication.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 11

Allegations

After a heated argument at a residence, police arrested our client for family violence based largely on the other party’s initial statement. The client consistently reported acting in self defense, stating they were struck first and blocked from leaving. We obtained an affidavit of non-prosecution from the complainant and highlighted credibility and proof issues to the prosecutor. We then negotiated a conditional path to dismissal tied to completion of an approved intervention program. After the client finished and we submitted proof, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC1

Allegations

After a stop for clipping a curb at a roundabout, police conducted field sobriety tests, arrested our client for DWI, and, after a refusal of the breath test, obtained a blood draw. We obtained the reports and evidence and moved quickly to pursue a veterans diversion track that fit the client's background. Our team coordinated the application, assembled the required records, and worked with the prosecutor to secure acceptance. The client completed program requirements, and the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Caldwell County, JP2

Allegations

After a traffic stop for speeding, the officer said the vehicle smelled of smoke, asked the driver to step out, and requested a search. The client consented and an empty cartridge was found, leading to a Class C paraphernalia citation. We got involved early, gathered the facts, and opened talks with the prosecutor. We emphasized the minor nature of the evidence and the client’s otherwise clean record, and arranged for a short drug awareness class. Once the class was completed, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Tarrant County, Arlington Municipal Court

Allegations

Our client was arrested outside an apartment complex after struggling to enter a unit because a keyless lock malfunctioned. Officers contacted the client in the parking area and noted slurred speech, but no field sobriety tests were given and no breath or blood sample was taken. We reviewed bodycam and dash video and argued the state could not show danger to self or others, and that the client lived there and was trying to get inside. We pushed for a non conviction outcome and secured a conditional dismissal tied to an online alcohol class, after which the case was dismissed.

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Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle

Location

Travis County, 147th District Court

Allegations

Police attempted to stop a motorcyclist for traffic violations. The rider left the roadway, a brief pursuit followed, and it ended when the bike went down and the rider was treated for injuries. He was issued several citations at the scene and, months later, arrested on a felony evading warrant. We obtained the dashcam and reports, scrutinized the basis for the stop and whether the evidence actually proved an intentional flight. We also documented that the lesser citations were resolved and presented mitigation. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Dallas County, 265th Judicial District Court

Allegations

After a license plate reader flagged a vehicle for a stolen temporary tag, police stopped the car. Officers said our client consented to a search and claimed to find a very small amount of suspected cocaine. The client was later detained out of state on the warrant and returned to face the charge. We immediately demanded the full case file, body and dash video, lab documentation, and probed whether consent was valid and the search stayed within lawful scope. Confronted with these issues and the minimal quantity, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, Fort Worth Municipal Court

Allegations

Officers responded to a domestic dispute that began during a drive home. They documented a small scratch on the partner’s nose and issued a Class C assault by contact charge. We obtained the police reports and body camera video, which confirmed no pain was reported and the contact was minor. The partner later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, and we presented mitigation showing the client’s clean history and immediate steps to address the situation. Faced with limited proof and a complaining witness who did not wish to proceed, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle Over $200

Location

Bexar County, None

Allegations

Following a minor collision, police responded and the client was taken to a hospital after officers deployed a Taser. There was no on-scene arrest, and we got involved immediately to monitor for any warrant activity. We engaged early, tracked the case status, and communicated with the authorities about what actually occurred and the extent of any property damage. We emphasized the medical circumstances and the context of the encounter, and pressed the prosecutor on the proof needed to sustain the charge. The state dismissed the case.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Tarrant County, CCC8

Allegations

After a traffic stop that began when the driver accelerated to reach a restroom, police arrested our client and first labeled it evading in a vehicle. Video review later undercut that theory, and the case was refiled as reckless driving. We obtained the body cam, dashcam, and reports, showing the client pulled over immediately and was never given sobriety tests or a breath test. We highlighted the officer's speed claim against vehicle limits and the lack of evidence of dangerous driving. With those credibility and proof issues on the record, the prosecution dismissed the case.