Criminal Defense Case Results

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Garland Municipal Court

Allegations

The incident began as a domestic argument at a residence. The client called 911 seeking help amid ongoing mental health concerns in the home. Responding officers later viewed a cell phone video and issued Class C assault citations to both parties, noting what they believed was mutual aggression. Our client consistently denied making offensive contact, explaining he only intervened to separate people. We engaged early, highlighted that he initiated the 911 call, and provided context undermining any intent to assault. The prosecutor agreed the case could not be proven and dismissed it.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The case began after an argument at a residence led to an arrest for assault causing bodily injury. The police report relied largely on the complainant’s statement, and the photos produced by the state showed minimal, non-specific markings that did not match the account. We obtained and reviewed the file, pressed the prosecution on the lack of corroborating physical evidence, and prepared to challenge credibility at trial. Balancing the risks, the client chose a negotiated resolution. We secured straight probation with no jail time.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Comal County, CC3

Allegations

After a highway crash where a tractor trailer struck the client's vehicle and left the scene, officers found a damaged car and an injured driver. The client reported a brief loss of consciousness and hip pain, declined two balance tests, completed only the eye test, and refused breath or blood. A warrant draw later showed a BAC over .15. We reviewed the videos and highlighted the accident context and injury-related testing limits. We also guided the client into required classes and lawful driving with interlock, using that mitigation to secure straight probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police filed a family violence assault after a domestic argument at a residence. The complainant alleged a slap, choking, and being thrown into a headboard. We obtained the photos and compared them to the statements, noting the absence of injuries consistent with those claims, such as handprints or neck marks. A minor witness’s account also conflicted with the initial report and their placement during the incident. We compiled these credibility and proof issues for the prosecutor, and the State dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Officers reported finding a firearm in the client’s vehicle and filed an unlawful carrying of a weapon case in county court. We obtained the full discovery, reconstructed the timeline of the encounter, and scrutinized how the gun was located and documented. Our analysis revealed weaknesses in the state’s proof on key elements of unlawful carry. We pressed those issues and made clear we were ready to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After officers recovered a small amount of marijuana from a vehicle, a possession case was filed. We obtained the police reports, examined how the substance was located and documented, and questioned the basis for the vehicle search. We compiled the issues and presented them to the prosecutor while preparing to litigate suppression. Our pressure made it clear the evidence would be challenged, and the case could not move forward as charged. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 9

Allegations

The stop followed a lane shift near an unexpected construction closure, after which officers conducted field sobriety tests and obtained a consensual blood draw. We obtained and presented video of the area showing little advance warning or visibility for the closure, with additional signs appearing later. We challenged the basis for the stop and the weight of the roadside observations, and scrutinized the blood evidence in negotiations. Confronted with these issues, the state reduced the charge and the client received deferred probation.

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Violation of a Protective Order (Misdemeanor)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

The client was accused of violating a protective order after officers stopped him near a restricted address and warned he was close to the distance limit. He had not made contact with anyone and was simply passing through the area. Our team reviewed the order’s terms and compared them to the locations described in the police report. We argued the stop lacked a lawful basis and the state could not prove any prohibited contact or the required proximity. Faced with those evidentiary gaps, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, DC226

Allegations

A motion to revoke the client’s felony probation was filed based on alleged violations. We moved quickly to challenge the basis for the claims and obtained the client’s supervision records. Those records reflected consistent compliance, including clean drug tests and no missed requirements. We presented this documentation, pointed out inconsistencies in the violation report, and made clear we were prepared to contest the motion. The state dismissed the case, and the revocation effort ended.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

Officers responded to a minor parking lot bump and noted slurred speech, then had our client perform field sobriety tests despite knee arthritis and reliance on glasses. A breath sample registered around 0.15. We obtained the video and reports and emphasized the minimal nature of the contact, the client’s cooperation, and how his physical limitations undermined the field tests’ reliability. We also highlighted the age of the prior. After sustained negotiations, the charge was reduced to a first-offense DWI with deferred adjudication, minimal community service, and credit for time on the interlock.

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Assault - Class C

Location

Montgomery County, Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

Allegations

After a night out, bar security tried to take our client’s keys and physically block his exit. He admits he pushed past to leave, and officers later cited him for Class C assault based on the guard’s complaint. We obtained the incident report and documented how the contact arose only from being blocked and an attempt to leave, with no injury and disputed intent to harm. We presented those proof issues to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Montgomery County, JP3 County Courts

Allegations

The client was stopped by store personnel after a self checkout transaction and cited for Class C theft when staff claimed several items were scanned under a cheaper barcode. Officers issued a citation and released the client. We entered early, obtained the receipt and transaction details, and documented the client’s clean history and cooperation. We pressed the prosecution on proof of intent and proportionality, providing mitigating materials. After negotiations, the prosecutor dismissed the case.