Criminal Defense Case Results

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Galveston County, 212th District Court

Allegations

Authorities detained our client at a travel checkpoint after a K9 alert, then searched luggage and claimed to find multiple controlled substances. We obtained the reports and scrutinized the legal basis for the alert, the scope of the search, and the manner in which the frisk was conducted. We raised concerns with the prosecution about how the evidence was discovered and handled, and we highlighted significant mitigating factors. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to forgo jail time. The case resolved with a plea to straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 4

Allegations

Officers initiated a traffic stop for alleged swerving and began a DWI investigation. The client declined field sobriety tests and did not provide a roadside breath sample. After the refusal, police obtained a blood warrant. Our team examined the reports and warrant materials, challenged the basis for the stop, and scrutinized the blood-draw process. With no roadside testing and the issues we raised, we pressed the state on proof problems. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC4

Allegations

Our client faced a second DWI accusation with enhanced penalties at stake. We moved quickly to obtain discovery, analyze the state's evidence, and identify pressure points in their case. We presented mitigation and negotiated directly with the prosecution, challenging whether the proof supported the enhancement. With that leverage, the state agreed to reduce the charge. The deal was structured as straight probation, sparing the client from the more severe consequences of a repeat DWI conviction.

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Deadly Conduct - Misdemeanor

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 4

Allegations

Our client was arrested after an alleged deadly conduct incident and taken into custody alongside a relative, confused about why charges were being filed. A family member reached out and we got involved immediately, coordinating communications from the jail and requesting the full reports and evidence. Our review showed significant gaps in the state's proof tying the alleged reckless conduct to our client. We pressed those weaknesses with the prosecutor and prepared to litigate if necessary. The state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 296TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

The client was on felony community supervision when a new arrest led to a motion to revoke and a no bond hold. We moved quickly to obtain the violation report, review the file, and set the matter for hearing. We pushed the state to pinpoint what could actually be proven and narrowed the allegations. We also presented mitigation and a concrete plan for renewed compliance. The prosecution accepted our proposal, and the court continued the client on straight probation rather than revoking.

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Public Intoxication (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was cited for public intoxication after a brief street encounter in a busy area. The officer noted general signs of intoxication, but the narrative did not show that the client posed a danger to anyone or was unable to care for themself, which the law requires. We dissected the report, documented the gaps, and made clear we were prepared to challenge the sufficiency of the evidence at trial. After firm negotiations supported by our analysis, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Harris County, 248th DC

Allegations

After the client was booked on an unrelated matter, jail staff reported finding a small amount of suspected cocaine in the client's wallet during release, leading to a felony possession charge. We focused on the custodial search and the handling of the wallet from the scene to the jail. By scrutinizing booking paperwork, property logs, and the chain of custody, we highlighted gaps tying the substance to knowing possession. We pressed these issues with the prosecutor and prepared to litigate suppression. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a heated argument at a residence. The other party had a minor scratch, asked officers not to arrest, and refused to let them photograph the injury. Our client, still upset, told police she might have caused the scratch and was taken into custody. We compiled context showing a chaotic scene, including a witness account of the other party's aggression and property damage, and emphasized the lack of corroborated injury. The state agreed to dismiss after our client completed a brief anger management course and made a small charitable donation.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Williamson County, CC5

Allegations

After a traffic stop for dim brake lights and a few miles over the limit, the client was investigated for DWI. They never admitted to drinking, performed field sobriety tests, and later provided a breath sample that the state alleged was over .15. We obtained the police reports and discovery, questioned the basis for the stop and the administration of the tests, and highlighted the client's clean record. Through persistent negotiations and mitigation, the prosecutor agreed to pre-trial diversion.

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Stalking

Location

Bell County, 478th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police opened a stalking investigation after a tracking device was found on a former partner's vehicle, and a detective sought to question our client. We gathered the reports, digital records, and any device data the state claimed to have. Our review showed the case relied on circumstantial links with no direct proof of who installed the tracker. We pressed those evidentiary gaps, contextualized the relationship history, and negotiated with the prosecutor. The matter was resolved with deferred probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

Police filed charges after a domestic argument in a vehicle where the complainant's nose bled when our client's phone briefly made contact as they gestured while speaking. The complainant did not wish to pursue charges. We reviewed the reports and emphasized that any contact was accidental, not intentional or reckless, and that the state's proof hinged on a single, disputed account. We engaged the prosecutor, challenged the elements, and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault

Location

Dallas County, 203rd Judicial District Court

Allegations

Following an altercation involving a family member, officers arrested our client, who was confused about the basis for the charge. We moved quickly, coordinated with family, and obtained the discovery. The reports and statements left key questions about how the confrontation began and whether the alleged conduct met the elements of aggravated assault. We highlighted those weaknesses and presented mitigation to the prosecutor. The state agreed to deferred adjudication probation, keeping a felony conviction off the client's record.