Criminal Defense Case Results

Charge

Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 359th Judicial District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a minor moving violation, the officer shifted to questioning about contraband. The client acknowledged a THC vape in the vehicle, and it was recovered when the car was processed. We obtained the dash and body cam, the written report, and the lab paperwork on the cartridge. We challenged the leap from a simple stop to a drug investigation and flagged issues in how the item was handled and documented. After we presented those problems and made clear we were ready to litigate, the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, police arrested our client for family-violence assault, citing the complainant’s account and a facial injury. We secured restaurant and home security footage showing the mark existed before the incident and that alcohol and mutual conflict muddied the facts. We compared the initial report with later statements and highlighted key inconsistencies, while documenting that the complainant was not seeking prosecution. Using this leverage, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser offense with deferred probation.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Stopped for speeding, the client was investigated for DWI, performed roadside balance tests, and blew into a handheld breath device, with a second breath test later at the station. We obtained the video and reports and focused on the limited value of the roadside exercises given a preexisting back condition that affected balance. Even the officer noted the client did not appear intoxicated. We pressed these weaknesses with the prosecution and negotiated a resolution. The charge was reduced and the case resolved with credit for time served.

Charge

Violation of a Protective Order (Misdemeanor)

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 13

Allegations

Our client was accused of violating a protective order after officers found them at a residence they were ordered to avoid following a prior arrest. The client had returned to collect belongings, and the other party later came back and stayed there, an argument ensued, and police were called. We obtained the order, offense report, 911 audio, and bodycam, and compared the accounts. The materials showed mutual contact at the home and a disputed living arrangement, with key inconsistencies in the complainant’s statements. We presented those proof problems to the prosecutor, and the case was dismissed.

Charge

DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 2

Allegations

Officers responded to a 911 report of a car near a residence and alleged the driver struck a tree before arresting her for DWI with a breath test over .15. She had pulled over to rest and was taken to a hospital, so no roadside tests occurred. We secured the bodycam, dash video, and dispatch logs, which showed no actual crash, only low branches brushing the vehicle. We also examined the breath machine records and how the specimen was obtained and warned. Leveraging those issues and proof of completed DWI classes, we negotiated deferred adjudication.

Charge

Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers located a handgun inside a backpack on the passenger seat and filed a UCW charge. We secured the police reports and property inventory and examined the basis for the stop, how the bag was accessed, and whether the elements of UCW were actually met. We highlighted that the firearm was lawfully owned and stored in a closed bag. After sustained negotiations and signaling we would pursue suppression, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Robbery (Felony)

Location

Bexar County, DC379

Allegations

The client was arrested on a robbery case that was later booked with a very high bond. We scrutinized the reports and assembled a detailed mitigation packet, including strong character letters from family and an employer, highlighting no prior record and a structured plan. The probation interview placed the client at low to moderate risk. To address concerns about influences, we proposed strict conditions such as GPS monitoring and home confinement. Using this, we secured deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction.

Charge

Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was on misdemeanor probation for a prior marijuana case when a failed drug test triggered a warrant. He was later booked in a neighboring county on a no bond hold tied to the probation matter. Our team moved quickly to file a motion to set bond and pressed for transfer so the case could be addressed. We then engaged the court and opposing side on the violation, focusing on context and a concrete plan to regain compliance. The result was deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, CCL13

Allegations

Police responded to a 911 call after a domestic argument and arrested our client for assault based on superficial facial scratches. The client reported only a brief push, and the other person told officers they did not want prosecution. We requested the body camera video and highlighted investigative gaps, including how officers characterized the incident and seized a wedding ring as the supposed weapon. We prepared a sworn statement route for the complainant and pressed the DA on the weak evidence. The prosecutor dismissed the case, and we moved to have the ring returned.

Charge

DWI - Third Offense

Location

Collin County, 366th District Court

Allegations

The client was stopped after officers responded to a report of public urination and then alleged minor traffic violations. He declined roadside testing, was arrested, and a blood sample was later taken under a warrant. We obtained the 911 call, dash and body camera footage, the warrant affidavit, and full lab records, and scrutinized the stop, the limited field sobriety testing, and the timing and handling of the blood draw. We also presented mitigation showing interlock compliance, a substance-use evaluation, an impact panel certificate, and strong character letters. Leveraging both evidence concerns and mitigation, we negotiated straight probation on the felony, avoiding prison time.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Comal County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

The client was stopped for a traffic violation and arrested on suspicion of DWI after roadside testing. A breath result was reported near the legal limit. We obtained the discovery, challenged the strength of the intoxication evidence given the narrow margin, and highlighted mitigation, including the client’s prompt completion of the DWI education course and victim impact panel. We managed early settings to minimize court appearances and negotiated a reduction to a lesser offense with deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

Stopped shortly after leaving a bar area, the client was pulled over when an officer said the car moved across lanes too quickly to make a turn. The individual completed field sobriety tests and consented to a blood draw. We challenged the basis for the stop, noting the report did not describe a marked lane violation, and closely scrutinized the administration of the tests and blood procedures. We used these concerns in negotiations to gain leverage. The client accepted deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction on the record.