Criminal Defense Case Results

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

During a holiday weekend, the client pulled over to retrieve a dropped phone and was arrested for DWI after the officer reported an alcohol odor. He declined roadside tests, and a blood sample was later taken under a warrant at the station. We obtained and scrutinized the dash and body camera video and lab records, challenged the basis for the stop and the timing and handling of the blood draw, and presented mitigation the client completed. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated a reduction to a non-DWI offense with credit for time served.

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Minor in Possession of Tobacco

Location

Dallas County, Grand Prairie Municipal Court

Allegations

During a stop for a minor equipment issue, an officer saw a nicotine vape and escalated the encounter. The officer opened the door, removed our client, conducted a pat-down, and asked for consent to search. When consent was refused, the officer claimed the ability to arrest for a tobacco product possessed by a minor and proceeded to search anyway. We obtained the reports and video, and challenged the legal basis for extending the stop, the frisk, and any search tied to a simple tobacco citation. After we pressed these issues with the prosecutor, the tobacco charge was dismissed.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Denton County, None

Allegations

After a late night traffic stop, officers spotted an unloaded handgun inside the vehicle and charged the driver with unlawful carrying. The stop began when patrol lights came on, and the driver slowed, activated hazard lights, and continued a short distance to find a safer place to pull over. No other contraband was found. We moved quickly to engage the prosecutor, providing context that showed the cautious pull over and the innocuous status of the firearm. The state agreed the UCW could not be supported and dismissed the case.

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Assault by Means Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury (Felony)

Location

Los Angeles County, None

Allegations

The client was arrested after a late-night altercation near a hotel parking area. He reported that a stranger confronted him as he helped a companion home, then followed and charged at him again, forcing the client to defend himself. We moved quickly, sending preservation requests to nearby businesses for surveillance and requesting the officers’ body‑worn camera video. We organized the client’s injury photos and presented a clear self‑defense narrative. After engaging with prosecutors and pressing the evidentiary issues, the case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 9

Allegations

The case began after a crash with a stalled vehicle. Officers arrived after the incident, did not witness driving, and arrested the client for DWI based on statements and field tests conducted while the client was injured and shaken from the collision. A blood sample was later taken under a warrant after an initial refusal. We obtained the reports and evidence, reconstructed the timeline, and challenged the reliability of the roadside tests and the lack of direct driving observations. Leveraging those weaknesses, we secured a reduction to a lesser offense with deferred probation.

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Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

After an unrelated arrest, an added charge alleged Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport when the individual declined to consent to a blood draw and was restrained under a warrant. We obtained the bodycam and station videos and compared them to the offense report. The footage showed compliance with commands and presentation of hands, with the only claimed resistance being non‑consent to the procedure. We documented those discrepancies, pressed the State on the elements of the offense, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Continuous Violence Against the Family

Location

Harris County, 487th Criminal District Court

Allegations

After a breakup, the client was charged with continuous violence against the family based on several disputed incidents. In discovery we found credibility problems: the complainant’s story shifted, the only image was a still screenshot with no underlying video, and text messages after the alleged dates showed ongoing affection and contact. We organized these inconsistencies, pressed the State, and prepared for trial while offering a civil no contact solution to address concerns. The prosecution agreed to reduce the case to a misdemeanor with deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law, #3

Allegations

After reporting that another driver had hit their vehicle and fled, the client waited for police. When officers returned, the encounter shifted to a DWI investigation after the client acknowledged drinking after a night out. They submitted to a preliminary breath test and a blood draw. We scrutinized the reports, highlighted that our client was the reporting party with no prior record, and pushed for an alternative resolution. The client was approved for pre-trial diversion, and we oversaw onboarding and conditions like interlock, DWI education, and a victim impact panel.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Gillespie County, Fredericksburg Municipal Court

Allegations

Police responded to a 911 call about two people arguing near a bar. When officers arrived, our client was seated with a family member in the middle of a mental health episode and was detained for public intoxication. No field sobriety tests, breath test, or blood draw were done. We secured the bodycam, 911 audio, and reports, and challenged the basis for the detention and whether he posed any danger to himself or others. We also provided targeted mitigation, including a short course and a written statement. After sustained negotiations, the case was dismissed.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, CCL14

Allegations

The client, on misdemeanor DWI probation, learned of a warrant after alleged violations for leaving the county, missed portable breath tests, and a diluted alcohol screen. We acted fast, coordinated with the prosecutor and probation, and arranged a controlled court appearance to avoid a custodial arrest. We documented gaps in notice about travel limits and secured immediate compliance with fresh negative tests. After a brief compliance window and our presentation, the state withdrew the allegations and the motion to revoke was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After leaving a friend's house, the client was stopped by patrol and officers reported an open container in the vehicle. Field sobriety tests were given roadside, and a later breath test at the station registered above 0.15. We obtained the dash and body camera footage to assess the justification for the stop and whether the tests were properly administered. We also reviewed the breath instrument's maintenance and calibration logs and prepared to contest reliability. Leveraging these issues and the client's bond compliance, we negotiated probation.

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Disorderly Conduct (Class C)

Location

Gillespie County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a 911 report of an argument near a bar and cited our client for disorderly conduct. He had been trying to calm a relative during a sudden mental health episode. We obtained the 911 audio, the offense report, and body camera video, and dissected the sequence of events, emphasizing his compliance and the absence of intentional disruptive behavior. We prepared a mitigation packet with character references and a personal statement explaining the context. We challenged whether the statutory elements were met and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the disorderly conduct case.