Criminal Defense Case Results

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police responded to a single vehicle crash and arrested our client for DWI after observing signs of intoxication. A breath test was refused, a blood draw followed, and the lab later reported a result over 0.15, triggering an enhanced charge. We obtained the dash and body camera footage and hospital video, noted a missing segment around an incident that left the client injured, and challenged how the investigation was handled. Combined with proactive classes and service, that pressure moved the prosecutor to reduce the charge.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 4

Allegations

The client was stopped for driving well over the limit and arrested for reckless driving. At the roadside, they explained they were hurrying to find a restroom. We requested the patrol video and reports to document that exchange and to note there were no accidents or other hazardous maneuvers beyond speed. We leveraged those mitigating facts and the client’s cooperation in negotiations and pushed for a nonconviction path. The matter concluded with deferred adjudication and conditions centered on safe driving, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence escalated to mutual pushing, police arrived and arrested our client for a Class C family violence assault after he acknowledged pushing back. We stepped in immediately, filed our appearance, and pulled the 911 audio, body-worn camera, and statements. The evidence showed a minimal contact incident with indications the other party initiated physical contact. We prepared a non-prosecution affidavit for review and had our client complete an anger-management course. When the case was set on a trial docket, we pressed the weaknesses. The prosecution dismissed the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court at Law 8

Allegations

Police responded after the client struck a curb and disabled a wheel. A trainee officer handled much of the stop and administered eye and walk-and-turn tests, then a breath test at the station read about 0.08. We obtained the video and reports, scrutinized how the tests were conducted, and emphasized the slim margin around the legal limit. Armed with those issues and ready to set the case for trial, we negotiated from a position of strength. The state agreed to deferred adjudication, allowing the client to avoid a conviction while completing probation terms.

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Possession of Fraudulent Identification

Location

Caldwell County, None

Allegations

Our client was stopped by police, and officers reported finding paperwork they said indicated a false identity. The papers related to employment, and the client had not presented them to anyone. We pulled the reports and supporting records, showing there was no evidence of use or intent to defraud and pointing out inconsistencies in how the documents were described. We delivered our analysis to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate the defects. The state dismissed the case.

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Williamson County, Special Judge

Allegations

In a parking lot, the client thought they might have grazed a parked car, checked, saw no new damage, went inside, and later left. When police reached out, the client immediately cooperated, provided insurance details, filed a report, and was booked then released. We obtained the state's file and checked insurance records, finding no claim and minimal proof of damage. We pressed the prosecutor on evidentiary gaps and witness availability, and prepared to litigate. At the next setting, the state dismissed the case.

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #3

Allegations

Officers alleged he trespassed after leaving yard waste on an open lot and issued a companion ticket. There were no posted signs or fencing marking the area. We compiled proof he had already paid a civil dumping assessment and highlighted the unclear property boundaries and lack of notice. We pressed the state on overcharging and limited culpability, focusing on quick acceptance of responsibility and cleanup costs. The charge was reduced and the matter resolved with credit for time served.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was stopped for an alleged equipment violation near a large gathering, and the officer claimed to smell marijuana. Only trace material was recovered, there was an open container, and the client acknowledged a small drink earlier before consenting to a blood draw. We dug into the reports and video, challenged the basis for the stop after confirming the light functioned, and underscored that no usable BAC results ever materialized. We also provided proof of completed drug and alcohol education and recent clean testing. With sustained pressure, the state reduced the DWI to a lower citation with a brief deferred period and a modest fine.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Montgomery County, CCL5

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute that began at a restaurant and continued at a residence. The client called 911 to have the other party removed, but officers focused on a minor facial cut and booked her for assault. We obtained body cam, 911 audio, and home surveillance showing the client being pushed and the complainant telling officers she did not strike him. We highlighted the contradictions and the lack of proof of injury caused by our client. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence escalated. The complainant called 911, and responding officers arrested our client for assault after noting a minor injury. We obtained and shared recordings that captured the complainant’s escalating, aggressive conduct leading up to the incident, providing critical context to the single contact alleged. We pressed the State early and negotiated terms for a dismissal. After our client promptly completed a family-violence education course and brief community service, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Hays County, CC2

Allegations

Officers approached a parked vehicle in a commercial lot and detained the driver during an unrelated investigation. They found a handgun in the center console and filed an unlawful carrying charge. We obtained the videos and reports, showing the firearm was lawfully owned and the client had a valid carry license. We challenged the basis for the detention, the scope of the search, and whether the statute applied. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated forfeiture of the seized firearm. The state dismissed the UCW case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Caldwell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Our client was arrested in Caldwell County for a second DWI after a roadside investigation. When we reviewed the case file, we found clerical problems, including the offense being miscoded as a boating case and other inconsistencies in the charging paperwork. We compiled these errors and emphasized the significant time the client had already spent in local custody while the case stalled. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated a reduction and secured a disposition of time served, avoiding any additional jail.