Criminal Defense Case Results

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Interference with Public Duties

Location

Bexar County, CC5

Allegations

Police alleged the client interfered during an active scene and arrested them for interfering with public duty. From the outset, the client insisted there was no basis for the charge. We obtained the incident materials and focused on whether the reported conduct actually hindered or obstructed officers as the statute requires. After pressing those issues with the prosecution and making clear we were prepared to litigate them, the state agreed it could not proceed and dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CC10

Allegations

After a domestic argument, a neighbor's 911 call about a maroon truck led police to stop our client after he returned to the area. He consented to a blood draw, which later came back under the legal limit, and he believed he struggled on roadside tests. We obtained the videos and found the body and dash footage offered little clarity, and the 911 description that prompted the stop was thin. We used those issues, along with the sub-0.08 result, to press the State in negotiations. The case resolved with deferred probation and standard conditions, keeping a conviction off the client's record.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Comal County, CC1

Allegations

The client was stopped for an expired registration, and the officer reported an odor of alcohol before administering roadside sobriety tests. The client declined a breath test and was taken for a blood draw, resulting in a second-offense DWI charge. We pulled the dash and body camera videos, flagged problems with the test instructions and roadside conditions, and examined the handling of the blood evidence. We also presented mitigation and kept steady pressure on the state. The case resolved with a probation sentence that emphasized treatment and supervision rather than jail time.

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DWI with Child Passenger

Location

Tarrant County, D485

Allegations

After a concerned family member called 911, officers contacted our client in a parking area and arrested them for DWI with a minor passenger. A hospital blood draw later reported an elevated alcohol level. We moved quickly to manage the warrant, verify the filing, and collect police and medical records. Our team built a mitigation package showing a documented PTSD diagnosis, completed detox and residential treatment, sober living, consistent AA attendance, therapy letters, and clean interlock logs. Presented to the prosecutor and the mental health program, this work led to the felony being reduced to a misdemeanor with deferred probation.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Dallas County, CDC3

Allegations

At a restaurant, an argument escalated when a man brandished a machete at our client's friend. The client went to his vehicle, fired one round into the ground to break up the fight, and left. He was later arrested for felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. We highlighted the defensive purpose of the shot, the lack of injuries, his clean record, and the presence of surveillance cameras. After negotiations, the prosecution agreed to dismiss if he completed a short online weapons safety course, which he did. The case was dismissed.

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Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Location

Bexar County, Precinct 2 Place 1

Allegations

During a late-night traffic stop for speeding, our client received a citation for minor in possession after the officer searched the vehicle and found a container in the back seat. The client did not consent to a search, and the citation itself reflected no search conducted. We obtained the videos and report, noted that the bodycam lacked audio and the dashcam showed careful driving, and highlighted contradictions in the paperwork. We challenged the legal basis for the search and the reliability of the officer's account. Faced with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the charge.

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Montgomery County, JP3 County Courts

Allegations

Near closing time, the client used a self checkout at a retail store amid loud closing announcements, believed the transaction went through, and walked out. Loss prevention stopped and detained the client in a back room, and police issued a Class C theft citation for low value items. We obtained the store’s surveillance, 911 audio, and reports, showing the kiosks were shut down, no attendant was present, the client waited, and immediately offered to pay. With a clean history and no evidence of intent to steal, we pressed the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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DUI - Class C

Location

Bexar County, Precinct 2 Place 1

Allegations

Stopped for speeding late at night, the officer performed only an eye test and claimed impairment. The client explained a vision condition affected by bright lights, declined a breath test, and no blood was taken. Body camera video had no audio, and dashcam showed steady, controlled driving. The officer then searched the vehicle without consent and recorded inconsistent details on the citation. We obtained the videos and report, highlighted the unlawful search and evidentiary gaps, and pressed the prosecution. The DUI was dismissed.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, 175TH DC

Allegations

While on felony community supervision, the client was hit with a motion to revoke after missed reporting months and a new resisting arrest allegation that followed a traffic stop. We stepped in immediately, contacted probation, and pushed to avoid a second arrest warrant while the alleged violations were consolidated. Our team requested body worn camera and other records from the arrest and challenged the basis for the new allegation. We also documented the client’s recent efforts to get back into compliance. After negotiations with probation and the DA, revocation was set aside and the case resolved with deferred probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, CC13

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence. Our client had called for help, yet was arrested after officers noted small scratches on the other party and accepted his account. We obtained the 911 call, body cam, and a witness cell phone recording from inside the home, which showed a very different sequence of events and supported self defense. CPS notes and subsequent statements from the complainant conflicted with the initial report. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non prosecution, which we presented. Faced with credibility problems and a reluctant witness, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bell County, CC3

Allegations

After a stop for speeding, the client admitted to drinking and was arrested for DWI. Due to significant leg injuries and the use of crutches, only the HGN eye test was attempted. There was no breath test and no blood draw. We gathered documentation of the injuries and scrutinized the officer’s report, emphasizing the lack of standardized field tests and any chemical evidence. We challenged whether those limited observations could meet the burden of proof. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Comal County, DC274

Allegations

The client was contacted by police while sitting in a parked car after a caller reported possible suspicious activity. Officers searched the vehicle and found a small bag of methamphetamine, alleged to be under one gram, leading to a felony possession charge. We challenged the justification for the vehicle search and highlighted mitigating factors, including no prior record and a significant delay in filing. After sustained negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to place our client in pretrial diversion.