Criminal Defense Case Results

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Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

Police alleged our client pulled away and interfered during the arrest, resulting in a Class A resisting charge. Bodycam and hospital records showed he was in significant pain with a dislocated shoulder and other injuries while officers attempted to restrain him for medical procedures. We gathered the videos, medical documentation, and injury photos and compared them to the officers’ reports. The material undercut any claim that he intentionally obstructed, indicating movements driven by pain and fear. After we presented these problems to the prosecution, the case was dismissed.

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Possession or Casual Exchange of Marijuana

Location

Sumner County, Judge C. Ron Blanton

Allegations

Stopped for speeding, our client was told the car smelled like marijuana and consented to a search. An officer found a small dispensary-labeled jar in a backpack and issued a citation for simple possession. The client disclosed the contents could be a mix of THCA and marijuana, so we obtained the reports and kept negotiations away from lab testing that could harden the state’s stance. We secured an under-advisement plan requiring a brief online class and no new offenses. Once our client complied and we provided proof, the case was dismissed.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After a traffic stop for alleged speeding through a speed‑limit drop, the officer said he smelled marijuana, questioned our client, and searched the vehicle, finding a small amount. The client had no prior record. We obtained the dashcam, bodycam, and reports, challenged the basis for the stop and the scope of the search, and scrutinized the state's ability to prove the substance through proper lab testing. We presented these weaknesses and showed we were prepared to litigate suppression issues. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, D432

Allegations

Police alleged our client fired a gun during a confrontation at an apartment complex, injuring another person. The client and a passenger reported a dispute over money that turned physical, after which the other man retrieved a gun and shot first as they tried to drive away. We moved quickly, sought bond relief, and dug into discovery, reviewing body camera video, surveillance, photos, reports, and witness statements. Using those materials to support self-defense and highlight weaknesses in the complaint, we negotiated deferred adjudication on the felony.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Officers responded to a minor single-vehicle incident and later contacted our client at a nearby residence. He attempted field sobriety tests while sweating and shaky after hours outdoors, with a history of concussion and recent rib and knee injuries. No breath or blood sample was taken, and there was no witness placing him behind the wheel. We obtained the bodycam, dispatch timeline, and paperwork, showing a gap between the incident and contact, defects in statutory warnings, and medical factors undermining the tests. After sustained pressure, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Harris County, CCL4

Allegations

Police stopped our client for driving the wrong way on a one-way street and made an arrest for a second DWI. The client declined field sobriety tests, and officers later obtained a blood sample. We dug into the timeline of the stop and the blood draw, raising a rising BAC concern and scrutinizing the lab records. We pressed those issues in negotiations while preparing to litigate if needed. The state agreed to straight probation, sparing the client jail time and allowing them to move forward under supervision.

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Possession of a Handgun While Under the Influence

Location

Rutherford County, Judge Lisa Eischeid

Allegations

During a late-night traffic stop for a traffic signal violation, officers suspected intoxication and arrested our client. A lawfully owned handgun was found secured in the vehicle, leading to a charge for possessing a weapon while under the influence. We obtained the dash and body camera footage, scrutinized the basis for the stop, and documented that the firearm was not brandished or used. We highlighted the client’s minimal record and that the weapon remained stored in the car. After sustained negotiations with the prosecution, we resolved the weapons case for probation, avoiding additional jail time.

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Use of a Handheld Device While Driving

Location

Rutherford County, Judge Lisa Eischeid

Allegations

The stop began as a routine traffic issue. As the officer approached, he saw the client on a phone and added a charge for using a handheld device while driving. The client consistently said he placed the call only after pulling over with emergency lights behind him. We focused on the timing, challenged whether any use occurred while the vehicle was in motion, and pressed that gap with the prosecution. The matter was resolved with probation, avoiding incarceration and closing the case.

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Obstruction of Police Duty

Location

Tarrant County, D432

Allegations

After a roadside stop, officers accused our client of obstructing their duties during the arrest and a later hospital blood draw. We pulled the bodycam and dash footage, dispatch logs, and medical records to reconstruct what actually happened. The evidence showed confusion and fear of needles, not intentional interference or threats. Reports from different officers conflicted on key details about the alleged obstruction. We pressed those inconsistencies and the lack of proof of intent, making clear we were ready to try the case. The prosecution dismissed the charge.

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Theft (Felony)

Location

Collin County, 296th District Court

Allegations

Police detained the client at a bank after a large wire transfer posted to the account, alleging the funds belonged to someone else. The client explained the money was sent by a third party for a planned vehicle purchase, and officers seized the phone during the investigation. We pushed for full discovery, pressed the state on proof of ownership and intent, and followed up repeatedly when prosecutors had not secured cooperation from their complainant. With those issues highlighted, we negotiated deferred adjudication.

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Driving Under the Influence

Location

Rutherford County, Judge Lisa Eischeid

Allegations

Stopped after a right turn at a signal, the officer reported classic signs of intoxication. Field sobriety tests were conducted, an open container was noted, and a later blood draw reportedly came back around .19. We obtained the body and dash videos and the lab paperwork, scrutinized the timing of the draw and the margin of error, and challenged how the roadside tests were administered. Faced with those issues, the prosecution agreed to a resolution avoiding extended custody and placing the client on probation.

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Theft - Class B

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

A former employer accused our client of issuing fraudulent refunds and reported an estimated loss of several thousand dollars. After a detective made contact and a warrant issued, the client turned themselves in. We stepped in early, emphasized their immediate cooperation, clean record, and the workplace refund practices that had been treated as routine. The prosecution first floated a probation offer, but we pressed for a path to dismissal. We secured pretrial intervention with restitution and program conditions. After completion, the state dismissed the case.