Criminal Defense Case Results

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC5

Allegations

Police responded to a noise complaint at a residential lot and found our client seated in the driver’s seat of a parked vehicle. The engine was off and even the reports were unclear about whether a key was in the ignition. With a prior on the record, the new arrest was filed as a second DWI. We obtained and analyzed the video and reports, emphasized the lack of driving and the weak operation element, and presented solid mitigation including steady employment. After negotiations, the prosecution agreed to straight probation with no jail as a condition.

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Resisting or Evading Arrest

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

An outstanding misdemeanor warrant for resisting or evading arrest put our client at risk of being taken into custody. We moved quickly, reached the investigating officer and the prosecutor, and coordinated a walkthrough so the client could address the warrant without a custodial hold. We also provided background materials the client prepared to give context to the incident. After our discussions with the state and the court, the charge was dismissed and the warrant was recalled.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Travis County, Downtown Austin Community Court

Allegations

Police were called after a heated argument among friends in a car spilled into a public area, and our client was arrested for public intoxication. We obtained the police reports and bodycam video and walked through the encounter step by step with the client. The footage did not match several claims in the arrest narrative and raised questions about whether the legal elements of the offense were met. We pressed these issues with the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Harris County, County Court #9

Allegations

Police found our client stopped at an intersection and asleep behind the wheel. After roadside tests, officers reported slurred speech and located an open container, and a station breath test came back well over 0.15. We pulled every patrol and body cam file and pressed the state on missing footage of the actual stop and the lack of a plate match from the 911 tip. We also challenged how the tests were conducted and the reliability of the device. Facing those issues, the prosecution reduced the charge and offered a plea with credit for time served.

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DWI - Class B

Location

Comal County, 433rd DC

Allegations

Prosecutors floated an enhancement based on prior history, but we pulled records and showed there was only one prior conviction, which blocked a felony upgrade. When a specialty court option was denied, we set the case for trial with punishment to the court and built strong mitigation, including supervisor and family support and documented interlock compliance. Facing that posture, the state offered straight probation. We coordinated license and interlock requirements so our client could keep working.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

A routine traffic stop led to an arrest for DWI after the officer administered field sobriety tests and a breath test that read 0.12. The client had no prior record and was worried about job consequences. We obtained the videos and reports, scrutinized the basis for the stop, the instructions and scoring on the exercises, and the breath device's maintenance, calibration, and observation period. We made clear we were ready to litigate suppression issues, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Illegal Dumping of Trash

Location

Galveston County, 405th DC

Allegations

Officers responded to a report of a small burn pile on private property. Later, the individual was arrested and charged with felony illegal dumping. We obtained the police reports and body camera video and closely analyzed the statute. We challenged whether any disposal occurred at an unauthorized site and whether the state could prove the alleged weight range. The evidence reflected a controlled burn on the property with no reliable measure of debris. After we pressed these gaps with the prosecutor and prepared to litigate, the state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Galveston County, 405th DC

Allegations

The client faced a felony motion to revoke probation after a new arrest for alleged illegal dumping and a late report to supervision. We coordinated a planned surrender and sought a bond reduction to avoid extended jail time. Our team obtained the reports and video from the new case, compared them to the statute, and identified that the conduct on private property did not satisfy key elements. We also presented the client’s long record of clean compliance. The prosecution dismissed the new case and withdrew the revocation, and the MTR was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 6

Allegations

After a traffic stop for speeding, the client was investigated for DWI following a night out. They acknowledged drinking, performed field sobriety tests, and declined a roadside breath test. At the station they also refused a blood draw, which officers later obtained by warrant. We combed through the video and police reports, highlighting the client's diabetes and the limits of the roadside testing under those conditions. After sustained negotiations, the case was resolved with deferred probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 2

Allegations

The client was on deferred adjudication when probation alleged violations for a positive drug test and failure to participate in required classes. We reviewed the motion, confirmed the treatment issue was tied to payments, and arranged re-enrollment. Our team expedited an evaluation and met with the client in custody to prepare and prevent further setbacks. We engaged the prosecutor early, pushing to preserve deferred status while addressing compliance gaps. The case ended with continued probation on modified terms, including a marijuana class and renewed therapy, and the client was released.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, CC3

Allegations

Police were dispatched to a drive-through after a caller reported a possible intoxicated driver. The client was not asleep, was waiting for food, and spoke with staff when officers arrived. He admitted to having drinks, completed field sobriety tests, and a blood sample was taken. We focused on whether officers had reasonable grounds to detain and investigate, and on gaps in how the tests and blood draw were conducted. After pressing those issues with the prosecution and preparing to litigate, the state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

A household dispute led to our client being accused of assault after officers relied almost entirely on the complainant’s initial statement. We stepped in immediately, gathered statements from witnesses who intervened, and secured medical documentation showing the client’s injuries consistent with self-defense. We contrasted those facts with discrepancies in the police narrative and pressed the prosecutor on the weaknesses. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to dismiss following the client’s prompt completion of brief online courses. Case dismissed.