Criminal Defense Case Results

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Fort Bend County, County Court at Law 4

Allegations

After a night out, our client and a friend walked from a nearby store, took a wrong turn, and ended up in a residential area. A homeowner reported two people near her car and officers stopped our client at the neighborhood entrance, then filed a criminal trespass case. We obtained the reports and video, mapped the timeline, and compared the complainant’s statements with the officers’ narratives. The accounts conflicted and there was no clear evidence of any notice to leave or restricted area. We presented those problems to the prosecution, and the case was dismissed.

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Possession of a Fictitious or Fraudulent ID

Location

Fort Bend County, County Court at Law 4

Allegations

After a neighborhood trespass complaint, officers detained our client while walking home. During booking, a wallet search uncovered a fake ID, and the client made statements on camera about it. We obtained the reports and body camera video, examined Miranda and the custodial process, and highlighted inconsistencies in the trespass allegation. We pushed the state to dismiss trespass and to treat the ID case as the proper misdemeanor rather than the initial felony flag. The prosecution agreed, and we finalized a reduction with credit for time served, avoiding probation, fines, and community service.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Travis County, 427th District Court

Allegations

The client was detained after a traffic stop for a broken headlight at a convenience store. Two passengers produced fake IDs, prompting officers to pull everyone out and search the car. Our client was a passenger. Officers said they found a pipe and suspected narcotics in a black bag that belonged to the client, who denied any knowledge and explained others regularly used the vehicle. We obtained dash and bodycam footage and the lab records, and challenged the basis for the search and proof of knowing possession. Facing those issues and our readiness to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CCC5

Allegations

Officers responded to a minor single vehicle crash. The client cooperated, completed field sobriety tests, and later provided a breath sample at the station. We reviewed the dash and body camera video, which showed strong balance and coordination and even uncertainty from the officers about impairment. The breath test was taken long after driving and registered only slightly above the legal limit, undermining its value. We presented those weaknesses and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Atascosa County, CCL

Allegations

Following a traffic stop, the client performed field sobriety tests, blew on a roadside device, and later provided a breath sample at the jail. Our team quickly obtained the dashcam video, police reports, and breath test records. We reviewed the HGN, walk-and-turn, and one-leg stand administration, and scrutinized the breath testing paperwork for procedural issues. Leveraging our workup and mitigation about the client's future goals, we pressed for a resolution that avoided a conviction. The state agreed to pre-trial diversion.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Harris County, 482nd DC

Allegations

According to reports, a dispute at a repair shop escalated when the client displayed a pocketknife and employees said they felt threatened. No one was injured and the event was not captured on usable video. We obtained the reports and identifications, then built mitigation with treatment records for alcohol use, documented mental health diagnoses, and a lack of violent history. We communicated progress to the prosecutor and pressed the weaknesses in corroboration. The state offered deferred probation, avoiding a felony conviction while the client continues treatment.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 366th District Court

Allegations

Already on deferred probation for a felony drug case, the client faced a motion to adjudicate after he stopped reporting, missed a UA, and fell behind on classes when a family death and a housing move took him out of state. We obtained the violation packet, met with the prosecutor, and documented the reasons for the lapse. We got the client re-engaged, arranging third party drug testing and restarting required conditions. After multiple settings we pressed to avoid jail and adjudication. The case was continued on deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a tire blowout caused a single-vehicle incident, officers noticed empty cans and put our client through roadside tests. He explained long-standing balance and respiratory issues, and an officer even remarked on his careful maneuvering to clear traffic. We gathered medical records, tied the crash to mechanical failure, and emphasized his clean history. Leaning on those points, we pressed for an alternative resolution. The state agreed to deferred probation with a class, interlock, and fines, keeping a conviction off his record if he completes the term.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, CC2

Allegations

After a beach gathering, the client drove along sand, missed an exit, and struck a parked vehicle. No injuries were reported at the scene. Officers noted possible intoxication, conducted the eye-tracking test, and later obtained a consensual blood draw. We secured the videos and reports, highlighting the crash with airbag deployment, the unstable surface where evaluations occurred, and the absence of standardized walk-and-turn or one-leg tests. Using those points and holding the state to its proof on the blood, we negotiated deferred probation.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

A traffic stop for speeding on a motorcycle ended in arrest after the client disclosed a handgun to the officer. The officer labeled him a gang member based on a motorcycle vest and treated the carry as unlawful, though it was not a prohibited place. We pulled the reports and video, challenged the basis for the stop and seizure, and attacked the claim of gang affiliation. With that leverage and trial prep, we negotiated deferred probation, avoiding a conviction.

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Burglary of a Habitation

Location

Bell County, 27th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The case arose after our client entered a residence during a drug-related mental health crisis. No one was injured, but the arrest resulted in a felony burglary charge. We gathered comprehensive mitigation, including verified treatment participation, sustained sobriety, and supporting statements from providers to document rehabilitation. We presented a detailed sentencing package and pressed for a non-conviction outcome. The court approved deferred adjudication probation, keeping a felony conviction off the client’s record.

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Intoxication Assault

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 7

Allegations

The case stemmed from a crash during a crowded street gathering. Several passengers were in the vehicle, and one suffered serious injuries. The client completed roadside tests and consented to a blood draw. We secured bystander video showing the injured passenger riding partly outside a window while the car executed a maneuver and then struck parked vehicles. Using that footage, the accident file, and the client’s clean history, we attacked causation and the state’s theory. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charges.