Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Harris County, CCL5

Allegations

After a traffic stop for suspected impairment, the client performed roadside tests and later provided a breath sample over 0.15. We obtained the video and breath-test records, analyzed how the field tests were administered, and flagged reliability issues. When pretrial monitoring showed an alcohol reading tied to cold medicine and a missed retest, we documented the explanation and pushed to replace the ankle monitor with an ignition interlock. Leveraging those points and mitigation, we negotiated a reduction with credit for time served.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court at Law 11

Allegations

After a late-night fender incident with a parked vehicle, the client waited for officers, was polite, admitted to a few drinks, performed field sobriety tests, and consented to a breath test reported over .15. We pulled the body and dash camera footage, emphasized that the balance tests were largely solid, and challenged aspects of the test instructions and breath protocol. We also moved quickly on the license hearing and built mitigation with classes and interlock compliance. The pressure led to a probationary resolution.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Fort Bend County, CC5

Allegations

After a night out, the client pulled over near a roadside barrier when they felt sick. Officers arrived after a third party reported a major crash, then claimed an accident and later obtained a blood draw by warrant. The client recovered the car from impound with no damage and reported an open container in the center console. We gathered bodycam, the client’s photos from the tow lot, and the lab paperwork, challenged the accident story, and scrutinized the blood testing while presenting mitigation. The case resolved as deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record upon successful completion.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Stopped for an alleged illegal U-turn, the client admitted to drinking. Officers administered field sobriety tests and a breath test that read over 0.15, resulting in an arrest. We obtained the patrol video, police reports, and breath-test records, then scrutinized the legal basis for the stop and how the tests were conducted. We raised evidentiary concerns and made clear we were prepared to litigate. Faced with those issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Strangulation)

Allegations

A former partner obtained a protective order and later accused our client of family-violence strangulation. There had been no 911 call or on-scene police response, and the client only learned of a warrant during a later traffic stop. We obtained the case file and scrutinized the basis for the charge, noting it rested on statements alone with no contemporaneous officer observations or other corroboration. We presented these evidentiary gaps to the prosecution and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 1

Allegations

Our client was on felony probation for a collision causing injury when a new DWI case in another county triggered a revocation. The State pushed for prison time. We compiled proof of compliance, payments, and completed classes, obtained favorable input from supervision, and prepared mitigation for a contested hearing. We pressed the prosecutor and positioned the case for an open plea if necessary. The court agreed to keep the client on supervision and resolved the matter as deferred adjudication.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 2

Allegations

The client was on deferred probation when a motion to adjudicate was filed, citing a missed test and multiple ignition interlock violations. We moved fast to arrange a safe surrender on the preset bond, minimizing custody time. Our team engaged pretrial to clear up SCRAM and portable monitor requests, advocated to have the existing calibrated interlock recognized, and documented battery-related flags. We gathered proof of completed classes and clean screenings and presented it to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the revocation and closed the case.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Police arrested our client after an altercation at a private residence. The other person showed no bodily injury, while our client was taken by ambulance with visible trauma. We obtained medical records, photos from the hospital and officers, and statements from witnesses who described the other party as the aggressor. We advanced a self defense theory and highlighted inconsistencies in the complainant’s account and the lack of corroborating evidence. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC3

Allegations

Stopped moments after leaving a venue, our client was arrested for DWI. He gave a breath sample, then officers drew blood at the jail despite him not consenting. When the lab later reported a borderline 0.08, prosecutors floated a combined-intoxication theory even though no drug recognition exam was done. We pressed for the dash and body camera video and the full lab file, dissected the basis for the stop, and challenged the reliability and handling of the blood and toxicology. Faced with a weak stop, a rising BAC timeline, and shaky evidence, the state dismissed the case.

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Motion for Early Termination of Probation

Location

Travis County, 427th District Court

Allegations

On deferred community supervision, the client asked us to seek early termination after completing program requirements and staying out of trouble. We drafted and filed a thorough petition and attached records showing compliance, fees, and classes. We opened dialogue with the prosecutor to identify and resolve any anticipated objections. While the motion was pending, we advised the client to remain current with all obligations and handled the court appearance. The court granted early termination, discharged supervision, and the case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Allegations

After a minor traffic stop for positioning at a stop line, officers conducted field sobriety tests and arrested our client for DWI, impounding the vehicle despite a sober passenger. No breath test was taken at the scene, and a blood sample was drawn. We obtained the police reports and bodycam footage and documented the client’s longstanding processing and eye conditions that can affect FSTs. The lab reported no alcohol in the blood. We presented this to the prosecutor, who declined to proceed and dismissed the case.

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Evading Arrest in a Vehicle

Location

Bexar County, 226th District Court

Allegations

Police alleged our client fled on a small motorized cart during an encounter and later tried to run, leading to a felony evading charge. We pulled the bodycam, dispatch logs, and written reports and mapped the timeline against the officer’s narrative. The video showed no clear, continuous pursuit with lights and sirens and raised real doubt about any intent to evade. We also challenged whether the device at issue fit the statute for a vehicle-based felony. Confronted with those evidentiary problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.