DWI/DUI Case Results in Texas

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bexar County, CCL4

Allegations

Police found the client asleep in the driver’s seat at a fast-food lot after leaving a gathering. She admitted drinking, performed field tests, and later gave a 0.13 breath sample at the station. With a prior DWI on record, she faced enhanced penalties. We obtained body and dash camera video, scrutinized how the tests were conducted, and pulled maintenance logs for the breath machine. We also challenged whether the vehicle was actually being operated and assembled mitigation documenting treatment and sobriety efforts. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Collin County, 366th District Court

Allegations

After a single-vehicle incident, officers arrested our client for felony DWI based on observations at the scene. She asked for a roadside breath test, none was given, and the later blood test showed no alcohol. The lab reported only prescribed benzodiazepines consistent with long term treatment. We gathered pharmacy and medical records, explained tolerance, and pressed the state on the intoxication element. After sustained negotiations, the felony DWI was reduced to a misdemeanor, keeping a felony off her record.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

After a late night single vehicle incident, police arrested our client for DWI. He declined the roadside tests, and officers later obtained a warrant for a hospital blood draw. We obtained the bodycam, the warrant affidavit, and the lab records, and scrutinized the stop, arrest, and blood draw procedures, highlighting how a post crash sample could be affected by airbag impact and concussion symptoms. With no other traffic involved and limited driving shown, we pressed those weaknesses in negotiations. The state reduced the case to a lesser charge.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Brazoria County, CC2

Allegations

A patrol officer stopped our client for alleged phone use while driving and initiated a DWI investigation. The client declined roadside field sobriety tests, was arrested, and later provided a breath sample at the jail that read over .15. We obtained the dash and body camera footage and dissected the paperwork. The video did not clearly show the claimed distraction, there was no documented odor of alcohol, and parts of the testing occurred long after the actual driving. We challenged probable cause and the reliability of the breath result. Confronted with these problems, the prosecution reduced the charge.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Comal County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

Police found the client parked in a lot after pulling over to rest. After being awakened by officers, the client showed signs of intoxication, performed field sobriety tests, and later gave a breath sample at the jail. An open container was noted. We secured the video and reports, pointed out inconsistencies in the observations, and emphasized that the client had stopped driving to avoid risk. With that leverage and mitigation, we negotiated a resolution for straight probation, keeping the client out of jail.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, CC2

Allegations

After a single vehicle crash, officers arrested our client for DWI. He had been drinking and recalled little after the wreck, and the state claimed a breath sample. We pushed for full discovery, obtaining the video and breath records, and scrutinized the arrest from first contact to booking. We compiled mitigation showing no prior record, cooperation, and significant mental health concerns. Using that package, we negotiated the case down to a lesser misdemeanor, with credit for time served.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #3

Allegations

A traffic stop initiated after a citizen reported swerving led to an arrest for first offense DWI following roadside tests and a consensual blood draw. We obtained the police paperwork and compared it with our client's dashcam video, which showed mostly steady driving and undercut the basis for the stop. We scrutinized how the field tests were conducted and documented several problems. Armed with those issues, we pressed the prosecution in negotiations. The state agreed to reduce the case to a lesser charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 3

Allegations

During a traffic stop for failing to signal, officers reported the odor of alcohol and had the driver perform the eye test, walk-and-turn, and one-leg stand. A warrant was obtained and a hospital blood draw was taken following transport. We reviewed the reports and footage, scrutinized how the field tests were administered and the timing and handling of the blood sample in relation to driving, and pressed those issues with the prosecution. Using that leverage, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser charge with deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC2

Allegations

After a late-night single-vehicle crash, officers found the client beside a disabled car with airbags deployed. No field sobriety tests were conducted and no breath sample was taken, only a post-arrest blood draw. We dug into the police reports and available footage, scrutinized the basis for the arrest and the handling of the blood evidence, and emphasized the absence of roadside testing. We also guided the client into proactive classes and gathered strong character references. With those issues and mitigation on the table, the State offered deferred adjudication.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 5

Allegations

Police stopped our client after the vehicle struck a traffic sign late at night and made a DWI arrest. The state alleged a BAC over .15. We obtained the discovery, analyzed the basis for the stop and the high BAC claim, and pressed the prosecutor on proof issues and trial risks. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to remove the .15 enhancement and treat it as a standard first offense. We secured deferred adjudication with an ignition interlock. Completion keeps a conviction off the record.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Lampasas County, County Court at Law

Allegations

A store clerk reported the client after a quick fuel stop, and police stopped the vehicle a few miles later. Field sobriety tests were given, and a jail breath test was taken, with paperwork later citing a BAC over 0.15. We obtained video and test records, highlighted discrepancies in the enhancement, and promptly requested the license hearing. The client also began AA, completed a DWI class, and provided strong character letters. With that mitigation and leverage on the BAC issue, the state dropped the enhancement and agreed to Class B deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bexar County, CCL11

Allegations

Officers found our client in a drive-thru and conducted field sobriety tests after he acknowledged having drinks. He declined a breath test, and blood was later drawn under a warrant. We moved quickly to request an ALR hearing to protect his license, then obtained the video and discovery once the case was filed. The client completed recommended alcohol education and provided character letters, which we packaged for negotiations. Leveraging the discovery alongside mitigation, we secured a charge reduction and straight probation.