Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

During a nighttime traffic stop for an alleged license plate light issue, officers said they smelled marijuana and proceeded to search the vehicle without consent. A handgun was located inside and the client was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon. We scrutinized the stop, comparing the shifting reasons given to the report, dashcam, and bodycam. We prepared suppression arguments on the stop and search to pressure the state. The prosecution acknowledged the risks and agreed to deferred probation, avoiding a conviction if successfully completed.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 221st Judicial District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop for expired registration, officers claimed to smell marijuana and deployed a K9 to search the vehicle, finding a THC vape in the driver's door. We pulled the bodycam and dashcam videos and the lab reports, then challenged the basis for the stop and the scope of the search while pressing the prosecutor on proof problems. We secured placement in a pretrial diversion with limited requirements, including a brief class and community service. After completion, the state dismissed the case.

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Solicitation of Prostitution

Location

Dallas County, 203rd Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police ran an online sting. Our client contacted a posted number and drove to a hotel area as instructed. He texted that he had arrived, was detained in his car, and officers seized his phone, wallet, and the agreed cash. We reviewed the communications and arrest procedure, then engaged the prosecutor early. When the state offered a path to dismissal through a targeted class, we pushed to get the recommendation filed and secured quick enrollment. After proof on record, the state dismissed the case.

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DUI - Class C

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

Police responded to a minor collision and cited our client for DUI Class C. The client performed field sobriety tests well, and the roadside breath test ultimately registered a low result. In reviewing the videos and reports, we noted the officer did not document any odor of alcohol and that the only direct evidence was a brief admission to drinking. We compiled those points and engaged the prosecutor. Facing a weak evidentiary record and our readiness to litigate, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Lampasas County, None

Allegations

After pulling over to rest, the client was contacted by officers responding to a suspicious vehicle call. An officer claimed an alcohol odor and conducted roadside tests despite the client denying any drinking. The officers then searched the vehicle without consent and found a gas station THCA product labeled as hemp compliant, which sparked disagreement between officers about its legality. We challenged the detention and the probable cause for the search, and highlighted the product’s compliant labeling. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Comal County, JP4

Allegations

During a traffic stop for tinted windows, our client was a passenger when the driver consented to a vehicle search. Officers located a small amount of marijuana and charged the passenger, who had no prior record, after an on-scene admission. We dug into the basis for the stop, the scope of the consent as it applied to a passenger, and how the statement was obtained. We outlined the suppression issues and the weak nexus tying possession to our client beyond the admission. After sustained pressure in negotiations, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Stopped for excessive speed, our client was first booked for reckless driving and later charged with DWI after officers claimed signs of intoxication at the station. The client declined field tests and a breath test, so police obtained a blood warrant. The result, taken well after the stop, was barely over the limit. We reviewed video showing steady speech and normal demeanor, then challenged the reliability of the blood draw and handling of the sample. With those weaknesses, we negotiated a reduction to a non-DWI misdemeanor with deferred probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Kendall County, 451st District Court

Allegations

The client was on deferred probation for a felony drug case when supervision alleged a positive test and missed community service. Probation pushed for 180 days in a sanction facility. We moved fast, filing a motion to review and modify conditions and assembling mitigation that included treatment evaluations, program options, and family support. We negotiated a treatment focused alternative, detailing an outpatient plan and clear compliance steps. The court accepted the plan, the client avoided the facility, and the case was resolved with deferred probation intact.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after the client called for assistance. Officers claimed the client admitted to recently driving, and a blood draw was obtained by warrant after a refusal. We dug into the reports and statements and found conflicting accounts about when the client arrived home and whether any drinking happened afterward. The probable cause affidavit also included a significant timestamp error. We challenged the reliability of the timeline and scrutinized the warrant paperwork, pressing the state on proof of intoxication at the time of driving. The charge was reduced.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Lampasas County, None

Allegations

Police found the client parked and resting on the roadside during a welfare check, claimed signs of intoxication, and performed field tests. They then searched the vehicle without consent and discovered handguns the client had already disclosed. We focused on the legality of the detention and the lack of probable cause for the search, and argued the facts did not meet the elements of UCW. After we laid out these problems to the prosecutor and signaled readiness to litigate, the state dismissed the case.

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Motion for Early Termination of Probation

Location

Travis County, 403rd District Court

Allegations

The client contacted us to pursue early termination of probation on an older case. We obtained the file, reviewed the judgment and supervision records, and identified paths to improve the posture of the case. We prepared a targeted motion and opened negotiations with the prosecutor for a more proportionate resolution. After sustained discussions, the state agreed to reduce the underlying charge. The court accepted the agreement and placed the client on a more favorable probationary arrangement.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Fort Bend County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

Police were called to a hotel after an argument that followed a day of drinking. Officers noted the complainant’s black eye and arrested our client, who said he acted defensively. The 911 call came from a third party, the complainant later expressed no interest in prosecution, and a child’s reported account conflicted with the fact the child had been asleep. We compiled these credibility problems and highlighted the lack of reliable evidence. After sustained negotiations with the DA, the state dismissed the case.