Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

Charge

Burglary of a Habitation

Location

Tarrant County, D297

Allegations

Our client was accused of burglary after property went missing from an apartment during a scheduled visit to the residence. They had already cooperated with a detective and returned the items, yet multiple burglary warrants followed. We engaged early with investigators and the prosecutor, centered the defense on consent to be inside the dwelling, and challenged any proof of unlawful entry or intent. With those issues on the table and the voluntary return of property, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Gillespie County, CCL

Allegations

On deferred misdemeanor probation, the client was hit with a motion to adjudicate after a new reckless driving arrest in another county and an alleged missed drug and alcohol evaluation. We secured a bond to keep the client out of custody and pulled the offense report and supervision file. Instead of conceding a violation, we gathered proof of completed classes and the evaluation and coordinated with probation. We submitted a compliance packet to the prosecutor. The state dropped the motion and the case was dismissed.

Charge

Theft (Class A or Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Tarrant County, D297

Allegations

The case began when a detective contacted our client about jewelry taken from a residence the client had been allowed to enter for work. The client had already spoken to the detective and returned the items. We stepped in early, opened a dialogue with law enforcement, gathered the reports, and emphasized full cooperation, recovery of the property, lack of criminal history, and the limited value involved. We pressed the state on proof of intent and the practical impact of restitution. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

After leaving a work gathering where alcohol was served, the client began to feel unwell and pulled to the shoulder to wait for a ride. Officers arrived as family members did, questioned him, and he acknowledged having driven earlier. He completed roadside sobriety tests and later provided a breath sample at the jail. We built leverage around his decision to stop driving, and we scrutinized the video, field tests, and breath paperwork for adherence to required procedures. With no prior record, we negotiated deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off his record.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law, #9

Allegations

Police initiated a stop after a third party report, not for a traffic violation. The client acknowledged a few drinks earlier in the day, performed field sobriety tests despite a documented balance condition, and chose a blood test. We obtained the videos and reports, emphasized the medical issues that undermined the roadside testing, and scrutinized the basis for the stop. Using that leverage in negotiations, we secured deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the client's record.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court No. 3

Allegations

After a two-car collision at an intersection, officers reported deployed airbags and an odor of alcohol. The client admitted to drinking earlier and declined field sobriety tests. A blood draw was taken at a hospital hours later after delays. We obtained the reports and emphasized that any confusion or unsteadiness could stem from the crash, and that the delayed blood sample could not reliably establish the level while driving. With early mitigation completed, we leveraged these issues to secure straight probation with a limited interlock requirement and no jail.

Charge

Burglary of a Habitation

Location

Tarrant County, D297

Allegations

Police opened a burglary investigation after property went missing from an apartment the client had access to through work. The client spoke with a detective, acknowledged taking the items, and returned them. A warrant issued for burglary of a habitation followed. We got involved immediately, opened a line with the investigator, and documented that the client had permission to be inside the residence. After we presented that context and the return of property, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

The client was stopped after running red lights and investigated for DWI. They completed roadside sobriety tests and a handheld breath test registered about 0.06, below the legal limit, yet an arrest followed and a blood sample was taken. We obtained the videos, reports, and laboratory results, which showed a blood alcohol concentration near 0.03. We emphasized the below-limit readings and the absence of reliable indicators of impairment to the prosecutor. With the key elements unsupported, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Montgomery County, CCL5

Allegations

After a report of intoxicated patrons leaving a bar, officers located our client and made a traffic stop. The client cooperated, completed field sobriety tests, and later provided a breath sample that registered over .15, resulting in an enhanced DWI charge. We obtained the patrol video, SFST paperwork, and breath-test records, pressed the state on its proof, and presented strong mitigation, including the client’s clean history and cooperation. The prosecution agreed to reduce the case to a standard DWI and resolve it for time served, avoiding probation and additional jail.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC5

Allegations

Police stopped our client for alleged swerving shortly after arriving at a hotel area. The officer demanded roadside sobriety tests, which the client declined, and arrested them anyway. A blood sample was later taken at the jail under a warrant. We pulled the video and reports, dissected the stated reasons for the stop and arrest, and argued the detention lacked probable cause. After a suppression hearing, the court agreed and excluded the key evidence, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Bexar County, Criminal, District Court

Allegations

Police were called to a hotel after an argument. The client was detained for trespass, and officers searched her parked car without consent, reporting a small amount of cocaine. We obtained the bodycam, dashcam, and reports, scrutinized when and how the item was first observed, and challenged the legal basis for a vehicle search tied only to a trespass call. We also had the client complete independent drug testing to show she was not using. Using those issues as leverage, we negotiated deferred adjudication on the felony, keeping a conviction off her record if she completes the terms.

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Theft (Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Galveston County

Allegations

The client was detained by store security after a self checkout incident where several items were not scanned, with the alleged value a few hundred dollars. We were hired quickly and contacted the prosecutor while the case was still in intake. Our team requested the surveillance video, loss prevention reports, and any officer recordings, and reviewed the elements of the offense. We presented mitigation that all merchandise was recovered at the scene and that the client had no criminal history. Faced with those points and our posture to litigate, the State chose not to move forward and dismissed the case.