Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

Charge

POCS felony

Allegations

An individual was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, and criminal trespass after an incident at a movie theater where the client worked. Police were called following an altercation that led to charges despite the client's insistence of being the victim. Police found the client in possession of a vape pen the client said was legally purchased.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence escalated, and the complainant reported being pushed and showed officers a facial bruise. There were no independent witnesses and the client was not present when police arrived, so the file consisted largely of the initial statement and photos. We obtained and reviewed the reports, documented the lack of corroboration, and highlighted the client’s prompt enrollment in counseling and sobriety treatment. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor. The case was dismissed.

Charge

Possession of a Fictitious or Fraudulent ID

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

During a traffic stop for an equipment issue, officers reported smelling marijuana and conducted a search. In the client’s bag they located several identification cards belonging to other people, which formed the basis for a fictitious or fraudulent ID charge. We challenged the justification for the search and pressed the state on any evidence of intent to use those IDs. Through focused negotiations, we secured a plea to straight probation consistent with the court’s terms.

Charge

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Harris County, 338th DC

Allegations

The client was confronted in a bar restroom after an officer reported seeing a handoff of a small bag to another person. The client tried to dispose of it in the toilet, but officers recovered a few grams of suspected contraband. We examined the police reports and evidence handling, scrutinizing the legality of the detention inside the restroom and how the substance was retrieved. Leveraging those concerns in negotiations, we secured deferred adjudication probation, keeping a conviction off the record upon successful completion.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC12

Allegations

After leaving a gathering, the client drove a short distance home, fell asleep at the wheel, and had a minor collision with no injuries. Officers conducted field sobriety tests at the scene and later obtained a breath sample at the jail. We scrutinized the field tests and breath-test handling and litigated a contested issue about a subpoenaed witness. We also compiled mitigation, including proof of interlock compliance and costs, insurance payments, completed classes, and strong school records. The state agreed to reduce the charge to a non-DWI offense with deferred probation.

Charge

Assault on a Peace Officer

Location

Harris County, 338th DC

Allegations

Police alleged that during an encounter in a bar restroom, our client struck an officer with a shoulder and caused injury. The accusation followed officers moving in after observing suspected contraband and attempting to detain the client. We obtained the reports and evidence, dissected the sequence of events, and emphasized that any contact was incidental, not intentional. We also challenged whether there was documented bodily injury sufficient to meet the statute. Facing these proof problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, 363rd Judicial District Court

Allegations

Our client was on probation supervised out of state. After repeated officer changes and poor communication, the client was mistakenly labeled as having absconded and a no-bond warrant issued. We compiled text messages with probation, employment records, and a series of clean drug tests to prove ongoing compliance and rehabilitation. We engaged the prosecutor and probation, arranged a voluntary appearance, and laid out a detailed timeline of the client’s efforts. The state dismissed the motion to revoke and the case was dismissed.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

After a single-vehicle crash, officers found our client unsteady and conducted roadside tests on uneven ground, including grass by a parking area. The client had just struck a pole, the airbag deployed, and there was a head impact, yet testing proceeded. A breath attempt failed, and a later warrant blood draw allegedly showed a high BAC. We obtained bodycam and 911 audio to document crash effects and compromised testing conditions that explained the balance issues. Combined with the client's swift completion of alcohol education and other compliance, we leveraged these problems with the evidence. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, CC7

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute at a residence. The client left during the argument, returned to find the door locked, and forced entry, after which police arrested him based largely on the complainant’s initial statement. We obtained the 911 audio and body-camera video, noted the absence of documented injuries and multiple inconsistencies, and pushed to ease restrictive bond conditions. As trial neared, the court limited live testimony and the state leaned on the 911 call. We leveraged those evidentiary issues to negotiate deferred adjudication probation, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Coryell County

Allegations

A routine traffic stop for a minor equipment issue led officers to claim they smelled marijuana and to search the vehicle. The search turned up only trace residue and items the officer labeled as drug paraphernalia. We dissected the reports and patrol narrative, challenging the credibility of the claimed odor and the scope of the search. We also emphasized the minimal amount of material and the weak link between the items and our client. After sustained negotiations with the prosecutor, the state dismissed the paraphernalia charge.

Charge

Open Container of Alcohol

Location

Comal County, None

Allegations

During a traffic stop, deputies reported finding two open alcoholic beverages inside the vehicle and issued an open container citation. We obtained the patrol video, bodycam, and reports, and focused on how the containers were discovered, documented, and tied to the driver. The footage and paperwork lacked clear proof of who possessed them or when they were opened. We pressed these evidentiary problems with the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate. The State dismissed the case.

Charge

Possession of Marijuana

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 5

Allegations

Police approached the client while sitting in a parked vehicle and claimed they smelled marijuana. A warrantless search followed, and officers reported finding a small amount, leading to a possession charge. We secured the discovery, dissected the justification for the stop and search, and pressed the state on gaps in proving knowing possession. After sustained negotiations and signaling our intent to litigate suppression issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.