Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

A traffic dispute escalated when another driver allegedly followed our client and rear ended him. She told him she had a gun, exited her vehicle, and a bystander recorded as he restrained her on the ground until police arrived. Officers arrested him for assault after watching the video and concluding he was the aggressor. We compiled the bystander footage and accident context, emphasizing his concern about a possible weapon and his cooperation. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to straight probation on the misdemeanor, avoiding any jail time.

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Theft (Third-Degree or State Jail Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, CDC3

Allegations

Police alleged our client committed felony theft after a dispute with a vehicle dealership following service work. We obtained the reports and the dealership’s records, including repair paperwork and communications about possession of the car. Our review showed it was a contractual business disagreement, not a crime, and the evidence did not establish an intent to permanently deprive. We compiled the paper trail and presented it to the prosecutor, pressing the civil nature of the matter. The state dismissed the case.

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Duty on Striking a Structure, Fixture, or Highway Landscaping

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police alleged our client struck a roadside fixture and failed to meet the statutory duty to report the damage. We obtained the patrol report, bodycam, and scene photos, and focused on the elements the state had to prove, including the amount of damage, whether an identifiable owner or agency was available, and what steps were taken to notify authorities. The evidence left key facts in dispute and did not clearly establish a violation. After negotiations and pressure to proceed without solid proof, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

The case arose from a domestic dispute at a residence that ended with officers arresting our client on the complainant's initial account and reports of minor injury. We dissected the incident paperwork, compared it to later statements, and assembled proof of the client's cooperation with child services and entry into rehab. We delivered that package with character support and a concrete compliance plan. The prosecutor agreed to straight probation with no jail, including an anger management course, community service, and a no harassing contact condition.

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Terroristic Threat Against a Family Member

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

The client was arrested after a family dispute spilled into text messages in which he threatened harm if a child was not returned. We compiled the entire message thread and timeline to show the remarks were made in anger, there was no weapon involved, and no steps taken to carry anything out. We also documented his entry into treatment and consistent cooperation with pretrial services. Using that mitigation, we negotiated straight probation with appropriate conditions, keeping him out of jail.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Garland Municipal Court

Allegations

Our client was cited for Class C family-violence assault after a domestic argument at a residence escalated to brief unwanted contact. He was arrested and released on a small bond with a municipal court date. We were hired quickly, obtained the police records, and opened dialogue with the prosecutor. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we delivered along with proof of the client’s proactive anger management course. At the first setting, the State dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, CCL#7

Allegations

After a traffic stop for alleged swerving and minor speeding, the client was arrested for DWI. No roadside sobriety tests were given, and the client declined breath and blood testing. Officers obtained a warrant and took a blood sample. We challenged the basis for the stop, emphasized the absence of standardized testing, and scrutinized the warrant process and handling of the sample. With those weaknesses on the table, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Galveston County, None

Allegations

Police were called to a residence after an argument between household members turned physical. Both sides had minor marks and were arrested for family violence despite describing it as mutual combat. We moved quickly to gather the 911 audio, bodycam, and written statements, and documented that neither party wished to prosecute. We framed the event as a brief, alcohol influenced dispute with no ongoing safety concerns and no prior history. After presenting these issues to the prosecutor and applying pressure, the state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, 187th District Court

Allegations

While on felony probation, the client was accused of violating supervision and a warrant issued. We mobilized quickly, coordinated a planned appearance, and lined up a bondsman so release could happen as soon as the court set bond. We dug into the file, gathered proof of completed fees, steady employment, and past compliance, and proposed a concrete plan to address the alleged missteps. After negotiating with the prosecutor and probation, we persuaded the court that continued community supervision was the right outcome. Probation was imposed, avoiding prison time.

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Interference with Public Duties

Location

Tarrant County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a welfare check at a residence after a caller alleged family members were being kept from leaving. Officers claimed exigent entry, the individual briefly held the door, then complied and was arrested for interference with public duties. We filed our appearance, requested the reports, 911 audio, and body camera video, and pressed the point that any obstruction was momentary and nonviolent. Through focused negotiation, the case resolved with deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record upon successful completion.

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Tampering with Evidence

Location

Comal County, 274th DC

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a minor tag issue, the client told the officer he tossed marijuana from the car and was charged with tampering. No contraband was recovered and the report hinged on that statement. We gathered medical records documenting therapeutic use obtained soon after the incident, scrutinized the stop and the evidence gaps, and pressed those weaknesses with the prosecutor. The state agreed to reduce the case to a lesser offense, and we negotiated deferred probation.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 4

Allegations

The client was stopped late at night for an allegedly wide turn and arrested for a second DWI after roadside tests and a breath sample reportedly over the limit. We moved fast to request the ALR hearing to protect driving privileges and obtained the video evidence, breath-test records, and all reports. Our defense zeroed in on the basis for the stop, the manner the field tests were given, and whether breath-test procedures were followed. After we pressed those issues and prepared to litigate suppression, the prosecution dismissed the case.