Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

After a late night crash triggered by a lane drift, the client was arrested for DWI. They reported eye irritation, admitted to a few drinks, completed field sobriety tests, and provided breath samples reportedly over .15. An interlock was ordered while the case was pending. We gathered the crash and testing records, addressed the circumstances with the prosecutor, and pushed to avoid an enhanced conviction. The State agreed to waive enhancements and accept deferred probation with credit for time already on the interlock, allowing removal and keeping a conviction off the record.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a domestic argument, a relative called 911 after hearing commotion, but no one outside the couple saw what happened. Officers arrested our client based on the complainant's statement. We reviewed the reports and evidence, noting she was intoxicated during the interview, her account shifted, and there were no independent witnesses. The injury documentation was minimal and inconsistent with the allegations. The complainant later made clear she did not want to pursue the case. We presented these issues to the prosecutor, who dismissed the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC 2

Allegations

After a minor collision with a parked, unoccupied car, officers initiated a DWI investigation. The client admitted to drinking, completed field sobriety tests, and recalled stumbling, which we argued was consistent with post-crash stress and an airbag deployment. They refused a roadside breath test, and a blood sample was later taken at the jail. We reviewed the police and crash reports, emphasized the absence of injuries, and challenged the weight of the roadside exercises. The case resolved with deferred probation.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police approached the client's parked car after a companion was detained for suspected shoplifting. Officers said they smelled marijuana, questioned the client, and then found a firearm in the glove box after the client disclosed its presence. We scrutinized the legality of the initial contact, the basis for the vehicle search, and whether the state could prove every element of unlawful carrying. We emphasized there was no evidence our client participated in the store incident and raised suppression issues regarding the search and statements. The state dismissed the case.

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Stalking (Felony)

Location

Ellis County, None

Allegations

The client was arrested after a dating partner reported stalking. We got involved early, opened communication with the prosecutor, and focused on the actual context of the relationship. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we documented and delivered to the state. With the complainant unwilling to proceed, we pressed for a negotiated resolution. The case was resolved with deferred probation, avoiding the risks of trial while the client complies with court terms.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC4

Allegations

Officers responded to a single-vehicle crash into a barrier and conducted field sobriety tests before making an arrest. The client admitted to drinking and later provided a breath sample around 0.15. We dug into the police reports and testing records, evaluating how the post-crash conditions and airbag deployment could have affected the observations and the tests. We paired those concerns with mitigation from a clean history in negotiations. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Bastrop County, 423rd District Court

Allegations

After a crash with another vehicle that ended in a rollover, officers found open containers and arrested our client for a third DWI. The client refused a breath test, and a blood sample was taken. With two prior convictions making it a felony, we dissected the crash investigation and the circumstances of the draw while pushing back on overreaching restitution. We presented insurance documentation showing the other driver’s medical claim was resolved. Coupled with the client’s treatment efforts, we negotiated straight probation.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Ellis County, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO 2

Allegations

A motion to revoke our client's misdemeanor probation was filed after authorities alleged a violation tied to new, unadjudicated accusations. We obtained the revocation packet and reviewed the supervision file and supporting documents in detail. Our team disputed the factual basis for any violation and emphasized the absence of reliable proof. We prepared to contest the motion and set out our position clearly. The prosecution dismissed the revocation, and the case was closed.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 416th District Court

Allegations

While on felony probation, the client faced a revocation motion alleging new arrests in another jurisdiction, failure to complete required classes, missed or failed drug tests, and not reporting the arrests. We dug into the violation timeline, addressed each allegation with context, and coordinated with probation and the prosecutor on a path forward focused on compliance. Instead of proceeding to revocation, the state agreed to a negotiated resolution, and the court kept the client on probation with modified terms.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 4

Allegations

Following a traffic stop for a suspected speeding violation, officers noted an odor of alcohol and arrested our client for DWI. The client completed field sobriety tests and believed the performance was solid. No roadside breath test was given, but at the station two samples registered .12 and then .10. We dug into the reports and testing records, emphasized the inconsistent breath results and steady roadside performance, and presented a clean history in negotiations. The state agreed to reduce the charge to a lesser offense.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Galveston County, County Court at Law No. 2

Allegations

After a traffic stop moments after leaving a lot, the client was pulled over for allegedly failing to maintain a single lane. They declined field sobriety testing and a breath test, and a blood draw was later obtained by warrant. We obtained the video footage and showed the brief lane drift occurred with no nearby traffic, undermining reasonable suspicion for the stop. We also highlighted recurring issues with the arresting officer’s stops and credibility. Facing a suppression hearing, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Illegal Dumping

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

The client was accused after assisting two others with a cleanout and leaving household debris near dumpsters when a usual site was closed. Law enforcement contacted them later, and they gave statements by phone and at an office about the items and vehicles. We reviewed the investigative materials and analyzed each statement, noting they were non-custodial and equivocal about roles and location. We pressed the State on proving the alleged volume that elevated the charge and the lack of direct proof tying our client to a specific dump site. Faced with these weaknesses, the prosecution dismissed the case.