Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Terroristic Threat (Felony)

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 10

Allegations

Our client was accused after a heated exchange that someone reported as a terroristic threat. We obtained the police reports and evidence, scrutinized each statement, and charted a precise timeline. The accounts conflicted and the state could not show a specific, credible threat or intent. We set the case for contested hearings and trial, and pressed these weaknesses in negotiations. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Class B

Location

Bell County, CC#2

Allegations

After a two car collision where another driver ran a light, officers investigated our client for DWI. Despite significant vehicle damage and reports of a head impact and a seizure condition, the officer required field sobriety tests, which the client struggled to perform before being transported for a hospital blood draw. We obtained the accident documentation and medical records to show how injuries and medical history undermined the roadside testing. We pressed those weaknesses with the prosecutor, and the case resolved with deferred probation.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 10

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic incident and filed a family violence assault charge. We obtained discovery, scrutinized the state's evidence, and mapped out a litigation strategy, including setting the case for trial if needed. In negotiations, we emphasized the burden of proof and held the line on our client's rights. After the prosecutor conducted further review and we continued to advocate firmly, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Travis County, DC403

Allegations

After a single-vehicle crash, our client was arrested for a felony DWI with prior DWIs. The client had recently been ill, was taking prescribed sedatives and cold medicine, and recalled little after the collision. They reported refusing chemical testing and could not remember any blood draw. We scrutinized the reports and challenged the reliability of the field sobriety evaluations in light of the medical factors and memory gaps, pressing the state on proof. Using that leverage and the client’s willingness to seek treatment, we secured a term of probation.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Williamson County, jp3

Allegations

After an arrest for public intoxication, our client was cited into a JP court. We immediately requested discovery, including body camera video, and pressed the State on whether the facts actually met the elements of the offense. The court initially offered deferred disposition, and later the prosecutor floated a dismissal if the client completed an alcohol awareness course. We declined to accept conditions, laid out our concerns with the evidence, and kept negotiating. The State agreed to dismiss the charge outright, ending the case with no conviction.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Bexar County, CCL8

Allegations

After dozing off at the wheel, the client struck a barrier and officers conducted roadside sobriety tests at the crash scene. There were no open containers and the client made no admissions, but a later breath sample registered over 0.15. We emphasized how fatigue and the disorientation of a collision can compromise the reliability of field testing, and pointed out other gaps in the report. With no prior record, we pressed these issues in negotiations. The state reduced the charge, and we obtained deferred terms to keep a conviction off the record.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Police responded to a 911 call after a domestic argument at a residence. Bodycam video captured the complainant saying she was pushed and that her phone was grabbed, while scene photos showed no visible injuries. We obtained the footage and reports, highlighted inconsistencies between the initial account and later statements, and pressed weaknesses in the state’s proof. With trial risk and the prosecutor’s position in mind, we negotiated deferred adjudication probation, keeping a conviction off the client’s record.

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Theft (Felony)

Location

Bastrop County, 423rd District Court

Allegations

The client was flagged on a felony theft warrant while meeting with out of state authorities. Our team stepped in immediately, coordinated with officers, and pushed for a waiver to avoid unnecessary jail intake given serious medical needs. From day one the client maintained they had never been to the location tied to the accusation. We pressed the state for proof linking the client to the alleged property loss and challenged identification and venue. After sustained pressure and negotiations, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence by Strangulation

Location

Bexar County, D437

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic argument escalated and a report alleged strangulation. We moved quickly, reviewed the police report and bond conditions, and gathered context about the relationship. The allegations were firmly disputed, and we identified a recent conflict that raised serious questions about motive. We pressed the DA on proof issues with the strangulation element and made clear we were ready to litigate. Confronted with those problems, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Gillespie County, CCL

Allegations

Stopped for speeding, our client admitted to having drinks and was arrested without field sobriety tests. Officers later obtained a warrant for a blood draw. We dug into the basis for the stop and the warrant process, highlighting the absence of FSTs and the client’s clean history. At the same time, we built a mitigation packet with a substance use evaluation, completed classes, and strong character letters to show accountability. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Assault - Family Violence by Strangulation

Location

Travis County, 427th District Court

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a disputed custody exchange, where the complainant alleged strangulation. We obtained the client’s videos from before and after the incident, EMS records documenting a finger injury, and proof of prior police calls about the complainant’s conduct. We also secured statements and incident reports from neutral witnesses tied to a youth sports event and a school, describing the complainant’s aggressive behavior. After presenting the inconsistencies and lack of corroboration and preparing for trial, the state dismissed the case.

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Sexual Assault

Location

Bexar County, D437

Allegations

Following a report made during a heated family dispute, the client was arrested and consistently maintained the allegation was fabricated. Our team moved quickly to obtain the case file and scrutinize the complainant's statements against the rest of the evidence. The narrative shifted in key ways, and the complainant later signaled they did not wish to cooperate. We organized those credibility issues into a clear presentation and pressed the prosecution on proof problems. The state dismissed the case.