Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, 207th District Court

Allegations

While on felony probation for a prior DWI, our client moved out of state after receiving approval to transfer supervision. Soon after, that approval was rescinded due to an administrative error and the client was ordered to report back within an unrealistic window, which he could not meet. A warrant issued and he was extradited with no new charges. We gathered the probation email trail, filed for bond, and met with the court liaison and prosecutor. Demonstrating the violation was not willful, the state dismissed the motion to revoke and the case was dismissed.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Travis County, cc7

Allegations

After an encounter with police, our client was charged with possession of marijuana. Early negotiations produced an agreement to dismiss the case if the client completed specific conditions, including a series of clean drug tests. When the state later tried to change course, we pointed them to the original terms and pressed to hold them to it. We compiled and delivered proof of multiple negative UAs and other compliance the prosecutor requested. The state agreed, and the court dismissed the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CCL 15

Allegations

There was a minor single-vehicle crash into a neighborhood fence, and officers arrived to investigate. The client admitted to drinking, completed field sobriety tests, was arrested, and later gave a breath sample at the jail that read 0.16. We obtained the police reports and discovery, scrutinized how the roadside testing was conducted, and noted that no roadside breath test was given. We highlighted the short window between last consumption and the station test and challenged proof of impairment at the time of driving. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI with Child Passenger

Location

Bexar County, DC379

Allegations

Stopped for alleged swerving with a child in the car, the client admitted to limited drinking and agreed to a blood draw. The officer skipped most standardized field tests, relying on HGN and simple recitations before making the arrest. We dissected the stop, the sparse sobriety procedures, and the circumstances in the vehicle, and pressed the State on whether they could prove impairment beyond the admission. Using the weaknesses in the investigation and the client's clean record, we negotiated a reduction to a misdemeanor with straight probation.

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Discharge of a Firearm

Location

Travis County, CC7

Allegations

Police alleged the client fired a handgun in a wooded area near a lodging and later detained him outside. We dug into the reports and advocated for a previously discussed resolution that required upfront work rather than a conviction. Our team compiled proof of an intensive treatment program, a firearm safety course, and community service, and secured a signed weapon forfeiture. We presented the documentation and pressed the state to honor the agreement. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Travis County, CC7

Allegations

Officers responded to reports of gunfire in a wooded area near a lodging property and later encountered our client outside, where a handgun was recovered, leading to a UCW charge. We documented the state's prior agreement to dismiss upon completion of upfront conditions. When a new prosecutor backed away from that deal, we pressed the issue and provided proof of compliance. We finalized and submitted the required weapon forfeiture for this count. The prosecution then dismissed the case.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After an argument at a residence, police alleged our client damaged a phone and filed a criminal mischief case. We obtained the police paperwork, scrutinized the timeline, and pressed the state on whether it could prove intentional damage or the value of any loss. The accounts did not align and documentation of the damage was weak. We raised these problems with the prosecution and prepared to litigate them. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Garland Municipal Court

Allegations

The incident began as a domestic argument at a residence. The client called 911 seeking help amid ongoing mental health concerns in the home. Responding officers later viewed a cell phone video and issued Class C assault citations to both parties, noting what they believed was mutual aggression. Our client consistently denied making offensive contact, explaining he only intervened to separate people. We engaged early, highlighted that he initiated the 911 call, and provided context undermining any intent to assault. The prosecutor agreed the case could not be proven and dismissed it.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The case began after an argument at a residence led to an arrest for assault causing bodily injury. The police report relied largely on the complainant’s statement, and the photos produced by the state showed minimal, non-specific markings that did not match the account. We obtained and reviewed the file, pressed the prosecution on the lack of corroborating physical evidence, and prepared to challenge credibility at trial. Balancing the risks, the client chose a negotiated resolution. We secured straight probation with no jail time.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Comal County, CC3

Allegations

After a highway crash where a tractor trailer struck the client's vehicle and left the scene, officers found a damaged car and an injured driver. The client reported a brief loss of consciousness and hip pain, declined two balance tests, completed only the eye test, and refused breath or blood. A warrant draw later showed a BAC over .15. We reviewed the videos and highlighted the accident context and injury-related testing limits. We also guided the client into required classes and lawful driving with interlock, using that mitigation to secure straight probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police filed a family violence assault after a domestic argument at a residence. The complainant alleged a slap, choking, and being thrown into a headboard. We obtained the photos and compared them to the statements, noting the absence of injuries consistent with those claims, such as handprints or neck marks. A minor witness’s account also conflicted with the initial report and their placement during the incident. We compiled these credibility and proof issues for the prosecutor, and the State dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Officers reported finding a firearm in the client’s vehicle and filed an unlawful carrying of a weapon case in county court. We obtained the full discovery, reconstructed the timeline of the encounter, and scrutinized how the gun was located and documented. Our analysis revealed weaknesses in the state’s proof on key elements of unlawful carry. We pressed those issues and made clear we were ready to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.