Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After officers recovered a small amount of marijuana from a vehicle, a possession case was filed. We obtained the police reports, examined how the substance was located and documented, and questioned the basis for the vehicle search. We compiled the issues and presented them to the prosecutor while preparing to litigate suppression. Our pressure made it clear the evidence would be challenged, and the case could not move forward as charged. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 9

Allegations

The stop followed a lane shift near an unexpected construction closure, after which officers conducted field sobriety tests and obtained a consensual blood draw. We obtained and presented video of the area showing little advance warning or visibility for the closure, with additional signs appearing later. We challenged the basis for the stop and the weight of the roadside observations, and scrutinized the blood evidence in negotiations. Confronted with these issues, the state reduced the charge and the client received deferred probation.

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Violation of a Protective Order (Misdemeanor)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

The client was accused of violating a protective order after officers stopped him near a restricted address and warned he was close to the distance limit. He had not made contact with anyone and was simply passing through the area. Our team reviewed the order’s terms and compared them to the locations described in the police report. We argued the stop lacked a lawful basis and the state could not prove any prohibited contact or the required proximity. Faced with those evidentiary gaps, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, DC226

Allegations

A motion to revoke the client’s felony probation was filed based on alleged violations. We moved quickly to challenge the basis for the claims and obtained the client’s supervision records. Those records reflected consistent compliance, including clean drug tests and no missed requirements. We presented this documentation, pointed out inconsistencies in the violation report, and made clear we were prepared to contest the motion. The state dismissed the case, and the revocation effort ended.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

Officers responded to a minor parking lot bump and noted slurred speech, then had our client perform field sobriety tests despite knee arthritis and reliance on glasses. A breath sample registered around 0.15. We obtained the video and reports and emphasized the minimal nature of the contact, the client’s cooperation, and how his physical limitations undermined the field tests’ reliability. We also highlighted the age of the prior. After sustained negotiations, the charge was reduced to a first-offense DWI with deferred adjudication, minimal community service, and credit for time on the interlock.

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Assault - Class C

Location

Montgomery County, Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

Allegations

After a night out, bar security tried to take our client’s keys and physically block his exit. He admits he pushed past to leave, and officers later cited him for Class C assault based on the guard’s complaint. We obtained the incident report and documented how the contact arose only from being blocked and an attempt to leave, with no injury and disputed intent to harm. We presented those proof issues to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Montgomery County, JP3 County Courts

Allegations

The client was stopped by store personnel after a self checkout transaction and cited for Class C theft when staff claimed several items were scanned under a cheaper barcode. Officers issued a citation and released the client. We entered early, obtained the receipt and transaction details, and documented the client’s clean history and cooperation. We pressed the prosecution on proof of intent and proportionality, providing mitigating materials. After negotiations, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence by Impeding Breath or Circulation

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

Police were called after a family argument in a vehicle turned into a tug-of-war over car keys and both people fell to the ground. The arrest report alleged our client used a choke-style hold, elevating the case to a strangulation charge, which the client consistently denied. We scrutinized the police reports, emphasized that the struggle centered on the keys rather than any attempt to impede breathing, and noted the complainant’s willingness to cooperate. After firm negotiations, the state reduced the charge and the client received credit for time served.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC4

Allegations

Stopped for an expired registration sticker, the client was accused of slurred speech and asked to perform field sobriety tests. After admitting to having a couple of drinks, they refused a breath test and officers obtained a warrant for a blood draw. We secured the patrol videos, reports, and warrant documents, challenged how the roadside tests were administered and scored, and questioned aspects of the warrant process. Leveraging those issues in negotiations, we pushed back on a second-offense filing and the charges were reduced.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Montgomery County, Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

Allegations

At a crowded bar, staff tried to take our client's car keys and blocked the exit. The client pushed past and said he would use a rideshare, but officers arrived and, according to the client, used rough handling before arresting him for public intoxication. We scrutinized the police account, pressed for body camera footage, and emphasized that he was attempting to leave safely rather than pose a risk. We also directed the client to enroll in an alcohol awareness course and assembled mitigation. With that approach, we negotiated deferred probation.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Montgomery County, Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

Allegations

After a dispute outside a bar, officers arrested our client for public intoxication. Security had tried to keep the group from driving, and a verbal confrontation followed. No field sobriety tests or breath test were conducted. The client was told a ride home was an option but stayed at the scene while another person was being detained, after which officers chose to arrest. We challenged whether the legal elements were met, highlighting the lack of evidence of danger and the availability of safe transport, and secured deferred probation.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, CC2

Allegations

The client was parked on the roadside with a flat tire when an officer pulled in to check on the situation. During the contact, police found a handgun in the vehicle and filed an unlawful carrying of a weapon charge. We scrutinized the reports and video and challenged the basis for the detention and seizure, emphasizing the vehicle was disabled, the engine was off, and the client was already stationary. At a probable cause hearing, the court agreed there was no lawful basis to proceed. The prosecution dismissed the case, and we moved to have the seized firearm returned.