Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

Police stopped the client after several 911 reports of erratic driving and arrested him for DWI. An open container was visible, and officers ran roadside tests even after he explained he is blind in one eye and was recovering from recent spinal surgery. He refused a breath test, so a warrant was obtained and blood was drawn at a hospital. We moved quickly to request the 911 audio and patrol video and collected medical records to attack the basis for the stop and the reliability of the tests. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated a result of probation with no jail time.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #1

Allegations

The client was contacted by police after a minor bump into a parking barrier during a short errand. She had mistakenly taken a prescription sleep aid, which explained the drowsiness officers observed, not alcohol. Field sobriety testing followed and a blood draw was obtained by warrant. We gathered medical records confirming the medication mix up, challenged the reliability of the roadside tests under those conditions, and emphasized the lack of alcohol indicators. The prosecution reduced the charge, and the client received straight probation.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Williamson County, Leander Municipal Court

Allegations

Police were called to a residence after a late-night argument between our client and an adult family member who had also been drinking. The incident resulted in a Class C assault by contact citation based largely on the initial statement at the scene. We moved quickly to gather context, confirming there were no injuries and that the facts were in dispute. The complaining witness later provided an affidavit of non-prosecution. Our client completed brief anger management and alcohol education courses. We presented this package to the prosecutor, and the charge was dismissed.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, CC2

Allegations

Stopped for alleged lane weaving, the client was arrested for DWI after officers saw an open container stored in a seat back pocket. On scene the portable breath test showed 0.04, and after the client declined further testing no evidentiary blood or breath sample was taken. We pulled the dash and body cam, dissected the roadside sobriety tests conducted amid heavy traffic, and documented the client’s mobility issues. The report also lacked any noted odor of alcohol. Pressing these flaws, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser non-DWI offense with time served.

Charge

Continuous Violence Against the Family

Location

Tarrant County, D396

Allegations

The case began after police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence. Officers alleged multiple incidents within a short span and the state filed Continuous Violence Against the Family. We obtained the body cam videos and reports, mapped the timeline the state relied on, and compared statements from the incident to later interviews, highlighting inconsistencies and thin corroboration. The complaining witness later expressed she did not want to press the case, which we documented. Leveraging those weaknesses and mitigation, we negotiated deferred probation, avoiding a felony conviction.

Charge

Public Intoxication

Location

Williamson County, Leander Municipal Court

Allegations

The individual was arrested for public intoxication after officers responded to a disturbance involving alcohol. We obtained the police report and recordings, then focused on whether the required elements were actually met, particularly the location and any risk the person posed to self or others. The state’s account left key facts ambiguous and did not clearly establish those elements. We made that clear to the prosecutor and signaled we were prepared to litigate the defects. The prosecution dismissed the case, keeping our client’s record clear.

Charge

Duty on Striking Unattended Vehicle

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #1

Allegations

Police alleged our client left the scene after striking a vehicle in a roadside construction area. The client reported that strong winds pushed the car while lanes merged and that only a cone was bumped, not a truck. We obtained the 911 call, bodycam, and reports and found no footage of any impact, plus inconsistencies between the worker’s account and what was conveyed during the stop. We compiled those issues, pressed the prosecutor, and the State dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #1

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a bar outing ended in a heated encounter at a private residence, and prosecutors filed assault causing bodily injury. We dug into the incident, preserved photos showing our client’s injuries, collected texts and call logs from the complaining witness, and obtained an affidavit of non prosecution. Comparing those materials to the initial report, we pointed out credibility problems and self defense issues, while holding certain evidence in reserve. After negotiations, the state reduced the case to a minor Class C offense.

Charge

Theft (Felony)

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 6

Allegations

Our client was accused of felony theft after a former employer reported a high value piece of equipment missing. Discovery included surveillance clips, delivery records, phone data, and multiple coworker affidavits. We dissected the file, pressed the state for a supported valuation, and highlighted discrepancies in the claimed loss. We also cured an outstanding warrant and arranged a walk-through bond so the client was not taken into custody. After sustained negotiations and addressing the restitution dispute, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

After a late-night stop, officers reported locating a handgun and booked our client for unlawful carrying of a weapon. We obtained the incident reports and patrol video, then broke down the basis for the stop, the scope of the detention, and how the firearm was discovered. We compared those facts to the statutory elements for UCW and prepared suppression arguments. We met with the prosecutor early, outlined the evidentiary and legal problems, and signaled we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Harris County, 496th Criminal Court

Allegations

Police alleged our client used a blunt object during a confrontation tied to a custody dispute. Multiple men arrived at the residence and attacked him, and in the chaos he damaged their vehicle and one person reported an injury. Arrest came later on a warrant from the older incident. We documented he was outnumbered, gathered medical records, and highlighted credibility problems, including that the complainant later went to prison on unrelated charges. With stale evidence and key witnesses hard to secure, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC5

Allegations

After a single-vehicle collision on a residential street, officers investigated our client for DWI. He reported chest and leg injuries from the crash, yet was asked to perform field sobriety tests and later consented to a blood draw at a hospital. We highlighted the unclear instructions, the documented injuries that affected performance, and pressed the state on the reliability of the post-incident blood evidence. With no prior record and strong mitigation, we leveraged these issues to negotiate a reduction to a lesser charge with deferred probation.