Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #4

Allegations

After leaving a restaurant, the client was stopped by police and asked to perform field sobriety tests. There was no roadside breath test. A hospital blood draw was taken under a warrant and later reported a result over .15. We obtained the discovery, examined the affidavit for the blood warrant, the administration of the roadside tests, and the chain of custody and timing of the hospital sample, and pressed the state on reliability. Following negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and we secured deferred probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after an argument at a home. Our review showed the complainant had swung a household item, the client acted to block and calm the situation, and a family witness supported that account. We documented language issues and inconsistencies in the initial report, raised self‑defense, and secured an affidavit of non‑prosecution. The client completed recommended classes and we submitted character letters and certificates. With that record in hand, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Failure to Appear

Location

Collin County, None

Allegations

A missed appearance on a municipal citation in Collin County resulted in a warrant and a separate failure to appear charge. We stepped in, contacted the court immediately, and arranged to recall the warrant and place the case back on the docket. We compiled records reflecting the client's ongoing mental health treatment and other mitigating circumstances. After negotiations and confirming the client's compliance moving forward, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Denton County, 367th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Stopped for a registration issue, the officer reported smelling cannabis and searched the vehicle, locating psilocybin mushrooms. The client admitted possession and had no prior record. We reviewed the stop and search, gathered mitigating material, and focused negotiations on the client's cooperation and willingness to comply with supervision. The state agreed to deferred probation, and we coordinated terms that allowed supervision to be completed in the client's state of residence.

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Denton County, CCC5

Allegations

The client was accused of criminal trespass after a store incident where security said they had previously been told not to return. The client insisted there was no clear trespass warning and that a related citation from the same visit had already been dismissed. We obtained the incident paperwork and focused negotiations on the state's burden to prove effective notice and a knowing entry. We highlighted gaps in the documentation and made clear we were prepared to litigate them. The case resolved with deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record upon successful completion.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor)

Location

Bexar County, Criminal, District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers searched a vehicle and reported finding an empty baggie with suspected cocaine residue. We obtained the police reports and evidence documentation, then focused on the legality of the search and the state’s ability to prove knowing possession from residue alone. We pressed the weaknesses in proof, chain of custody, and who actually possessed the item. After sustained negotiations and readiness to litigate the search issues, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC15

Allegations

After a roadside incident, the client was found outside a vehicle and arrested for DWI based on the officer's observations. The client refused a breath test, and a blood sample was taken under a warrant. We picked apart the reports and the affidavit supporting the warrant, focusing on whether the state could link any intoxication to actual driving. We presented those evidentiary problems to the prosecution. The state dismissed the case.

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit and Run)

Location

Tarrant County, None

Allegations

While driving for a delivery app at night, the client felt the car roll over an object in the road. Because traffic was heavy, they pulled over farther down to inspect the car and found no damage or blood. Passing back by later, they saw police activity in the area and worried they might be accused of leaving the scene. We were retained during the investigation, compiled the facts and monitored the case. With no evidence tying the vehicle to a collision, the matter was closed and the case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC8

Allegations

Stopped for speeding, the client admitted to drinking, performed field sobriety tests, and provided a breath sample before being arrested for a first offense DWI. We obtained the police report and testing records and closely examined the justification for the stop, how the sobriety tests were conducted, and the handling of the breath evidence. We used those issues to push for a resolution without a conviction. The prosecution agreed to deferred probation, keeping a final conviction off the client's record.

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Assault by Physical Contact (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Grand Prairie Municipal Court

Allegations

After a family member came home bruised from an altercation at work, the family went to check on them and a heated argument followed. In the confusion, someone accused our client of making physical contact, and officers issued a Class C assault citation. We obtained the body camera video and compared it with witness statements, which conflicted on key details. Reported surveillance issues meant no neutral footage. Faced with credibility problems and thin corroboration, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Indecent Exposure

Location

Williamson County, None

Allegations

The client was asked to leave a local gym after an allegation of indecent exposure, and detectives began calling and later visited the residence. Before any interview occurred, we got involved and became the point of contact. We prepared the client, gathered context about the incident, and challenged the accusation during discussions with the investigator. With no statement from our client and after our communications with law enforcement and the prosecutor, the State dismissed the case.

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Misdemeanor)

Location

Williamson County, None

Allegations

The client was accused of leaving the scene after a minor rear-end collision. When the other driver began shouting, our client had a panic reaction and left the area, leaving the vehicle behind. No injuries were reported. We moved quickly to gather the tow and dispatch records, document the client's anxiety history, and reconstruct the timeline showing immediate efforts to secure the car. We presented this context and the absence of injury to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.