Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 5

Allegations

Security at a hospital discovered a handgun in our client's purse and police arrested her for carrying in a prohibited place. She held a license, was there for medical reasons, and immediately cooperated when asked to open the bag. We got in early, secured the report, body camera, and hospital video, and documented that the weapon was brought in inadvertently with no intent to break the law. We presented this to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate any disputed elements. The state dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Brazoria County, Pearland Municipal Court

Allegations

Police were called after a brief exchange with neighbors while the client was walking near home. Officers approached, asked about alcohol, the client acknowledged drinking, and an arrest followed for public intoxication. We dug into the state’s evidence, pressing whether there was proof the client was a danger to self or others as the law requires. After negotiating with the prosecutor, we secured deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record so long as conditions are completed. This resolution avoided the risks of a contested trial while protecting future opportunities.

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Resisting Arrest (Class A)

Location

Montgomery County, CCL1

Allegations

After a disturbance call from bar staff, officers encountered the client nearby and moved to detain him. The report alleged he tensed up and kept an arm under his body, leading to a Class A resisting charge even though no underlying offense was filed. We obtained the 911 audio, body and dash camera, and witness materials to scrutinize the detention and the level of force used. The client completed targeted classes, which we presented in mitigation. Leveraging these points, we negotiated a reduction to a Class C, fine only citation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, CCL4

Allegations

Our client was contacted at a commercial lot after a minor curb hop and reports that they appeared unsteady inside the business. Officers noted an alcohol odor and slurred speech, but no field sobriety tests were completed and no breath or blood sample was taken. We obtained the videos and reports and found that the only admissions about drinking were made while the client was handcuffed, without Miranda warnings. We challenged the admissibility of those statements and the lack of scientific proof. The case resolved with deferred probation, avoiding a conviction.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Bexar County, CCL2

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer said the vehicle’s taillights were out and alleged the driver was going too fast while changing lanes, resulting in a reckless driving charge. We obtained the patrol video and the report and broke down the timeline of the stop, traffic flow, and the officer’s stated reasons. Our analysis raised serious questions about whether the conduct met the legal standard for reckless driving versus a routine traffic infraction. We presented those issues to the prosecutor and signaled we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Tampering with Physical Evidence

Location

Bexar County, Criminal District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers alleged our client tried to dispose of suspected narcotics and filed a felony tampering charge. The report referenced residue on the floorboard and an empty bag found in the vehicle, but there was no admission and no direct observation of any destruction. We reconstructed the timeline of the stop and search from the police records and highlighted that the tampering theory was inferred after the search. We pressed the State on its burden to prove an intentional act to impair evidence once the investigation began. Confronted with those proof problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Bexar County, Criminal District Court.

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an equipment issue and alleged speeding, the driver was handcuffed and placed in a patrol car while officers searched the vehicle, reporting a small amount of suspected cocaine on the floorboard and an empty baggie in a compartment. We obtained the dash and body camera footage, mapped the timeline, and challenged the legal basis for the detention and warrantless search following a simple stop. We also pressed chain‑of‑custody and nexus issues tying the substance to our client. The prosecution dismissed the possession case.

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Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle

Location

Harris County, 351st DC

Allegations

After a domestic dispute drew police to a residence, the client ran, reached a car, and drove a short distance before a minor collision in a parking area, leading to an arrest for evading in a vehicle. We obtained the videos and reports and pressed the state on whether the brief pursuit actually supported the vehicle enhancement versus an on‑foot evading. We highlighted the minimal distance involved and that the client was detained quickly. We also presented mitigation on employment and compliance with pretrial terms. Following negotiations, the state agreed to deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CCL2

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer said the vehicle was speeding and had inoperable taillights. He was handcuffed and placed in the patrol car, a search turned up an open container, and roadside tests were later conducted. He ultimately consented to a blood draw after being told it would be taken either way. We obtained the videos and reports, scrutinized the timing of the detention, the search, and how consent was obtained, and built mitigation through counseling and character support. After negotiations, the state agreed to probation, keeping the client out of jail.

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Resisting Arrest (Class A)

Location

Montgomery County, CCL4

Allegations

Officers responded to a 911 call about an unsteady person at a business. They located our client in a restroom, escorted him toward the exit, then moved to handcuff him, which led to brief resistance. Reports alleged an attempted bite, yet bodycam and the 911 audio reflected no injuries and no completed assault, and key questioning occurred while he was cuffed without Miranda warnings. We secured and dissected the videos and arrest paperwork, challenged the lawfulness and elements of the charge, and pressed the prosecution. The case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Stopped for speeding, the client was arrested for DWI after roadside tests. He acknowledged having some beers earlier, asked to speak with counsel, and no breath or blood test was taken. We reviewed the dashcam and bodycam, challenged the reason for the stop and the way the tests were given, and underscored the absence of any chemical proof of intoxication. While managing license and supervision concerns, we kept steady pressure on the prosecution. The state agreed to reduce the case and resolve it with time served.

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Evading Arrest or Detention (On Foot)

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 2

Allegations

The client was approached by an officer while walking late at night. Afraid of being arrested on old traffic warrants, they kept moving, the officer drew a Taser, and they fled before being detained and charged with evading on foot. We obtained the body-cam and reports, challenged the basis for the stop and the escalation, and presented mitigation showing they were unhoused then and are now stable. After persistent negotiations, the State reduced the case to a minor Class C offense, and the client accepted deferred terms to avoid a conviction on their record.