Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Public Intoxication (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was cited for public intoxication after a brief street encounter in a busy area. The officer noted general signs of intoxication, but the narrative did not show that the client posed a danger to anyone or was unable to care for themself, which the law requires. We dissected the report, documented the gaps, and made clear we were prepared to challenge the sufficiency of the evidence at trial. After firm negotiations supported by our analysis, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Harris County, 248th DC

Allegations

After the client was booked on an unrelated matter, jail staff reported finding a small amount of suspected cocaine in the client's wallet during release, leading to a felony possession charge. We focused on the custodial search and the handling of the wallet from the scene to the jail. By scrutinizing booking paperwork, property logs, and the chain of custody, we highlighted gaps tying the substance to knowing possession. We pressed these issues with the prosecutor and prepared to litigate suppression. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Williamson County, CC5

Allegations

After a traffic stop for dim brake lights and a few miles over the limit, the client was investigated for DWI. They never admitted to drinking, performed field sobriety tests, and later provided a breath sample that the state alleged was over .15. We obtained the police reports and discovery, questioned the basis for the stop and the administration of the tests, and highlighted the client's clean record. Through persistent negotiations and mitigation, the prosecutor agreed to pre-trial diversion.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a heated argument at a residence. The other party had a minor scratch, asked officers not to arrest, and refused to let them photograph the injury. Our client, still upset, told police she might have caused the scratch and was taken into custody. We compiled context showing a chaotic scene, including a witness account of the other party's aggression and property damage, and emphasized the lack of corroborated injury. The state agreed to dismiss after our client completed a brief anger management course and made a small charitable donation.

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Stalking

Location

Bell County, 478th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police opened a stalking investigation after a tracking device was found on a former partner's vehicle, and a detective sought to question our client. We gathered the reports, digital records, and any device data the state claimed to have. Our review showed the case relied on circumstantial links with no direct proof of who installed the tracker. We pressed those evidentiary gaps, contextualized the relationship history, and negotiated with the prosecutor. The matter was resolved with deferred probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

Police filed charges after a domestic argument in a vehicle where the complainant's nose bled when our client's phone briefly made contact as they gestured while speaking. The complainant did not wish to pursue charges. We reviewed the reports and emphasized that any contact was accidental, not intentional or reckless, and that the state's proof hinged on a single, disputed account. We engaged the prosecutor, challenged the elements, and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault

Location

Dallas County, 203rd Judicial District Court

Allegations

Following an altercation involving a family member, officers arrested our client, who was confused about the basis for the charge. We moved quickly, coordinated with family, and obtained the discovery. The reports and statements left key questions about how the confrontation began and whether the alleged conduct met the elements of aggravated assault. We highlighted those weaknesses and presented mitigation to the prosecutor. The state agreed to deferred adjudication probation, keeping a felony conviction off the client's record.

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Open Container of Alcohol

Location

Denton County, Justice of the Peace Pct #5

Allegations

After a traffic stop by a park officer, our client was cited for open container based on a bottle found on the vehicle floorboard. The client consistently maintained the bottle was factory sealed and kept under a bag. We pulled the citation and officer’s report, pointing out they never established a broken seal or any contents missing. We pressed the state on the missing element and made clear we were ready to contest it. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Open Container of Alcohol

Location

Bexar County, CC2

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a wide turn, officers noticed an open container of alcohol in the vehicle and issued a citation. From the start, our client stated it belonged to a passenger. We obtained the police reports and video and pressed the state on whether they could prove our client had care, custody, or control of the container. The evidence did not tie the container to the driver, and we made clear we were ready to litigate that issue. The prosecution dismissed the open container charge.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Harris County, CC8

Allegations

Police contacted the client while parked at a gas station after leaving a venue, seated in the driver’s seat with the car off. The report alleged intoxication and referenced testing at the jail, but no driving was observed. We focused on the timeline and vehicle location, emphasizing that the client had pulled over to arrange a ride and was cooperative. We presented mitigation and negotiated firmly despite the prior DWI. The case resolved with straight probation on the misdemeanor, avoiding a jail sentence.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC1

Allegations

Police found our client asleep in a fast food drive-thru after the vehicle rolled over a curb and got stuck. Officers immediately handcuffed the client without asking about alcohol use and performed no field sobriety tests at the scene. Testing was attempted later at the jail, and there were no breath or blood results. We dissected the police reports and challenged the lack of on-scene investigation and probable cause for the arrest. We pressed these issues with the prosecutor and prepared to argue suppression. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

A household dispute escalated when the client confronted a family member who had gone into the client's room. During a brief struggle with pushing and shoving, the client tossed a pair of scissors onto a bed and they bounced, causing a minor cut to the other person's ankle. Responding officers saw the cut and arrested the client after several relatives blamed them. We documented the sequence showing the accidental mechanism of the cut and the mutual nature of the scuffle, and emphasized the client's clean record. We pressed these points with the prosecutor until the state dismissed the case.