Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Milam County, COUNTY COURT

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a shared residence escalated when extended family showed up and chaos followed. The complainant alleged our client assaulted her and caused bruising, but he reported only using his body to block her from breaking property and that she struck him during the incident. Responding officers took limited statements and did little evidence collection at the scene. We requested the referenced cellphone recordings, dissected the reports, and mapped what evidence actually existed. After we emphasized the gaps and lack of corroboration for an intentional assault, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The case began after a single-vehicle crash. Our client was found unconscious and taken to a hospital, where a blood draw later showed a BAC just under the legal limit. The officer’s DWI investigation occurred after hospital staff administered morphine, calling into question every clue he relied on. We pulled the bodycam, reports, and medical records to map the timeline and challenged the reliability of the evidence. After we set the case for trial and kept pressure on the state, the prosecution agreed to dismiss if two online classes were completed. The client finished them, and the case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

The client was stopped for expired temporary tags and a disputed illegal turn, then arrested after field sobriety tests. They disclosed prescriptions for Vyvanse and a sleep aid that can affect coordination, and consented to a blood draw performed in a clinic lobby. We gathered medical documentation, scrutinized the testing and the draw procedures, and pressed these issues with the prosecutor. We negotiated terms calling for completion of educational classes, and once those were satisfied, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for alleged lane drifting, our client declined field sobriety testing and roadside breath testing. Officers obtained a warrant and a blood draw later reported a BAC around 0.20. We reviewed dash and body cam, emphasized the rough roadway the client was avoiding, and scrutinized the stop and blood-draw procedures. Citing his early completion of required classes and lack of a personal vehicle, we negotiated straight probation with monitoring terms tailored to his situation.

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Brazoria County, JP2-1

Allegations

Store loss prevention stopped the client after noticing unpaid items placed in a personal bag. Officers issued a Class C theft citation rather than making an arrest. We entered the case, secured the police and store reports, and asked for any surveillance video. In parallel, we compiled medical records confirming an eating disorder diagnosis and proof the client had resumed treatment. We used that evidence, and the fact the items were recovered, to push for a non-plea outcome. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

Our client faced a misdemeanor motion to revoke probation after the ignition interlock allegedly showed alcohol and caused a few lockouts. On one drive the unit gave a warning, then a pass, then a fail, then another pass, and the camera could not clearly confirm who was blowing. He had no new offenses, was near the end of probation, and had proof of completed classes and payments. We obtained the vendor logs, compiled his compliance records, and challenged the reliability of the readings. The State withdrew the motion and the court dismissed the case.

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Assault (Class C)

Location

Bexar County, San Antonio Municipal Court

Allegations

After a domestic argument escalated, police responded and issued our client a Class C assault citation based on the complainant's on-scene account. There was no formal book-in. We got involved quickly, documented the context of a mutual confrontation after drinking, and stayed in contact with the other party. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we delivered to the prosecutor. With limited proof beyond the initial account and our submission in the file, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, JP4

Allegations

After a campus event, our client received a Class C citation for assault by contact when he briefly took a student’s hand while confronting ongoing bullying and reported threats toward his family. We entered the case early, notified the court, and demanded discovery including any school video and the officer’s reports. We secured statements from an adult witness and the involved students to provide full context. Following negotiations, the state agreed to dismiss the charge upon completion of a brief online course and a nominal administrative fee.

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Tampering with a Government Record

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an unrelated issue, officers arrested our client and searched his wallet, locating two fake IDs. He had already provided his correct name and date of birth, and never presented the fakes. Prosecutors filed Tampering with a Government Record, but that theory required proof the document was an actual government record and that he intended to use it to defraud. We obtained video and reports confirming he gave true identifying info and did not use the IDs, then leveraged those defects in negotiations. The case was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, CC7

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, both parties called 911 and officers arrested our client for family violence. The dispute involved personal property, and the client reported briefly restraining the other person to prevent damage, with no injuries observed. We got involved early, gathered the reports, and compared the conflicting accounts. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we submitted to the prosecutor. After persistent follow up highlighting weak corroboration, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

Officers stopped our client after the vehicle was seen driving on a rim following contact with a stationary object. The client admitted to having a few drinks, an open container was recovered, and roadside tests led to an arrest. A consensual blood draw later reported an elevated BAC. We pulled the reports and video, managed the license hearing, and assembled a mitigation package showing no prior record, steady work history, and full compliance with an ignition interlock. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to reduce the charge.

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Theft - Class B Misdemeanor

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 4

Allegations

Loss prevention detained our client after a store incident involving a couple hundred dollars in merchandise. Security questioned them, and police made the arrest. With no prior record, we got involved early, reviewed the case materials, and pushed back on broad claims of repeated conduct. We presented mitigation and the client’s proactive steps, including enrolling in a theft awareness class, and negotiated firmly with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.