Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Violation of a Protective Order

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

The client was accused of violating a protective order after sending a series of social media messages to protected parties. We obtained the message records, compared them to the specific terms of the order, and emphasized there were no explicit threats and that the client cooperated once aware of the restrictions. We compiled mitigation including completed counseling steps and an evaluation. After presenting the context and mitigation to the prosecutor, we negotiated a result that avoided jail. The court approved deferred adjudication with supervision, keeping a conviction off the record upon successful completion.

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Illegal Use of an Unmanned Aircraft to Capture an Image

Location

Galveston County, Kemah Municipal Court

Allegations

Our client received a citation alleging they used a drone to capture images of a person or private property with the intent to conduct surveillance. We pulled the reports and demanded all evidence. On close review of the statute, we focused on a required element, that an actual image must have been captured. The materials produced contained no proof of any photo or video tied to our client and nothing showing surveillance intent. We raised the deficiency with the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to fight it. The state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Restraint

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a panic alarm was triggered. The incident arose as the partner tried to leave with the children while our client still had the car keys, leading to a brief struggle and an accusation that he prevented her from leaving. We dissected the report, underscoring that both parties told officers they did not want charges, that she exited the residence multiple times, and there was no evidence of confinement or intent to restrain. After presenting these issues and keeping pressure on the state, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

Stopped after an officer claimed an improper lane change, the client was arrested for DWI after admitting to drinking and consenting to a blood draw. We pulled the dash and body cam video along with the rest of discovery. Our focus was the legality of the stop, highlighting the disputed use of a turn signal and the absence of any accident. We challenged the basis for the detention and the decision to obtain blood evidence. After we pressed these issues with the prosecutor, the state dismissed the case.

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Class C Citations: Speeding, Open Container, Obscured License Plate

Location

Travis County, Jonestown Municipal Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop in a Travis County municipality, the client received Class C tickets for speeding, an open container in a vehicle, and an obscured license plate. We obtained the records, engaged the municipal prosecutor, and advocated for a targeted resolution. The plate citation was dismissed immediately, and we negotiated deferred adjudication on the speeding and open-container counts with a short deferral period, modest fees, and a four-hour alcohol awareness class. We handled the filings and guided the client through compliance, resulting in deferred adjudication and no convictions on the record.

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Interference with an Emergency Call

Location

Fort Bend County, CC5

Allegations

During a domestic dispute at a residence, the complainant dialed 911. The client briefly took the phone and ended the call, saying it was a mistake. Officers arrived shortly after and made an arrest for interference with an emergency call. We moved quickly, documented that the interruption was brief, that the complainant did not wish to pursue the matter, and that she had limited recall of key details. We presented this context to the intake prosecutor and pressed for rejection. The State dismissed the case.

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Class C Citations: Speeding, Open Container, Obscured License Plate

Location

Travis County, Jonestown Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was stopped by police and issued three Class C tickets for speeding, possessing an alcoholic beverage in a vehicle, and an obscured license plate. We obtained the citations, engaged the prosecutor, and focused on keeping the record clean. The plate citation was dismissed outright. For the speeding and open container tickets, we negotiated a 90 day deferred disposition with reduced fines. The client agreed to complete a four hour alcohol awareness class and avoid new citations, resulting in deferred adjudication.

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Deadly Conduct (Misdemeanor)

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 2

Allegations

The case began when a private tow operator started hooking up our client’s car in a residential lot. Believing his vehicle was being taken without authorization, he briefly displayed a firearm and called for help. Responding officers arrested him for deadly conduct. We dug into the reports and surrounding circumstances, showing the car was parked lawfully and that his actions were aimed at preventing what appeared to be an improper tow. After pressing these issues with the prosecutor and making clear we were ready to litigate, the state dismissed the case.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Tarrant County, D297

Allegations

During a mental health crisis at a healthcare facility, staff alleged our client struck an employee. An earlier police contact that day ended without charges, and the later arrest relied largely on a brief accusation and the client’s confused yes responses. We gathered treatment records, medication logs, and photos documenting the client’s own injuries, and obtained discovery including reports and body cam. We presented the mental health context, lack of observable injury, and credibility concerns to the prosecutor and pushed for a therapeutic path. The case was moved into a diversion track, and the client received pre-trial diversion.

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Assault on a Pregnant Person (Felony)

Location

Bexar County, Pre-Indictment Court

Allegations

The client called police to have his pregnant partner leave after a dispute at a residence. Officers saw a red mark on her hand and arrested him for assault on a pregnant person. We acted pre-indictment, secured the reports, body-cam and 911 audio, and showed he was the one seeking help. The materials aligned with his account that contact happened as he shut a bathroom door while being followed, pointing to an accidental injury. The complainant also expressed she did not want prosecution, and the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, CCL6

Allegations

After a late‑night stop, the client was arrested for a second DWI. The portable breath test registered 0.00 and no blood or breath specimen was collected, leaving the State without chemical evidence. We gathered medical and treatment records, including documentation from health providers that explained symptoms the officer attributed to impairment, and ensured the client engaged in counseling and bond compliance. We pressed these weaknesses in negotiations, and the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge with straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, CCL-1

Allegations

The vehicle was found with hazard lights on and a flat tire, partially blocking a driveway, and officers contacted our client as they returned to the car. Field sobriety tests were given and the client struggled. A blood draw later reported THC but no alcohol. We pulled the body and dash videos, the report, and lab paperwork, and documented the client’s prescribed medications that affect balance and recent fatigue. We pressed the state on whether this proved impairment at the time of driving, and secured deferred adjudication to avoid a conviction.