Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Williamson County, 277th Judicial District Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop for expired registration, an officer with a K-9 conducted a sniff that led to a search. Police reported finding a small bag, a pipe, and several grams of meth. Our client explained the items were left by another person earlier. We dug into the justification for the stop, the timing and reliability of the canine alert, and the lab weight, which appeared to include packaging and paraphernalia. We pressed these issues with the prosecutor. The state ultimately reduced the case to a lesser charge.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

After a nighttime stop, officers arrested our client for DWI following a breath test reported over .15. Moments before the stop, the occupants had switched seats, creating a real dispute over who was actually driving. Years later, the old warrant resurfaced and we took over the case. We demanded video and testing records, scrutinized the officer's instructions and the device documentation, and pressed the state on driver identification. After we raised significant evidentiary concerns, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Protective Order

Location

Bexar County, 438th District Court

Allegations

After a domestic dispute, the petitioner sought a civil protective order claiming ongoing danger. We gathered screenshots and call logs showing the petitioner repeatedly initiating contact, plus police reports documenting the client’s efforts to avoid contact. We also provided videos and messages from prior relationships that undermined the petitioner’s credibility. At the hearing, we emphasized these inconsistencies and the absence of any current threat. The court dismissed the protective order.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a domestic dispute following a night out where both sides had been drinking. The client reported trying to stop the other person from leaving to drive intoxicated by blocking a doorway, which officers interpreted as an assault. We engaged quickly, documented the context of the incident, and communicated it to the State. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented. Combined with the disputed facts, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Theft - Misdemeanor

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 4

Allegations

Loss prevention detained our client at a department store after a jacket was carried on an arm toward the exit, and police were called. We obtained surveillance from multiple angles and the body camera footage, which showed no concealment and a price tag still attached, contradicting claims that a tag had been removed. The initial confrontation was not recorded, leaving key gaps in the state's narrative. We prepared defense witnesses to explain the misunderstanding and lack of intent, and cross examined store staff about inconsistent statements. The jury found the client not guilty.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, County Criminal Court at Law No. 4

Allegations

Officers made contact only after the vehicle was already parked in a lot. They later cited suspected racing, noted an odor of alcohol, and conducted field sobriety tests. We scrutinized the reports and timeline and emphasized that no traffic offense was observed before the detention. We challenged the legal basis for the stop and the weight of the roadside assessments. Faced with those defects and potential suppression, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Indecent Assault

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police filed indecent assault charges after an incident at a resort where alcohol and a dispute preceded allegations of unwanted contact. We dug into the reports and pressed for the surveillance video referenced by security, which the state never produced. For months the prosecution had difficulty securing the complainant, and we used that gap to push for better terms. As trial neared, they lined up the complainant and two bystanders, raising the risk at verdict given our client’s record. We negotiated a probation resolution that avoided jail and let the client move forward.

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Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle Over $200

Location

Dallas County, CCC8

Allegations

An old warrant surfaced alleging an accident involving damage to a vehicle above the statutory threshold. The client reported pulling over and seeing no visible damage. We dug into the file history, confirmed the age of the incident, and pressed the prosecutor on whether the case had been timely filed and whether the evidence actually established the amount of damage. We also resolved any claimed loss by arranging restitution through insurance. Confronted with those issues, the state dismissed the case and the warrant was cleared.

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DWI - Class B

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

Officers stopped our client after noticing the vehicle riding on a flat tire and arrested for DWI. The client denied drinking at the scene and declined the roadside breath test. There was no breath or blood sample, leaving the state with only observations and field notes. We pressed the limits of the stop and the reliability of the impairment evidence, and highlighted the absence of any chemical proof. After negotiations and early intervention, the prosecutor agreed to place the case into pre-trial diversion.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, CC1

Allegations

Officers found the client after the vehicle left the roadway, appearing disoriented, and had them transported to a hospital where a screening blood test showed a high level. We obtained the hospital records documenting dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, plus proof of a later infection. Those conditions helped explain the client's presentation. We questioned the evidentiary weight of the hospital screening result and demanded full forensic documentation. Using that leverage and mitigation, we negotiated deferred probation to avoid a conviction.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Gillespie County, Fredericksburg Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was arrested after a night out when officers responded to reports of an intoxicated person. The report alleged slurred speech, unsteady balance, and uncertainty about how to get home. We gathered the police materials, parsed the elements of the offense, and opened early talks with the prosecutor. We presented mitigation, including completion of an alcohol awareness course and a clean record, and arranged for documents to be signed remotely so no appearance was needed. The state agreed to a short deferred probation with minimal conditions, a reduced financial hit, and acceptance of the completed class.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Galveston County, CC3

Allegations

The client was stopped for an expired registration and questioned about alcohol. After admitting to drinking, they were given field sobriety tests and arrested. At the station, the breath machine showed sample accepted twice, but the officer deleted the results and refused to disclose any numbers, then said he would seek a blood warrant. We pulled the video and testing records, documented the irregular handling, and challenged the reliability of the evidence. With that leverage, we negotiated a reduction of the charge.