Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 1

Allegations

After a crash with a commercial truck following a holiday gathering, the client was investigated for DWI. Officers had the driver move the vehicle to a nearby lot, conducted limited field tests, then obtained a breath sample over .15. We pulled every video and maintenance record, and highlighted the contradiction between allowing driving and claiming extreme impairment. With no prior history and proactive class completion, we pressed the state. The prosecutor agreed to drop the .15 enhancement and reduce the case to a lower DWI with deferred probation.

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Aggravated Robbery

Location

Williamson County, 26th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was accused of aggravated robbery after an incident reported to law enforcement. Our team obtained the discovery and carefully evaluated statements and reports. We challenged the sufficiency of the State's proof and questioned whether the evidence actually established the charged offense. Throughout negotiations we made clear we were ready to litigate those issues. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Deadly Conduct (Misdemeanor)

Location

Bastrop County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a bar incident where someone reported he had a handgun. He had been drinking and told officers he may have removed the magazine to show it was unloaded. No shots were fired, no one was injured, and there was no allegation that the weapon was pointed at anyone. We gathered the case reports, highlighted the absence of threats, and submitted character letters and proof of voluntary alcohol awareness meetings. After presenting this mitigation and pressing the weaknesses in the case, the prosecution dismissed it.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Travis County, 460th District Court

Allegations

Officers responded to a domestic dispute and arrested our client for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after the other person alleged a knife was involved. Body camera footage showed the client visibly shaken inside the home with signs of injury and distress, yet little investigation was done before the arrest. We compiled the videos, prior police reports reflecting the complainant's intoxication and volatility, an audio recording capturing the complainant's aggression, and corroborating statements from third parties. Faced with those credibility issues and a noncooperative complainant, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #4

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for lane weaving, the client was arrested for DWI. They did not complete field sobriety tests and declined a breath test, and officers obtained a warrant for a blood draw that later came back high. We pulled the patrol video, reports, and warrant paperwork, then met with prosecutors armed with mitigation the client completed early, including the DWI class, a substance abuse evaluation, and a victim impact panel. We also addressed a bond compliance issue head-on. The result was straight probation with manageable terms.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, D372

Allegations

Police responded to a welfare call after a domestic argument and arrested our client for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, alleging threats toward a partner while a firearm was present. We moved quickly to obtain the 911 audio, reports, and body cam, and documented that no shots were fired and that accounts of how the weapon was used conflicted. We also showed the client’s cooperation and addressed mental health concerns. Using those weaknesses and the complainant’s limited cooperation, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser offense with deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC4

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for an illegal turn, officers reported signs of intoxication and obtained a blood draw that came back very high. We pulled the dash and body cam, lab records, and the warrant materials. Our team flagged gaps in the affidavit and emphasized that the video did not match the extreme number. The client completed counseling and other proactive steps, which we packaged for negotiations. When the state would not offer deferred, we kept pressure on and resolved the case with straight probation, avoiding jail.

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Intoxication Assault

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 7

Allegations

The case stemmed from a crash during a crowded street gathering. Several passengers were in the vehicle, and one suffered serious injuries. The client completed roadside tests and consented to a blood draw. We secured bystander video showing the injured passenger riding partly outside a window while the car executed a maneuver and then struck parked vehicles. Using that footage, the accident file, and the client’s clean history, we attacked causation and the state’s theory. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charges.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Tarrant County, D213

Allegations

After a late night traffic stop, the client was arrested for a third DWI. Officers ran roadside tests and drew blood, which later showed multiple substances. We scrutinized the reason for the stop, how the tests were given, and the handling of the blood evidence. We also documented recent treatment and strong family support to mitigate risk. With those challenges and mitigation on the table, we negotiated straight probation, avoiding a prison sentence.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, CDC2

Allegations

While on felony deferred probation, the state filed a motion to revoke after alleging new law violations. We moved quickly to gather the probation file, UA history showing no failed tests, employment verification, a recent substance use evaluation, and character letters. We opened negotiations, made clear we were ready for a contested hearing, and delivered a thorough mitigation package to the prosecutor. In light of the client’s documented compliance and rehabilitation efforts, the state dismissed the motion and the revocation case was closed.

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Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance

Location

Denton County, None

Allegations

Police stopped our client for an alleged traffic infraction, then executed a search warrant at a residence based in part on a confidential informant. We obtained the reports and warrant affidavit and identified weaknesses in the probable cause, discrepancies in the informant’s statements, and issues with custodial questioning after the client requested counsel. We developed a suppression strategy and applied consistent pressure in negotiations. The prosecution dismissed this charge.

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Assault - Bodily Injury

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

After a heated moment at a recreational game, a confrontation in the bleachers turned into a brawl and our client was accused of assaulting two people. The client consistently maintained self defense. We obtained cell phone video of the melee and compared it to police reports and later interviews, highlighting gaps in identification and contradictions about who initiated contact. We secured witnesses who corroborated the client's account and prepared to litigate self defense. Confronted with inconsistent evidence and credibility issues, the state dismissed the case.