Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Montgomery County, JP2

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic argument and returned later after another call. Officers noted the complainant had water on them and alleged our client had squirted it, leading to an arrest for a Class C family violence offense. We obtained the report, confirmed there were no injuries and that the state's case relied on minimal contact and an initial statement, while the complainant did not wish to proceed. The client proactively completed a brief anger management course. We presented this to the prosecutor, and the case was dismissed.

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Theft of Property (Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, D371

Allegations

The client answered an online ad for short term delivery work. He was directed to pick up industrial equipment with sealed checks supplied by a contact, then drop the items at a separate location. Believing the transactions were legitimate, he completed several runs and never kept any property. He was detained at a later pickup when a store linked a prior bad check to the same ring. We compiled the ad, text messages, receipts, and a timeline showing he was a hired driver with no role in payment. Confronted with the lack of intent to deprive and evidence of a third party scam, the state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, CCC2

Allegations

A family argument that began in a car spilled into a parking lot, and officers arrested our client after labeling her the aggressor amid conflicting accounts. We obtained body camera and patrol car recordings that captured the complainant acknowledging she fell and a witness stating he saw only a verbal dispute. We compiled our client’s photos showing her own injuries and presented an affidavit of nonprosecution signed by the complainant. Confronted with these contradictions and evidentiary gaps, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Fort Bend County, CCL-5

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after our client called 911 to deescalate an argument with a family member. Despite mutual pushing and the only clear injury being a minor cut to the client, officers arrested the client. We secured the 911 recording, bodycam, and reports, which showed no mention of any back injury at the scene, despite a later claim that an object had been thrown. The complainant also indicated they did not wish to prosecute. We presented the inconsistencies and lack of corroboration to the State, and the case was dismissed.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Patrol lights appeared behind the client, two vehicles pulled over, and it was unclear who the officer intended to stop. The officer alleged signs of intoxication and an open container, conducted field sobriety tests, and later obtained a blood warrant. The client is anemic and fainted during the draw, and also had a recent arm injury that could affect balance. We challenged the stop’s legitimacy and argued the medical issues undermined the tests. After we pressed these problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, 265th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Our client was on deferred felony probation when a traffic stop resulted in a drug paraphernalia citation, triggering a motion to revoke. After warrants issued, we were hired quickly, coordinated a safe plan around reporting, and tracked custody and bond issues to keep the process moving. We opened negotiations with the prosecution, highlighting the client’s near perfect compliance, the low-level nature of the new citation, and a readiness to complete targeted programming. The prosecutor agreed to withdraw the revocation. The court dismissed the motion, continued probation, and added a brief class and assessment.

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Theft (Felony)

Location

Harris County, 177th District Court

Allegations

The client was accused of felony theft after a retail employer flagged a pattern of refunds routed to a personal account over several months. Loss prevention provided transaction logs and limited surveillance clips. We obtained the full file, highlighted the client’s cooperation and clean history, and assembled a restitution and mitigation package. We pushed for pretrial diversion instead of a conviction. After the client completed all program requirements, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CDC1

Allegations

Following a stop for speeding, officers noted signs of impairment during field sobriety tests and obtained a blood draw that later showed a very high result. With prior DWI convictions, the case was filed as a felony third. We pulled the reports, videos, and lab records, scrutinized the stop and how the tests were given, and documented the client's compliance with the ignition interlock and other court orders. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to straight probation, sparing the client a prison sentence.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 9

Allegations

Police stopped our client after a late-night turn with brief lane drift, then noted clues on roadside tests. A warrant blood draw later came back over the legal limit. We obtained the dashcam and compared it to the report, finding discrepancies about the stated reason for the stop and when the lights were activated. We used those issues to pressure the state while preparing a suppression challenge. The client chose a negotiated path, and we secured deferred adjudication probation with no conviction and, based on a favorable evaluation, no interlock requirement.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, JP2

Allegations

After leaving a bar, the client rode with friends and was stopped following a brief pursuit when he did not initially see the patrol lights. He admitted to drinking, completed field sobriety tests while wearing stiff riding boots, refused a breath test, and no blood was drawn. We scrutinized the basis for the stop and the alleged attempt to flee, and emphasized that evading was never charged. With no chemical evidence, the case hinged on disputed roadside exercises. We pressed these weaknesses with the prosecutor until the state dismissed the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Western District - Federal County, Western District of Texas (Waco)

Allegations

Our client was stopped for speeding late at night and arrested for DWI after the officer claimed an alcohol odor and poor performance on sobriety tests. The roadside contact was not recorded, and the only video came from a later indoor re-test. The client had documented ankle, knee, and lower back injuries and was cold and anxious, factors that affect balance. A breath sample later read over .15. We dissected the reports and video, challenged the reliability of the tests and the absence of roadside footage, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Dallas County, 282nd Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was arrested for felony possession after officers recovered a controlled substance during a police encounter. We quickly requested bodycam, reports, and the lab analysis, then dissected the basis for the stop and search and tracked chain of custody. We challenged the State's proof and presented mitigation showing the client was a candidate for community supervision. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution reduced the charge and the client received deferred probation.