Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

After a single-vehicle incident and arrest for suspected intoxication, officers discovered a handgun in the car and filed a UCW charge. Our client lawfully owned the gun, held a carry license, and kept it mounted inside the vehicle. We obtained and dissected the reports and evidence to show the weapon was never displayed or misused and that the UCW allegation depended entirely on the separate intoxication case. We challenged the legal basis for the charge and signaled readiness to litigate. The state dismissed the UCW.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bexar County, CCL4

Allegations

Police found the client asleep in the driver’s seat at a fast-food lot after leaving a gathering. She admitted drinking, performed field tests, and later gave a 0.13 breath sample at the station. With a prior DWI on record, she faced enhanced penalties. We obtained body and dash camera video, scrutinized how the tests were conducted, and pulled maintenance logs for the breath machine. We also challenged whether the vehicle was actually being operated and assembled mitigation documenting treatment and sobriety efforts. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

After a traffic collision, officers searched the vehicle and found a handgun inside the closed center console. The client was charged with unlawful carrying even though the firearm was not on their person. We obtained the reports and video, scrutinized how the weapon was discovered, and challenged whether the statutory elements could be proved. Leveraging those issues, we opened negotiations. The client agreed to forfeit the firearm, and the prosecution dismissed the UCW case.

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Bail Jumping

Location

Comal County, 207th District Court

Allegations

The client missed a court setting while dealing with serious medical issues and a scheduled procedure, and was later arrested on the resulting warrant for bail jumping. We obtained and organized extensive hospital records and letters from his providers explaining the conflict and timeline. We presented this mitigation to the prosecutor to show he was not trying to evade court and outlined a plan for strict future compliance. The case was resolved with deferred adjudication on the misdemeanor, avoiding a conviction and additional jail.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, 228th District Criminal Court

Allegations

The client was on deferred adjudication for a felony when a warrant issued on a motion to revoke alleging four missed reports, a missed drug test, failure to complete an evaluation, unpaid fees, and a program violation. He was picked up while attending classes. Retained just before a setting, we entered our appearance and secured a reset, then dug into the supervision file and the communications with probation. We emphasized the breakdowns in notice and that he was near the end of his term. After pushing those issues with the State, the motion was dismissed.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

During a dispute at a residence, a garage window was broken and our client was charged with criminal mischief. We obtained the police reports and confirmed he had been an invited guest when the incident unfolded. Within days, he replaced the window and paid for the repair. We supplied receipts and proof of reimbursement and emphasized that the damage occurred amid a chaotic scene, not as an intentional act to cause loss. With restitution complete and no independent evidence of criminal intent, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

While on felony probation, the client was arrested on a new matter and the state filed a motion to revoke based on that incident. We gathered the probation file, booking records, and offense reports to test each alleged violation against the actual terms of supervision. The timeline and documentation did not support key allegations, and we presented those deficiencies to the prosecutor. After sustained negotiations and pressure, the state dismissed the motion to revoke.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Dallas County, Farmers Branch Municipal Court

Allegations

Police found our client asleep near a parking area after he had parked to avoid driving and was waiting on a ride. He was arrested for public intoxication and released on a personal bond, and his employer placed him on leave while the case was pending. We filed our appearance, entered a not guilty plea, and requested the body cam and reports. In negotiations we emphasized that he had chosen not to drive and there was no harmful conduct. The prosecutor agreed to deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off his record upon successful completion.

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Theft (Class A or Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Harris County, CC14

Allegations

Store security detained our client after a self-checkout incident where staff claimed items were rung up under lower-priced codes or placed in discount produce bags. We obtained and reviewed surveillance video, receipts, and reports, and highlighted problems with how values were calculated and the absence of clear proof of intent. We presented these issues and our client’s clean history in negotiations, pressing for an outcome that avoided a permanent mark. The case resolved with deferred adjudication, preserving a path to keep a conviction off the record.

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Failure to Identify

Location

Dallas County, CCC4

Allegations

During a police encounter, officers alleged our client refused to identify themselves. We obtained the police reports and body camera video to reconstruct the timeline. Our review raised serious doubts that a clear, lawful request for identification was made and that the statutory elements were met. We presented those problems to the prosecution and made it clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case, and the client avoided a conviction.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Travis County, 331st District Court

Allegations

The client was on probation when a missed check-in and a new allegation from a street-side encounter triggered a motion to revoke. We obtained the police and probation records, compared statements, and documented that the complainant gave conflicting versions of events. We also gathered proof of program participation and treatment efforts and worked with probation to present a rehabilitation plan. When the case was called, we pressed for a treatment-focused outcome. The court continued the client on probation with a custodial treatment placement, avoiding incarceration.

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Theft (Misdemeanor)

Location

Dallas County, CCC4

Allegations

A store incident led to loss prevention detaining our client, and officers alleged a few hundred dollars in merchandise had been taken. The individual was booked on a misdemeanor theft charge and held pending transfer to county. We got involved quickly, obtained the reports, and emphasized that this was a first-time accusation with no criminal history and significant collateral concerns if a conviction were entered. After sustained negotiations with the prosecutor and presenting mitigation, the state dismissed the case.