Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Deadly Conduct (Misdemeanor)

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 13

Allegations

Police arrested the client after a domestic argument in a parked SUV. The complainant told officers an arm was caught in the window as the client pulled forward, while the client said he stopped immediately and left to avoid further conflict. We moved quickly to modify restrictive bond conditions and gathered statements from those involved. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we filed and presented to the prosecutor. We highlighted contradictions between the initial 911 account and later statements and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Resisting or Evading Arrest

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 5

Allegations

Officers stopped the client after a 911 reckless driving report. During the encounter, things escalated and the client was accused of resisting or evading, though the client later had little recollection of the exchange. We secured the reports and bodycam, mapped out the timeline, and scrutinized whether clear commands were given and whether there was any intentional obstruction or flight. We pressed the State on the gaps in proof and made clear we were ready to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Carrollton Municipal Court

Allegations

Our client called police during a domestic argument. After the first response, the dispute continued, and during filming at close range the client knocked a phone from the other person’s hand. When officers returned, they viewed the clip and issued a Class C assault by contact citation. We entered the case, notified the court, and requested all discovery, including the video and reports. We also provided the complainant with a nonprosecution affidavit to complete. After presenting our position to the prosecutor, the charge was dismissed.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 5

Allegations

Police were dispatched on a suspicious person call and found our client in a parking lot waiting for a ride and a tow, with the vehicle off. He told the officer he had no intention of driving. After a brief HGN, he was arrested for a second DWI. We dissected the officer's report, underscoring that no one ever observed driving and that transportation had already been arranged. At trial we pressed those points on cross and challenged the basis for the arrest. The verdict was Not Guilty.

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Burglary of a Building

Location

Harris County, 177th DC

Allegations

After a vehicle was towed from an apartment complex, the client went to the impound lot, blocked a gate, and forced open a small office door to confront staff. There was no physical contact, but police arrived and filed a burglary of a building charge. We obtained the 911 call, body and dash camera videos, and reports, then underscored the absence of any intent to steal or assault and the limited damage involved. We presented mitigation and arranged prompt restitution and a short class. The prosecution agreed and dismissed the case.

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Indecent Assault

Location

Fort Bend County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

The case arose from a workplace encounter where the complainant alleged unwelcome touching. When contacted by investigators, our client explained there had been mutual flirting and acknowledged a hug, and he was later arrested on a warrant. We pulled the full discovery, compared accounts, and emphasized context that raised questions about intent, along with the client’s lack of prior record. Through sustained negotiation with the prosecutor while preparing to litigate, we secured a resolution to straight probation rather than a harsher outcome.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Harris County, CC16

Allegations

The client was pulled over after leaving a game and later a bar, with the officer claiming poor driving. Field sobriety tests were administered roadside. The client refused a breath test, and officers obtained a warrant for a blood draw. The arresting officer was a rookie guided by a trainer and later remarked the client did not seem intoxicated. We scrutinized the basis for the stop, how the tests were instructed, and the warrant process, highlighting credibility issues. We used that leverage to secure a reduction and resolve the case with straight probation.

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Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle

Location

Harris County, 263rd DC

Allegations

A patrol unit activated its lights behind our client on a crowded freeway near an active incident with multiple emergency vehicles. Dashcam video showed the client signaling, moving across lanes, then taking the first safe exit, turning on hazards, and stopping, where they complied. The officer labeled this as evading in a vehicle. We obtained the footage and reports and argued the state could not prove intent to flee and that a safe place to stop had not been available in traffic. Confronted with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Galveston County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence and arrested our client for assault after an argument ended with a phone being thrown and a minor cut reported. Bond conditions imposed no contact and barred the client from venues needed for work. We moved quickly, obtained the reports and bond order, and engaged with the prosecutor. The complaining witness made clear they did not wish to move forward and that the injury was accidental. We relayed that position, pushed for a prompt resolution, and prepared to challenge the restrictions. The state declined prosecution and dismissed the case.

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Minor Possession, Purchase, Consumption, or Receipt of Tobacco or E-Cigarette Products

Location

Williamson County, jp2

Allegations

The client received a citation for alleged minor possession or purchase of tobacco or e-cigarette products after a brief police contact. We pulled the officer’s report and discovery, then scrutinized how the product was linked to our client and whether the elements of possession or purchase could be proven. The paperwork contained gaps and no clear, independent corroboration tying the item to our client at the time alleged. We highlighted those evidentiary weaknesses and made clear we were ready to contest the citation in court. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Montgomery County, CC4

Allegations

An argument at a home between our client and a former partner led to a 911 call alleging multiple strikes. Officers arrived and quickly detained the client, but their report noted no visible injuries. We obtained the 911 recording, body camera footage, and all reports, compared each account, and emphasized the inconsistencies and lack of corroboration. After steady pressure in negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and the case was resolved with credit for time served, with no additional time imposed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #1

Allegations

The arrest followed a 911 call about a parked truck outside a residence. When officers arrived, our client was outside the vehicle, and there was no direct observation of driving. A blood draw later reported a high alcohol level, and bond conditions were imposed. We obtained the 911 audio, bodycam, and reports, highlighting gaps in proof that the client had operated the vehicle and pointing to inconsistencies in how the scene was documented. We added mitigation with classes and strict compliance. Confronted with these issues, the state reduced the charge.