Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Galveston County, County Court at Law No. 2

Allegations

After a traffic stop moments after leaving a lot, the client was pulled over for allegedly failing to maintain a single lane. They declined field sobriety testing and a breath test, and a blood draw was later obtained by warrant. We obtained the video footage and showed the brief lane drift occurred with no nearby traffic, undermining reasonable suspicion for the stop. We also highlighted recurring issues with the arresting officer’s stops and credibility. Facing a suppression hearing, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 4

Allegations

Following a traffic stop for a suspected speeding violation, officers noted an odor of alcohol and arrested our client for DWI. The client completed field sobriety tests and believed the performance was solid. No roadside breath test was given, but at the station two samples registered .12 and then .10. We dug into the reports and testing records, emphasized the inconsistent breath results and steady roadside performance, and presented a clean history in negotiations. The state agreed to reduce the charge to a lesser offense.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 416th District Court

Allegations

While on felony probation, the client faced a revocation motion alleging new arrests in another jurisdiction, failure to complete required classes, missed or failed drug tests, and not reporting the arrests. We dug into the violation timeline, addressed each allegation with context, and coordinated with probation and the prosecutor on a path forward focused on compliance. Instead of proceeding to revocation, the state agreed to a negotiated resolution, and the court kept the client on probation with modified terms.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Ellis County, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO 2

Allegations

A motion to revoke our client's misdemeanor probation was filed after authorities alleged a violation tied to new, unadjudicated accusations. We obtained the revocation packet and reviewed the supervision file and supporting documents in detail. Our team disputed the factual basis for any violation and emphasized the absence of reliable proof. We prepared to contest the motion and set out our position clearly. The prosecution dismissed the revocation, and the case was closed.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Bastrop County, 423rd District Court

Allegations

After a crash with another vehicle that ended in a rollover, officers found open containers and arrested our client for a third DWI. The client refused a breath test, and a blood sample was taken. With two prior convictions making it a felony, we dissected the crash investigation and the circumstances of the draw while pushing back on overreaching restitution. We presented insurance documentation showing the other driver’s medical claim was resolved. Coupled with the client’s treatment efforts, we negotiated straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC4

Allegations

Officers responded to a single-vehicle crash into a barrier and conducted field sobriety tests before making an arrest. The client admitted to drinking and later provided a breath sample around 0.15. We dug into the police reports and testing records, evaluating how the post-crash conditions and airbag deployment could have affected the observations and the tests. We paired those concerns with mitigation from a clean history in negotiations. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police approached the client's parked car after a companion was detained for suspected shoplifting. Officers said they smelled marijuana, questioned the client, and then found a firearm in the glove box after the client disclosed its presence. We scrutinized the legality of the initial contact, the basis for the vehicle search, and whether the state could prove every element of unlawful carrying. We emphasized there was no evidence our client participated in the store incident and raised suppression issues regarding the search and statements. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a domestic argument, a relative called 911 after hearing commotion, but no one outside the couple saw what happened. Officers arrested our client based on the complainant's statement. We reviewed the reports and evidence, noting she was intoxicated during the interview, her account shifted, and there were no independent witnesses. The injury documentation was minimal and inconsistent with the allegations. The complainant later made clear she did not want to pursue the case. We presented these issues to the prosecutor, who dismissed the charge.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Galveston County, County Court at Law No. 2

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an alleged lane violation, our client was arrested and charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon when officers discovered a firearm. We obtained the patrol video and reports, then scrutinized whether the stop and the manner of discovery complied with the law. The officer's account of the driving and the justification for the detention did not align with the evidence. We prepared a suppression challenge and kept steady pressure on the prosecutor about the defects. Confronted with those problems, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a traffic stop for speeding, officers obtained consent from the driver of a rental car and searched the vehicle. Marijuana was located in a door pocket and behind a seat, not on our client, and officers did not question him about ownership at the scene. We obtained the body camera footage and reports, highlighting the lack of evidence tying him to the contraband and the shared control of the car. We negotiated a resolution requiring a brief online class. After completion, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a traffic stop for speeding, our client was a passenger in a rental when the driver consented to a search. Officers found ammunition in the console and two unloaded pistols in boxes in the trunk, with paperwork showing they belonged to another individual. No weapon was on or near our client, yet he was arrested for unlawful carrying. We obtained and reviewed the body camera footage, documented the location of the items, and emphasized lack of access and ownership. After pressing the state on proof of possession, we secured a dismissal, with the client completing brief online classes and agreeing to forfeit the seized firearm.

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Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 6

Allegations

Officers alleged the client drove off during a traffic stop, leading to a felony evading charge. We moved quickly to secure patrol video, dispatch audio, and all reports. Given the age of the case and the client’s account that she had not been driving that vehicle for a long period afterward, we focused on the state’s ability to prove who was behind the wheel. We highlighted evidentiary gaps and preservation issues and pressed the prosecutor on their burden. Facing those proof problems and our readiness to litigate, the state dismissed the case.