Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CCL 15

Allegations

There was a minor single-vehicle crash into a neighborhood fence, and officers arrived to investigate. The client admitted to drinking, completed field sobriety tests, was arrested, and later gave a breath sample at the jail that read 0.16. We obtained the police reports and discovery, scrutinized how the roadside testing was conducted, and noted that no roadside breath test was given. We highlighted the short window between last consumption and the station test and challenged proof of impairment at the time of driving. The state dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Travis County, cc7

Allegations

After an encounter with police, our client was charged with possession of marijuana. Early negotiations produced an agreement to dismiss the case if the client completed specific conditions, including a series of clean drug tests. When the state later tried to change course, we pointed them to the original terms and pressed to hold them to it. We compiled and delivered proof of multiple negative UAs and other compliance the prosecutor requested. The state agreed, and the court dismissed the charge.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, 207th District Court

Allegations

While on felony probation for a prior DWI, our client moved out of state after receiving approval to transfer supervision. Soon after, that approval was rescinded due to an administrative error and the client was ordered to report back within an unrealistic window, which he could not meet. A warrant issued and he was extradited with no new charges. We gathered the probation email trail, filed for bond, and met with the court liaison and prosecutor. Demonstrating the violation was not willful, the state dismissed the motion to revoke and the case was dismissed.

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Evading Arrest on Foot

Location

Travis County, CC7

Allegations

Following an arrest during a larger incident, our client was charged with evading arrest on foot. Early in the case the state offered to dismiss upon completion of specific upfront conditions, then a new prosecutor balked. We tracked down the original offer, forwarded the written confirmation, and built a compliance record with clean drug tests, treatment, and required classes and service. With that documentation, we pressed the issue, and the court ultimately signed off on a full dismissal of the evading case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Our client was stopped for speeding during a traffic stop, and the officer claimed to smell alcohol. Field sobriety tests were given on the roadside. The client refused a breath test, and blood was later drawn at the jail. We dug into the basis for the stop, the officer's instructions on the tests, and the procedures used for the blood draw. We pressed the prosecution on weaknesses in proving intoxication and negotiated hard. The state agreed to reduce the charge, and the court credited time already served, bringing the case to a close.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CC10

Allegations

The client was stopped for a taillight issue during a routine patrol. While the client was made to sit aside, the officer searched the vehicle and later had it towed, reporting that a handgun was found. We scrutinized the basis for the stop, the length of the detention, and the justification for the vehicle search that led to the discovery. We presented those problems to the prosecution and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC5

Allegations

After a caller reported possible impaired driving in a neighborhood, the client was stopped. The officer noted an odor of alcohol but said the client passed field tests, which were also complicated by knee and hip issues. We secured the reports and prepared to challenge the basis for the stop, the reliability of the third-party tip, and the testing. While we pressed the case, the state failed to file in a timely manner. We moved for dismissal due to delay, and the court granted it, closing the case.

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Denton County, Flower Mound Municipal Court

Allegations

Stopped for a taillight issue, the client was detained while officers searched the vehicle and later issued a citation after paraphernalia was found, then the car was towed. We gathered the citation and police materials and scrutinized the justification for both the stop and the search. With no prior record and full cooperation documented, we pressed for a resolution that would protect the client's future. The negotiations resulted in deferred probation, avoiding a permanent conviction.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After an argument at a residence, police alleged our client damaged a phone and filed a criminal mischief case. We obtained the police paperwork, scrutinized the timeline, and pressed the state on whether it could prove intentional damage or the value of any loss. The accounts did not align and documentation of the damage was weak. We raised these problems with the prosecution and prepared to litigate them. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Garland Municipal Court

Allegations

The incident began as a domestic argument at a residence. The client called 911 seeking help amid ongoing mental health concerns in the home. Responding officers later viewed a cell phone video and issued Class C assault citations to both parties, noting what they believed was mutual aggression. Our client consistently denied making offensive contact, explaining he only intervened to separate people. We engaged early, highlighted that he initiated the 911 call, and provided context undermining any intent to assault. The prosecutor agreed the case could not be proven and dismissed it.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The case began after an argument at a residence led to an arrest for assault causing bodily injury. The police report relied largely on the complainant’s statement, and the photos produced by the state showed minimal, non-specific markings that did not match the account. We obtained and reviewed the file, pressed the prosecution on the lack of corroborating physical evidence, and prepared to challenge credibility at trial. Balancing the risks, the client chose a negotiated resolution. We secured straight probation with no jail time.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Comal County, CC3

Allegations

After a highway crash where a tractor trailer struck the client's vehicle and left the scene, officers found a damaged car and an injured driver. The client reported a brief loss of consciousness and hip pain, declined two balance tests, completed only the eye test, and refused breath or blood. A warrant draw later showed a BAC over .15. We reviewed the videos and highlighted the accident context and injury-related testing limits. We also guided the client into required classes and lawful driving with interlock, using that mitigation to secure straight probation.