Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #1

Allegations

During a rainstorm, the client hydroplaned in a rental car, struck a curb, and collided with another vehicle. Officers conducted field sobriety tests, and a breath sample later read 0.09. We obtained the dashcam, which showed the poor weather conditions and that the client did not appear severely impaired, and documented that she had hit her head in the crash. We requested maintenance and calibration records for the breath device and gathered letters of support while the client completed recommended classes. Using those issues and mitigation in negotiations, we secured deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 296th District Court

Allegations

Our client was on deferred adjudication for prior felony drug and tampering cases when probation alleged violations for missed check-ins and positive tests. A warrant issued and he was taken into custody during a probation visit. We were hired to step in, compiled years of mental health and treatment records, and opened negotiations with the state, pushing back against a prison-first approach. After multiple settings and sustained advocacy, we secured an agreement to continue him on deferred probation with an inpatient treatment condition, avoiding revocation and a potential prison sentence.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury to a Family Member (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The case stemmed from a turbulent breakup where the complainant reported that the client pinched her during two separate encounters, producing photos that showed redness and a small bruise. Police relied heavily on her statements. We obtained the investigative materials and scrutinized the interviews and timeline. At the same time, we built mitigation, including character letters, proof of ongoing education and work, completion of a counseling class, and community service. We presented this to the prosecutor and negotiated straight probation.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, CDC4

Allegations

Stopped near a residence for an alleged failure to signal while driving a rental, the client was ordered back into the car as additional officers arrived. She immediately disclosed there were two firearms in the vehicle, after which officers removed them and conducted a sweeping search. They reported finding a very small amount of cocaine along with cannabis items. We challenged the basis for the stop, the expansion into a full search after a minor traffic allegation, and questioning that began before proper warnings. Faced with these suppression issues, the prosecution dismissed the felony charge.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Tarrant County, None

Allegations

Stopped near home for an alleged failure to signal, the client was ordered back into the car. They immediately disclosed two firearms, which officers removed before conducting a search that officers claimed revealed a small amount of marijuana and THC vape pens. We dissected the basis for the stop, the escalation at the scene, and whether there was lawful cause to search. We also raised concerns about pre-Miranda pressure to cooperate and the timing of the recording. Facing a suppression fight and credibility issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, CDC4

Allegations

Following a traffic stop near the client’s residence for an alleged failure to signal, officers ordered the client back into the vehicle. The client disclosed two lawfully owned firearms, after which officers conducted a search and reported finding a small amount of cocaine along with cannabis products. We obtained the video and reports, challenged the basis for the stop, the scope of the search, and the attempt to solicit cooperation before Miranda. Confronted with these suppression issues, the prosecution dismissed the felony.

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Accident Involving Injury

Location

Bexar County, 187TH District Court

Allegations

After a rear-end collision, the client parked nearby, briefly walked away, then returned as first responders arrived. The other driver later reported back pain and EMS responded. Prosecutors pursued a felony accident involving injury, alleging he failed to remain. We obtained the crash report and EMS records and emphasized that he returned, that his account referenced a memory lapse, and that the evidence did not clearly establish intent. After sustained negotiations, the state reduced the charge and he received deferred probation, avoiding a felony conviction.

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Theft - Class A Misdemeanor

Location

Harris County, CCCL3

Allegations

After a routine traffic stop, our client was arrested on a warrant for a retail theft the client did not commit. An old ID had been stolen from the client's vehicle and was used by someone else. We obtained police body worn video and discovery, which showed loss prevention detained and released a different individual after relying on that outdated ID. We secured employer time records and location data confirming the client was at work, and provided updated identification photos showing clear mismatches. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bastrop County, County Court at Law

Allegations

The client was found sitting in a parked car after an evening at a local venue when an officer illuminated the vehicle and initiated a welfare check. The officer requested field sobriety tests, and our client declined, noting they would not perform well. At the hospital, the officer sought a blood sample, and the paperwork reflected a refusal after unclear advisement. We pursued the body camera footage and scrutinized whether the statutory warnings were properly given and whether the initial detention was lawful. Confronted with these problems, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge and we secured probation.

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False Report to Induce Emergency Response

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The case stemmed from a series of calls where our client told authorities a family member was in immediate danger. He was charged with making a false report to trigger an emergency response. We gathered contextual materials, including prior safety complaints and evaluation records, to show he acted out of genuine concern rather than an intent to deceive. We emphasized the state’s burden to prove he knowingly provided false information and pressed those weaknesses in negotiations. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was accused of criminal trespass after showing up at a family residence where police said the client had been told not to return. We pulled the case file and spoke with the reporting party to understand what actually happened. The complainant later told us they did not want to pursue the matter. We presented that stance, together with context about the family situation, to the prosecutor. With no complainant support and limited proof, the state dismissed the case.

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Continuous Violence Against the Family

Location

Hays County, 483rd District Court

Allegations

Police opened a felony continuous family violence case after an ex reported two separate pinching incidents months apart and supplied photos of minor redness. We obtained the full discovery, reviewed the interview recordings and images, and built a clear timeline. Our team pressed on the reliability and sufficiency of the proof and documented that the complaining witness’s cooperation was uncertain. After sustained negotiations and pressure on those evidentiary gaps, the prosecution dismissed the felony case.