Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle

Location

Harris County, 351st DC

Allegations

After a domestic dispute drew police to a residence, the client ran, reached a car, and drove a short distance before a minor collision in a parking area, leading to an arrest for evading in a vehicle. We obtained the videos and reports and pressed the state on whether the brief pursuit actually supported the vehicle enhancement versus an on‑foot evading. We highlighted the minimal distance involved and that the client was detained quickly. We also presented mitigation on employment and compliance with pretrial terms. Following negotiations, the state agreed to deferred probation.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Bexar County, Criminal District Court.

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an equipment issue and alleged speeding, the driver was handcuffed and placed in a patrol car while officers searched the vehicle, reporting a small amount of suspected cocaine on the floorboard and an empty baggie in a compartment. We obtained the dash and body camera footage, mapped the timeline, and challenged the legal basis for the detention and warrantless search following a simple stop. We also pressed chain‑of‑custody and nexus issues tying the substance to our client. The prosecution dismissed the possession case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CCL2

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer said the vehicle was speeding and had inoperable taillights. He was handcuffed and placed in the patrol car, a search turned up an open container, and roadside tests were later conducted. He ultimately consented to a blood draw after being told it would be taken either way. We obtained the videos and reports, scrutinized the timing of the detention, the search, and how consent was obtained, and built mitigation through counseling and character support. After negotiations, the state agreed to probation, keeping the client out of jail.

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Resisting Arrest (Class A)

Location

Montgomery County, CCL1

Allegations

After a disturbance call from bar staff, officers encountered the client nearby and moved to detain him. The report alleged he tensed up and kept an arm under his body, leading to a Class A resisting charge even though no underlying offense was filed. We obtained the 911 audio, body and dash camera, and witness materials to scrutinize the detention and the level of force used. The client completed targeted classes, which we presented in mitigation. Leveraging these points, we negotiated a reduction to a Class C, fine only citation.

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Resisting Arrest (Class A)

Location

Montgomery County, CCL4

Allegations

Officers responded to a 911 call about an unsteady person at a business. They located our client in a restroom, escorted him toward the exit, then moved to handcuff him, which led to brief resistance. Reports alleged an attempted bite, yet bodycam and the 911 audio reflected no injuries and no completed assault, and key questioning occurred while he was cuffed without Miranda warnings. We secured and dissected the videos and arrest paperwork, challenged the lawfulness and elements of the charge, and pressed the prosecution. The case was dismissed.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Bexar County, CCL2

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer said the vehicle’s taillights were out and alleged the driver was going too fast while changing lanes, resulting in a reckless driving charge. We obtained the patrol video and the report and broke down the timeline of the stop, traffic flow, and the officer’s stated reasons. Our analysis raised serious questions about whether the conduct met the legal standard for reckless driving versus a routine traffic infraction. We presented those issues to the prosecutor and signaled we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Tampering with Physical Evidence

Location

Bexar County, Criminal District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers alleged our client tried to dispose of suspected narcotics and filed a felony tampering charge. The report referenced residue on the floorboard and an empty bag found in the vehicle, but there was no admission and no direct observation of any destruction. We reconstructed the timeline of the stop and search from the police records and highlighted that the tampering theory was inferred after the search. We pressed the State on its burden to prove an intentional act to impair evidence once the investigation began. Confronted with those proof problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, CCL4

Allegations

Our client was contacted at a commercial lot after a minor curb hop and reports that they appeared unsteady inside the business. Officers noted an alcohol odor and slurred speech, but no field sobriety tests were completed and no breath or blood sample was taken. We obtained the videos and reports and found that the only admissions about drinking were made while the client was handcuffed, without Miranda warnings. We challenged the admissibility of those statements and the lack of scientific proof. The case resolved with deferred probation, avoiding a conviction.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC4

Allegations

After a stop for sitting through a light, our client was arrested for DWI. Dash and body cam did not confirm the officer’s claim the driver had been asleep, and the officer questioned them in custody immediately after handcuffing. The field tests showed instruction and administration problems, and the client appeared largely steady. A warrant blood draw later came back close to the legal limit. We prepared suppression and evidentiary challenges and pushed those weaknesses with the State. The charge was reduced, and the client received time served.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Sunnyvale Municipal Court

Allegations

After a roadside dispute led to a 911 call, officers issued our client a Class C family violence assault citation during a traffic stop. The client explained any contact was accidental while reaching for a phone, the other person reported no injury, and there was no arrest or protective order. We filed our appearance, obtained discovery, and highlighted the absence of intent and the language barriers present during the stop. We also worked to formalize the complainant’s desire not to prosecute. Confronted with those issues and mitigation, the state dismissed the case.

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Deadly Conduct (Misdemeanor)

Location

Williamson County, Count Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police alleged the client committed misdemeanor deadly conduct after a tense encounter at a convenience store and parking lot with two strangers. According to our client, the pair shouted threats, followed him inside, and later moved toward him near their vehicle. Fearing an attack, he displayed his firearm and left. We moved quickly to obtain surveillance video and witness accounts to document the threats and his attempts to disengage. Using that context, we negotiated a non-jail resolution and secured a term of probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC5

Allegations

Police were called after a heated argument in a shared residence spiraled into a brief scuffle and a claim that our client threw a phone. Officers arrived well after the incident and arrested based largely on the initial statement and photos showing minor marks. We obtained the bodycam, photographs, and reports, highlighted conflicting accounts among those present, and questioned whether the family-violence designation fit the living arrangement. We also assembled mitigation, including proof of stability, completed counseling, and verified community service. After sustained negotiations, the state dismissed the case.