Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

Stopped after a U-turn and an unsignaled lane change, our client was investigated for DWI, performed roadside tests, and was later taken to a hospital where a blood draw showed a high BAC. We pulled the videos and reports and flagged problems with the HGN test being done under bright flashlight glare and the client's documented shoulder injuries affecting balance tests. We also compiled completion of the alcohol evaluation, victim impact panel, and other certificates. Leveraging those issues and mitigation, we pushed the state to walk back the Class A filing. The prosecutor reduced it to a first-offense Class B.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Guadalupe County, None

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a welfare check during a mental health crisis at home. He had a handgun and spoke only of harming himself, and the family left immediately. After he declined to open the door for a period, officers forced entry and took him into custody, causing injuries. We secured a sworn statement from the spouse confirming the gun was never pointed at anyone and that she did not feel endangered, and we documented his mental health treatment efforts. We challenged whether the elements of aggravated assault were met. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Harris County, 174th \u200bCriminal District Court

Allegations

The client was stopped after a minor traffic infraction and arrested for DWI. They declined field sobriety tests and a breath test, and a later blood draw reported a very high alcohol level. We pulled the videos and lab records, flagged a muted segment on the body camera and inconsistencies in how impairment was described, and scrutinized the warrant and testing documentation. The case opened with a prison offer. By preparing for trial and pressing those issues, we negotiated straight felony probation with no prison time, with compliance through classes and an interlock.

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Child Endangerment

Location

Guadalupe County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a welfare check during a mental health crisis. The client had a firearm, and the caregiver immediately left with the children. Despite no threats toward the kids and their brief presence, the client was charged with child endangerment. We moved quickly to document what actually happened, securing a sworn statement from the caregiver, medical context of a psychiatric episode, and a clarified timeline showing the children were removed within minutes. After we challenged whether the elements of endangerment could be met, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Forgery (Felony)

Location

Williamson County, 26th District Court

Allegations

The client was accused of forging checks from another person's account, a serious felony. We moved quickly to investigate and obtained prior statements from the account holder that did not implicate our client and pointed toward another individual. We compared those statements with the police reports and exposed inconsistencies in how the checks were attributed. When the complainant later became unavailable to testify, we pressed the evidentiary gaps with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after an argument at a residence. The client asked for a safe escort out, but was arrested when officers focused on minor injuries to the other party and an item the client allegedly threw. We obtained discovery, underscoring the client’s account of being restrained and struck, which raised self-defense concerns. We also provided proof of post-incident counseling and reconciliation. The complainant later stated they did not wish to pursue. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC1

Allegations

Officers stopped our client for an alleged signal violation and expired registration near a parking area. Only a single field sobriety test, the eye test, was conducted before arrest, the paperwork reflected a refusal, and a blood warrant was executed roughly an hour later. We obtained the dash and body cam and found the testing officer being coached, with instructions and observations that did not match the written report. We emphasized the limited roadside evaluation and questioned the basis and timing of the draw. Confronted with those issues, the prosecution offered deferred probation.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Collin County, City of Plano Municipal Court

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a 911 call. The complainant claimed the client grabbed their neck, but there were no visible injuries and the videos only captured interviews, not an assault. A child heard yelling but did not see any contact. We challenged the credibility gaps and pressed the state to rethink the family-violence designation. Though they would not remove it, we secured six months of deferred probation with no classes, a modest fine, and a no-negative-contact condition. The client accepted.

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Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance (THC)

Location

Williamson County, 26th DC

Allegations

Police executed a search warrant at the client’s home, seizing multiple THC vape cartridges and marijuana, and later took the client’s phone while trying to build a delivery case tied to a confidential informant. We dug into the basis for the warrant, the scope of the phone search, and how the evidence was logged and tested. We highlighted the client’s lack of criminal history and steady compliance while the case was pending. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred probation, and the court lifted electronic monitoring and set a shorter term.

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Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a minor vehicle issue, officers asked the occupants to exit and moved toward a search. The client panicked and ran a short distance before being detained, leading to an evading on foot charge that prosecutors said was captured on video. We reviewed the stop and arrest procedures and assessed the proof as strong, so we focused on mitigation. Our team had the client complete a drug awareness course and a gun safety class, gather character letters, and provide proof of steady work and recent graduation. We presented this package and pressed negotiations. The case resolved with deferred probation, avoiding a conviction.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Officers contacted our client while parked with the engine on after a night of drinking, and he admitted having a few beers earlier that morning. He completed field sobriety tests and consented to a breath test well above the limit. We scrutinized the encounter in a parked vehicle, raised issues about operation and timing of consumption, and pressed the state on the reliability of the tests. We also documented months of ignition interlock use already in place. The case resolved with deferred adjudication probation and credit toward the interlock, avoiding a conviction.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a minor registration issue, officers said they smelled marijuana and removed the occupants. They asked to search our client's backpack, he declined, yet the bag was accessed after a brief detention and a handgun was found. We pulled the reports and recordings, underscored the lack of consent, and challenged the extension of the stop and the search of a closed container. We supplemented our negotiations with proof of employment and completion of safety courses. Confronted with these problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.