Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Sexual Assault Investigation

Location

Galveston County

Allegations

A former acquaintance accused our client of sexual assault, prompting a detective-led investigation and a request for an in-person interview. We were retained early, instructed the client not to give a statement, and took over communications. We engaged the detective, outlined exculpatory context, and prepared corroborating materials showing a consensual relationship and continued voluntary contact well after the alleged timeframe. The detective forwarded the file to prosecutors, who declined to file charges. The investigation was closed and the case dismissed.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, CCCL5

Allegations

The client was stopped for an expired registration. During the ensuing arrest, officers said they discovered a weapon in the vehicle and filed an unlawful carry charge. We pulled the reports and video, timed out the stop, and compared each step of the detention and search to what the officer wrote. That review exposed inconsistencies in how the search was justified and weak links tying the client to unlawful carry. We put a suppression challenge on the table and pressed those issues with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the UCW.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Fort Bend County, CC5

Allegations

After a low speed collision with parked cars near the client’s home, officers began a DWI investigation. They noted signs of intoxication and attempted field sobriety tests. The client declined a breath test, and a warrant blood draw hours later alleged an elevated result. We obtained and reviewed the videos and reports, scrutinizing test instructions and the warrant process, and contested the license suspension. With strong mitigation and a clean record, we negotiated deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the client’s record.

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Harassment by Electronic Communication

Location

Harris County, CCCL8

Allegations

A harassment case was filed after a former partner reported dozens of texts sent in a short burst. The client explained the messages were an isolated, emotional moment with no threats or follow-up. We coordinated a walkthrough bond, reviewed the alleged texts and police reports, and highlighted that the responding officer documented the complainant did not feel in danger. The client completed a decision making course and maintained strict no contact while we negotiated. The state agreed to deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC4

Allegations

Police responded to a two-vehicle crash where another driver ran a red light and hit our client. Officers claimed an odor of alcohol, our client declined roadside tests, and a blood sample was taken by warrant. We pulled the crash report, video, and lab records, and documented that our client was not the at‑fault driver. We also showed prompt compliance with alcohol monitoring and a completed substance evaluation. Leveraging the causation facts and mitigation, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser charge with deferred probation, avoiding a conviction.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute that began in a vehicle after a night out. Both parties had been drinking, and the arrest was made largely on the other person's initial statement, even though our client had visible injuries. We obtained the 911 call, bodycam and dashcam, and compared those recordings to the reports. The accounts conflicted on who initiated any physical contact and there was little corroborating evidence. We documented the complainant’s unwillingness to prosecute and pressed these credibility issues with the prosecutor. The case was dismissed.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Ellis County, CCL3

Allegations

During a late-night traffic stop in Ellis County, the individual immediately informed the officer there were two handguns in the vehicle. That disclosure led to an arrest and a UCW charge premised on other alleged criminal activity arising from the same stop. We obtained the reports and video, challenged the basis for the stop, and targeted the element that would convert otherwise lawful vehicle carry into a crime. We also opposed any attempt to forfeit the firearms. After we laid out these issues and signaled we were ready to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the UCW.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Ellis County, CCL3

Allegations

Stopped for alleged swerving, the client admitted to having drinks and declined a breath test, requesting a blood draw instead. The draw occurred hours later and no standardized field sobriety tests were performed. We secured the reports and video, then focused on weaknesses in the stop, the absence of roadside testing, the delay and warrant language tied to the blood draw, and a documented medical condition that can mimic intoxication signs. Using those issues as leverage, we pushed negotiations until the state reduced the charge and agreed to deferred probation.

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Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle Over $200

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

After a minor traffic incident, police accused our client of leaving the scene after causing more than $200 in damage. She explained she had braked on a hill, felt no impact, and was unaware of any collision. We obtained the police reports and focused on the proof problems, including her lack of awareness and the condition of her car, which showed only a small scratch with no paint transfer. We pressed the state on whether they could establish knowledge of a crash and the alleged damage amount. Confronted with those weaknesses, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Eluding a Police Officer

Location

Medina County

Allegations

Police claimed the driver failed to immediately pull over and filed an eluding charge after activating lights and siren. We obtained the dashcam and reports, which showed the vehicle’s hazard lights were already on, the driver slowed, moved into a turn lane, and stopped at the next light without accelerating away. We emphasized there was no intentional attempt to escape, only a brief delay to stop safely, so the elements of the offense were not met. Confronted with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Caldwell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

After a traffic stop for alleged violations, the client was arrested on a second DWI. Body and dash videos showed only the eye-tracking test was conducted at roadside, and the client chose a blood draw rather than additional exercises. We obtained the reports, video, and lab paperwork, and pressed the state on the limited field testing while building mitigation. The client promptly installed an interlock and began recommended classes. Leveraging compliance and evidentiary concerns, we negotiated a reduction of the charges.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Medina County, County Court at Law

Allegations

A traffic stop after a work event led to an arrest for DWI; the client had consumed wine on an empty stomach while taking allergy medication and remembered little of the encounter. Police also alleged the vehicle failed to yield immediately. We pulled the dash and body camera, scrutinized the basis for the stop and arrest, and obtained the laboratory records for the blood draw that later reported a high BAC. We paired those challenges with proactive mitigation the client completed. The prosecution reduced the DWI and did not move forward on the add-on allegation, resulting in a reduced charge with deferred supervision.