Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

Our client faced a misdemeanor motion to revoke probation after the ignition interlock allegedly showed alcohol and caused a few lockouts. On one drive the unit gave a warning, then a pass, then a fail, then another pass, and the camera could not clearly confirm who was blowing. He had no new offenses, was near the end of probation, and had proof of completed classes and payments. We obtained the vendor logs, compiled his compliance records, and challenged the reliability of the readings. The State withdrew the motion and the court dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

Officers contacted our client in a hotel parking lot with the engine running after a call about another intoxicated person. There was no driving observed, yet field sobriety tests followed. We emphasized that the officer who administered those tests lacked proper certification and that a prior leg injury affected balance. We also scrutinized body cam video and the breath test process, questioning the claimed odor of alcohol from an open top vehicle. Facing those challenges, the prosecution agreed to resolve the case with straight probation and no jail.

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Assault (Class C)

Location

Bexar County, San Antonio Municipal Court

Allegations

After a domestic argument escalated, police responded and issued our client a Class C assault citation based on the complainant's on-scene account. There was no formal book-in. We got involved quickly, documented the context of a mutual confrontation after drinking, and stayed in contact with the other party. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we delivered to the prosecutor. With limited proof beyond the initial account and our submission in the file, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

While on deferred adjudication probation for a prior misdemeanor, the client was accused of a new offense in another jurisdiction and a motion to revoke was filed. We gathered proof that the client had completed community service, finished the required class, paid all fees, and had otherwise complied. We emphasized that the new case was still pending and contested, and proposed a plan for continued compliance. After negotiation, the case was continued on deferred probation with modified terms, avoiding jail and a conviction.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, JP4

Allegations

After a campus event, our client received a Class C citation for assault by contact when he briefly took a student’s hand while confronting ongoing bullying and reported threats toward his family. We entered the case early, notified the court, and demanded discovery including any school video and the officer’s reports. We secured statements from an adult witness and the involved students to provide full context. Following negotiations, the state agreed to dismiss the charge upon completion of a brief online course and a nominal administrative fee.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, CC7

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, both parties called 911 and officers arrested our client for family violence. The dispute involved personal property, and the client reported briefly restraining the other person to prevent damage, with no injuries observed. We got involved early, gathered the reports, and compared the conflicting accounts. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we submitted to the prosecutor. After persistent follow up highlighting weak corroboration, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for a wrong-way U-turn through a construction area, the client was arrested for DWI. Officers noted an open container and performed an eye-tracking check; the client declined further field tests and refused a roadside breath sample. A blood draw was taken several hours later and returned below 0.08. We secured the videos and lab records, emphasized the lengthy delay before the draw and the sub-limit result, and used those weaknesses in negotiations. The case resolved with deferred probation, avoiding a conviction.

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Tampering with a Government Record

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an unrelated issue, officers arrested our client and searched his wallet, locating two fake IDs. He had already provided his correct name and date of birth, and never presented the fakes. Prosecutors filed Tampering with a Government Record, but that theory required proof the document was an actual government record and that he intended to use it to defraud. We obtained video and reports confirming he gave true identifying info and did not use the IDs, then leveraged those defects in negotiations. The case was dismissed.

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Providing False Information to a Police Officer

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

Our client was stopped during a late-night traffic contact when an officer claimed he gave a false date of birth. We pulled the body-worn camera and CAD/dispatch logs and pinpointed the moment the officer first asked for identifying information. The recording shows the client clearly stated his true name and DOB, which dispatch immediately confirmed. There was no attempt to present an alternate identity. We presented the discrepancies in the report to the prosecutor, argued the elements were not met, and the charge was dismissed.

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Theft - Class B Misdemeanor

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 4

Allegations

Loss prevention detained our client after a store incident involving a couple hundred dollars in merchandise. Security questioned them, and police made the arrest. With no prior record, we got involved early, reviewed the case materials, and pushed back on broad claims of repeated conduct. We presented mitigation and the client’s proactive steps, including enrolling in a theft awareness class, and negotiated firmly with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Stalking (Felony)

Location

Bexar County, 226th District Court

Allegations

Our client was indicted for felony stalking after contentious messages and disputed contact involving an ex and a third party. We organized the communications, put them in the context of an ongoing custody fight, and showed why a felony theory overreached the facts. While acknowledging some harassing conduct, we pressed the State on proof gaps and proportionality. The prosecution agreed to reduce it to misdemeanor harassment with no conviction, and a remote plea was allowed. The client received deferred probation with classes and community service, the ankle monitor came off, and supervision was handled virtually.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

Officers stopped our client after the vehicle was seen driving on a rim following contact with a stationary object. The client admitted to having a few drinks, an open container was recovered, and roadside tests led to an arrest. A consensual blood draw later reported an elevated BAC. We pulled the reports and video, managed the license hearing, and assembled a mitigation package showing no prior record, steady work history, and full compliance with an ignition interlock. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to reduce the charge.