Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police were called after a dispute at a residence when an ex-partner arrived uninvited and tried to leave with the client’s clothing. As he took back a hoodie at the car, the door closed and she later alleged her leg was caught, leading to a family violence charge. We dissected the officer’s report and statements, spotlighting the property-dispute context and the lack of proof that the client intentionally caused injury. After firm negotiations and preparing to litigate, the State dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

The client was stopped for an alleged lane violation as they pulled into a parking area. Two officers conducted field sobriety tests on loose gravel while the client wore work boots, repeated the eye test, and refused a request to move to a flatter surface. A roadside breath device was not available, and at the station the client gave two breath samples that were only slightly over the legal limit, with no blood draw. We pressed for the body and dash video and the breath machine records, and set a license hearing to lock in testimony. Using the marginal BAC and poor testing conditions, we negotiated deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

Our client was found at the scene of a single-vehicle incident and arrested for DWI. Officers did not conduct field sobriety tests, and a blood sample was taken later at the station. We obtained the videos and reports, pressed the state on the lack of roadside testing, and scrutinized the circumstances of the blood draw. With that leverage, we negotiated to remove the high-BAC enhancement and secured a reduction from an enhanced DWI to a standard Class B. The client avoided harsher penalties and resolved the case on reduced terms.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Family Violence)

Location

Travis County, 147th District Court

Allegations

After a heated dispute at a residence, the client briefly picked up a kitchen knife. No one was injured. An adult family member called 911, and officers took statements from everyone present. The spouse consistently reported not feeling in danger and that the blade was at the client's side, which conflicted with the police affidavit. We compiled those contradictions, highlighted the lack of injury and the client's clean record, and pressed the state on proof problems. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Restraint

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

During a dispute in a vehicle, the passenger attempted to exit while it was moving. Our client briefly restrained the passenger to prevent injury. A bystander called 911, and officers arrested the client for unlawful restraint. We gathered the police reports and other documentation, highlighted that the restraint was momentary and solely safety-motivated, and emphasized the absence of threats, injuries, or intent to confine. After sustained negotiations presenting that context, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Failure to Control Speed (Accident)

Location

Collin County, Richardson Municipal Court

Allegations

A Class C citation was issued after a minor rear-end collision. The client reported the lead vehicle braked abruptly in traffic and the contact was slight. We obtained video evidence and documentation showing some damage on the client’s vehicle existed before the incident, undermining any claim that this event caused it. We emphasized the sudden stop, minimal impact, and gaps in proof that the client was driving at an unsafe speed. Confronted with those issues and our readiness to litigate, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bastrop County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Police responded to a report of someone asleep in a running vehicle parked at a residence. The client declined a breath test, and officers later obtained a blood warrant. Discovery dragged for months, so we pushed for a trial setting to force deadlines and production. When the videos and lab packet arrived, the bodycam captured a statement implying recent driving and the blood work appeared clean on procedure. We used that posture to negotiate a resolution of one year probation, without an ignition interlock requirement.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Harris County, 262nd DC

Allegations

Officers stopped the vehicle for an equipment issue and arrested our client for felony DWI. He had been lying in the back seat while another person drove, but an officer claimed they swapped seats after hearing a popping sound. We pulled the dash and body cam, which showed dark rear tint, the windows ordered down, and a timeline that made any swap implausible. There was no footage of him climbing forward, and documented back injuries explained his performance on roadside tests. Faced with these problems and our readiness for trial, the state reduced the case to a misdemeanor with credit for time served.

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Terroristic Threat - Family/Household

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a heated family dispute, a relative reported a phone call where the client said something he regretted, telling them he would fight. The allegation was based on that call, with no conduct beyond the argument. We gathered statements and affidavits from those involved showing they did not feel threatened and did not want to pursue charges. We highlighted the lack of a specific or credible threat, pointed out the weaknesses in proof, and made clear we were ready to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

A late-night traffic stop for speeding led to a consensual search of a rental car, where officers found unloaded firearms in the trunk. Our client had just dropped off a friend after time at a gun range and believed the friend had taken all belongings. We gathered proof the guns belonged to someone else and were not accessible to the driver, and pointed out the thin basis for broadening the stop tied to a passenger’s tiny amount of marijuana. Using third-party ownership and lack of knowing possession as leverage, we agreed to forfeiture and brief online classes. The case was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Tarrant County, None

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence escalated to a brief physical encounter, after which the other party contacted police. Our client later learned a warrant had issued and was arrested, but never gave a statement. We gathered photographs documenting the client’s injuries and pulled a long thread of text messages showing provocation and the volatile nature of the relationship. We packaged that evidence, outlined self defense, and challenged the one-sided narrative. After negotiations with the prosecutor, the case was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Montgomery County, CCL4

Allegations

Police were called to a domestic dispute at a residence and arrested our client for family-violence assault based on the complainant’s initial statement and claimed bruising on her arms. The client maintained the contact was accidental when he stumbled and denied any intent to harm. We jumped in early, filed our appearance and discovery requests, and moved to address restrictive bond conditions. We also opened dialogue with the complainant, who later told authorities she did not wish to pursue the case. After we presented these developments to the prosecutor, the state dismissed the charge.