Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Galveston County, JP2

Allegations

After a domestic dispute, officers responded to a 911 call and issued our client a Class C assault family violence citation for alleged offensive contact. The client reported being struck and had visible injury, yet was the one arrested. We obtained the police report, body camera video and 911 audio, and spoke with the complaining witness. The complaining witness signed an affidavit of non prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor along with the materials we gathered. The State declined to proceed and the charge was dismissed.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, CDC1

Allegations

The state filed a motion to revoke the client's felony probation after alleged violations, including a new law allegation. We moved fast to collect favorable records, employment verification, and proof the client was addressing supervision requirements. We opened lines with the probation officer and prosecutor, challenging weaker allegations and proposing targeted modifications. At the hearing we argued rehabilitation outweighed revocation. The court kept the client on straight probation with adjusted terms.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

An argument in a car escalated when the complainant grabbed at the driver, leading to a brief struggle. The client called 911. On scene, officers took statements; the complainant denied being struck and declined medical attention, while the client said he used his hands only to make her let go so he could drive safely. We obtained and reviewed the 911 audio and bodycam, emphasizing self defense and the lack of corroborating injury. Negotiating from that posture, the matter resolved with deferred probation.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bexar County, CCL11

Allegations

The client was stopped late at night after leaving two bars and arrested on suspicion of DWI. Unsure of the reason for the stop, the client declined field sobriety tests and the breath test, and a blood draw was later obtained by warrant. We pulled the dash and body camera videos, scrutinized the basis for the stop, and tracked the lab process. At the same time, we built strong mitigation with early DWI coursework, AA attendance, and interlock compliance. Leveraging both fronts, we negotiated deferred probation, avoiding a conviction and minimizing jail exposure.

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Interference with an Emergency Call

Location

Tarrant County, CCC8

Allegations

After a domestic argument, officers arrested our client for interference with an emergency call. According to reports, he briefly tried to stop the complainant from calling, then stepped away, and she completed the call. We obtained the 911 audio, body camera, and written reports, which confirmed the call went through and that she later told officers she did not feel threatened. We compiled these facts and pressed the prosecution on the missing elements of the offense. The state dismissed the case.

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Driving While License Invalid (With Prior)

Location

Gillespie County, County Court at Law

Allegations

A routine traffic stop led to a DWLI with prior charge when records showed our client’s license as canceled and an interlock requirement lingering from an old case. The client had finished all obligations years earlier, but the discharge and interlock removal were never properly reflected in state licensing records. We obtained the court orders, coordinated with the agency to restore his license to eligible status, and reviewed the bodycam and reports. We presented the corrected documentation to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

Rushing to make a connection after a gate mix up, our client briefly exited through a marked airport door and immediately reentered to reach the gate. Security detained the traveler and police filed a criminal trespass charge. We obtained the reports, showed how short the incident was, emphasized the client’s immediate compliance and lack of intent, and presented mitigation based on a clean record. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to reduce the case and credit time already served, closing it with no further jail.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Harris County, County Criminal Court at Law No. 6

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer claimed they were speeding and drifting between lanes on a freeway. The car was moved to a nearby lot where field sobriety tests were recorded, and a blood draw later reported about 0.17. We pulled every video file and discovered the key initial-contact clip had audio but no video, creating a serious evidentiary gap. We compared the dashcam pacing for speed and the FST instructions with the reports and flagged inconsistencies. Using that leverage and our readiness to litigate, we secured a reduction with time served, avoiding probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #3

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer reported a high rate of speed, abrupt braking, and quick lane changes into a commercial area. Field sobriety tests were conducted and a later chemical test showed a BAC well above the legal limit. We obtained the dash and body camera video, scrutinized the instructions and conditions of the tests, and challenged whether the stop was supported by a clear traffic violation, including any documented speed or proper signaling distance. Prepared to litigate suppression, we used these issues and the client’s treatment efforts to secure straight probation, avoiding additional jail time.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Kendall County, None

Allegations

During a domestic dispute, the partner began filming, and the client reached for the phone. Responding officers later arrested the client for family violence based largely on the partner's initial account. We got involved immediately, requested the evidence, and documented the disputed facts and lack of intent to injure. We also informed the prosecutor that the complainant did not wish to proceed and highlighted the absence of corroborating proof. Facing these issues, the prosecution rejected the case and it was dismissed.

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Indecent Exposure

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

Police alleged the client exposed themselves during a massage, identifying them through the booking information. The case initially stalled because the complainant could not be reached, and when contact was later established there was still no physical evidence beyond a single statement. We obtained the reports and investigator notes, picked apart credibility and timeline issues, and prepared to challenge the proof at trial. Using that leverage, we negotiated a resolution that avoided a conviction. The client accepted deferred probation with classes and compliance terms.

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Civil Protective Order

Location

Bexar County, 131ST DC

Allegations

A petition for a civil protective order was filed after a disputed incident. We pulled the filings and scrutinized the affidavit and proposed terms. Our team objected to overbroad provisions and to language suggesting unproven other acts, and made clear we would not agree to any family violence finding. We pressed the petitioner for corroboration and prepared to litigate the evidentiary gaps rather than accept a one-sided order. After continued pressure and multiple settings, the other side stood down and the court dismissed the case.