Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law, 2

Allegations

After being cut off by another driver and striking a guardrail, our client was investigated for DWI. They admitted to drinking and attempted field sobriety tests, later telling the officer they had not passed. At the jail, a breath test was recorded and the case was filed as a high BAC charge, even though the client recalled lower readings. We scrutinized the stop, the administration of the tests, and the leap to an over .15 allegation. Using those weaknesses, we negotiated with the prosecutor and secured a reduction of the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, CCL5

Allegations

Police were called after a resident reported an ATV near a retention area late at night. The client was stuck in mud when officers arrived, and after contact he declined field sobriety tests. He was transported and a blood sample was taken under a warrant. We gathered the bodycam, reports, and warrant materials, and highlighted that this was an off‑road ATV situation with no crash or injuries. After sustained negotiations with the prosecutor, we secured straight probation, keeping the client out of jail.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute at a residence. Officers arrested our client after noting a small mark under the complainant’s eye and relying largely on her initial statement. The client maintained he was shoved first and that any contact was unintentional while regaining balance. We obtained and reviewed the reports and later communications, which shifted from a "punch" to a much lighter contact, and documented those inconsistencies. Ready for trial and having declined unfavorable pleas, we pressed the evidence issues. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Galveston County, 212th District Court

Allegations

After a bar altercation, the client left, retrieved a pistol from a vehicle, and briefly showed it from outside, which led to a felony assault charge. We pulled the full evidence file and found no photo or video of a gun, only several witness statements. Those accounts conflicted on key details, including the size and color of the firearm, and there were no images of anyone holding a weapon. We pressed these gaps with the prosecution, and the case was reduced to a lesser offense.

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Assault - Family Violence (Strangulation)

Location

Bexar County, 227th District Court

Allegations

The client was charged with family violence strangulation after a domestic dispute, based largely on the complainant’s initial statement. Our investigation showed the pair continued their relationship for months afterward, with the complainant repeatedly returning to the residence, including visits while the client was on a GPS monitor. We secured photos and police responses documenting her presence and highlighted major inconsistencies in her accounts. After we pressed those credibility issues and signaled readiness for trial, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Tarrant County, County Criminal Court No. 1

Allegations

The client was contacted in a parking area after officers saw the vehicle ride up on a curb. She struggled with roadside tests and later provided a breath sample around 0.20. With a very old prior, the case was filed as a Class A second. We pulled the reports and video, examined how the tests were conducted, and built a mitigation package highlighting the long gap since the prior, immediate compliance with interlock, treatment steps, and the medication alcohol issue, plus strong character support. The state agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received straight probation.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Officers found the client in a parked vehicle in a lot and initiated a DWI investigation. The person had prior DWI history, and paperwork later showed a refusal the client did not recall. We obtained the police reports and video, challenged the basis for the encounter and whether the state could prove operation, and examined how field sobriety testing was conducted. We also developed strong mitigation tied to recent family loss and active steps toward treatment. With that leverage, we negotiated straight probation on the felony charge.

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Disorderly Conduct - Class C

Location

Fort Bend County, Stafford Municipal Court

Allegations

Police issued a Class C disorderly conduct citation after a neighbor reported the client urinated near his residence. There was no arrest, only a ticket. We obtained the report and other discovery, and assembled proof of residence along with mitigation the client provided. We emphasized that the spot was tucked away and that he tried to avoid being seen, calling into question whether the elements of the offense were met. After firm negotiations and making clear we were prepared to try the case, the prosecutor dismissed it.

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Stalking

Location

Bexar County, 227th District Court

Allegations

Police filed a stalking case arising from a strained dating relationship. While our client was on house arrest, the complainant repeatedly came to his residence, including an incident documented by responding officers who escorted her away. We gathered photos and witness information showing she initiated contact after the alleged conduct and compared that to her earlier statements. Taking a trial posture, we pressed the credibility gaps with the DA. Faced with those problems, the State dismissed the case.

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Injury to a Child

Location

Denton County, None

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic argument at a residence. During the commotion, the child entered the room and our client tried to calm things down, placing fingers over the child's mouth and guiding the child away, which officers later framed as injury to a child. We obtained a parent’s statement that the child was not hurt, pulled text messages showing normal, friendly contact afterward, and emphasized the lack of medical evidence and shifting accounts. After we presented these issues to the prosecutor, the case was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence by Strangulation

Location

Denton County, 211th Judicial District Court

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a residence escalated after a relative called 911, and the client was arrested on allegations of neck pressure and brief contact with a child. We dug into the discovery, including reports and videos, and documented that the complainant later expressed reluctance to prosecute. We also presented messages from a household member and information indicating the child was not injured, along with context showing mutual escalation. After sustained negotiations, the State agreed to reduce the charge with credit for time served.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 4

Allegations

A felony motion to revoke probation was filed after a new arrest and an alleged failure to report shortly after the client was placed on supervision. We obtained the probation file, docket notes, and booking records, built a clear timeline, and showed that supervision had not yet begun and the allegations were premature or unsupported. We engaged with the prosecutor and probation, addressed the administrative concerns, and pressed the evidentiary gaps. The State withdrew the motion and the case was dismissed, keeping the client out of custody.