Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CC10

Allegations

After driving home from a restaurant, the client bumped a pole while parking at an apartment complex and tripped on a curb. Officers were already waiting at his stairwell, detained him, used a portable breath test, and later obtained a blood draw. He declined field sobriety tests due to a documented balance disorder. We scrutinized the basis for the detention at his residence, reviewed bodycam and call records, and showed why field tests would be unreliable for him. Coupled with his proactive classes and compliance, we negotiated a charge reduction and deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 9

Allegations

Officers contacted the client while the car was parked with hazard lights on and initiated a DWI investigation. The client admitted to several drinks and completed field sobriety tests, noting that thin, worn shoes affected balance and a long‑standing speech impediment could sound like slurring. A consensual blood draw later came back just over the legal limit, with a delay between driving and the sample. We reviewed bodycam, dash video, and reports, stressing no bad driving, the parked setting, the footwear and communication issues, and that mini bottles were unopened. We used these weaknesses to secure a reduced charge with deferred probation, avoiding a DWI conviction.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CC 11

Allegations

Stopped after a brief swerve while adjusting music, our client was questioned and an officer claimed to smell alcohol. The client declined field sobriety and breath testing, and a blood draw was later taken by warrant. We dug into the stop and the reports, highlighting the minimal driving facts, the lack of standardized roadside testing, and the absence of any admissions. We kept pressure on the prosecution through repeated conferences and prepared to litigate the stop if needed. The state agreed to reduce the case to a lower-grade DWI.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Williamson County, CCL3

Allegations

During a late-night traffic stop, officers learned the client had a firearm in the vehicle and filed an unlawful carrying of a weapon charge. We obtained the police reports, clarified how the firearm was stored and transported, and opened a dialogue with the prosecutor about the legal elements and a fair way to resolve the case. We arranged a voluntary forfeiture of the firearm and pressed for a non-conviction outcome. The state agreed and dismissed the charge, sparing the client any conviction or additional court obligations.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 8

Allegations

Stopped for a defective taillight, the client admitted to drinking and was arrested for DWI. No roadside field sobriety tests were given, and only a station breath test later reported a result around twice the legal limit. We secured the police reports, body cam video, and breath testing records, noting the officer's attention was diverted by a passenger's medical episode and that standardized tests were never done. We challenged the reliability of the breath procedures and the quality of the investigation. The prosecution reduced the charge, and the client received straight probation.

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Burglary of a Habitation

Location

Tarrant County, D297

Allegations

Our client was accused of burglary after property went missing from an apartment during a scheduled visit to the residence. They had already cooperated with a detective and returned the items, yet multiple burglary warrants followed. We engaged early with investigators and the prosecutor, centered the defense on consent to be inside the dwelling, and challenged any proof of unlawful entry or intent. With those issues on the table and the voluntary return of property, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 9

Allegations

The client was found asleep in a parked car, engine off. Officers woke him, conducted field sobriety tests, and later sought a blood warrant. We obtained the videos, reports, and the warrant affidavit, then pressed the state on whether there was proof of operation and adequate probable cause given the vehicle was stationary. We also raised concerns about how the FSTs were administered and the basis offered for the blood draw. Faced with these issues, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received deferred probation.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Gillespie County, CCL

Allegations

On deferred misdemeanor probation, the client was hit with a motion to adjudicate after a new reckless driving arrest in another county and an alleged missed drug and alcohol evaluation. We secured a bond to keep the client out of custody and pulled the offense report and supervision file. Instead of conceding a violation, we gathered proof of completed classes and the evaluation and coordinated with probation. We submitted a compliance packet to the prosecutor. The state dropped the motion and the case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law, #9

Allegations

Police initiated a stop after a third party report, not for a traffic violation. The client acknowledged a few drinks earlier in the day, performed field sobriety tests despite a documented balance condition, and chose a blood test. We obtained the videos and reports, emphasized the medical issues that undermined the roadside testing, and scrutinized the basis for the stop. Using that leverage in negotiations, we secured deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the client's record.

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Theft (Class A or Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Tarrant County, D297

Allegations

The case began when a detective contacted our client about jewelry taken from a residence the client had been allowed to enter for work. The client had already spoken to the detective and returned the items. We stepped in early, opened a dialogue with law enforcement, gathered the reports, and emphasized full cooperation, recovery of the property, lack of criminal history, and the limited value involved. We pressed the state on proof of intent and the practical impact of restitution. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

After leaving a work gathering where alcohol was served, the client began to feel unwell and pulled to the shoulder to wait for a ride. Officers arrived as family members did, questioned him, and he acknowledged having driven earlier. He completed roadside sobriety tests and later provided a breath sample at the jail. We built leverage around his decision to stop driving, and we scrutinized the video, field tests, and breath paperwork for adherence to required procedures. With no prior record, we negotiated deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off his record.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, CC15

Allegations

A traffic stop for a minor speeding issue led officers to start a DWI investigation and add an unlawful carrying of a weapon charge. During the arrest, they reported finding a handgun under the driver’s seat. Our client explained the firearm belonged to a family member who held a license to carry. We obtained the reports and video and scrutinized the basis for the stop, the scope of the search, and whether our client actually exercised possession of the gun while intoxicated. We highlighted gaps in proof of access and control and pointed out inconsistencies between the narrative and the footage. After firm negotiations and our notice that we were prepared to litigate suppression issues, the state dismissed the UCW case.