Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Minor in Possession of Tobacco

Location

Coryell County, Copperas Cove Municipal Court

Allegations

During a late-night traffic stop, police tied our client to an unrelated investigation and issued several Class C citations, including minor in possession of tobacco. We scrutinized the basis for the stop and the follow-up questioning, then pressed the prosecutor on how each citation flowed from that encounter. After a related higher-level case from the same incident was dismissed, we leveraged that outcome and pushed for consistent treatment across the remaining tickets. We even lined up a tobacco awareness class as a good-faith option, but the State dismissed this case before it was needed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 6

Allegations

Police responded to a minor two vehicle collision after our client called to report it. At the scene the officer started field sobriety tests, but the client, still shaken from the impact, declined and was taken in for a breath test over the legal limit. We secured the reports and camera footage and scrutinized the timing and procedures used. We also compiled mitigation, including the client’s cooperation and steps toward alcohol education. The state agreed to deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction if the client completes the terms.

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DWI with Child Passenger

Location

Collin County, 219th District Court

Allegations

The case began after a single vehicle crash with a minor in the car. The client acknowledged having a small amount to drink earlier and declined breath testing, so officers obtained a blood warrant. No standardized field sobriety tests were conducted because of the crash and a reported head impact. We obtained the full discovery, scrutinized the blood warrant affidavit and lab paperwork, and emphasized alternate explanations for the wreck, including phone distraction. Confronted with these evidentiary issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Duty on Striking Structure, Fixture, or Highway Landscaping

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

After a late-night mishap, the client’s vehicle left the roadway and crossed into a residential yard, damaging landscaping. The client drove a short distance home, and officers later made contact after tracking vehicle fluids from the scene. We obtained the crash report, bodycam, and photos, which showed no fence or structure was hit and damage was limited to landscaping. We coordinated with the insurer to address the homeowner’s loss and presented that mitigation. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Montgomery County, CCL4

Allegations

The client was arrested after officers responded to a disturbance outside a residence and alleged resisting during transport and booking. We secured bodycam and the full reports, reconstructed the timeline, and compared the arresting officer’s narrative with a later supervisory account. We pressed credibility and escalation issues, and documented the client’s clean record and ongoing mental health treatment. Faced with those problems and our readiness to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Open Container of Alcohol

Location

Coryell County, Copperas Cove Municipal Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop, officers said an open alcoholic container was in the car and issued a citation. The stop followed a vague burglary call, and the driver was pressured to allow a search under threat of arrest. The search produced a bag with assorted items, including a can used to justify the ticket. We challenged the stop and the coerced consent, and disputed whether the container was in our client’s possession or accessible. Confronted with those problems and our readiness to litigate, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, D371

Allegations

The case began with a traffic stop of another driver. Officers arrested our client for felony possession after a vape cartridge was spotted on the passenger floorboard. She denied ownership, was told it was hers because it was on her side, and was patted down by a male officer despite asking for a female. We obtained the bodycam, dashcam, reports, and lab records, then attacked the link to our client, arguing proximity is not possession and scrutinizing the search and discovery. Confronted with those issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Harris County, CCL5

Allegations

The case began after a traffic incident that led to a stop and arrest for a second DWI. Reports cited bloodshot eyes and balance issues, but the bodycam showed mostly subjective observations, and the timeline of field testing was unclear. We obtained and dissected the videos and paperwork, flagged those evidentiary gaps, and kept pressure on the state. At the same time, we guided the client through strict bond conditions, alcohol monitoring, and clean tests while addressing license compliance. Leveraging both the issues and the client’s progress, we negotiated straight probation.

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Coryell County, Copperas Cove Municipal Court

Allegations

A traffic stop ended with officers searching the client’s vehicle. They said they were investigating burglaries, followed the car, then pulled it over for an alleged wide turn. The client was pressured to allow a search, being told that refusal could mean arrest. Officers seized a vape and other consumption items and issued a paraphernalia citation. We pulled the videos and reports, challenged the basis for the stop and the validity of any consent, and pressed those issues with the prosecutor. The case was dismissed.

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Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Location

Coryell County, Copperas Cove Municipal Court

Allegations

Our client was cited for minor in possession of alcohol after a traffic stop. Officers questioned them about unrelated activity, then relied on items found in the vehicle to write the ticket. We scrutinized the reason for the stop and the scope of the investigation, identifying issues with how it escalated and whether the evidence actually proved possession. We presented those problems and pushed back in negotiations, ready to litigate if needed. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police approached our client while the car was parked on a residential street with the engine running. They initiated a DWI investigation and obtained a blood warrant. We examined the legality of the initial contact, the absence of observed driving, and the affidavit supporting the warrant. We also compiled mitigation and documented a clean record. After sustained negotiations, the State approved pre-trial diversion.

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Theft (Class A or Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Montgomery County, CCL4

Allegations

Our client was detained at a retail self-checkout and accused of taking merchandise valued over the limit. The client reported that a few small items were unintentionally left in a purse and that a debit cash-back on the receipt was mistakenly counted as loss. We pushed for discovery, compared the reports to transaction records, and gathered proof of lawful purchases. The client also completed theft-awareness and decision-making courses. After we presented the valuation issues along with mitigation, the prosecution dismissed the case.