Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

After a late‑night neighborhood collision, officers arrested our client for DWI. Despite the crash and a history of spine surgeries, balance issues, and head pain later diagnosed as a concussion, the officer ran field sobriety tests and obtained only a single breath sample at the station, with the second attempt unreadable and no blood draw taken. We secured bodycam, a dashcam clip from the other vehicle, and comprehensive medical records. We challenged the reliability of the testing and the weight of the post‑crash observations. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated a reduced charge with a sentence of time served.

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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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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 - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CC10

Allegations

Officers responded to a minor collision with a parked car. The client completed roadside tests and acknowledged having a few drinks earlier. They were later taken to a hospital for a blood draw amid questions about consent and delays. We obtained the videos, police reports, and lab records, and challenged the basis for the arrest, how the tests were conducted, and the handling of the blood sample. Confronted with these issues, the prosecution reduced the case to a lesser offense with deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law, #7

Allegations

The client was stopped after a brief swerve and admitted to having several drinks. Field tests were performed, and a breath test came back just over the legal limit. The swerve occurred while the client was trying to help a sick passenger, a fact we documented from the outset. We pressed for complete discovery, challenged the legal basis for the stop, and scrutinized how the tests were conducted and reported. With a thin margin on the breath result and a credible explanation for the driving, the state dismissed the case.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Montgomery County, CCL5

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer alleged excessive speed and called it reckless. The vehicle was towed and no citation was issued at the scene, and the client later learned a warrant had been filed. We dissected the affidavit and patrol paperwork, focusing on the pacing method used to estimate speed and on an asserted admission the client denies. Key parts of the narrative did not line up cleanly. We leveraged those weaknesses in negotiations, and the charge was reduced to a lesser traffic offense with straight probation.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 221st DC

Allegations

After a minor fender-bender, the individual was stopped and detained. Officers had them perform roadside tests, then conducted what they called an inventory search and found two sealed THC vape cartridges, one in a console and another in a bag. We challenged the legal basis for the stop and the scope of the inventory search, highlighting that the cartridges were unopened and not clearly attributable to the driver. We also pressed the state on proof of illegal THC concentration. Faced with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Accident Involving Damage Under $200

Location

Montgomery County, CCL1

Allegations

The case stemmed from a minor fender bender after leaving a parking area. The client briefly left the scene in a panic but pulled over moments later, and the other driver arrived while officers were already on site. Police cited the incident as accident involving damage under $200. We obtained and reviewed the bodycam and crash report, showing minimal contact and immediate cooperation once stopped. We also supplied proof of valid insurance to address the property damage. After negotiations, the charge was reduced and resolved with credit for time served.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic call where officers cited our client for Class C family-violence assault after a brief, non-injurious touch was reported during an alcohol-fueled argument at a residence. We moved quickly, entered an appearance, and demanded discovery. We compared the complainant’s initial account with later communications and documented that they did not wish to pursue the case. We emphasized the disputed context and lack of injury or intent. Faced with credibility issues and thin proof, the prosecutor dismissed the charge.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

Police issued a municipal citation after a domestic dispute where the allegation was offensive touching without injury. We appeared on the case, demanded body camera footage and police reports, and closely compared the complainant’s initial account with later communications about the context of the contact. The record revealed credibility problems and showed the complainant did not wish to go forward. We compiled those issues, pressed the prosecution on the lack of proof of offensive intent, and the city prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Speeding

Location

Travis County, JP5

Allegations

The client received a high speed traffic citation after a highway stop. We took over before the first setting, confirmed the client did not need to appear, and obtained the ticket and related notes. Leveraging the client’s clean history and mitigation from the stop, we negotiated directly with the prosecutor. The case was resolved with deferred adjudication on a short deferral period, no class requirement, and modest court costs. By completing the terms, the client kept a conviction off the record.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, Fort Worth Municipal Court

Allegations

Our client called 911 after a domestic dispute. Officers encountered conflicting stories and, with no visible injuries, issued mutual Class C assault by contact citations. We secured the 911 audio, body camera video, and reports, which supported our client’s account that she was the one being pushed. The complaining witness then signed an affidavit of non prosecution and filed a supplemental statement correcting his initial claim. We delivered that evidence, along with medical records from prior incidents, and pressed the prosecutor. The case was dismissed.