Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, 228th District Criminal Court

Allegations

The client was on deferred adjudication for a felony when a warrant issued on a motion to revoke alleging four missed reports, a missed drug test, failure to complete an evaluation, unpaid fees, and a program violation. He was picked up while attending classes. Retained just before a setting, we entered our appearance and secured a reset, then dug into the supervision file and the communications with probation. We emphasized the breakdowns in notice and that he was near the end of his term. After pushing those issues with the State, the motion was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

After a late night single vehicle incident, police arrested our client for DWI. He declined the roadside tests, and officers later obtained a warrant for a hospital blood draw. We obtained the bodycam, the warrant affidavit, and the lab records, and scrutinized the stop, arrest, and blood draw procedures, highlighting how a post crash sample could be affected by airbag impact and concussion symptoms. With no other traffic involved and limited driving shown, we pressed those weaknesses in negotiations. The state reduced the case to a lesser charge.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

During a dispute at a residence, a garage window was broken and our client was charged with criminal mischief. We obtained the police reports and confirmed he had been an invited guest when the incident unfolded. Within days, he replaced the window and paid for the repair. We supplied receipts and proof of reimbursement and emphasized that the damage occurred amid a chaotic scene, not as an intentional act to cause loss. With restitution complete and no independent evidence of criminal intent, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Driving With a Suspended License

Location

Collin County

Allegations

After a minor crash, an officer ran a records check and saw our client listed as not eligible to drive, resulting in a suspended license case. We obtained the state driving history and confirmed the prior suspension had already ended before the incident, with only an administrative reinstatement step outstanding. The client promptly completed reinstatement. We compiled the eligibility printout and payment proof, presented it to the prosecutor, and pressed the weaknesses in the allegation. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Collin County, 366th District Court

Allegations

After a single-vehicle incident, officers arrested our client for felony DWI based on observations at the scene. She asked for a roadside breath test, none was given, and the later blood test showed no alcohol. The lab reported only prescribed benzodiazepines consistent with long term treatment. We gathered pharmacy and medical records, explained tolerance, and pressed the state on the intoxication element. After sustained negotiations, the felony DWI was reduced to a misdemeanor, keeping a felony off her record.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 5

Allegations

While on misdemeanor probation, our client was hit with a motion to revoke after new allegations surfaced. We got involved immediately, cleared up the warrant and bond confusion, and coordinated a safe surrender to avoid unnecessary jail time. After obtaining the revocation packet, we showed the alleged violations stemmed from unproven new cases and that the client had been reporting and taking concrete steps toward compliance. We compiled proof of self surrender, appointments, and a support plan, and pressed these points with the prosecutor and court. The State dismissed the motion and the case was closed.

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Bail Jumping

Location

Comal County, 207th District Court

Allegations

The client missed a court setting while dealing with serious medical issues and a scheduled procedure, and was later arrested on the resulting warrant for bail jumping. We obtained and organized extensive hospital records and letters from his providers explaining the conflict and timeline. We presented this mitigation to the prosecutor to show he was not trying to evade court and outlined a plan for strict future compliance. The case was resolved with deferred adjudication on the misdemeanor, avoiding a conviction and additional jail.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

A domestic incident at a residence ended with our client arrested for assault family violence after a 911 call. We obtained the reports and video and confirmed the client made no incriminating statements. Witness accounts conflicted about who initiated contact, and the presence of an armed third party raised clear self defense concerns. The complainant had since moved out of state and was not available to testify. We highlighted these proof problems and prepared for trial. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Failure to Identify

Location

Dallas County, CCC4

Allegations

During a police encounter, officers alleged our client refused to identify themselves. We obtained the police reports and body camera video to reconstruct the timeline. Our review raised serious doubts that a clear, lawful request for identification was made and that the statutory elements were met. We presented those problems to the prosecution and made it clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case, and the client avoided a conviction.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor)

Location

Harris County, CC13

Allegations

Police responded to a store incident and questioned our client. An officer saw a small bulge in his sock, claimed it looked like an ankle monitor, and ordered him to show it. Under pressure, he handed over a pill bottle and was arrested for misdemeanor possession. We obtained bodycam and surveillance and challenged the basis for the detention and the seizure from inside his clothing. We built a suppression argument and made clear we were ready to litigate. Faced with those issues, the state dismissed the drug charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, CC2

Allegations

After a single vehicle crash, officers arrested our client for DWI. He had been drinking and recalled little after the wreck, and the state claimed a breath sample. We pushed for full discovery, obtaining the video and breath records, and scrutinized the arrest from first contact to booking. We compiled mitigation showing no prior record, cooperation, and significant mental health concerns. Using that package, we negotiated the case down to a lesser misdemeanor, with credit for time served.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a confrontation outside a store where another person reported being injured. The complainant gave differing accounts about who started it and why, and the case relied heavily on those shifting statements. We obtained the reports and footage, lined up the inconsistencies, and raised self-defense concerns in negotiations. We also presented mitigation showing the client’s efforts to address underlying issues and strong family support. The case resolved with straight probation.