Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit and Run)

Location

Bell County, CCL2

Allegations

The case arose from a minor rear end collision where the driver left the area and was found shortly after when the vehicle was disabled by a roadside barrier. Officers alleged an intentional failure to stop and exchange information. We pulled apart the reports and timeline, highlighted that no injuries were reported, the car became undriveable soon after, and that identifying information was provided afterward. After we pressed the gaps on intent to evade, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a registration issue, an officer asked our client, a passenger, for ID, then reached into her open purse, pulled out suspected marijuana, and kept searching until he found her lawfully owned handgun. Prosecutors filed UCW based on the alleged drug possession. We secured the bodycam and reports, dissected the timeline, and challenged the legal basis for reaching into and searching the purse and the required link between the firearm and contraband. After we pressed those defects with the DA, the UCW was dismissed.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, CCL9

Allegations

While on misdemeanor probation, our client faced a motion to revoke based on a new arrest and an allegation of driving without a valid license. We obtained the revocation packet and discovery from the new case, which documented a 0.000 breath test and pending blood analysis. We challenged the grounds for revocation and highlighted the disputed license issue, along with evidence of recent compliance. After firm negotiations, the State reduced the allegations and agreed to resolve the case for time served, closing the matter without additional jail.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Brazoria County, 461st District Court

Allegations

Responders found the client outside a parked vehicle after a long work shift, and an ambulance had been called by a bystander. Officers arrived later, noted an odor of alcohol, conducted roadside tests, then transported for a blood draw while still labeling the case as a refusal. We emphasized the lack of observed driving, the time gap before police contact, and inconsistencies around the alleged refusal. After pressing these issues and negotiating terms focused on rehabilitation, the prosecution agreed to probation with conditions the client could realistically complete.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

At an apartment complex, our client encountered a chaotic scene where a woman appeared injured and bystanders asked for help. He tried to calm things down and direct the aggressor to leave, but the man put hands on him, prompting a brief fight. When a charge followed, we investigated and documented that the client acted only after being struck. We pressed the State on who initiated force and whether the elements of the offense could be proven. Confronted with these issues and our self‑defense presentation, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 435th DC

Allegations

A traffic stop led to an arrest for felony possession after officers located a THC vape cartridge that field tested positive. We obtained the offense report, body and dash camera footage, and the lab documentation. We scrutinized the reasons for the stop and the scope of the search, and pressed the state on chain of custody and the reliability of the testing. While the client complied with bond supervision, we prepared to litigate suppression issues. Facing these problems in their proof, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Evading Arrest or Detention With a Vehicle (Felony)

Location

Collin County, 296th District Court

Allegations

After leaving a bowling alley, an officer claimed our client was speeding and activated emergency lights. The client heard sirens, thought an ambulance was approaching, accelerated to clear the lane, struck a median on a ramp, and briefly ran in panic. We obtained and reviewed dash and body camera footage, reconstructing the timeline from activation to impact to challenge the intent element, emphasizing confusion over lights and sirens and the lack of any sustained pursuit. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction and incarceration.

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Theft (State Jail Felony)

Location

Milam County, 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

The individual was indicted for state jail felony theft after a retail incident where two inexpensive items and a cap were alleged to push the case into felony territory based on prior convictions. We obtained receipts and sale pricing that placed the value well under $100 and documented serious medical and cognitive issues that supported lack of intent. After presenting that package and pressing negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the case and accept credit for time served, resolving it with a minimal fine and no additional jail.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 5

Allegations

A traffic stop shortly after a driver switch led to our client’s arrest for DWI. Officers referenced a reckless driving call and had the client perform field tests barefoot on a rough surface, then used an unusual counting exercise. The client declined a breath test but voluntarily provided blood, and the state later alleged a high BAC and imposed an interlock as a bond condition. We obtained the body and dash cams and lab documents, challenged how the tests were conducted, and front‑loaded mitigation. The state dropped the enhancement and agreed to deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Violation of a Protective Order (Misdemeanor)

Location

Bexar County, CC7

Allegations

The client was arrested after an allegation that a protective order was violated through improper contact. The client maintained that all communication occurred on a parenting app and reported that the other party repeatedly came to places connected to the children. We compiled the app messages, police incident records, and the relevant court orders to highlight conflicting terms and the absence of threats or impermissible in‑person contact. We pressed the State on evidentiary gaps, documented the burden of GPS monitoring, and pushed for an alternative resolution. The prosecution agreed to pre-trial diversion, avoiding a conviction and resolving the case through program conditions.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

After leaving a bowling alley, the client was stopped for speeding and following too closely. They later explained they believed the lights and sirens were from an emergency vehicle and tried to move out of the way. A blood sample was taken at a hospital with consent. We obtained discovery, scrutinized the basis for the stop and the handling and timing of the blood draw, and managed license-related issues and bond conditions. Through sustained negotiations, the case was resolved with misdemeanor probation.

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Accident Involving Damage Over $200

Location

Bexar County, CCL1

Allegations

After learning of an old allegation of leaving the scene of a minor collision, the client voluntarily appeared to address it. They had no memory of any crash and reported no damage to their vehicle. We obtained discovery on the case, which had been filed some time earlier, and demanded photos, repair invoices, and a clear identification linking our client to any impact. We challenged whether the state could prove damage above the statutory threshold and asked them to confirm contact with the complainant. Faced with those issues, the prosecution dismissed the charge.