Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

Charge

Failure to Identify

Location

Williamson County, CCL3

Allegations

Police responded to a disturbance at a residence and contacted our client outside. Officers asked for identification, and the report claimed he provided another person’s name while detained. A search then produced his wallet with his actual ID, undercutting the basis for the charge. We pulled the charging affidavit and related records, dissected the timeline, and highlighted contradictions in the officer’s account and the elements of the offense. Before the next court setting, we presented these issues to the prosecutor, and the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Unlawful Restraint

Location

Tarrant County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a third party 911 call after a minor dispute outside a residence. Officers separated the parties and arrested our client for unlawful restraint based on an assumption that someone was being kept in a car. We got involved immediately, tracked the case with intake, and documented that the only direct account denied any restraint. We emphasized the absence of evidence of restricted movement or threats and the mismatch with third party speculation. The DA declined to file and the case was dismissed.

Charge

Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC7

Allegations

During a DWI investigation, officers reported finding a handgun zipped inside a backpack on the back seat. The client held a license to carry and never displayed or mishandled the firearm, so the UCW allegation depended entirely on the parallel intoxication claim. We obtained the reports, emphasized that the weapon was secured and lawfully possessed, and pressed the state on why this should stand as a separate offense. After sustained negotiations, including proof of responsible ownership and completion of a safety course, the prosecution dismissed the UCW.

Charge

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Penalty Group 3, Under 28 Grams)

Location

Ellis County, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO 3

Allegations

After a traffic stop for slow driving, officers said they smelled marijuana. Consent to search was not given, but they removed the occupants and searched the vehicle. They found a few rolled joints in a door pocket and several pills in the client’s bag, leading to a misdemeanor PG3 possession charge. We obtained the reports and all video, dissected the basis and scope of the search, and challenged the link between the pills and our client. Faced with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bastrop County, County Court at Law

Allegations

After a minor parking lot contact, a 911 call brought officers who quickly decided our client was intoxicated and arrested for a second-offense DWI. The client declined voluntary testing, and officers claimed a warrant and attempted a blood draw. We demanded full discovery, including bodycam and dashcam, and challenged the basis for the detention, field sobriety procedures, and any compelled blood evidence. Despite repeated requests and court settings, the state failed to produce critical video. Facing our motions and a hearing, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Comal County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

The case began with a traffic stop for lane use issues. The client admitted to drinking, performed field sobriety tests, and a blood sample was taken. With video and lab results creating hurdles, we pivoted to mitigation. We secured proof of ignition interlock compliance, had the client complete the DWI education class and victim impact panel early, and obtained a written apology for the officer. We presented this package and pushed back on an initially lengthy proposal. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Harris County, CC 15

Allegations

Police filed an assault family violence case after a late night altercation outside a nightlife venue. Our client saw two security staff pinning a friend to the ground, stepped in with a single push to separate them, then backed away. We collected cellphone videos and identified multiple witnesses, which showed no punches, no intent to harm, and inconsistent accounts in the report. We also secured exterior camera footage and flagged gaps in the officer’s body camera timeline. After presenting the evidence, the state dismissed the case.

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Theft - Class C

Location

Denton County, Colony Municipal Court

Allegations

The client received a Class C theft citation after store security detained her near the exit over a low value item. She was not arrested, only cited, and loss prevention pressed for a trespass ban and a civil demand. We got involved immediately, obtained discovery, and opened negotiations with the prosecutor. We presented mitigation, including proof of a completed anti theft class and a clean record, and raised concerns about how the detention was handled. The state dismissed the case.

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Attempt to Take a Weapon from a Peace Officer

Location

Williamson County, 26th District Court

Allegations

Responding officers brought our client to a hospital during a severe mental health episode. In the ER, an officer reported the client reached toward the duty weapon, triggering a charge for attempting to take a peace officer's weapon. We moved quickly to secure medical records and the police reports, and documented the client's recent treatment and prescribed medications. We emphasized the crisis context and challenged whether the required intent could be proven. After sustained negotiations and presentation of our mitigation packet, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Burglary of a Habitation

Location

Williamson County, 368th District Court

Allegations

This case began with a heated family dispute at a residence. Officers alleged the client reentered the home and confronted others while a firearm was present, leading to a burglary of habitation charge. We collected messages showing he had been invited to the house and secured body camera footage where another participant admitted striking him first and witnesses indicated the gun stayed pointed at the floor. We pressed the State on consent to enter, credibility, and intent. The case resolved with deferred probation, keeping a conviction off his record if he completes the terms.

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Interference with Emergency Call

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

After a domestic dispute at a residence, police alleged our client interfered with an emergency call. The accusation rested on a claim that the complainant was prevented from calling 911, yet in her own statement she admitted grabbing the client’s phone and smashing it. A third party was already on the line and could attest that the client told the complainant to call and was only trying to retrieve the damaged phone. We compiled these contradictions from the reports and witness information and pressed the State on the missing elements. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 8

Allegations

After a late night traffic stop for failing to signal, the client was arrested for DWI following roadside tests and a consensual blood draw. We reviewed the patrol video, which showed clear speech and steady performance, and subpoenaed the lab and phlebotomy records. The blood result was only marginally above the legal limit, and there had been multiple attempts to collect the sample. We took the case to a jury, contrasted the video evidence with the borderline number and collection issues, and pressed the State on reasonable doubt. The jury returned a not guilty verdict.