Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Collin County, City of Plano Municipal Court

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a 911 call. The complainant claimed the client grabbed their neck, but there were no visible injuries and the videos only captured interviews, not an assault. A child heard yelling but did not see any contact. We challenged the credibility gaps and pressed the state to rethink the family-violence designation. Though they would not remove it, we secured six months of deferred probation with no classes, a modest fine, and a no-negative-contact condition. The client accepted.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC1

Allegations

Officers stopped our client for an alleged signal violation and expired registration near a parking area. Only a single field sobriety test, the eye test, was conducted before arrest, the paperwork reflected a refusal, and a blood warrant was executed roughly an hour later. We obtained the dash and body cam and found the testing officer being coached, with instructions and observations that did not match the written report. We emphasized the limited roadside evaluation and questioned the basis and timing of the draw. Confronted with those issues, the prosecution offered deferred probation.

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Sexual Assault

Location

Bexar County, DC175

Allegations

During a contentious child support dispute, our client was arrested after a scheduled child exchange and accused of sexual assault tied to a past relationship. We obtained CPS and law enforcement records, lined up the timeline with family-court filings, and identified credibility issues and a strong motive behind the complaint. We compiled inconsistencies between initial reports and later statements and put that in front of the prosecutor. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to reduce the charge and we secured deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #1

Allegations

After a traffic stop for alleged swerving during a quick lane change, the client was investigated for DWI. They performed roadside sobriety tests, declined a breath test, and officers later obtained a warrant for a blood draw. We scrutinized the basis for the stop, the conduct of the field tests, and the handling of the blood evidence, noting that any THC detected could reflect prior use rather than impairment. We presented these issues to the prosecutor and pressed negotiations. The state agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received deferred probation.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Ellis County, None

Allegations

During a highway stop for a minor registration issue, officers shifted from giving a warning to asking for consent to search the client's vehicle. The client agreed, and officers reported finding a THC vape cartridge, which they used to file a felony possession case. We obtained the police reports and case evidence and broke down the basis for the stop, the request for consent, and the scope of the search. We challenged the escalation from a traffic warning to a drug investigation and flagged problems with how the item was seized and recorded. Facing those suppression issues, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Ellis County, None

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a minor registration issue, officers asked to search the vehicle. The driver consented, and a small amount of marijuana was found. We obtained the police reports, broke down the timeline of the stop, and challenged the extension from a warning to a consent search. We also questioned the voluntariness and scope of the consent and the state's ability to prove knowing possession. After presenting these problems to the prosecutor, the case was dismissed.

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Possession of Marijuana (Felony)

Location

Bexar County, 175TH DC

Allegations

The client was detained out of state on a Texas warrant for felony marijuana possession. We got involved immediately, coordinated with authorities in both jurisdictions, and pushed for a bond arrangement to minimize time in custody during transfer. We obtained discovery and examined how the marijuana was found and documented. We scrutinized the basis for the search and the handling of the evidence, and made clear we were prepared to litigate. After negotiations, the case resolved with straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law, #8

Allegations

After a late-night collision with another vehicle, our client was arrested on suspicion of DWI. No injuries were reported, and the paperwork suggested a refusal based on an insufficient breath sample. We dug into the crash report and discovery, examined whether field sobriety procedures were properly conducted, and evaluated the breath test instructions. We highlighted inconsistencies and missing details in the reports during negotiations. The case resolved with a straight probation term, avoiding jail time and allowing the client to move forward.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Bell County, CC2

Allegations

After a late-night stop for alleged swerving, officers conducted roadside tests and made an arrest. At the station, a breath sample was taken well after the arrest and reported around 0.20. We scrutinized the basis for the stop, how the field tests were given, and the gap in time before the breath test. We presented those weaknesses to the prosecution and addressed the interlock already in place as a release condition. The case was resolved with straight probation rather than additional jail time.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Bastrop County, 21st District Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a sudden lane change, officers questioned our client and searched the vehicle, locating a nearly empty THC vape in the center console. We obtained the dash and body camera footage, the police report, and the lab paperwork. Our team attacked the basis for the stop, the leap from an odor of marijuana to a felony concentrate case, and the sufficiency of the lab proof on content and weight. We laid out these problems for the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a minor vehicle issue, officers asked the occupants to exit and moved toward a search. The client panicked and ran a short distance before being detained, leading to an evading on foot charge that prosecutors said was captured on video. We reviewed the stop and arrest procedures and assessed the proof as strong, so we focused on mitigation. Our team had the client complete a drug awareness course and a gun safety class, gather character letters, and provide proof of steady work and recent graduation. We presented this package and pressed negotiations. The case resolved with deferred probation, avoiding a conviction.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Bastrop County, 21st District Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an abrupt lane change, the officer reported smelling marijuana and questioned the driver. The individual acknowledged there was marijuana in the car, and a search uncovered a small amount wedged between the seat and center console. We focused on the justification for the stop, the voluntariness of the statements, and the scope of the search, and we scrutinized how the substance was documented and tied to possession. We presented these issues in negotiations with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.