Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Brazoria County, JP2-1

Allegations

Store loss prevention stopped the client after noticing unpaid items placed in a personal bag. Officers issued a Class C theft citation rather than making an arrest. We entered the case, secured the police and store reports, and asked for any surveillance video. In parallel, we compiled medical records confirming an eating disorder diagnosis and proof the client had resumed treatment. We used that evidence, and the fact the items were recovered, to push for a non-plea outcome. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Milam County, COUNTY COURT

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a shared residence escalated when extended family showed up and chaos followed. The complainant alleged our client assaulted her and caused bruising, but he reported only using his body to block her from breaking property and that she struck him during the incident. Responding officers took limited statements and did little evidence collection at the scene. We requested the referenced cellphone recordings, dissected the reports, and mapped what evidence actually existed. After we emphasized the gaps and lack of corroboration for an intentional assault, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The case began after a single-vehicle crash. Our client was found unconscious and taken to a hospital, where a blood draw later showed a BAC just under the legal limit. The officer’s DWI investigation occurred after hospital staff administered morphine, calling into question every clue he relied on. We pulled the bodycam, reports, and medical records to map the timeline and challenged the reliability of the evidence. After we set the case for trial and kept pressure on the state, the prosecution agreed to dismiss if two online classes were completed. The client finished them, and the case was dismissed.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

The client faced a misdemeanor motion to revoke probation after supervision alleged alcohol use based on ignition interlock readings and brief device lockouts. He reported a fail, then pass sequence within the same drive and ongoing equipment issues, and there were no new offenses while he was close to finishing conditions. We obtained the device logs, flagged the inconsistent low readings and unreliable photo verification, and documented substantial compliance with probation terms. Prepared to contest the proof at a hearing, we pressed the prosecution on the weaknesses. The prosecution dismissed the MTRP.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

While on deferred adjudication probation for a prior misdemeanor, the client was accused of a new offense in another jurisdiction and a motion to revoke was filed. We gathered proof that the client had completed community service, finished the required class, paid all fees, and had otherwise complied. We emphasized that the new case was still pending and contested, and proposed a plan for continued compliance. After negotiation, the case was continued on deferred probation with modified terms, avoiding jail and a conviction.

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Racing on Highway

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer claimed two vehicles were racing. Reports show one officer initially indicated it would be a citation, then a second officer arrived and directed arrests. We obtained the probable cause affidavit and compared the officers’ accounts, highlighting inconsistencies and the lack of concrete proof of a competitive race. We challenged the basis for the stop and the conclusion that racing occurred, and signaled readiness to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, JP4

Allegations

After a campus event, our client received a Class C citation for assault by contact when he briefly took a student’s hand while confronting ongoing bullying and reported threats toward his family. We entered the case early, notified the court, and demanded discovery including any school video and the officer’s reports. We secured statements from an adult witness and the involved students to provide full context. Following negotiations, the state agreed to dismiss the charge upon completion of a brief online course and a nominal administrative fee.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bexar County, CC7

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, both parties called 911 and officers arrested our client for family violence. The dispute involved personal property, and the client reported briefly restraining the other person to prevent damage, with no injuries observed. We got involved early, gathered the reports, and compared the conflicting accounts. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we submitted to the prosecutor. After persistent follow up highlighting weak corroboration, the state dismissed the case.

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Providing False Information to a Police Officer

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

Our client was stopped during a late-night traffic contact when an officer claimed he gave a false date of birth. We pulled the body-worn camera and CAD/dispatch logs and pinpointed the moment the officer first asked for identifying information. The recording shows the client clearly stated his true name and DOB, which dispatch immediately confirmed. There was no attempt to present an alternate identity. We presented the discrepancies in the report to the prosecutor, argued the elements were not met, and the charge was dismissed.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

A patrol stop for speeding and a missing front plate led to a DWI arrest. The client reported last drink hours earlier and performed roadside tests while shivering in cold, rainy conditions. They declined a breath test, and officers obtained a blood warrant after a lengthy delay at a hospital. We challenged the basis for the stop, the officer's instructions during the tests, and the poor testing conditions. We also scrutinized the warrant process, timing of the draw, and chain of custody. Leveraging those weaknesses, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser charge.

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Tampering with a Government Record

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an unrelated issue, officers arrested our client and searched his wallet, locating two fake IDs. He had already provided his correct name and date of birth, and never presented the fakes. Prosecutors filed Tampering with a Government Record, but that theory required proof the document was an actual government record and that he intended to use it to defraud. We obtained video and reports confirming he gave true identifying info and did not use the IDs, then leveraged those defects in negotiations. The case was dismissed.

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Stalking (Felony)

Location

Bexar County, 226th District Court

Allegations

The client was indicted for felony stalking after a volatile breakup. Reports alleged repeated messages and an unannounced visit, with two complainants involved. We dissected the communications, challenged whether the felony elements were met, and pressed the prosecution on overcharging. The state reduced it to misdemeanor harassment and allowed a remote plea. The judge imposed deferred adjudication probation with classes, community service, and no-contact terms, removed electronic monitoring, and kept a conviction off the client’s record.