Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Public Intoxication

Location

Tarrant County, Euless Municipal Court

Allegations

Police were called to an apartment complex after an argument between others, not involving our client. He had recently come from a bar and was trying to calm things down when officers arrested only him for public intoxication. No sobriety tests were performed and he had transportation options available, yet officers never established that he was a danger to himself or anyone else. We scrutinized the officer’s account and pressed the prosecution on the lack of evidence for the required danger element. Faced with those problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic argument at a home. After a brief exchange, the complainant acknowledged unwanted contact and feeling offended, and our client was arrested for Class C family violence assault. We reviewed the police narrative and obtained a sworn affidavit of nonprosecution from the complainant stating she did not wish to pursue charges. We presented that and emphasized the case rested on a minimal, disputed allegation. After negotiations, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

The case began after a single vehicle mishap where the driver pulled off the road and became stuck. Officers arrived after a 911 call, conducted field sobriety tests, and later obtained a warrant for a blood draw that reported about a .16 BAC. We reviewed the dash and body camera footage and scrutinized the testing instructions, conditions, and the timing and contents of the blood warrant, identifying irregularities and leverage points. We used those issues in negotiations with the prosecutor. The result was deferred probation, avoiding a final conviction.

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Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)

Location

Rockwall County, 439th District Court

Allegations

The client was pulled over after a plate check flagged the car as stolen and was arrested for unauthorized use. The client explained the vehicle had been acquired with a former partner, with the client covering the down payment, ongoing costs, and routine maintenance. We compiled purchase paperwork, payment records, service receipts, and messages reflecting the client’s role with the vehicle. We also exposed contradictions in the complainant’s claim of having no connection to the client. Confronted with the documentation and credibility issues, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Tarrant County, CCC7

Allegations

During a traffic stop for speeding, the officer claimed signs of drug use and had our client step out. The client acknowledged a small amount of marijuana in the vehicle, and a search turned up a baggie in the console. We stepped in early, had the client complete a drug education course and provide two clean urine tests, and compiled that documentation. We emphasized the lack of criminal history and the client’s cooperation. After negotiations, the prosecutor dismissed the possession case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Kendall County, None

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic argument at a home involving our client's child. The client reported he briefly grabbed the child's upper arms to stop him from leaving, the child stumbled and fell, and no intentional harm was inflicted. We obtained the reports and compared accounts over time, documenting significant inconsistencies about what allegedly occurred. We pushed for a hearing, challenged restrictive bond conditions, and pressed the State on proof issues. Faced with credibility problems, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC7

Allegations

During a traffic stop for speeding, officers searched the vehicle, reported finding a handgun in a bag, and charged our client with unlawful carrying. We scrutinized the reason for the stop, the scope of the search, and whether the elements of UCW were satisfied given how the firearm was stored. We also presented proactive mitigation, including a firearm safety course and clean drug screens, to show responsibility and reduce risk. After we compiled and delivered our arguments and materials, the prosecutor agreed to drop the charge. Case dismissed.

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Discharge of a Firearm

Location

Dallas County, CCC5

Allegations

Police responded after a neighbor reported a shot fired from a home, and the client was accused of firing a round out a window. We secured the case materials, dissected the officer narratives, and focused on weaknesses in corroboration and intent. We pushed those issues in conferences with the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate. After several rounds of discussions and written advocacy, the State dismissed the case.

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Failure to Control Speed

Location

Guadalupe County, JP4

Allegations

Following a crash, the client received a citation for Failure to Control Speed in traffic court. We secured the crash report and any available video, then compared the narrative to what would be admissible proof of speed and control. We pressed the prosecutor on gaps in the evidence and whether the state could meet its burden without direct observations. We set the case for a contested hearing and made clear we were ready to try it. The state dismissed the citation.

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Deadly Conduct - Misdemeanor

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a driver reported feeling threatened when they saw a scoped gun from private property nearby. The client never left the vehicle or approached the caller, and used the scope only to read a license plate because of suspected dumping in the area. The arrest report confirmed the item was unloaded and its status as a firearm was unclear. We emphasized the lack of contact, no verbal threats, and jurisdictional questions about where the incident occurred. Faced with those evidentiary issues, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Harris County, 497th DC

Allegations

After leaving a restaurant and briefly stopping at a bar, the client drove away and was involved in a crash with a patrol vehicle at an intersection he believed was a four‑way stop. He declined breath testing, a blood warrant was obtained, and bar and police videos were produced. We secured the crash report and video, evaluated the investigation, and built mitigation. We highlighted the long gap since prior DWIs, strict interlock compliance, treatment efforts, and significant health issues. The case resolved with straight probation, with house arrest approved in lieu of initial jail time.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

After a single-vehicle incident where bystanders helped the driver from a roadside ditch, officers conducted field sobriety tests on muddy, uneven ground and made an arrest. The client verbally consented to a blood draw but declined to sign the consent form, and the state later relied on a high BAC result. We obtained the police reports, consent paperwork, and state lab records, and scrutinized the data and procedures behind the blood analysis. We also emphasized how the sobriety tests were performed in poor conditions. With these issues raised, we negotiated a resolution with no jail time and straight probation.