Criminal Defense Case Results in Brazoria, TX

Charge

Theft of Property $100-$750 (Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Brazoria County, CCL4

Allegations

At a retail store, loss prevention stopped the client after they exited with trading cards in a pocket, alleging the value was just over one hundred dollars. We obtained and reviewed the surveillance video and scrutinized the store's valuation against documentation. The footage did not clearly show concealment or intent, and the pricing showed inconsistencies that appeared to inflate the total. We presented these problems to the prosecutor and pressed the evidentiary weaknesses. With key elements in doubt, the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Location

Brazoria County, Surfside Municipal Court

Allegations

The client received a citation for minor in possession of alcohol during a patrol contact. There was no arrest, only a summons to court. We obtained discovery, examined the officer's narrative and the basis for the possession allegation, and identified leverage in the evidentiary weaknesses. We engaged the prosecutor early and pushed for a proportional outcome that minimized long-term impact. The case was resolved with deferred probation, positioning the client to pursue record clearance after completion.

Charge

Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Brazoria County, 300th District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation from a prior drug case when probation filed a motion to revoke, alleging failure to report. He was in custody when we were hired, so we fast-tracked a review of the probation file and addressed bond, securing his release while we prepared for the hearing. We obtained the revocation packet, verified the timeline of alleged violations, and assembled mitigating documentation. After firm negotiations and readiness to contest the allegations, the state withdrew the motion and the court dismissed the case.

Charge

Possession of Marijuana

Location

Brazoria County, CC4

Allegations

Our client was stopped for an expired registration when the officer claimed to smell marijuana and searched the vehicle without consent. A small amount was found in a bag, and the client was arrested while denying ownership and with no prior record. We obtained discovery, challenged the basis for the search, and pointed out inconsistencies in the officer’s claims about odor and supposed ash evidence. We also provided a clean drug test. Confronted with these issues, the prosecution moved to dismiss and the case was closed.

Charge

Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Brazoria County, CC4

Allegations

Stopped for a missing front plate and window tint, our client was arrested after voluntarily disclosing a lawfully owned firearm stored in the vehicle. No citations were issued for the equipment issues. We obtained the police reports and discovery, scrutinized the justification for the stop and the manner the weapon was found, and emphasized the absence of other illegal conduct and a clean record. We pressed these points with the prosecutor. The charge was reduced to a lesser offense with deferred probation.