Criminal Defense Case Results in Brazoria, TX

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Brazoria County, Pearland Municipal Court

Allegations

Following a domestic dispute at a residence, our client was cited for Class C assault by contact after officers relied on one-sided statements. We got involved immediately, advised the client not to speak to the detective, and obtained defense evidence. We compiled photos showing fresh marks consistent with him being pushed and text messages from a family member acknowledging he had done nothing wrong. We highlighted inconsistencies across accounts and the lack of proof of offensive contact by our client. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, CC2

Allegations

The client was stopped for expired registration and admitted to having had a few drinks. Officers conducted field sobriety tests and made an arrest, but no breath or blood sample was taken. Paperwork later labeled the case as a refusal, even though the client reported no request for a specimen. We obtained the videos and reports, scrutinized the roadside testing and the inconsistencies in the statutory warnings. We pressed the prosecution on the lack of scientific evidence and the credibility of their proof. Facing those gaps, the state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Brazoria County, CC2

Allegations

A domestic argument in a moving vehicle escalated when the driver refused to stop, the client grabbed a phone to force a pull over, and brief contact occurred. To avoid further conflict, the client later called police for a standby while property was retrieved. Officers nevertheless arrested the client based largely on the initial accusation and a minor mark documented in photos. We obtained the bodycam and dispatch audio confirming the client initiated the call and highlighted gaps in the officer’s account. The complaining witness signed an affidavit of nonprosecution, which we placed in the file. After we made clear we were ready to try the case and the state could not rely on her statements, the prosecution dismissed the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, CCL-1

Allegations

The vehicle was found with hazard lights on and a flat tire, partially blocking a driveway, and officers contacted our client as they returned to the car. Field sobriety tests were given and the client struggled. A blood draw later reported THC but no alcohol. We pulled the body and dash videos, the report, and lab paperwork, and documented the client’s prescribed medications that affect balance and recent fatigue. We pressed the state on whether this proved impairment at the time of driving, and secured deferred adjudication to avoid a conviction.

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Evading Arrest or Detention With a Vehicle

Location

Brazoria County, 149th DC

Allegations

Police accused our client of evading in a motor vehicle after a traffic stop. He pulled over when the emergency lights came on, then inched forward to find a safer spot in a narrow lane, which escalated the encounter and led to an arrest. We obtained and reviewed the patrol car and body camera footage, radio traffic, and reports. The video showed no flight, no pursuit, and unclear commands while the officer initially stayed in the car. We prepared to challenge the intent to flee element and the reasonableness of moving for safety. After presenting these issues to the prosecutor, the felony was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, CC2

Allegations

Stopped for alleged lane weaving, the client was arrested for DWI after officers saw an open container stored in a seat back pocket. On scene the portable breath test showed 0.04, and after the client declined further testing no evidentiary blood or breath sample was taken. We pulled the dash and body cam, dissected the roadside sobriety tests conducted amid heavy traffic, and documented the client’s mobility issues. The report also lacked any noted odor of alcohol. Pressing these flaws, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser non-DWI offense with time served.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Brazoria County, 149th DC

Allegations

After a driving complaint, officers conducted a traffic stop and arrested our client for felony DWI. On video, the client completed the eye test but, citing a leg injury, could not perform the balance tests, then consented to a blood draw for suspected drug impairment. We obtained the bodycam, police report, and lab records, challenging the stop’s basis and the fairness of the field tests given the injury while scrutinizing toxicology procedures. In parallel, we compiled treatment and stability documentation. The state agreed to probation, avoiding prison time.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Brazoria County, 300th \u200bDC

Allegations

Our client was on felony deferred probation for drug possession when a revocation was filed and he was taken into custody after checking in with probation. With no bond set, we moved quickly, filed to set bond, and coordinated directly with him in custody. We obtained the alleged violations, verified substantial compliance, noted his plan to enter treatment, and addressed a municipal hold for driving while license invalid. We presented the mitigation to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the revocation and the upcoming setting was canceled.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Brazoria County, Pearland Municipal Court of Record

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a residence escalated during what the family described as an adverse reaction to a recently prescribed medication. Officers issued a Class C assault by contact citation based on the initial statement from the other party. We reconstructed the timeline and secured medical records corroborating a brief crisis. The complainant signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we filed and used in negotiations. At the next setting we presented everything to the prosecutor, and the state dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Brazoria County, Pearland Municipal Court

Allegations

Police were called after a brief exchange with neighbors while the client was walking near home. Officers approached, asked about alcohol, the client acknowledged drinking, and an arrest followed for public intoxication. We dug into the state’s evidence, pressing whether there was proof the client was a danger to self or others as the law requires. After negotiating with the prosecutor, we secured deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record so long as conditions are completed. This resolution avoided the risks of a contested trial while protecting future opportunities.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Stopped for speeding, the client was arrested for DWI after roadside tests. He acknowledged having some beers earlier, asked to speak with counsel, and no breath or blood test was taken. We reviewed the dashcam and bodycam, challenged the reason for the stop and the way the tests were given, and underscored the absence of any chemical proof of intoxication. While managing license and supervision concerns, we kept steady pressure on the prosecution. The state agreed to reduce the case and resolve it with time served.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Brazoria County, 149th DC

Allegations

The client was stopped for speeding and arrested after the officer noted open containers and conducted roadside sobriety tests. The client declined a voluntary blood draw, a warrant was issued, and blood was taken at the jail, reportedly by someone the client believed might have been an officer. We obtained video and blood-draw records to scrutinize the stop, the warrant, and collection procedures. We also presented mitigation, including installing an interlock and completing alcohol education and a victim impact panel. Faced with these issues and our readiness to litigate, the state reduced the charge and the client received straight probation.