Criminal Defense Case Results in Brazoria, TX

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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.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Brazoria County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was stopped for allegedly failing to maintain a single lane and arrested after roadside tests and a breath result reported over .15. We reviewed body camera video and noted the stop followed brief drifting with no other cars nearby, and that tests were given despite a disclosed knee issue. We scrutinized the breath testing procedure and operator certification. Paired with proof of sustained sobriety and treatment, we pressed these points with the prosecutor. The case resolved as a first offense level with straight probation, avoiding jail time.

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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.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Brazoria County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Stopped for alleged swerving after leaving a bar, the client was arrested on a second DWI. They refused roadside tests and breath testing, and a blood sample was taken at a hospital after a significant delay. We scrutinized the stop, the timing of the draw, and the handling of the sample, emphasizing how the time gap could affect reliability. With a prior on the record, the stakes were high, but we leveraged these evidentiary issues in negotiations. The case was resolved with straight probation.

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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.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

A driving complaint led officers to initiate a traffic stop and conduct roadside testing, after which the client was arrested for DWI. The client acknowledged drinking, attempted field sobriety tests, refused a breath test, and no blood sample was taken. We scrutinized the police reports and stressed that the case relied on subjective observations without any chemical result. We challenged the conclusions drawn from the roadside exercises and signaled readiness to litigate those issues. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and the case was resolved with credit for time served.