Criminal Defense Case Results in Collin, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

Police stopped the client while driving slowly with hazard lights on after a flat tire, claimed an alcohol odor, and ran roadside tests. No breath test was taken at the scene, and a warrant blood draw later reported a 0.14 BAC. We pulled the videos, challenged the justification for the stop and the way the tests were given, and drafted suppression motions. We also presented mitigation and proof of early compliance. The state agreed to deferred adjudication on the DWI, keeping a conviction off the record if probation is completed.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

The client was pulled over while driving slowly with hazard lights on due to a flat tire. Officers shifted to a DWI investigation, arrested the client, and a firearm recovered during the encounter led to a UCW charge. We obtained the dash and body camera video and dissected the justification for the stop, including the claimed community caretaking purpose, and the scope of the resulting search. We prepared suppression arguments and pressed the prosecution. Facing those issues, the State dismissed the UCW.

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Failure to Yield (Class C)

Location

Collin County, Richardson Municipal Court

Allegations

The client received a Class C failure to yield citation after a minor collision. The ticket listed an appearance window, but we intervened quickly, filed our representation, and moved the matter to an attorney docket so the client did not have to appear. We obtained the citation file and crash report, scrutinized the basis for the alleged violation, and challenged the strength of the evidence in negotiations. The prosecutor dismissed the case in full, leaving no conviction and no further action required.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 7

Allegations

Police responded to a report at a commercial lot and alleged the client had driven after taking prescription sleep medication. The client cooperated at a hospital where a blood sample was drawn, and the alcohol screen later came back negative. We obtained the records, scrutinized the timeline of driving versus the detention, and emphasized immediate steps into counseling and medical care after the incident. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated a result that kept a conviction off the record. The case ended with deferred adjudication and compliance terms.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Collin County, 366th District Court

Allegations

The client was stopped after officers responded to a report of public urination and then alleged minor traffic violations. He declined roadside testing, was arrested, and a blood sample was later taken under a warrant. We obtained the 911 call, dash and body camera footage, the warrant affidavit, and full lab records, and scrutinized the stop, the limited field sobriety testing, and the timing and handling of the blood draw. We also presented mitigation showing interlock compliance, a substance-use evaluation, an impact panel certificate, and strong character letters. Leveraging both evidence concerns and mitigation, we negotiated straight probation on the felony, avoiding prison time.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

The client was on misdemeanor deferred probation when a revocation was filed citing a disputed urine test and uncredited community service after a handoff between supervising offices. We moved fast to obtain discovery, scrutinized the lab paperwork and chain of custody, and made clear we would require a qualified expert before any scientific result could be admitted. In parallel, we assembled a mitigation packet with AA logs, proof of sobriety efforts, and records of hours completed that had not posted due to an administrative lapse by the service agency. Faced with these evidentiary and proof problems, the prosecution dismissed the motion to revoke.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

Police were dispatched to check on a person in a parked vehicle that was still running and made contact with our client. He acknowledged having a couple of drinks, attempted field sobriety tests, and was taken for a hospital blood draw. Discovery showed a blood alcohol result around 0.09, and we documented medical issues, including a bad knee and neuropathy medication, that could affect balance and eye testing. We challenged the detention and the reliability of the testing, emphasized the borderline result and full cooperation, and pressed the weaknesses with the state. The case resolved with deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record upon successful probation.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Collin County, 219th District Court

Allegations

During a late-night traffic stop, officers claimed to find a small baggie of suspected cocaine in our client's vehicle. The reports conflicted on where it was discovered and another person was present, raising real questions about any affirmative link to our client. A magistrate initially rejected probable cause on the drug count, though the case was later indicted. We obtained the video and paperwork, highlighted the inconsistencies and minimal quantity, and presented mitigation including multiple clean drug tests and a completed drug education program. The State agreed to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor with deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop, the officer claimed to smell alcohol. The client declined field sobriety tests, was arrested, and a blood sample was taken under a warrant. We obtained dash and body-cam video and the full discovery, scrutinizing the basis for the stop, the warrant paperwork, and the blood draw and lab materials. The recordings showed clear speech and cooperation, which undercut the arrest narrative. Leveraging those issues in negotiations, we avoided jail and resolved the case with a term of probation.

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Collin County, McKinney Municipal Court

Allegations

Loss prevention at a retail store stopped the client after a price-tag switch on low-value merchandise and police issued a Class C theft citation. We entered the case, pulled the store video and reports, and made the record the priority. When the prosecutor would not dismiss outright, we front-loaded mitigation: the client completed an anti-theft class and community service, which we documented. Leveraging that, we negotiated deferred adjudication with a reduced term, a lowered fine, and no fingerprint/photo requirement, positioning the client to earn a dismissal by completing the short supervision.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 4

Allegations

The client was stopped for driving well over the limit and arrested for reckless driving. At the roadside, they explained they were hurrying to find a restroom. We requested the patrol video and reports to document that exchange and to note there were no accidents or other hazardous maneuvers beyond speed. We leveraged those mitigating facts and the client’s cooperation in negotiations and pushed for a nonconviction path. The matter concluded with deferred adjudication and conditions centered on safe driving, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

After a heated argument at a residence escalated to shoving, police responded and arrested our client for assault family violence, noting minor scratches on the complainant. We stepped in immediately, filed a letter of representation, demanded the bodycam and reports, and moved to modify a protective order so the client could safely return home. The complainant confirmed no desire to prosecute, reported no pain, and signed an affidavit of nonprosecution. With no photographs documenting injury and a reluctant witness, we pressed the State. The prosecution dismissed the case.