Criminal Defense Case Results in Collin, TX

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Collin County, 416th District Court

Allegations

Our client was accused of scratching the paint on a vehicle outside a bar belonging to someone they had past conflict with. The complainant did not witness the act, and identification appeared to rely on assumptions or possible cameras. We pressed for all evidence tying our client to the damage and demanded documentation supporting the claimed repair or depreciation amounts. With no prior record and a willingness to make restitution, we leveraged the proof gaps to negotiate a reduction to a misdemeanor with probation, avoiding a felony conviction.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Collin County, None

Allegations

The client was stopped at night after leaving a bar, and officers reported an open container in the vehicle. During the encounter they searched the car and found a handgun in the back seat, leading to an unlawful carrying of a weapon charge. We obtained the reports and body camera footage, focusing on the justification for the stop and whether the search stayed within lawful bounds. We highlighted problems tying the alleged open container to a broader search and questioned the state’s proof on UCW elements. After we presented these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 380th District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation when a new arrest in another county triggered a motion to revoke and a warrant. We coordinated a planned surrender and worked with a bondsman so the court could set bond promptly and minimize custody time. We assembled mitigation showing active intensive outpatient treatment, AA participation, alcohol monitoring compliance, medical follow-up, and completed community service, and addressed reporting issues. After firm negotiations and presentation to the court, probation was continued with added conditions rather than revoked.

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Misdemeanor)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 5

Allegations

While backing out of a parking space, our client struck another vehicle and, in a moment of panic, left without exchanging information. The other driver photographed the plate, and officers later contacted our client, who admitted involvement and cooperated. We stepped in early, obtained the reports, and documented the client's prompt acceptance of responsibility and offer to cover damages. Using that mitigation, we pressed negotiations until the state agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received deferred probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 296th District Court

Allegations

The client was on deferred adjudication for serious felonies when probation moved to revoke after missed appointments and multiple positive drug tests, including fentanyl. A prior short jail sanction had not addressed the root problems. We compiled treatment and mental health records and presented them as mitigation. After persistent negotiations with the state and probation, we secured rehabilitation over incarceration. The agreement kept supervision in place with a state-run inpatient program and aftercare, leaving the client on deferred probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 296th District Court

Allegations

The client was on deferred adjudication for a felony drug case and was taken into custody at a probation visit after violations that included missed check-ins and positive drug tests. Prosecutors sought to revoke and pursue prison. We compiled medical and educational records showing long standing mental health diagnoses and addiction, and presented a plan focused on treatment and tighter supervision. After negotiations with the State and probation, the court continued the client on deferred probation with an inpatient treatment requirement instead of adjudicating guilt.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 296th District Court

Allegations

Our client was on deferred adjudication for prior felony drug and tampering cases when probation alleged violations for missed check-ins and positive tests. A warrant issued and he was taken into custody during a probation visit. We were hired to step in, compiled years of mental health and treatment records, and opened negotiations with the state, pushing back against a prison-first approach. After multiple settings and sustained advocacy, we secured an agreement to continue him on deferred probation with an inpatient treatment condition, avoiding revocation and a potential prison sentence.

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Stalking (Felony)

Location

Collin County, 401st District Court

Allegations

Following a family dispute over custody, our client was arrested on a felony stalking warrant based on a series of messages the complainant characterized as threatening. We pulled the full communication history from the co‑parenting app, mapped the timeline against existing family court orders, and separated emotional but lawful contact from anything the state might call harassment. We also documented the client's treatment efforts and sobriety. Using that mitigation, we negotiated deferred probation, avoiding a felony conviction if completed.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

During a vehicle stop, officers arrested our client for unlawful carrying of a weapon after finding a handgun in the car. We secured the reports and video, reconstructed the timeline, and zeroed in on how the firearm was discovered. Our analysis raised concerns about the legal basis for the detention and whether the search went beyond what was allowed. We drafted a suppression motion and laid out the issues to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 416th District Court

Allegations

While on felony probation, the client faced a revocation motion alleging new arrests in another jurisdiction, failure to complete required classes, missed or failed drug tests, and not reporting the arrests. We dug into the violation timeline, addressed each allegation with context, and coordinated with probation and the prosecutor on a path forward focused on compliance. Instead of proceeding to revocation, the state agreed to a negotiated resolution, and the court kept the client on probation with modified terms.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After a traffic stop triggered by a driving complaint, officers located a handgun in the vehicle and arrested our client for unlawful carry. He immediately told officers he had a license to carry and presented it. We scrutinized the stop records and the sequence of how the firearm was found, focusing on where it was and whether it was accessible. We highlighted his prompt disclosure and presented mitigation. The prosecution agreed to resolve the case with misdemeanor probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 401st District Court

Allegations

Probation moved to revoke after missed check ins, a failed drug test, and incomplete treatment classes. The client was later arrested on the warrant during a traffic stop. We moved quickly to obtain supervision records, document the circumstances that led to the lapse, and demonstrate a renewed commitment to comply. After sustained negotiations with the State and probation, we advocated for another chance on community supervision. The case was resolved with deferred probation rather than revocation.