Criminal Defense Case Results in Collin, TX

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute at a residence where officers arrested our client after hearing the complainant’s initial account. The client reported he was attacked first, showed visible scratches and marks, and consistently asserted self defense. We gathered his injury documentation and mapped the timeline, noting that the only other witness would not corroborate the complainant. We pressed for discovery and highlighted credibility gaps and lack of corroboration. The complainant then stopped cooperating. Facing proof problems, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 5

Allegations

Police stopped our client for a defective brake light after a brief swerve to avoid a rough patch in the road. The officer conducted roadside tests in the dark, used a stimulus light that was not working, and had the client perform balance tests on uneven ground. A blood draw was later taken. We obtained the videos and reports, documented the improper administration of the field tests, and emphasized that the lab results did not support a per se intoxication finding. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received deferred probation.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Collin County, CCL7

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a moving violation, officers suspected intoxication. The client declined a roadside breath test, completed field sobriety tests, and was arrested. A blood sample was later taken under a warrant. We quickly requested the ALR hearing to protect driving privileges, examined the basis for the stop and the administration of the tests and blood draw, and dealt with bond conditions, including ignition interlock compliance. Citing the prior offense being years earlier and clean compliance, we secured straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 7

Allegations

Our client was stopped for an expired registration, given roadside sobriety tests in windy, uneven conditions, a portable breath test, and later a blood draw under a warrant. We pulled the reports and video and targeted problems with the basis for the stop, the officer's instructions and test conditions, and the reliability of the roadside device. We also scrutinized the blood draw process and chain of custody and prepared suppression arguments. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Collin County, McKinney Municipal Court

Allegations

Police arrested our client for public intoxication outside a nightclub after security escorted him out. We reviewed the body camera footage, evaluated the risks of trial, and prioritized keeping his record clean given his immigration concerns. We pressed the prosecutor for a path to dismissal and secured a conditional agreement. The client completed an eight hour alcohol awareness course and documented attendance at ten AA meetings within the required window, with no new incidents. At the next setting, we submitted proof of completion, and the state dismissed the case.

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DWI with Child Passenger

Location

Collin County, 219th District Court

Allegations

The case began after a single vehicle crash with a minor in the car. The client acknowledged having a small amount to drink earlier and declined breath testing, so officers obtained a blood warrant. No standardized field sobriety tests were conducted because of the crash and a reported head impact. We obtained the full discovery, scrutinized the blood warrant affidavit and lab paperwork, and emphasized alternate explanations for the wreck, including phone distraction. Confronted with these evidentiary issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Disorderly Conduct (Class C)

Location

Collin County, Plano Municipal Court

Allegations

Police cited our client for Class C disorderly conduct after a tense exchange in a gas station lot. The individual had called 911 and filmed the encounter, saying the other driver pursued them while they remained in the vehicle. We assembled surveillance video along with the client's photos and clips, and sought dispatch records to build a clear timeline showing attempts to disengage. We highlighted problems in the officer's account and the absence of any true threatening conduct. After we presented this packet and prepared the case for trial, the prosecutor dismissed the charge.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Collin County, 366th District Court

Allegations

After a single-vehicle incident, officers arrested our client for felony DWI based on observations at the scene. She asked for a roadside breath test, none was given, and the later blood test showed no alcohol. The lab reported only prescribed benzodiazepines consistent with long term treatment. We gathered pharmacy and medical records, explained tolerance, and pressed the state on the intoxication element. After sustained negotiations, the felony DWI was reduced to a misdemeanor, keeping a felony off her record.

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Driving With a Suspended License

Location

Collin County

Allegations

After a minor crash, an officer ran a records check and saw our client listed as not eligible to drive, resulting in a suspended license case. We obtained the state driving history and confirmed the prior suspension had already ended before the incident, with only an administrative reinstatement step outstanding. The client promptly completed reinstatement. We compiled the eligibility printout and payment proof, presented it to the prosecutor, and pressed the weaknesses in the allegation. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

After a late night single vehicle incident, police arrested our client for DWI. He declined the roadside tests, and officers later obtained a warrant for a hospital blood draw. We obtained the bodycam, the warrant affidavit, and the lab records, and scrutinized the stop, arrest, and blood draw procedures, highlighting how a post crash sample could be affected by airbag impact and concussion symptoms. With no other traffic involved and limited driving shown, we pressed those weaknesses in negotiations. The state reduced the case to a lesser charge.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

After a single-vehicle incident and arrest for suspected intoxication, officers discovered a handgun in the car and filed a UCW charge. Our client lawfully owned the gun, held a carry license, and kept it mounted inside the vehicle. We obtained and dissected the reports and evidence to show the weapon was never displayed or misused and that the UCW allegation depended entirely on the separate intoxication case. We challenged the legal basis for the charge and signaled readiness to litigate. The state dismissed the UCW.

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Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity

Location

Collin County, 199th District Court

Allegations

Police accused our client of taking part in a store break-in with others and filed an engaging in organized criminal activity case. We got involved early, contacted the investigator, and tracked the warrant status while obtaining the reports and surveillance. The evidence showed the client remained in the vehicle and never entered the business. There was no proof of aiding, acting as a lookout, or sharing any items. We also prepared to subpoena a co-defendant who had already resolved their case. Faced with these gaps, the state dismissed the case.