Criminal Defense Case Results in Collin, TX

Charge

Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Collin County, Plano Municipal Court

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic argument that briefly turned physical. The complainant initially told 911 the client was being beaten, then later said that was an exaggeration and described only brief contact. The client received a citation rather than being arrested, and no photos were taken. We documented the changed account and emphasized the inconsistency and lack of corroborating evidence to the prosecutor. With the complainant not wishing to pursue the case, the prosecution dismissed the charge.

Charge

Deadly Conduct - Misdemeanor

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After a roadside confrontation, the client was accused of displaying a firearm at another driver and was charged with misdemeanor deadly conduct. Bodycam and 911 audio showed the complainant claimed fear of being shot, and the client made statements on scene. We obtained and reviewed all recordings, then focused on mitigation, highlighting the absence of prior record, the other motorist’s provocative driving, and the client’s cooperation. After sustained negotiations, prosecutors reduced the case to a lesser offense with deferred adjudication, avoiding a harsher conviction.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 5

Allegations

Officers encountered our client after the vehicle became stuck on a parking curb and began a DWI investigation. Only the walk-and-turn test was conducted, and a blood sample was later taken. We obtained discovery, including the lab paperwork, and pressed the state on the limited field testing and the lack of any clear admission of drinking. With no prior record, we leveraged those gaps in negotiations. The case resolved with a plea to probation, avoiding jail and letting the client complete supervision in the community.

Charge

Failure to Appear

Location

Collin County, None

Allegations

A missed appearance on a municipal citation in Collin County resulted in a warrant and a separate failure to appear charge. We stepped in, contacted the court immediately, and arranged to recall the warrant and place the case back on the docket. We compiled records reflecting the client's ongoing mental health treatment and other mitigating circumstances. After negotiations and confirming the client's compliance moving forward, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Collin County, Frisco Municipal Court

Allegations

A domestic argument at a home led to a 911 call and a Class C family violence charge after police took statements from several family members. The allegation was that our client pushed a household member and made offensive contact. We investigated the reports and gathered context showing the episode occurred during a mental health crisis, after which the client began treatment and stabilized. The complaining witness conveyed their aim was help, not punishment. We presented this to the prosecutor and challenged the case. The charge was dismissed.

Charge

Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 296TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

While on felony community supervision from an older case, the client was arrested on a new matter and a motion to revoke was filed, resulting in a no bond hold. We quickly gathered the violation paperwork and engaged with the supervising officer and prosecutor to sort out the allegations and the client’s track record on probation. After sustained negotiations, we steered the case away from revocation and jail time. The court accepted an agreement to continue the client on straight probation.

Charge

Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 296TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

While on felony probation from an older case, the client was stopped by police and arrested on a new charge, which triggered a no bond motion to revoke. A warrant issued and the client was taken into custody. We reviewed the alleged violations tied to the new arrest and pushed back on revocation, meeting with the prosecutor and probation to seek a noncustodial resolution. The court accepted our proposal, declined to revoke, and continued supervision with straight probation.

Charge

Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 296TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

The client was on felony community supervision when a new arrest led to a motion to revoke and a no bond hold. We moved quickly to obtain the violation report, review the file, and set the matter for hearing. We pushed the state to pinpoint what could actually be proven and narrowed the allegations. We also presented mitigation and a concrete plan for renewed compliance. The prosecution accepted our proposal, and the court continued the client on straight probation rather than revoking.

Charge

Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a heated argument at a residence. The other party had a minor scratch, asked officers not to arrest, and refused to let them photograph the injury. Our client, still upset, told police she might have caused the scratch and was taken into custody. We compiled context showing a chaotic scene, including a witness account of the other party's aggression and property damage, and emphasized the lack of corroborated injury. The state agreed to dismiss after our client completed a brief anger management course and made a small charitable donation.