Criminal Defense Case Results in Coryell, TX

Charge

Child Endangerment

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

Law enforcement charged our client with child endangerment after she drove a teen to meet a peer for a prearranged fight. The scuffle lasted seconds, there were no significant injuries, and the client stepped in to stop it. Later, police responded to a call from a relative reporting a more extreme version of events. We presented the context showing the brief, mutual nature of the encounter, the client’s intervention, and the absence of harm, and noted that CPS had closed its file. After sustained pressure highlighting those evidentiary gaps, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Coryell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

After a traffic stop for registration issues and no insurance, the client was contacted in a parking lot and questioned about drinking. The client acknowledged two beers many hours earlier. Field sobriety tests were conducted on a gravel, uneven surface, and the client reported knee problems that affected balance. A handheld breath device allegedly showed a high number, and a blood sample was later taken. We reviewed the dash and body camera footage, documented the poor testing conditions, and scrutinized the blood evidence. Using that leverage, we negotiated supervised probation so the client could keep working under manageable conditions.

Charge

Theft of a Firearm

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

The case arose from a dispute at a residence where our client had been living. During a confrontation, the other occupant produced a handgun and a shot was fired. In the struggle, the client took the weapon and left to prevent further harm. We investigated residency and safety issues, gathering records and witness statements confirming the client lived there and highlighting inconsistencies in the complainant’s account. We showed the taking was part of disarming an aggressor, not a theft. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

The client was accused of criminal trespass after entering a restricted area at a local facility to check on a dog being held there. We gathered the incident report and records from the related animal control matter to piece together the timeline and what staff claimed happened. We then challenged the inconsistencies and the thin documentation supporting the accusation. After sustained pressure and our readiness to litigate, the state recognized the evidentiary problems and dismissed the case.

Charge

Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

The client was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon after officers claimed a handgun was improperly possessed during a police contact. We obtained the police reports and discovery and dug into why officers were involved to begin with and how the firearm was found. Our review exposed weak probable cause for the detention and inconsistencies about the weapon's location and accessibility. We prepared suppression arguments and presented the problems to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Coryell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Officers found the client asleep in a parked vehicle after drinking. Field sobriety tests were conducted, and a breath sample registered under 0.15. We reviewed the reports and discovery, stressing that there was no observed driving, the contact occurred in a parking area, and the testing conditions were less than ideal. We also presented mitigation, including counseling and licensing compliance taken during the case. After continued negotiations, the case was resolved with probation, avoiding any jail time.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after an argument at a home escalated and a thrown household item struck the complainant, causing visible swelling noted by officers and EMS. The client left the scene, later contacted police, and was arrested on a warrant. We obtained the 911 audio, body camera footage, photos, and the reports and scrutinized the investigation. From the start, the complainant made clear she did not wish to pursue charges. With no independent witnesses and limited cooperative testimony, we compiled mitigation and pressed the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

DWI - Third Offense

Location

Coryell County, 440th District Court

Allegations

Officers stopped our client after a citizen report and a tag issue and requested field sobriety tests. He told them he had bad knees, and a blood draw later came back at 0.103. We obtained the videos and lab records and highlighted how his physical limitations undermined the roadside testing while putting the blood number in context. We also guided him to install an ignition interlock and maintain proof of regular recovery meetings. With that mitigation and pressure on the evidence, the case resolved with straight probation.

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Coryell County

Allegations

A routine traffic stop for a minor equipment issue led officers to claim they smelled marijuana and to search the vehicle. The search turned up only trace residue and items the officer labeled as drug paraphernalia. We dissected the reports and patrol narrative, challenging the credibility of the claimed odor and the scope of the search. We also emphasized the minimal amount of material and the weak link between the items and our client. After sustained negotiations with the prosecutor, the state dismissed the paraphernalia charge.

Charge

Possession of a Fictitious or Fraudulent ID

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

During a traffic stop for an equipment issue, officers reported smelling marijuana and conducted a search. In the client’s bag they located several identification cards belonging to other people, which formed the basis for a fictitious or fraudulent ID charge. We challenged the justification for the search and pressed the state on any evidence of intent to use those IDs. Through focused negotiations, we secured a plea to straight probation consistent with the court’s terms.

Charge

Possession of a Fictitious or Fake ID

Location

Coryell County, 440TH DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

During a traffic stop for an equipment issue, officers searched the vehicle and found identification cards that belonged to other people. That discovery led to a charge for possessing a fictitious or fake ID. We gathered the reports, clarified how the cards ended up in the car, and emphasized that there was no attempt to present or use them to mislead anyone during the stop. We highlighted mitigating factors and our client’s willingness to comply with strict supervision. After sustained negotiation, the state and court agreed to straight probation.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Coryell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Police arrested our client for DWI after a crash where they reported striking a deer and the vehicle ended up in a ditch. A blood sample was taken, but the client had a concussion and other serious injuries and remembered little of the event, and officers failed to get prompt medical care. We pulled medical records, compared them against the arrest timeline, and challenged the reliability of the field observations and blood draw context. We also documented proactive treatment and a clean history. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to straight probation.