Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas, TX

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Resisting or Evading Arrest (Investigation)

Location

Dallas County

Allegations

Police alleged our client resisted or attempted to evade during a brief encounter, leading to an arrest and a jail hold. We got involved early, coordinated with immigration counsel, and obtained documentation confirming a pending status application. Along with letters and supporting materials, we used that to push back on the state's initial deferred adjudication offer and press for dismissal. After persistent follow ups and court presentations, the prosecutor filed a motion to dismiss, which the judge signed.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 4

Allegations

The client was on probation for a first-time DWI when a motion to revoke was filed, citing out of area travel, missed programs, skipped alcohol-monitor tests, and positive readings. The client provided receipts showing classes completed and described a single device contamination issue, backed by a negative test. We obtained the probation file, compared the logs, and challenged the violation counts while compiling proof of compliance. After negotiations with probation and the prosecutor, the matter was reduced and resolved with time served.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 2

Allegations

The client was on misdemeanor DWI probation when the state filed a motion to revoke after several positive urinalysis results for cocaine and missed requirements, including the DWI education course and community service. We obtained the revocation packet, documented what had been completed, and engaged the prosecutor before the setting. Rather than risk an open plea that would extend supervision, we pushed for a clean end. The case was resolved with a reduced disposition, credit for time served on the underlying case, no further jail, and probation terminated.

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Injury to a Child, Elderly, or Disabled Individual

Location

Dallas County, 291st Judicial District Court

Allegations

Our client was arrested after an encounter with a neighborhood child was recorded on a cell phone and reported as injury to a child. The video showed only brief clips, not the lead up where the child had been provoking and attempting to engage. We moved quickly, visited the client in custody, identified and interviewed witnesses who saw the incident, and gathered statements documenting the context and lack of intent to harm. We presented these materials to the prosecutor and challenged credibility issues. The State declined to proceed and the case was dismissed.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, 291st Judicial District Court

Allegations

While on felony probation, our client was arrested on a new allegation involving a neighborhood scuffle with a child, triggering a motion to revoke. We got involved immediately, visited at the jail, sought bond, and gathered the video and witness statements showing the child initiated contact and the force used was minimal. We also highlighted the client’s strong compliance history with probation and pressed the prosecutor on the weaknesses. After the new case was no billed, the State dismissed the revocation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 10

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence led to a 911 call. Responding officers arrested our client for assault even though he reported briefly restraining a family member to stop property damage and prevent harm. We interviewed the parties, obtained a sworn affidavit of non-prosecution from the complainant, and collected a supporting witness account showing the contact was defensive rather than assaultive. We outlined the inconsistent narratives and the state’s inability to prove intentional injury. After we presented our packet, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 3

Allegations

While on felony probation, the client was taken into custody after a traffic stop and faced a motion to revoke based on multiple positive drug and alcohol tests and several missed tests. At the first setting the State pushed for incarceration or placement in a treatment facility. We pulled the probation file and test records, evaluated each alleged violation, and prepared for a contested hearing. We emphasized the client's proximity to completing supervision. After sustained negotiations, the State dismissed the revocation and the case was dismissed.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 3

Allegations

Our client was on felony probation when a traffic stop triggered a hold on a motion to revoke. The state alleged multiple positive drug and alcohol tests and missed check-ins, and sought incarceration. We obtained the supervision and testing records, organized the timeline, and pressed the state on the sufficiency of each alleged violation. After multiple settings and sustained negotiations, the prosecution relented. The court dismissed the motion, and the client avoided revocation.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

After a brief, nonviolent conversation at a commercial location with a former acquaintance, our client received a mailed Class C assault by contact citation. There was no arrest and the client had no criminal history. We entered the case, reset deadlines, and demanded all discovery, including any surveillance video and statements. Our investigation emphasized the absence of threats or injury and the civil dispute backdrop. We prepared mitigation and made clear we were ready for trial if necessary. The prosecutor ultimately dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

The client received a Class C assault, family violence citation after a domestic argument at a residence. He was not booked, and medical staff treated him for injuries unrelated to the complainant. On review of bodycam and reports, we documented that the complainant consistently denied any assault, refused photographs, and officers interviewed minors without a parent present. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we provided to the prosecutor. Faced with those issues and no evidence of contact, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 1

Allegations

Police responded to a neighbor's call and found our client asleep in a parked car. Officers claimed to smell marijuana, searched the vehicle, and filed a possession charge. We scrutinized the reports and challenged the thin basis for the search, explaining why the odor claim and the subsequent discovery would not withstand scrutiny in court. We also presented mitigating information about the client's circumstances and progress. After sustained negotiations addressing the state's concerns, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Dallas County

Allegations

Officers found the client asleep in a parked vehicle, claimed an odor of marijuana, and searched the car, locating a handgun. The firearm was lawfully owned and the client held a carry license from another state. We scrutinized the basis for the encounter and the scope of the search, pointing out inconsistencies and the lack of independent corroboration for the odor claim. We provided proof of lawful ownership and made clear we were ready to litigate suppression issues. The prosecutor dismissed the UCW charge, and we moved to recover the firearm.