Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a headlight issue, the passenger opened the glove compartment to retrieve insurance. The officer claimed to smell marijuana, saw vape pen boxes, and searched the car, leading to a felony possession charge based on THC cartridges. We obtained the videos, photos, and lab reports and challenged whether odor and plain view actually established probable cause. Our investigation also revealed credibility concerns with the stop officer. We prepared a suppression attack and pressed these issues, the client completed a clean UA and brief community service, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic dispute at a residence. The client had been locked out, broke a small window to get inside, and a heated argument followed. The complainant later left before officers arrived, and accounts differed about whether any injury occurred. We obtained the reports, spoke with available witnesses, and emphasized the uncertainty around physical harm and intent, along with the complainant’s reluctance to go forward. After sustained negotiations, the state reduced the charge to a lesser offense.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 10

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop, officers searched the vehicle and found a handgun in the center console, which led to a UCW charge. Our team obtained the reports and evidence, scrutinized the justification for the stop and the scope of the search, and highlighted that mere possession in these circumstances did not satisfy the statute. We presented these problems to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate them. The state dismissed the UCW. We then moved for the return of the firearm.

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Interference with Emergency Call

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

During a domestic dispute at a residence, the complainant began to make a call and our client took the phone in the heat of the moment. Police later arrived and arrested the client for interference with an emergency call. We obtained the reports and statements from witnesses who were present, showing the phone was grabbed amid a chaotic argument. We emphasized that the client believed the call was to a family member, not emergency services, and highlighted the lack of proof of intent. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #4

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer claimed a swerve and noted an open container in the vehicle. Field sobriety tests were administered multiple times, despite the client's vertigo and other medical issues. The client consented to a breath test that returned inconsistent numbers, with a later reading near 0.12. We reviewed video, challenged the reliability of the tests, and emphasized the medical factors. The prosecution agreed to resolve the case with deferred probation.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Dallas County, None

Allegations

The client was stopped during a routine traffic stop after an officer cited a minor equipment issue. The same officer later gave a different reason for the stop, then claimed the odor of marijuana and searched the vehicle, finding a small personal-use amount. We obtained the police paperwork, compared the accounts, and challenged the legitimacy of the stop and the scope of any consent. After we presented those issues and pressed our position, the prosecution dismissed the marijuana case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Tarrant County, D485

Allegations

The client was stopped for speeding and arrested for felony DWI after the officer noted an alcohol odor and obtained a blood-draw warrant. He attempted field sobriety tests but disclosed extensive back surgeries with hardware that impair balance. We pulled the video, documented his medical limitations, and challenged the reliability of those tests for him. We also scrutinized the blood process and presented mitigation, including interlock compliance and a commitment to start AA. The case resolved with straight probation.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

During a nighttime traffic stop for an alleged license plate light issue, officers said they smelled marijuana and proceeded to search the vehicle without consent. A handgun was located inside and the client was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon. We scrutinized the stop, comparing the shifting reasons given to the report, dashcam, and bodycam. We prepared suppression arguments on the stop and search to pressure the state. The prosecution acknowledged the risks and agreed to deferred probation, avoiding a conviction if successfully completed.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

During a traffic stop, an officer claimed our client's license plate light was out, then switched explanations and asserted an odor of marijuana, leading to a search without consent. A small amount was found in a jar inside the center console. We obtained the dashcam, bodycam, and reports and mapped the timeline, highlighting the inconsistent reasons for the stop and the shaky basis for the search. We challenged probable cause and made clear we were prepared to litigate suppression. Faced with those defects, the state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, 265th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was nearing the end of a lengthy felony probation when a warrant issued for an alleged violation based on unpaid restitution. They had completed every other term without incident. We moved in quickly, focused negotiations on the clean supervision record and the client's limited means, and pushed back on revocation predicated only on nonpayment. After continued pressure, the state withdrew the motion and the court dismissed the proceeding. The client avoided jail and put the case behind them.

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Solicitation of Prostitution

Location

Dallas County, 203rd Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police ran an online sting. Our client contacted a posted number and drove to a hotel area as instructed. He texted that he had arrived, was detained in his car, and officers seized his phone, wallet, and the agreed cash. We reviewed the communications and arrest procedure, then engaged the prosecutor early. When the state offered a path to dismissal through a targeted class, we pushed to get the recommendation filed and secured quick enrollment. After proof on record, the state dismissed the case.

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DUI - Class C

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

Police responded to a minor collision and cited our client for DUI Class C. The client performed field sobriety tests well, and the roadside breath test ultimately registered a low result. In reviewing the videos and reports, we noted the officer did not document any odor of alcohol and that the only direct evidence was a brief admission to drinking. We compiled those points and engaged the prosecutor. Facing a weak evidentiary record and our readiness to litigate, the state dismissed the case.