Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After a traffic stop triggered by a driving complaint, officers located a handgun in the vehicle and arrested our client for unlawful carry. He immediately told officers he had a license to carry and presented it. We scrutinized the stop records and the sequence of how the firearm was found, focusing on where it was and whether it was accessible. We highlighted his prompt disclosure and presented mitigation. The prosecution agreed to resolve the case with misdemeanor probation.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Denton County, 158th Judicial District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a broken taillight, officers searched the vehicle after conflicting statements about marijuana and located a small bag containing only cocaine residue. Our client maintained the substance was not theirs and that the amount was not usable. We obtained the reports and pressed the state on the legal basis for the search, the lack of a measurable quantity, and proof of knowing possession. After challenging the evidentiary value of residue and raising ownership issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC8

Allegations

Police stopped our client after several lane departures. An open container was noted, FSTs were given, the client declined breath testing, and a warrant blood draw later came back just over the limit. We reviewed the dash and bodycam and, seeing the stop would likely hold, focused on mitigation. The client completed DWI education, a victim impact panel, and a substance abuse evaluation before court. We leveraged that work to secure deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record, and minimized conditions, including waiving community service and obtaining time for probation to review any interlock requirement.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

Following a traffic stop for speeding and lane drift, the client was arrested for DWI. The officer noted odor of alcohol and balance issues on field tests. A roadside breath test was used as a screen, and a later consensual blood draw came back well over the limit. We secured the dash and body cam, reviewed the reports with the client, and focused on mitigation, including a clean record, early completion of an alcohol education course, and proof of stability. After sustained negotiations, the case resolved with straight probation.

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Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC1

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a missed turn signal, officers began a DWI investigation. A handgun was found in the vehicle, and despite the client having a carry license, the state filed a charge for possessing a firearm while under the influence. We obtained the dash and body camera video and reports, scrutinizing the basis for the stop, how the weapon was discovered, and whether the statute actually applied. We presented those weaknesses and signaled readiness to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Theft Under $100 (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, Fort Worth Municipal Court

Allegations

At a retail workplace, loss prevention detained our client after claiming video showed an attempted theft of a couple of low value items. Frightened, the client signed a statement and later received a citation for Class C theft. We got involved immediately, entered our appearance, gathered the evidence, and emphasized the client’s spotless history while pressing the State on the strength of its proof. Through sustained negotiation, we secured deferred probation with a short compliance period and court costs, keeping a conviction off the record if completed.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Tarrant County, Fort Worth Municipal Court

Allegations

Police were called after a bar altercation where security escorted our client outside, and an officer intervened and arrested for public intoxication. Our client's account of the escort conflicted with the officer's version. We reviewed the report with the client and pursued the location's surveillance video referenced by staff. We also highlighted the lack of prior record and other mitigation in negotiations. The prosecutor agreed to deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record if successfully completed.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, D396

Allegations

A traffic stop for a registration issue initially appeared headed toward a simple warning. After speaking with a passenger, the officer then claimed a vape device was in plain view and used that to justify a search, which led to a felony possession charge. We scrutinized the basis for the stop and the sudden escalation to a search, focusing on whether the plain view claim held up. We presented those weaknesses and made clear we were ready to pursue suppression. Faced with that risk, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Solicitation of Prostitution

Location

Tarrant County, D485

Allegations

Police ran an online sting using a website ad. After a brief text exchange setting a meetup, the client went to the address, knocked, and was detained by officers waiting inside. No money changed hands, and the phone messages were limited and ambiguous. We obtained the reports and digital evidence, scrutinized whether the elements of solicitation were actually met, and questioned the basis for detaining and arresting him. We also emphasized the client’s clean record. After sustained negotiations, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC1

Allegations

After leaving a restaurant, the client was stopped for failing to signal and arrested for DWI. They completed roadside sobriety tests but struggled with the officer's instructions. No breath test was given, and a hospital blood draw was taken by consent. We pulled the dashcam and bodycam, examined how the tests were administered, and analyzed the timing of the blood draw against the drinking and meal timeline. Using those issues and the client's clean history, we pressed negotiations. The result was deferred probation, avoiding a conviction while the client completed conditions.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 401st District Court

Allegations

Probation moved to revoke after missed check ins, a failed drug test, and incomplete treatment classes. The client was later arrested on the warrant during a traffic stop. We moved quickly to obtain supervision records, document the circumstances that led to the lapse, and demonstrate a renewed commitment to comply. After sustained negotiations with the State and probation, we advocated for another chance on community supervision. The case was resolved with deferred probation rather than revocation.

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Interference with Rights of a Guardian of the Person

Location

Denton County, Probate Court #2

Allegations

Authorities alleged our client interfered with a guardian's authority after helping a vulnerable relative leave a facility. We pulled the probate case filings and court emails, then contacted the investigating agency to confirm what orders were in effect and whether any warrant existed. The records and timelines did not match the accusation, and the agency could not confirm an active warrant. We presented those discrepancies and pressed the prosecution. With the elements in doubt, the case was dismissed.