Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

During a traffic stop after an erratic turn, the client appeared disoriented and was taken to a hospital instead of being booked immediately. The case was later filed as a first-time DWI. We documented a significant medical condition and active prescription pain medications, providing a non-alcohol explanation for the observed signs. We scrutinized the chemical testing process and timing, along with the basis for the stop. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record and guiding compliance with interlock and probation terms.

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Theft (Misdemeanor)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

Police were called after our client attempted to remove a vehicle he believed he was authorized to recover based on information from third parties. Officers treated it as an unauthorized taking and filed a misdemeanor theft charge. We obtained the reports, gathered communications regarding the supposed authorization, and emphasized confusion over ownership and lack of intent to permanently deprive. We also arranged restitution to address the complainant’s loss. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 7

Allegations

During a late-night traffic stop for a missing front plate, the officer noted an alcohol odor and bloodshot eyes, conducted roadside sobriety tests, and found an open container. Our client declined a portable breath test but later provided a blood sample, which came back under .15. We obtained the videos and reports, documented the client's hip-related balance limitations that affected the field tests, and pressed the prosecution on the weight of that evidence. After sustained negotiations, we secured deferred adjudication probation, avoiding a conviction.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 7

Allegations

Police stopped our client for speeding and initiated a DWI investigation after an admission to drinking. The officer conducted field sobriety tests, then a breath test at the station reportedly read 0.22, and a blood draw was refused. We obtained the video and breath-testing records and scrutinized the basis for the stop, the instructions given during the tests, and the administration of the breath sample. Using those leverage points in negotiations, we secured a reduction to a lesser offense with deferred probation, avoiding a DWI conviction.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 1

Allegations

The client was on felony probation when a later arrest led to alleged violations and missed check-ins. After turning themselves in on a warrant, the state pushed for a prison sentence. We audited the file and discovered the revocation attempt relied on a prior motion that had already been withdrawn when probation was amended. We challenged the absence of any valid, active basis to proceed and prepared to litigate. Confronted with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

During a roadside encounter, officers conducted field sobriety tests and arrested our client on suspicion of DWI. The individual declined a breath test, and officers later sought a blood draw that did not occur until hours after arrest. We highlighted that the tests were conducted while the client wore sandals, and that officers had to redo the blood warrant paperwork, causing significant delay. We challenged the reliability of both sets of evidence. Faced with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Tarrant County, Euless Municipal Court

Allegations

While visiting family, our client was outside a store with friends after staff refused service to someone in the group. Police arrived in response to an argument involving another person, and despite our client standing away from the disturbance, officers detained everyone. He admitted to having a few drinks earlier, but no field tests or breath tests were performed. We obtained the reports and bodycam, highlighting no signs of impairment and no danger to self or others. After pressing the prosecutor and signaling readiness for trial, the case was dismissed.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 1

Allegations

While on felony probation for an older case, our client was accused of violations after missed check-ins and a relapse. The State pushed for prison time and set a revocation hearing. We obtained the file and discovered there was no active motion to revoke on record, only a previously withdrawn filing. We challenged the court's authority to proceed and notified the prosecutor that the case could not move forward without a valid motion. After sustained pressure and briefing, the State dismissed the revocation.

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Theft - Misdemeanor

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 1

Allegations

After a store incident at checkout, loss prevention claimed the client had placed unpaid items in a bag. The client had receipts for most of the cart and explained the remaining items were unintentionally covered by clothing that was purchased. We obtained the police reports and available video, compared the allegations against the receipts, and showed the inventory appeared to include items that were already paid for. We also pointed out gaps in the surveillance and challenged proof of intent and value. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, D432

Allegations

While on felony deferred probation, the client faced a motion to revoke after an alcohol violation and a diluted test. We moved quickly, opened dialogue with the probation office and prosecutor, and secured written acceptance into a residential substance use program that allowed passes for required probation check-ins. We also helped the client clear outstanding obligations and built a concrete compliance plan. The state agreed to continue the case on deferred probation with treatment conditions.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, CCC 2

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after an argument escalated. The complainant reported being pushed and showed minor bruising, and our client was arrested nearby while attempting to leave. We dug into the reports and highlighted the limited evidence of an intentional assault. The complainant later told authorities they did not want to prosecute. We presented that position and the evidentiary issues to the prosecutor, and the State dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

The case arose from a disputed custody exchange at a home where the complainant alleged our client threw a diaper bag and small plastic toys, causing minimal contact. The arrest that followed led to charges being filed in the wrong county, despite the police report and address tying the event to a different jurisdiction. We pulled the discovery, verified the location against county boundaries, and pressed the venue issue with the prosecutor. Confronted with the jurisdictional defect, the State dismissed the case.