Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Denton County, 367th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Stopped for a registration issue, the officer reported smelling cannabis and searched the vehicle, locating psilocybin mushrooms. The client admitted possession and had no prior record. We reviewed the stop and search, gathered mitigating material, and focused negotiations on the client's cooperation and willingness to comply with supervision. The state agreed to deferred probation, and we coordinated terms that allowed supervision to be completed in the client's state of residence.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 296TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

While on felony community supervision from an older case, the client was arrested on a new matter and a motion to revoke was filed, resulting in a no bond hold. We quickly gathered the violation paperwork and engaged with the supervising officer and prosecutor to sort out the allegations and the client’s track record on probation. After sustained negotiations, we steered the case away from revocation and jail time. The court accepted an agreement to continue the client on straight probation.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC4

Allegations

Our client faced a second DWI accusation with enhanced penalties at stake. We moved quickly to obtain discovery, analyze the state's evidence, and identify pressure points in their case. We presented mitigation and negotiated directly with the prosecution, challenging whether the proof supported the enhancement. With that leverage, the state agreed to reduce the charge. The deal was structured as straight probation, sparing the client from the more severe consequences of a repeat DWI conviction.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Rockwall County, CC2

Allegations

Stopped for a red light violation, the officer reported the odor of marijuana. The client acknowledged having a very small amount and handed it over, which led to a possession charge. We scrutinized the stop and the officer's narrative, underscored the minimal quantity, and highlighted our client's immediate cooperation and lack of any other issues during the stop. After negotiations with the prosecutor, we secured an agreement that spared a conviction. The case concluded with a plea to deferred probation.

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Deadly Conduct - Misdemeanor

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 4

Allegations

Our client was arrested after an alleged deadly conduct incident and taken into custody alongside a relative, confused about why charges were being filed. A family member reached out and we got involved immediately, coordinating communications from the jail and requesting the full reports and evidence. Our review showed significant gaps in the state's proof tying the alleged reckless conduct to our client. We pressed those weaknesses with the prosecutor and prepared to litigate if necessary. The state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 296TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

The client was on felony community supervision when a new arrest led to a motion to revoke and a no bond hold. We moved quickly to obtain the violation report, review the file, and set the matter for hearing. We pushed the state to pinpoint what could actually be proven and narrowed the allegations. We also presented mitigation and a concrete plan for renewed compliance. The prosecution accepted our proposal, and the court continued the client on straight probation rather than revoking.

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Public Intoxication (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was cited for public intoxication after a brief street encounter in a busy area. The officer noted general signs of intoxication, but the narrative did not show that the client posed a danger to anyone or was unable to care for themself, which the law requires. We dissected the report, documented the gaps, and made clear we were prepared to challenge the sufficiency of the evidence at trial. After firm negotiations supported by our analysis, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 296TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

While on felony probation from an older case, the client was stopped by police and arrested on a new charge, which triggered a no bond motion to revoke. A warrant issued and the client was taken into custody. We reviewed the alleged violations tied to the new arrest and pushed back on revocation, meeting with the prosecutor and probation to seek a noncustodial resolution. The court accepted our proposal, declined to revoke, and continued supervision with straight probation.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a heated argument at a residence. The other party had a minor scratch, asked officers not to arrest, and refused to let them photograph the injury. Our client, still upset, told police she might have caused the scratch and was taken into custody. We compiled context showing a chaotic scene, including a witness account of the other party's aggression and property damage, and emphasized the lack of corroborated injury. The state agreed to dismiss after our client completed a brief anger management course and made a small charitable donation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

Police filed charges after a domestic argument in a vehicle where the complainant's nose bled when our client's phone briefly made contact as they gestured while speaking. The complainant did not wish to pursue charges. We reviewed the reports and emphasized that any contact was accidental, not intentional or reckless, and that the state's proof hinged on a single, disputed account. We engaged the prosecutor, challenged the elements, and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault

Location

Dallas County, 203rd Judicial District Court

Allegations

Following an altercation involving a family member, officers arrested our client, who was confused about the basis for the charge. We moved quickly, coordinated with family, and obtained the discovery. The reports and statements left key questions about how the confrontation began and whether the alleged conduct met the elements of aggravated assault. We highlighted those weaknesses and presented mitigation to the prosecutor. The state agreed to deferred adjudication probation, keeping a felony conviction off the client's record.

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Open Container of Alcohol

Location

Denton County, Justice of the Peace Pct #5

Allegations

After a traffic stop by a park officer, our client was cited for open container based on a bottle found on the vehicle floorboard. The client consistently maintained the bottle was factory sealed and kept under a bag. We pulled the citation and officer’s report, pointing out they never established a broken seal or any contents missing. We pressed the state on the missing element and made clear we were ready to contest it. The prosecution dismissed the case.