Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC5

Allegations

After an equipment failure caused the client’s wheel to come off and airbags to deploy, officers arrived and conducted field sobriety tests. The client reported two drinks, felt tired and in pain, and asked for clarification during tests the officer poorly demonstrated. We secured dash and body camera video and hospital records, then scrutinized the blood draw and supporting paperwork for protocol issues. Citing the crash dynamics, injuries, and questionable FST administration, we pressed the state on proof. The case resolved with deferred adjudication, avoiding a final conviction.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a heated argument in a vehicle, relying mostly on the complainant’s account. We moved quickly, notified the court, obtained the 911 audio, bodycam, reports and photos, and addressed an emergency protective order. The case materials reflected admissions about damaging property and her own use of force, and her story shifted over time. She later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented along with documentation of separate pending cases affecting her credibility. The state dismissed the case.

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Theft (Class C Misdemeanor)

Location

Collin County, Wylie Municipal Court

Allegations

During a store self-checkout, loss prevention detained our client, claiming a few low‑dollar items were missed. The client had already asked an employee to review the receipt and later received a refund for a duplicate charge that exceeded the alleged loss. We obtained the available surveillance and body‑worn camera footage, plus receipts and refund records, and demanded production of all angles. We showed the evidence did not prove intent to steal and that the valuation was unreliable. Facing those weaknesses and our readiness for trial, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 416th District Court

Allegations

The state moved to revoke the client’s felony probation near the end of the term, citing a rumored out‑of‑state theft warrant that was non‑extraditable and an earlier testing hiccup. We coordinated a planned surrender to control the bond process, pulled the probation records, and compiled proof of substantial compliance, including paid fees, completed classes, and recent clean tests. We challenged treating the out‑of‑state matter as a new offense and focused negotiations on what could be proven. The case resolved with a reduced sanction and credit for time served, securing the client’s release.

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Solicitation of Prostitution

Location

Tarrant County, D432

Allegations

An online sting led to brief text exchanges and an arrest at a hotel. The messages never spelled out specific sexual acts or a clear sex for money agreement, and in a recorded interview the client did not admit one. We obtained the reports, body cam footage, and the full text thread, then highlighted the missing elements the state needed to prove. We also presented strong mitigation and documented serious immigration consequences. After sustained negotiations focused on these evidentiary gaps, the prosecutor dismissed the case. No plea and no probation, with eligibility for expunction in time.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, CDC3

Allegations

Police were called to a pool hall after staff reported our client would not leave, and the encounter ended with an arrest for state jail felony drug possession under one gram. Once hired, we demanded full discovery, including body camera footage, surveillance from the location, and all witness statements. The evidence left serious questions about the basis for the detention and how the substance was discovered and tied to our client. We prepared a suppression strategy, highlighted the inconsistencies to the prosecutor, and made clear we were ready for a hearing. Confronted with those issues, the state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, CDC3

Allegations

The client was on felony probation when the state moved to revoke after a new arrest for alleged possession of a small amount of narcotics at a local venue. The petition sought prison time. We pulled the full probation file, verified months of compliance and program completions, and gathered mitigation about a recent family loss and the client’s effort to address addiction. We met with the prosecutor, challenged the requested term, and advocated for a limited sanction. The court agreed to a reduced disposition and credited all custody as time served.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a domestic argument when officers alleged he grabbed his spouse's arm and caused pain. He disputed assaultive intent and recalled only trying to move her away from a doorway while children were nearby, all while coping with Parkinson's and memory issues from a prior injury. We secured the police reports, photos, and other discovery, and assembled medical documentation of his condition. We pressed these issues with the prosecution and obtained excusal from in-person settings. The State ultimately dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Denton County, 158th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police executed a raid at a residence where our client had just arrived. Officers later said a bag with drugs also held the client's swim shoes, and treated that as an admission of ownership. From day one we challenged the link between our client and the bag, compared the affidavit to his statements, and documented that the bag and shoes were not returned in property. We obtained discovery, dissected the reports, and prepared to litigate the possession issue. We used those weaknesses to negotiate a plea to straight probation with standard supervision, keeping the client out of custody.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

Officers alleged a third DWI after a late night encounter. The client declined testing, and a warrant was used for a hospital blood draw. The case was filed as a felony based on two supposed prior DWIs. We obtained the enhancement records and showed the state could not support a second qualifying conviction. We also challenged the warrant and blood handling. Under that pressure, prosecutors agreed to reduce the charge.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, City of Mesquite Municipal

Allegations

The client received a municipal citation for Class C assault by contact after a brief, non-injurious touch during a workplace interaction. We engaged immediately, requested discovery, and opened negotiations with the prosecutor. The client had already completed a workplace conduct course, which we documented and submitted. Separately, the complaining witness later indicated they did not wish to proceed. Leveraging both developments, we pushed for dismissal and the state dropped the case in full.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 5

Allegations

Our client was investigated after a domestic argument at a home escalated and the complainant reported being pushed, with photos showing an arm bruise and a damaged nightstand. We got involved before any interview, advised the client to decline questioning, and opened communication with the investigator. When a warrant issued, we arranged a safe self-surrender and addressed the no-contact conditions. We obtained the complainant’s affidavit of non-prosecution and the client completed anger-management. We presented this to the prosecutor and, after continued pressure, the case was dismissed.