Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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Theft (Misdemeanor)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 5

Allegations

The client was accused of theft after a retail employer reported a series of refund transactions. Loss prevention had taken a written statement and a detective later reviewed it with our client. We got involved early, documented that some of the items were provided by management, and presented strong mitigation based on medical hardship and a clean record. We pressed the prosecutor to consider a pretrial diversion path and kept court appearances off the docket while it was reviewed. The state agreed and the charge was dismissed.

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Interference with Emergency Request for Assistance

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 10

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence led to police involvement after a neighbor called 911. During the dispute, the client briefly took the other party’s flip phone and it broke, which triggered an interference charge. We obtained the 911 audio and call logs showing the emergency call was actually placed by a third party and not impeded. Bodycam and statements supported the timeline that the client had already left to deescalate and no request for aid was blocked. We also noted the complaining witness did not wish to pursue the matter. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Tarrant County, County Criminal Court No. 1

Allegations

The client was contacted in a parking area after officers saw the vehicle ride up on a curb. She struggled with roadside tests and later provided a breath sample around 0.20. With a very old prior, the case was filed as a Class A second. We pulled the reports and video, examined how the tests were conducted, and built a mitigation package highlighting the long gap since the prior, immediate compliance with interlock, treatment steps, and the medication alcohol issue, plus strong character support. The state agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received straight probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 4

Allegations

A felony motion to revoke probation was filed after a new arrest and an alleged failure to report shortly after the client was placed on supervision. We obtained the probation file, docket notes, and booking records, built a clear timeline, and showed that supervision had not yet begun and the allegations were premature or unsupported. We engaged with the prosecutor and probation, addressed the administrative concerns, and pressed the evidentiary gaps. The State withdrew the motion and the case was dismissed, keeping the client out of custody.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute at a residence. Officers arrested our client after noting a small mark under the complainant’s eye and relying largely on her initial statement. The client maintained he was shoved first and that any contact was unintentional while regaining balance. We obtained and reviewed the reports and later communications, which shifted from a "punch" to a much lighter contact, and documented those inconsistencies. Ready for trial and having declined unfavorable pleas, we pressed the evidence issues. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence by Strangulation

Location

Denton County, 211th Judicial District Court

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a residence escalated after a relative called 911, and the client was arrested on allegations of neck pressure and brief contact with a child. We dug into the discovery, including reports and videos, and documented that the complainant later expressed reluctance to prosecute. We also presented messages from a household member and information indicating the child was not injured, along with context showing mutual escalation. After sustained negotiations, the State agreed to reduce the charge with credit for time served.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 10

Allegations

Police were called to a domestic dispute after a neighbor reported an argument, and the client was later arrested for assault after officers relied mainly on the complainant's initial account. We moved quickly to gather the ER records confirming our client suffered a fractured finger and documented her own injuries from the incident. We also preserved messages showing the complainant did not wish to pursue the case and flagged credibility problems with proceeding on a single, contested statement. After presenting this material and pressing the evidentiary weaknesses with the prosecutor, the state dismissed the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC3

Allegations

The arrest followed a minor crash as the client pulled out of a service station. Officers reported an open container and conducted roadside sobriety tests before making the arrest. We moved quickly to collect the probable cause affidavit, crash paperwork, and video, and we scrutinized the officer's instructions and the testing conditions. We also highlighted the absence of injuries and raised questions about the reliability of the roadside testing in those conditions. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the client's record if completed.

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DUI - Class C

Location

Collin County, Allen Municipal Court.

Allegations

After a late-night highway stop for suspected speeding, the client was cited for DUI after a roadside breath test read higher, while a later test at the station was substantially lower. No speeding citation was issued, and a vehicle search yielded nothing charged. We secured the videos and reports, challenged the basis for the stop and the reliability of the testing, and pressed those issues with the prosecutor. The case resolved with deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the client's record.

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Theft - Class C

Location

Collin County, McKinney Municipal Court

Allegations

Store security detained our client after they left the checkout area with a few low-value clothing items still in a bag, and police issued a Class C theft citation. The client had no record, reported confusion tied to medication, and the ticket contained minor identification errors. We requested discovery, documented the client's completion of an anti-theft course, and pressed these mitigating issues in negotiations. The state agreed to a 90-day deferred probation with a modest fee, no conviction, and conditions to stay arrest free.

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Injury to a Child

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

A report alleged the client used corporal punishment that left a bruise on a minor, prompting a detective to pursue a warrant. The client had already cooperated with CPS and law enforcement, was on a safety plan with supervised contact, and allowed home visits. We obtained CPS records and communications to document full compliance and the context of the incident. Using that mitigation and the client’s cooperation, we engaged the prosecutor early and negotiated a plea to deferred probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 5

Allegations

Already on felony probation for a DWI, the client was taken into custody at a probation visit after a motion to revoke alleged missed treatment classes and problems with the ignition interlock. We obtained the violation packet, verified upcoming class enrollments and payments, and compiled mitigation about steady work and family support. We proposed a concrete compliance plan that included substance abuse treatment and continuous alcohol monitoring. After sustained negotiations with the prosecutor and probation, the court chose not to revoke. The client was continued on deferred probation with tighter conditions.