Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, None

Allegations

Officers responded to a report about a car lingering at a light and later found the client parked in a business lot, seated in the back while another person occupied the driver’s seat. The client acknowledged ownership of the vehicle, completed roadside tests, and consented to a breath test that registered over .15. We obtained the body camera and dash camera footage and reports, challenging the element of operation and the timing of any alleged driving since contact occurred after the car was parked. We also guided the client through proactive mitigation and leveraged it in negotiations. The state agreed to deferred adjudication probation, avoiding a conviction upon successful completion.

Charge

Robbery

Location

Collin County, 401st District Court

Allegations

Police accused our client of robbery after a store incident where plain-clothes loss-prevention staff grabbed them near the exit and a brief struggle followed. We obtained and reviewed the discovery, including surveillance and officer video, and scrutinized whether the employees clearly identified themselves and whether any force used actually met the elements of robbery rather than a lesser theft offense. We emphasized those proof issues and the client’s lack of felony convictions in negotiations. The state reduced the charge, and we secured deferred probation.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law No. 2

Allegations

After leaving a gathering, the client felt too tired to continue, pulled into a lot, and moved to the back seat while a friend sat up front. Officers arrived after a report about a car lingering at a light. The client admitted drinking earlier, performed roadside tests, and later gave a breath sample over .15. We reviewed bodycam and reports to challenge operation and the detention, noting the client was not in the driver seat when contacted. When a witness later tied the client to earlier driving, we pivoted to mitigation and leveraged those issues, plus prompt class completion, to secure deferred adjudication probation without a conviction.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

Officers contacted our client in a gas station lot after a brief move to a pump, noted an open container, conducted field sobriety tests and obtained a blood sample. We promptly preserved the license case by requesting the ALR hearing and secured the police reports, bodycam and dash video. Our review raised doubts about actual operation and how the tests were conducted in that environment. We also guided the client to complete key classes early to improve terms. Using those leverage points, we negotiated deferred probation.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 5

Allegations

Our client was stopped by officers and arrested for a first offense DWI after roadside exercises. The report alleged impairment, and a subsequent blood draw was analyzed for intoxicants, shifting the focus from alcohol to possible drug influence. We obtained the video, testing paperwork, and laboratory records, then scrutinized chain of custody and the toxicology methodology. We challenged whether the evidence proved loss of normal use and pressed these weaknesses in negotiations. The case resolved with deferred probation, avoiding a conviction.

Charge

Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Collin County, 401st District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop that became a DWI investigation, officers searched the vehicle and reported a small amount of suspected narcotics. After the lab later issued results, a state jail felony possession case was filed. Our client consistently denied knowing the substance was in the car, and others had access to the vehicle around that time. We obtained the discovery and lab records, underscored gaps in chain of custody and the lack of evidence of knowing possession, and pressed those issues with the prosecutor. The State dismissed the case.

Charge

Resisting Arrest (Class A)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law No. 5

Allegations

After an arrest, officers transported our client to a medical facility for a court ordered blood draw. During the procedure, the client tensed up and pulled away while being restrained, and was accused of resisting arrest. We obtained and reviewed bodycam and hospital documentation, which showed no striking, no attempt to flee, and only brief noncompliance during handcuffing and the draw. We compiled mitigation, including proactive classes and character support, and pressed the state on proportionality. The result was deferred adjudication probation, preserving the client’s record if all terms are completed.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence after a 911 call. Officers arrested our client for assault on a family member and an emergency protective order barred contact. We obtained the 911 audio, body cam and dash cam footage, and interviewed the family. The complainant told authorities they did not want prosecution and described accidental contact, while our client reported briefly restraining the other person after being struck. We moved to amend the order and presented the evidentiary issues to the DA. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, None

Allegations

Police stopped the client for suspected impaired driving and made a DWI arrest. The client declined breath testing, and officers obtained a warrant for a blood draw. Our team dissected the basis for the stop and arrest, pointing out gaps in the officer's observations and the thin support for intoxication, and we pressed intake to scrutinize the file closely. After the lab results were received, the State chose not to file the charge, and the case was dismissed.

Charge

Stalking

Location

Dallas County, 291st Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was arrested on a warrant after a former partner alleged he and another person pounded on her door, pointing to home security video. We got involved early and reviewed multiple phone recordings between the parties. Those recordings revealed shifting accounts and credibility problems in the complainant’s story. We built a clear timeline and presented the inconsistencies to the prosecutor. With no prior record and substantial proof issues, the state rejected the case before indictment, and it was dismissed.

Charge

DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After a traffic stop for weaving and speeding, the officer noted an odor of alcohol and had the client perform field sobriety tests. The client alerted the officer to an old ankle injury and wore a wrist brace, then provided a roadside breath sample and two more at the station, all over .15. We obtained the reports and video, scrutinized how the tests were given, and documented medical and medication issues that affect balance. We also presented the client’s cooperation and proactive alcohol education. Using that leverage, we persuaded the prosecutor to drop the over .15 enhancement and reduce the charge.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, CCC2

Allegations

After a late-night domestic dispute at a residence, the complainant confronted our client while he was in bed. He pushed her away to create space, and a family member called 911. Body camera video and photos showed only minor redness, while accounts conflicted on whether there was a slap or a defensive push. We obtained the videos, reports, and recordings, and noted the complainant later told authorities she did not wish to proceed. Citing self-defense and credibility problems, we pressed the State at each setting until the charge was dismissed.