Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

Police stopped the client for expired registration during a traffic stop. The officer claimed the vehicle smelled of marijuana and searched it, reporting a small amount in the front passenger door. The client made no admissions and explained others had recently been in the car. We obtained the videos and reports, scrutinized the basis for the stop and the scope of the search, and highlighted the lack of proof of knowing possession given the location and shared access. We pressed these issues with the prosecution and made clear we were prepared to litigate suppression. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, Arlington Municipal Court

Allegations

During a domestic dispute at a residence, our client called police for a safe escort to retrieve belongings. The complainant alleged offensive contact, but no injuries were reported and our client stated the only physical act was the complainant throwing a phone. We pressed for discovery, compared statements, and highlighted the lack of corroboration. After persistent outreach to the prosecutor, we secured a dismissal agreement contingent on a brief online class. The client completed it, we submitted the certificate, and the case was dismissed.

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Driving While License Invalid (With Prior)

Location

Ellis County, None

Allegations

Following a roadside dispute, the client was stopped and charged with driving while license invalid with a prior after officers could not verify insurance and ran his information. The suspension traced to unpaid out-of-state tickets and administrative holds. We obtained his driving record, pinpointed the holds, and had the client clear them and pay the reinstatement fee, documenting every step. We delivered that proof to the prosecutor and pressed the weaknesses in pursuing a case where the license issues were being resolved. The state dismissed the charge.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

Police found our client in a parking lot after the vehicle hit a curb and blew a tire, with no crash, injuries, or damage to others. He received medical treatment, including Narcan. We secured discovery, gathered hospital paperwork, and obtained a detailed letter from his long-term, highly structured recovery program documenting compliance. We pushed the state on proving intoxication by narcotics and highlighted the absence of an accident along with the client's sustained rehabilitation. The prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge, with the resolution crediting him for time already served.

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Disorderly Conduct (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, Arlington Municipal Court

Allegations

Police issued a Class C disorderly conduct citation after a heated confrontation at a childcare facility turned physical. The client suffered eye and head injuries and was transported for treatment, and we secured medical records and photos to document it. We engaged early with the prosecutor, reviewed the reports, and opened dialogue with the other party. Both sides signed affidavits of non-prosecution, and the client agreed to reimburse a small property loss. We presented the package and pressed for a dismissal rather than any plea. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 9

Allegations

Following a single-vehicle crash, emergency services responded and officers conducted field sobriety tests. The client was arrested and taken for a hospital blood draw that later registered only slightly over the legal limit. We secured the discovery, reviewed the videos and reports, and noted that the roadside tests were performed while the client wore heavy boots that could affect balance. We emphasized the marginal BAC and lack of prior record in discussions with the prosecutor. The case resolved with deferred adjudication and probation, avoiding a conviction.

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Stalking

Location

Denton County, 211th Judicial District Court

Allegations

After a breakup, police alleged our client made repeated calls, sent a message they viewed as threatening, and later appeared near the complainant’s home, leading to a felony stalking case. A missed court setting triggered a warrant and the client was taken into custody. We took over, negotiated an agreed bond for prompt release, and assembled mitigation: proof of employment, treatment compliance, a clean drug test, and completion of a thinking skills course. We challenged the felony overcharge and emphasized the age of the events. The State agreed to reduce the case.

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Injury to a Child

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police arrested our client after an incident involving a young child was flagged on facility surveillance. We engaged early, contacted the investigator, and secured the videos and reports. Our team reviewed the footage closely and assembled mitigation showing no prior record and immediate cooperation. We presented that context and our analysis to the prosecution and pressed for an outcome that avoided a conviction. The state agreed to deferred adjudication, keeping a felony judgment off the client’s record.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

Police stopped the client while driving slowly with hazard lights on after a flat tire, claimed an alcohol odor, and ran roadside tests. No breath test was taken at the scene, and a warrant blood draw later reported a 0.14 BAC. We pulled the videos, challenged the justification for the stop and the way the tests were given, and drafted suppression motions. We also presented mitigation and proof of early compliance. The state agreed to deferred adjudication on the DWI, keeping a conviction off the record if probation is completed.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Denton County, CCC4

Allegations

A traffic stop for no insurance led to a search when the vehicle was set to be towed. The officer reported smelling marijuana and found more than two ounces, resulting in a possession charge. We obtained the police reports and discovery, challenged the basis for the search, and opened negotiations with the prosecutor. We pushed for pretrial diversion and guided the client through the application, notarized paperwork, intake, and testing requirements. After successful compliance, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

Stopped as he parked at home after leaving a bar, our client was arrested for DWI when an officer claimed a plate-light defect and suspected intoxication. He declined most roadside tests, explaining longstanding hip and knee issues, and a blood sample was taken later under a warrant. We obtained the dash and body cams, compared the stop to the report, challenged the suitability of the field tests, and scrutinized the timing and paperwork behind the blood draw. After pressing these issues with the prosecution, the case resolved in deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off his record.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Ellis County, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO 3

Allegations

The client was stopped after a 911 complaint from a road incident, and officers found a handgun in the glove box while also learning the license was invalid, leading to a UCW charge. We pulled the police reports, 911 audio, and body cam video and scrutinized the basis for the stop and the weapon's discovery. We also worked around scheduling issues and helped the client address license problems to show mitigation. Using those leverage points, we negotiated a reduction, and the case closed with a time served resolution in court.