Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC5

Allegations

After a single-vehicle collision on a residential street, officers investigated our client for DWI. He reported chest and leg injuries from the crash, yet was asked to perform field sobriety tests and later consented to a blood draw at a hospital. We highlighted the unclear instructions, the documented injuries that affected performance, and pressed the state on the reliability of the post-incident blood evidence. With no prior record and strong mitigation, we leveraged these issues to negotiate a reduction to a lesser charge with deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #1

Allegations

The client was contacted by police after a minor bump into a parking barrier during a short errand. She had mistakenly taken a prescription sleep aid, which explained the drowsiness officers observed, not alcohol. Field sobriety testing followed and a blood draw was obtained by warrant. We gathered medical records confirming the medication mix up, challenged the reliability of the roadside tests under those conditions, and emphasized the lack of alcohol indicators. The prosecution reduced the charge, and the client received straight probation.

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Continuous Violence Against the Family

Location

Tarrant County, D396

Allegations

The case began after police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence. Officers alleged multiple incidents within a short span and the state filed Continuous Violence Against the Family. We obtained the body cam videos and reports, mapped the timeline the state relied on, and compared statements from the incident to later interviews, highlighting inconsistencies and thin corroboration. The complaining witness later expressed she did not want to press the case, which we documented. Leveraging those weaknesses and mitigation, we negotiated deferred probation, avoiding a felony conviction.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

Police stopped the client after several 911 reports of erratic driving and arrested him for DWI. An open container was visible, and officers ran roadside tests even after he explained he is blind in one eye and was recovering from recent spinal surgery. He refused a breath test, so a warrant was obtained and blood was drawn at a hospital. We moved quickly to request the 911 audio and patrol video and collected medical records to attack the basis for the stop and the reliability of the tests. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated a result of probation with no jail time.

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Theft (Felony)

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 6

Allegations

Our client was accused of felony theft after a former employer reported a high value piece of equipment missing. Discovery included surveillance clips, delivery records, phone data, and multiple coworker affidavits. We dissected the file, pressed the state for a supported valuation, and highlighted discrepancies in the claimed loss. We also cured an outstanding warrant and arranged a walk-through bond so the client was not taken into custody. After sustained negotiations and addressing the restitution dispute, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

After a late-night stop, officers reported locating a handgun and booked our client for unlawful carrying of a weapon. We obtained the incident reports and patrol video, then broke down the basis for the stop, the scope of the detention, and how the firearm was discovered. We compared those facts to the statutory elements for UCW and prepared suppression arguments. We met with the prosecutor early, outlined the evidentiary and legal problems, and signaled we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

The client was stopped after an alleged traffic violation and questioned about alcohol. They declined field sobriety testing. A subsequent blood draw reported a BAC well above .15. We obtained the reports and video, challenged shifting explanations for the basis of the stop, and scrutinized the blood evidence. We also had the client begin recommended courses and remain fully compliant. Leveraging these issues and mitigation, we negotiated a resolution that avoided a final conviction and secured deferred probation with manageable terms.

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Driving While License Invalid (With Prior)

Location

Ellis County, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO 3

Allegations

Our client was cited for driving while license invalid with a prior. We immediately pulled the case materials and assembled proof that the license issue was being resolved, including court approval of an occupational driver’s license and records showing financial obligations were current. We shared this documentation with the prosecutor, emphasized that the allegation was technical rather than dangerous conduct, and prepared to litigate if needed. The State dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Tarrant County, Grapevine Municipal Court

Allegations

While traveling through an airport, the client was removed from a plane and cited for public intoxication after officers claimed they appeared impaired. They pled not guilty and hired us to protect their record. We obtained the police reports and any available video, pressed the prosecution on whether the legal standard for public intoxication, danger to self or others, could be proven, and emphasized mitigating context. Early negotiations paid off. We secured an agreement for a brief online alcohol course, after which the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

While on misdemeanor DWI probation, our client moved out of state and was later cited there for a new DUI, prompting a motion to revoke. The client had since completed DWI education, a victim impact panel, treatment, community service, and paid all fees. We assembled the certificates, pulled the municipal case records from the other jurisdiction, and highlighted gaps in interstate reporting along with strong compliance. The State backed off its initial jail demand, and the court accepted deferred probation instead of revocation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, None

Allegations

On a windy morning in a construction zone, the client merged into a single lane and briefly clipped a cone. An officer activated lights several vehicles back, and the client pulled over at the first safe spot. There was no odor of alcohol, yet roadside tests were done on a windy, uneven shoulder. A blood sample was later taken under a warrant. We reviewed the bodycam and reports, emphasized the weak intoxication indicators and poor testing conditions, and used that leverage to secure a reduction to a non DWI offense with deferred probation.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #1

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a bar outing ended in a heated encounter at a private residence, and prosecutors filed assault causing bodily injury. We dug into the incident, preserved photos showing our client’s injuries, collected texts and call logs from the complaining witness, and obtained an affidavit of non prosecution. Comparing those materials to the initial report, we pointed out credibility problems and self defense issues, while holding certain evidence in reserve. After negotiations, the state reduced the case to a minor Class C offense.