Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

Officers found the client stopped at an intersection and noted signs of intoxication along with an open container. Field sobriety tests were administered, the client declined a breath test, and a blood draw was later taken at the jail. We secured the video and emphasized that the tests were conducted on uneven pavement in poor conditions, undermining their reliability. We also had the client complete alcohol education, a victim impact panel, and a substance abuse evaluation. Leveraging these issues and mitigation, we negotiated a reduced charge with straight probation.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Collin County, 199th District Court

Allegations

A traffic stop for an expired registration escalated when the officer conducted roadside sobriety checks and a handheld breath test that read 0.00. Despite that, the officer made an arrest and, during a search, found a THC vape cartridge in our client's pocket. We obtained the videos, reports, and lab materials, and challenged the justification for the arrest and the subsequent search, as well as the state's handling of the seized item. After sustained negotiations and setting the case for contested hearings, the prosecution agreed to a resolution. The client received deferred probation.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Collin County, 199th District Court

Allegations

Stopped for an expired registration, the client denied drinking. Officers conducted field sobriety tests and a portable breath test registered 0.00, yet an arrest followed for a repeat DWI. We scrutinized the stop and the administration of the tests, emphasizing the absence of alcohol indicators. We pressed the lack of probable cause and made clear we were ready to litigate suppression issues. Confronted with those problems, the prosecution reduced the charge and offered probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, D372

Allegations

The client was on deferred adjudication for a felony when a new arrest triggered a motion to revoke. The petition also alleged missed online check-ins after supervision was transferred, causing confusion between an app check-in and in-person reporting. We compiled proof of regular in-person reporting, employment, and communications with supervision to show any lapses were administrative, not willful. We also addressed the status of the new case and provided mitigation materials. After negotiations with the prosecutor and probation, the court continued the case on deferred probation with modified terms, avoiding adjudication and jail.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, D213

Allegations

The client was on misdemeanor probation when a new arrest triggered a motion to revoke. Warrants were issued and the client feared being picked up at work, so we confirmed the warrant status with the county and coordinated a voluntary surrender to minimize disruption. We compiled proof of prior compliance and ongoing responsibilities, then pushed the State to limit the sanction. The allegations were narrowed and the case resolved with a reduced disposition and credit for time served, leading to the client’s release.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, D213

Allegations

Our client was on misdemeanor probation when a new arrest triggered a motion to revoke and active warrants. We verified the filings and advised a planned surrender once everything was active, keeping the process orderly and avoiding a surprise pickup. We compiled proof of prior compliance and employment and pushed back against a full revocation. After firm negotiations and a focused mitigation presentation, the state reduced the allegations, and the court credited the client with time served. The matter closed with an immediate release.

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Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, D213

Allegations

While on community supervision, the client learned that revocation warrants had been issued after a new arrest. We tracked the docket, confirmed when all warrants were active, and arranged a coordinated surrender with a bonds plan to avoid multiple bookings. We then presented mitigation, including the client’s cooperation and steps to address underlying issues, and challenged weaknesses in the filing. The prosecution agreed to reduce the allegation, and the matter was resolved for time served.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Rowlett Municipal Court

Allegations

After a domestic argument escalated, our client called 911 seeking help for a partner experiencing a mental health episode. Responding officers issued a Class C assault by contact citation. We moved quickly to gather favorable evidence, including an affidavit of non-prosecution and a notarized statement from the partner explaining the context and disputing any assault. We requested the 911 recording and body camera footage and made clear we were ready for trial. Faced with these weaknesses, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Ellis County, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 2

Allegations

After missing an exit and trying to turn around on a narrow roadway, the client left the pavement and became stuck, leading to a single-vehicle incident. Officers transported the client to a hospital for a blood draw without conducting roadside tests, and the result came back roughly three times the legal limit. We dug into the videos, reports, and the circumstances of the draw, and made sure the client quickly complied with ignition interlock and pretrial requirements. With no prior record, we focused on damage control and avoiding jail. The state agreed to a straight probation outcome.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, D485

Allegations

The case began after a late night traffic stop led to an arrest and a vehicle search, where officers found a THC vape cartridge in a seat crevice. The client had purchased it openly at a smoke shop and still had the box claiming it was compliant. We challenged the basis for the search, pressed the state on lab proof of THC concentration and net weight attributable to a PG 2 substance, and raised issues with knowing possession given the retail packaging. After we laid out these evidentiary problems and prepared suppression motions, the prosecution dismissed the felony.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute in a car triggered a bystander 911 call. Reports show the complainant had been drinking, tried to exit the moving vehicle, and the client pulled her back to keep her safe, after which she had a cut lip. We obtained police reports, 911 logs, and witness statements, highlighting inconsistencies with an intentional assault. We noted reports of prior alcohol-related volatility and past calls involving the same parties. Facing these credibility issues and our evidence, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for signaling and stopping issues, the client admitted to a couple of drinks and was given field sobriety tests despite longstanding knee problems. A breath test at the station registered over the legal limit. We obtained and reviewed dash and body-cam video, along with breath-testing records, and emphasized how improper instructions and documented knee issues affected performance. Using those weaknesses in negotiations, we secured deferred probation on the first-offense DWI.