Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #1

Allegations

The client was stopped at night after an officer claimed the vehicle had no headlights. Video from the stop showed the lights were on, and the officer later suggested they were not bright enough. We challenged the basis for the stop and used the footage to impeach the testimony. A blood draw later reported a high BAC, but we argued the jury must disregard evidence that flowed from an unlawful stop. After cross examination and a closing built around the video, the jury returned a not guilty verdict.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, Fort Worth Municipal Court

Allegations

Police were called to a domestic dispute at a residence, and the client received a Class C assault by contact citation. We obtained the bodycam footage and reports, which showed no documented injuries and conflicting descriptions of what physical contact occurred. We compiled context from the incident, including that contact was intended to deescalate, and highlighted gaps in the investigation. The complaining witness later submitted an affidavit of non-prosecution. We presented that to the prosecutor, pushed for early review, and the case was dismissed.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

The client was stopped after leaving a bar and trying to get an injured passenger to the hospital, and was arrested for a second DWI after officers ordered a blood draw. We gathered the reports, video and lab records, and highlighted the emergency circumstances that led to the drive and the client’s limited ability to complete roadside testing. We also addressed hardship caused by an interlock condition and pushed for relief. Using those issues, we leveraged negotiations, and the prosecution reduced the charges with straight probation.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 11

Allegations

The client was on misdemeanor probation for an assault case when the state filed a motion to revoke, alleging failure to finish the BIPP class after the online option was discontinued, incomplete community service, and unpaid supervision fees. We obtained the probation file, met with the prosecutor and probation officer, and documented the client’s work schedule, payments, and partial class completion. With the term already expired, options were limited. We pushed to avoid further jail and collateral fallout. The state agreed to a reduced simple assault with credit for time served, the warrant was lifted, and the case was closed.

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Sale of Alcohol to a Minor

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

During an alcohol enforcement sting at a restaurant, an undercover buyer asked for a beer. Our client handed over a sealed bottle and took payment, and minutes later agents returned. He was told it would be a warning, yet a warrant surfaced long after and the case was filed. We obtained the discovery, scrutinized the decoy procedure and the agents’ reports, and pressed the inconsistencies and delay with the prosecution. The state declined to proceed and dismissed the charge.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

During a traffic stop for an expired registration, the officer claimed to smell marijuana. The client acknowledged having a small amount, less than an ounce, and a search followed. We obtained the reports and video, evaluated the basis for the stop and search, and built a mitigation plan. The client completed a marijuana education course, provided proof of steady employment and a character letter, and produced a clean drug test. We presented the package to the prosecutor and pushed for dismissal, which was granted.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Tarrant County, Forth Worth Municipal Court

Allegations

Officers encountered our client after a night out, where he had stumbled on a sidewalk while trying to get a ride home. He was arrested for public intoxication. We obtained the bodycam footage and full discovery and evaluated whether the incident actually met the legal standard. Because the client was here on a work visa, we also coordinated with immigration counsel to avoid collateral consequences. After targeted negotiations with the prosecutor, the case was dismissed, protecting the client's record.

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Criminal Mischief (Class C)

Location

Ellis County, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2

Allegations

While checking into a treatment facility, the client arrived intoxicated and in the commotion a decorative item was knocked over, prompting staff to call police. The client was cited for Class C criminal mischief for minor property damage. We obtained the body cam video, confirmed the loss was minimal, and highlighted the client's employment stakes and recovery efforts. After firm negotiations, we secured deferred adjudication with a short nonreporting period and a modest fee. If conditions are met, no conviction is entered and the matter can later be cleared.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 8

Allegations

After an officer approached the client in a parking lot following alleged lane drift, the client admitted to drinking, refused breath testing, and a blood sample was taken under a warrant. No field sobriety tests were performed. We pulled the video, report, and statutory warning, then pressed the state on the basis for the initial contact, the warrant affidavit, and the reliability of proceeding without roadside testing. With that pressure, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the case to a lesser misdemeanor, avoiding the harsher exposure of a second DWI.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Collin County, Anna Municipal Court

Allegations

Police issued a Class C family violence citation after a heated dispute at a home. The client reported stepping between relatives and only pushing the other person’s hand, which held a phone, to create space. We gathered sworn statements from three eyewitnesses and reviewed bodycam, documenting minimal contact and a defense-of-others rationale. We presented this evidence to the prosecutor, who agreed to place the case on a short supervisory hold with a minor administrative step. After the hold elapsed with no further issues, the charge was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 4

Allegations

An ex-partner showed up uninvited at our client's place, an argument followed, and the client called police after the other party blocked their exit. Officers first contacted the complainant, then the client, and no immediate arrest was made. Days later a warrant issued after the complainant submitted injury photos. We gathered the 911 and police records, the timeline, texts showing the complainant repeatedly contacting the client afterward, and video of the complainant lingering near the location. We highlighted the delayed photos and inconsistent accounts to the prosecutor, who dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 7

Allegations

After a late-night drive from an event, a left-turn across multiple lanes led to brief contact with another vehicle and a call to police. Responding officers conducted field sobriety tests, noted signs of intoxication, arrested the client, and secured a warrant for a hospital blood draw after a refusal. We reviewed the affidavit and discovery, handled the license matter, and ensured immediate interlock installation. The client followed bond conditions and completed proactive classes. We highlighted the long gap since the prior and strong compliance to negotiate straight probation, allowing the client to keep working.