Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

Stopped for a moving violation, the client was arrested on suspicion of a second DWI. Officers obtained a blood warrant rather than a breath test. We secured the dash and body cam videos, scrutinized the field sobriety instructions, and demanded the lab’s underlying records to evaluate the warrant, draw procedure, and chain of custody. In parallel, we presented a mitigation package showing treatment completion, SCRAM compliance, consistent AA attendance, and stable work. With those evidentiary and mitigation pressures, the case resolved in straight probation instead of jail.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

The client was stopped for lane violations and investigated for DWI. Officers conducted field sobriety tests, and no breath test was given. A blood sample was taken under a warrant. We reviewed the dash and body camera video and the blood kit paperwork, focusing on the instructions given during testing and the handling of the sample. We used those issues, together with the client’s documented sobriety efforts and compliance, to drive negotiations. The case resolved with straight probation, allowing the client to move forward under supervision.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

A patrol stop for lane deviation led to our client’s arrest for suspected DWI. After roadside field tests, the client declined testing and officers obtained a warrant for a blood draw. We secured the dash and body-cam footage, the warrant affidavit, and the lab records, and pressed the state on the basis for the stop, test instructions, and blood handling. We also documented the client’s proactive AA participation and bond compliance. The combined leverage resulted in a plea to straight probation.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

After a domestic dispute, our client was accused of offensive contact when the other party claimed a drink was thrown. Although the client reported being pushed and documented injuries, officers relied on the complainant’s account and filed a Class C assault case. We filed in quickly, obtained discovery, and assembled ER records, photos of bruising, and phone logs showing multiple 911 calls. We highlighted the disputed facts and argued any contact was accidental or in self-defense. The city prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Failure to Identify as a Fugitive

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

Officers made contact with our client and alleged a failure to identify, enhanced as a fugitive. The arrest report claimed the client gave inaccurate identifying information during a brief investigation. We obtained the available recordings and paperwork and picked apart the timeline and language used, focusing on whether the elements of the offense and the fugitive enhancement could be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. We also presented mitigating circumstances, including the client’s cooperation once counsel was involved. After negotiations, the State reduced the case and agreed to a sentence of time served, closing the matter with no additional jail time.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Collin County, Wylie Municipal Court

Allegations

The client received a mailed citation alleging assault by contact against a co-parent, with no arrest. We got in early, filed our appearance, coordinated the fingerprinting requirement, and used an attorney bond so the client did not have to be booked. We obtained discovery and emphasized the disputed nature of the allegation and timeline. At our direction the client completed an anger management course and provided the certificate. With those issues on the table and mitigation in hand, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 4

Allegations

Our client was on felony probation and faced revocation after several failed drug tests tied to a long struggle with addiction. Before the violation, they had been asking for treatment and were accepted into a grant-funded, long-term inpatient program. We coordinated with the family and the provider, verified admission, and gathered mitigation showing genuine efforts to get sober. We pressed the prosecution to prioritize rehabilitation over incarceration and presented a structured treatment plan to the court. The case resolved with deferred adjudication.

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Public Intoxication (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Grapevine Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was arrested for public intoxication at a transportation hub after a missed flight and a stressful day. The report alleged they were a danger to themself, but the videos and incident records showed they were responsive and moved along when asked. We obtained the recordings and paperwork, assembled therapy documentation begun right away, and submitted medical records of wrist injuries sustained during custody. We challenged whether the legal elements were met and presented the mitigation package. The prosecutor agreed to drop the case in the interest of justice.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC1

Allegations

Police stopped our client after a wrong-way turn and arrested for DWI. Dash and body cam showed clear speech and mostly steady field sobriety performance, but a later blood draw reported a 0.123 BAC. We scrutinized the videos and the blood-draw procedure, raising concerns about the swab used and chain of custody and signaling we were ready to challenge the result. Using that leverage in negotiations, we focused on protecting the client’s record. The case resolved with deferred adjudication probation, keeping a conviction off the client’s record.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Dallas County, 265th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police responded to a third-party report involving our client and a passenger. Officers determined there was no kidnapping, but arrested the client for DWI based on odor and roadside observations. The client refused breath testing, and a later blood draw supposedly showed an extremely high BAC. We dissected discovery and found major discrepancies about when and where the blood was taken, no video documentation, and records that did not match the report. We pressed those issues and prepared for trial. The State agreed to straight probation, avoiding prison and allowing supervision instead.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Collin County, 416th DC

Allegations

Officers detained the client on an outstanding warrant at a school and found a vape pen in a pocket, leading to a felony drug case. We obtained the police reports and scrutinized the legal basis for the search and the state's proof that the device contained a controlled substance. The client had no prior record, which we used to argue for a second chance. We raised these issues early and kept steady pressure on in negotiations. The result was deferred adjudication rather than a conviction. With successful completion of probation, the client keeps the charge off a permanent record.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, D213

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a license plate light, officers questioned our client about drugs and requested a search. He acknowledged recently being around marijuana, then consented, and two THC vape cartridges were found. We obtained the police report and bodycam, scrutinized the basis for the search and the officer's assumption about total weight, and pressed for the lab-confirmed amount. With no criminal history and strong mitigation, we opened negotiations early and made clear we were prepared to litigate suppression issues. The state dismissed the case.