Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC5

Allegations

Police contacted our client while parked in a retail lot after a report of drinking in a vehicle. Officers noted an open container, conducted field sobriety tests, and later obtained a consent blood draw that was above the limit. We reviewed video and lab records, emphasizing the client was stationary awaiting a ride, the tests were poorly instructed and administered, the draw occurred during the absorption window, and a blood tube showed irregularities. Using these issues as leverage, we secured deferred adjudication with probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Ellis County, 443RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

While on deferred probation, the client was later arrested for driving while license invalid, and probation filed a felony motion to revoke. He was initially held without bond. We moved quickly to seek a bond setting and compiled proof that fees were current, classes were completed, and an occupational license had been pursued and approved. We reviewed the violation report, corrected inaccuracies about nonpayment, and delivered documented compliance to the prosecutor. After sustained negotiations, the State withdrew the revocation, and the court dismissed the motion.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 8

Allegations

Stopped for a defective taillight, the client admitted to drinking and was arrested for DWI. No roadside field sobriety tests were given, and only a station breath test later reported a result around twice the legal limit. We secured the police reports, body cam video, and breath testing records, noting the officer's attention was diverted by a passenger's medical episode and that standardized tests were never done. We challenged the reliability of the breath procedures and the quality of the investigation. The prosecution reduced the charge, and the client received straight probation.

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Burglary of a Habitation

Location

Tarrant County, D297

Allegations

Our client was accused of burglary after property went missing from an apartment during a scheduled visit to the residence. They had already cooperated with a detective and returned the items, yet multiple burglary warrants followed. We engaged early with investigators and the prosecutor, centered the defense on consent to be inside the dwelling, and challenged any proof of unlawful entry or intent. With those issues on the table and the voluntary return of property, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court No. 3

Allegations

After a two-car collision at an intersection, officers reported deployed airbags and an odor of alcohol. The client admitted to drinking earlier and declined field sobriety tests. A blood draw was taken at a hospital hours later after delays. We obtained the reports and emphasized that any confusion or unsteadiness could stem from the crash, and that the delayed blood sample could not reliably establish the level while driving. With early mitigation completed, we leveraged these issues to secure straight probation with a limited interlock requirement and no jail.

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Theft (Class A or Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Tarrant County, D297

Allegations

The case began when a detective contacted our client about jewelry taken from a residence the client had been allowed to enter for work. The client had already spoken to the detective and returned the items. We stepped in early, opened a dialogue with law enforcement, gathered the reports, and emphasized full cooperation, recovery of the property, lack of criminal history, and the limited value involved. We pressed the state on proof of intent and the practical impact of restitution. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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Burglary of a Habitation

Location

Tarrant County, D297

Allegations

Police opened a burglary investigation after property went missing from an apartment the client had access to through work. The client spoke with a detective, acknowledged taking the items, and returned them. A warrant issued for burglary of a habitation followed. We got involved immediately, opened a line with the investigator, and documented that the client had permission to be inside the residence. After we presented that context and the return of property, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 9

Allegations

The client was found asleep in a parked car, engine off. Officers woke him, conducted field sobriety tests, and later sought a blood warrant. We obtained the videos, reports, and the warrant affidavit, then pressed the state on whether there was proof of operation and adequate probable cause given the vehicle was stationary. We also raised concerns about how the FSTs were administered and the basis offered for the blood draw. Faced with these issues, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received deferred probation.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC3

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for a headlight issue, officers began a DWI investigation and arrested the driver. During the arrest, they located a handgun inside the vehicle and filed a misdemeanor unlawful carry charge. We obtained the patrol videos, reports, and evidence logs, and closely examined the basis for the stop and how the weapon was found. We challenged whether the facts satisfied the statute for unlawful carry and highlighted procedural concerns. Faced with these issues, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CDC 2

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an equipment issue, officers arrested our client on a felony DWI based on field tests and a later blood warrant. We pulled the videos and saw the tests were done while the client wore stiff new work boots and was not using corrective lenses, and the officer’s instructions were inconsistent. We also flagged problems with the warrant process and the blood draw procedure. We compiled those weaknesses and pressed the prosecution, which agreed to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor.

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Theft (Class A or Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

The client learned of an old misdemeanor theft warrant tied to a retail self-checkout where a few items were not paid for and the individual left after store security intervened. We arranged a voluntary surrender, advised on bond, and secured a prompt release, then handled the initial court setting. Our team gathered the reports and surveillance video, noted that the merchandise was recovered and of modest value, and highlighted the client’s cooperation and out-of-state residence. Negotiations resulted in a probationary sentence, avoiding jail time.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Dallas County, DOWNTOWN NIGHT COMMUNITY COURT #16

Allegations

Police responded to a welfare call and cited our client for public intoxication after finding them outside a business. We obtained and reviewed the municipal reports and video to map out the facts and what the state could actually prove. We handled the settings so the client did not need to appear and opened negotiations with the city prosecutor. We secured placement in community court, which allowed completion of an online alcohol-awareness class and a few hours of local community service. After we collected and submitted the certificates and logs, the state agreed to close the file. The charge was dismissed.