Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

Officers contacted our client in a gas station lot after a brief move to a pump, noted an open container, conducted field sobriety tests and obtained a blood sample. We promptly preserved the license case by requesting the ALR hearing and secured the police reports, bodycam and dash video. Our review raised doubts about actual operation and how the tests were conducted in that environment. We also guided the client to complete key classes early to improve terms. Using those leverage points, we negotiated deferred probation.

Charge

Injury to a Child (Intentional Bodily Injury)

Location

Tarrant County, CDC1

Allegations

A later traffic stop led to our client’s arrest on a warrant stemming from a school report that she injured her child during a chaotic episode at home. The nonverbal child, later documented as being on the spectrum, had been throwing items and striking family members, and the client admitted using her hands and a broom to move him toward the shower. We compiled medical and school records confirming the diagnosis, ER visits, and behavioral crises, and provided proof of completed parenting courses. We presented the context and contested any intent to injure. The state reduced the felony to a misdemeanor with deferred probation, avoiding a felony conviction.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Second Degree Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, D213

Allegations

A patrol officer initiated a stop for no front plate as the client pulled into a residence. The officer claimed to see the client discard an item and later recovered a container of suspected concentrate, leading to a felony possession charge. We obtained the dash and body camera video and scrutinized the basis for the stop, the officer’s vantage point, and the chain of custody from the recovery on private property. After we prepared a suppression challenge and laid out these issues, the prosecution dismissed the possession case.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law No. 2

Allegations

After leaving a gathering, the client felt too tired to continue, pulled into a lot, and moved to the back seat while a friend sat up front. Officers arrived after a report about a car lingering at a light. The client admitted drinking earlier, performed roadside tests, and later gave a breath sample over .15. We reviewed bodycam and reports to challenge operation and the detention, noting the client was not in the driver seat when contacted. When a witness later tied the client to earlier driving, we pivoted to mitigation and leveraged those issues, plus prompt class completion, to secure deferred adjudication probation without a conviction.

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Theft (Class A or Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 5

Allegations

Store loss prevention detained the client after merchandise was found in a bag, police responded, and a trespass notice followed. When a warrant later issued, we coordinated a controlled surrender to clear it without unnecessary jail time. We obtained and reviewed the probable cause affidavit and available reports and recordings, which offered little room to challenge. We shifted to mitigation, emphasized a clean history and proactive steps to address the conduct, and humanized the client. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Grand Prairie Municipal Court

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a late night dispute with a dating partner in a public area, based largely on a security guard’s account and an allegation that the partner was struck several times. The partner refused photos, declined a statement, and indicated no desire to prosecute. We entered our appearance immediately, moved the matter onto an attorney docket, and demanded full discovery, including any surveillance and witness reports. After scrutinizing the state’s proof, we highlighted the lack of cooperation and corroboration. Faced with those weaknesses, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Tarrant County, CCC1

Allegations

Stopped shortly after leaving a location, officers claimed they already knew about a container in the car and conducted a search, finding several small baggies. The client was a passenger, and the bags were separately packaged for different occupants. We obtained dash and body camera footage, scrutinized the reason for the stop and how the search was initiated, and challenged attributing possession among multiple people. We also presented our client's cooperation and efforts to address the situation. Faced with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 6

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for alleged reckless driving, our client admitted to having a few drinks and consented to a blood draw. We secured the bodycam and saw the field sobriety tests were performed competently, with clear communication and steady balance, which did not match the officer’s write-up. When the later blood result came back nearly three times the legal limit, we focused on timing and absorption issues and prepared for trial. The client also completed recommended classes early. Leveraging the video and mitigation, we negotiated a reduction and secured straight probation.

Charge

DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After a traffic stop for weaving and speeding, the officer noted an odor of alcohol and had the client perform field sobriety tests. The client alerted the officer to an old ankle injury and wore a wrist brace, then provided a roadside breath sample and two more at the station, all over .15. We obtained the reports and video, scrutinized how the tests were given, and documented medical and medication issues that affect balance. We also presented the client’s cooperation and proactive alcohol education. Using that leverage, we persuaded the prosecutor to drop the over .15 enhancement and reduce the charge.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence after a 911 call. Officers arrested our client for assault on a family member and an emergency protective order barred contact. We obtained the 911 audio, body cam and dash cam footage, and interviewed the family. The complainant told authorities they did not want prosecution and described accidental contact, while our client reported briefly restraining the other person after being struck. We moved to amend the order and presented the evidentiary issues to the DA. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

Stalking

Location

Dallas County, 291st Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was arrested on a warrant after a former partner alleged he and another person pounded on her door, pointing to home security video. We got involved early and reviewed multiple phone recordings between the parties. Those recordings revealed shifting accounts and credibility problems in the complainant’s story. We built a clear timeline and presented the inconsistencies to the prosecutor. With no prior record and substantial proof issues, the state rejected the case before indictment, and it was dismissed.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, None

Allegations

Police stopped the client for suspected impaired driving and made a DWI arrest. The client declined breath testing, and officers obtained a warrant for a blood draw. Our team dissected the basis for the stop and arrest, pointing out gaps in the officer's observations and the thin support for intoxication, and we pressed intake to scrutinize the file closely. After the lab results were received, the State chose not to file the charge, and the case was dismissed.