Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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False Statement to a Police Officer

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

Police were called during a vehicle pickup dispute, and the client was accused of giving a misleading account about who was handling the car. We secured the police reports, recordings, and dispatch notes, then compared the client’s statements to other accounts and the timeline. That analysis exposed credibility problems and gaps in proof that any statement was knowingly false or material to the investigation. We pressed these issues with the prosecutor and prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 7

Allegations

Following a traffic stop, the client was arrested on an unrelated matter and officers performed an inventory search of the vehicle. A handgun was found in a seat-back pocket with the safety engaged and no round chambered, leading to a UCW charge. We obtained the reports and video, scrutinized how the firearm was discovered, and challenged whether the facts satisfied the elements of unlawful carry. We highlighted that mere possession under these circumstances was not illegal and the state lacked proof of unlawful conduct. Confronted with these issues and our readiness to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 7

Allegations

During a late-night traffic stop for a missing front plate, the officer noted an alcohol odor and bloodshot eyes, conducted roadside sobriety tests, and found an open container. Our client declined a portable breath test but later provided a blood sample, which came back under .15. We obtained the videos and reports, documented the client's hip-related balance limitations that affected the field tests, and pressed the prosecution on the weight of that evidence. After sustained negotiations, we secured deferred adjudication probation, avoiding a conviction.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 5

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a lane change without signaling and a speed warning, the client was arrested for DWI. Field sobriety tests led to dizziness, the client later vomited after being handcuffed, and a blood draw was taken under a warrant. We pulled the dash and body cam, highlighting that before arrest the client appeared steady and responsive. We challenged the weight of the tests given the client's reported balance issues and argued the post arrest vomiting proved little. With mitigation like completed classes and no record, we negotiated a drop to Class B with deferred adjudication.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CDC3

Allegations

Stopped for speeding, the client was arrested for DWI and officers obtained a blood sample. We gathered the discovery and reviewed the basis for the stop and the procedures surrounding the blood draw while preparing for court. With the client prioritizing a stable outcome over trial, we pursued a negotiated resolution. Our team coordinated with program staff to secure acceptance into a court-supervised alcohol program and pressed for a nonincarceration result. The agreement was approved and the client received straight probation.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

Police were called after our client attempted to remove a vehicle he believed was subject to repossession and a window was broken to get it out of park. He was charged with criminal mischief for the alleged property damage. We obtained the reports, towing communications, and shop records to show this was a tow request in context, not a malicious act. We also questioned the valuation of the damage and whether the state could prove intent. After arranging prompt restitution to address the minor repair, we presented our mitigation to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

During a traffic stop after an erratic turn, the client appeared disoriented and was taken to a hospital instead of being booked immediately. The case was later filed as a first-time DWI. We documented a significant medical condition and active prescription pain medications, providing a non-alcohol explanation for the observed signs. We scrutinized the chemical testing process and timing, along with the basis for the stop. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record and guiding compliance with interlock and probation terms.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 7

Allegations

Police stopped our client for speeding and initiated a DWI investigation after an admission to drinking. The officer conducted field sobriety tests, then a breath test at the station reportedly read 0.22, and a blood draw was refused. We obtained the video and breath-testing records and scrutinized the basis for the stop, the instructions given during the tests, and the administration of the breath sample. Using those leverage points in negotiations, we secured a reduction to a lesser offense with deferred probation, avoiding a DWI conviction.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #3

Allegations

Our client was stopped after making what the officer called a wide turn while exiting a parking lot. The officer did not ask about drinking, there were no field sobriety tests, and the client made no admissions. A blood sample was later taken. We attacked the legality of the stop and highlighted the absence of observable impairment or roadside testing. Using that leverage in negotiations, we secured a reduction to a lesser offense with straight probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 1

Allegations

While on felony probation for an older case, our client was accused of violations after missed check-ins and a relapse. The State pushed for prison time and set a revocation hearing. We obtained the file and discovered there was no active motion to revoke on record, only a previously withdrawn filing. We challenged the court's authority to proceed and notified the prosecutor that the case could not move forward without a valid motion. After sustained pressure and briefing, the State dismissed the revocation.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Tarrant County, Euless Municipal Court

Allegations

While visiting family, our client was outside a store with friends after staff refused service to someone in the group. Police arrived in response to an argument involving another person, and despite our client standing away from the disturbance, officers detained everyone. He admitted to having a few drinks earlier, but no field tests or breath tests were performed. We obtained the reports and bodycam, highlighting no signs of impairment and no danger to self or others. After pressing the prosecutor and signaling readiness for trial, the case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

During a roadside encounter, officers conducted field sobriety tests and arrested our client on suspicion of DWI. The individual declined a breath test, and officers later sought a blood draw that did not occur until hours after arrest. We highlighted that the tests were conducted while the client wore sandals, and that officers had to redo the blood warrant paperwork, causing significant delay. We challenged the reliability of both sets of evidence. Faced with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.