Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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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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Injury to a Child, Elderly, or Disabled Individual

Location

Collin County, 416th District Court

Allegations

Police alleged our client injured a child after a confrontation that began when a relative reported candy had been stolen. Later, the youth was seen nearby, words were exchanged, and our client admits a single slap occurred. An arrest warrant followed for injury to a child. We investigated the encounter, gathered context on how it started, and highlighted the client’s clean record and the limited nature of the contact. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the 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.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 9

Allegations

A traffic stop triggered by a citizen report and the officer's own observations led to our client being arrested for a second DWI. At the station a blood sample was taken, and discovery later included video that the state said showed intoxication. We obtained the dash and body camera footage and the lab records, then, given the strength of the blood evidence, pivoted to a mitigation strategy. The client completed alcohol education and community service before the next setting. We used that progress to secure a reduction to a lesser misdemeanor with straight probation.

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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 (Felony)

Location

Collin County, 366th District Court

Allegations

A traffic stop for an alleged red light violation ended with officers spotting a small bag on the passenger seat, leading to a felony drug possession arrest. We obtained the dash and body camera footage, scrutinized the basis for the stop and the scope of the seizure, and assembled a strong mitigation package. The client promptly completed a drug education course and provided regular clean drug tests. Leveraging both evidentiary concerns and mitigation, we negotiated deferred adjudication to keep a conviction off the record.

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Theft - Class C

Location

Collin County, Wylie Municipal Court

Allegations

The client received a Class C theft citation after store loss prevention detained them near an exit and called police over items valued under $100. Soon after, the client was hospitalized and could not appear, so we filed our appearance, got the setting reset, and demanded the evidence. We reviewed the store materials and emphasized context and intent issues in negotiations. With immigration concerns in mind, the client completed an online anti-theft class and made a small food-bank donation, and the prosecution dismissed the case in the interest of justice.

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Assault

Location

Tarrant County, D371

Allegations

An encounter at a medical facility escalated into a confrontation with staff, leading to our client's arrest for assault. We obtained the facility's incident reports and witness statements and closely compared them to the arrest narrative to assess the evidence. At the same time, we documented the client's participation in mental health treatment. We used that context in negotiations and pressed for a non-punitive resolution. The prosecutor agreed and dismissed the case.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Tarrant County, CCC4

Allegations

Police alleged our client damaged a laptop during a disturbance at a public facility, leading to a criminal mischief charge based on the reported value of the device. We engaged early, gathered the incident materials, and opened negotiations with the prosecutor. Our team documented the client's active mental health treatment and advocated for a non-punitive resolution. We pressed the state on proof issues and presented mitigation. The prosecution agreed and dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, City of Irving Municipal Court

Allegations

After a domestic argument, officers issued our client a Class C family-violence citation rather than make an arrest. The client consistently denied any physical contact, and a household witness confirmed it. We filed our appearance, entered a not guilty plea, and demanded the body camera video, police report, and 911 audio. We paired the witness account with the discovery to show the state had a one sided narrative and credibility issues on the key element of contact. Ready to try the case if needed, we pressed those problems with the prosecutor, and the charge was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 5

Allegations

Following a late-night traffic stop for speeding and an alleged improper lane change, the client was arrested for DWI. They declined a roadside breath test, and officers later obtained a warrant and drew blood several hours after the stop, which the state relied on to enhance the case. Our team scrutinized the reports and warrant materials, focused on the stop justification and the delay before the draw, and prepared to challenge those points. We also documented the client's proactive compliance efforts. The pressure moved negotiations, the charge was reduced, and the client received deferred probation.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

Police responded to a rollover after our client swerved to avoid a hazard. He admitted drinking, was arrested, and a hospital blood draw later read over .15. We attacked the sufficiency of the blood warrant and the delay between crash and draw, arguing accident trauma explained the officer’s observations. We also documented swift compliance with interlock and classes. Facing those challenges and mitigation, the State reduced the charge and the client received deferred probation.