Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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Violation of a Protective Order

Location

Ellis County, CCL3

Allegations

The client was accused of violating a protective order after stopping at a retail shop located within the restricted distance of the protected party’s residence. A warrant issued, and we coordinated a safe surrender to minimize time in custody. We obtained the order, scrutinized its exact terms, and challenged the state’s proof on distance and notice. We also emphasized that no contact or communication was alleged. Confronted with these evidentiary issues and our readiness to litigate, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Terroristic Threat (Felony)

Location

Ellis County, CCL3

Allegations

Police filed a felony terroristic threat after a domestic dispute spiraled into a heated phone call where the client, frustrated that help was not coming, used alarming language. We dug into the timeline and gathered records of his repeated requests for police assistance and evidence that the other party continued to contact him despite being told to stay away. We emphasized lack of intent to carry out any threat and the credibility issues that created. The prosecution agreed to a conditional dismissal tied to an anger management class, and once completed, the case was dismissed.

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Online Impersonation (Misdemeanor)

Location

Ellis County, CCL3

Allegations

The case stemmed from a hostile email sent from a newly created address. Investigators obtained records from the email provider and the internet company, asserting the account was created and used on an IP assigned to our client's home network. The client consistently maintained they were away from home when the message was sent. We assembled alibi proof and explained why IP-based attribution, especially with potential outside access to a home network, could not reliably identify the sender. We also presented mitigation, including prompt completion of brief education courses. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #4

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer claimed a swerve and noted an open container in the vehicle. Field sobriety tests were administered multiple times, despite the client's vertigo and other medical issues. The client consented to a breath test that returned inconsistent numbers, with a later reading near 0.12. We reviewed video, challenged the reliability of the tests, and emphasized the medical factors. The prosecution agreed to resolve the case with deferred probation.

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Interference with Emergency Call

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

During a domestic dispute at a residence, the complainant began to make a call and our client took the phone in the heat of the moment. Police later arrived and arrested the client for interference with an emergency call. We obtained the reports and statements from witnesses who were present, showing the phone was grabbed amid a chaotic argument. We emphasized that the client believed the call was to a family member, not emergency services, and highlighted the lack of proof of intent. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court No. 5-F

Allegations

After a traffic stop for speeding on a motorcycle, the client was arrested for a third DWI. Officers noted an alcohol odor, but a burst six pack in the luggage explained the smell. Field tests were limited because of documented balance and eye movement issues, and a blood draw was taken. We compiled medical records, the police reports, and ignition interlock records from the client’s primary vehicle showing a clean sample shortly before the stop. Using that evidence, we challenged impairment and negotiated straight probation.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 10

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop, officers searched the vehicle and found a handgun in the center console, which led to a UCW charge. Our team obtained the reports and evidence, scrutinized the justification for the stop and the scope of the search, and highlighted that mere possession in these circumstances did not satisfy the statute. We presented these problems to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate them. The state dismissed the UCW. We then moved for the return of the firearm.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic dispute at a residence. The client had been locked out, broke a small window to get inside, and a heated argument followed. The complainant later left before officers arrived, and accounts differed about whether any injury occurred. We obtained the reports, spoke with available witnesses, and emphasized the uncertainty around physical harm and intent, along with the complainant’s reluctance to go forward. After sustained negotiations, the state reduced the charge to a lesser offense.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a headlight issue, the passenger opened the glove compartment to retrieve insurance. The officer claimed to smell marijuana, saw vape pen boxes, and searched the car, leading to a felony possession charge based on THC cartridges. We obtained the videos, photos, and lab reports and challenged whether odor and plain view actually established probable cause. Our investigation also revealed credibility concerns with the stop officer. We prepared a suppression attack and pressed these issues, the client completed a clean UA and brief community service, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Tarrant County, D485

Allegations

The client was stopped for speeding and arrested for felony DWI after the officer noted an alcohol odor and obtained a blood-draw warrant. He attempted field sobriety tests but disclosed extensive back surgeries with hardware that impair balance. We pulled the video, documented his medical limitations, and challenged the reliability of those tests for him. We also scrutinized the blood process and presented mitigation, including interlock compliance and a commitment to start AA. The case resolved with straight probation.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Dallas County, None

Allegations

The client was stopped during a routine traffic stop after an officer cited a minor equipment issue. The same officer later gave a different reason for the stop, then claimed the odor of marijuana and searched the vehicle, finding a small personal-use amount. We obtained the police paperwork, compared the accounts, and challenged the legitimacy of the stop and the scope of any consent. After we presented those issues and pressed our position, the prosecution dismissed the marijuana case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, 265th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was nearing the end of a lengthy felony probation when a warrant issued for an alleged violation based on unpaid restitution. They had completed every other term without incident. We moved in quickly, focused negotiations on the clean supervision record and the client's limited means, and pushed back on revocation predicated only on nonpayment. After continued pressure, the state withdrew the motion and the court dismissed the proceeding. The client avoided jail and put the case behind them.