Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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POCS felony

Allegations

An individual was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, and criminal trespass after an incident at a movie theater where the client worked. Police were called following an altercation that led to charges despite the client's insistence of being the victim. Police found the client in possession of a vape pen the client said was legally purchased.

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POM

Allegations

The client was arrested after being pulled over for a taillight violation. The officer claimed to smell marijuana, leading to a search that uncovered illegal substances. The client admitted possession after another passenger was arrested.

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reckless driving

Allegations

The individual was arrested for reckless driving after engaging in a high-speed race with two other cars on a highway. Police officers pulled over the individual's car and another, while the third car evaded capture.

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Harassment of Public Ser.

Allegations

The client was arrested for public intoxication after a flight. The individual fell asleep, woke up disoriented, and was accused of spitting on an officer while handcuffed. The client said these actions were unintentional due to distress and disorientation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC5

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence after an argument over a phone call. The client was accused of grabbing the complainant's wrist, and officers noted claimed bruising before making an arrest. We got involved early, gathered the reports, and documented that there had been no threatening or harassing contact afterward. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor. With that and the context we provided, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

After a crash, officers arrived to find our client outside the vehicle. He declined field sobriety testing, a judge authorized a blood draw, and his license was seized. With a prior on record, the case was filed as a second-offense DWI. We gathered the reports, video, and 911 records, and emphasized the absence of roadside tests and gaps in the timeline from the collision to officer contact. Leveraging those issues in negotiations, we secured a reduction to a lesser charge with straight probation.

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Assault FV - Class C

Allegations

The client contacted police out of concern for their spouse's safety, due to emotional distress and possible postpartum depression. The spouse's brother had recently died. The client admitted slapping their spouse's wrist to protect her. The spouse was cooperative and did not want to press charges.

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DWI w/Child

Allegations

The client was charged with DWI with a child after being found in a parked car with open containers with the seat reclined and the client's shoes in the backseat.

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Felony MTRP

Allegations

The client was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated.

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UCW

Allegations

The client was arrested for evading arrest after a wellness check, possessing controlled substances that were found in a car registered to another person, and unlawfully carrying a weapon. The client was also accused of tampering with evidence after a traffic stop.

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Sexual assault of a minor

Allegations

The client was charged with sexual assault of a minor after an alleged incident at a family gathering. The accusation arose from a claim made by a family member, leading to legal proceedings. The individual denied the allegations and disputed the circumstances.

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POCS felony

Allegations

The individual was pulled over for driving with a flat tire and police detected the scent of alcohol. The client refused sobriety tests, and cocaine found in the rental car.