Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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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 We obtained the file and discovered there was no active motion to revoke on record, only a previously withdrawn filing.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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Theft - Misdemeanor

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 1

Allegations

After a store incident at checkout, loss prevention claimed the client had placed unpaid items in a bag. The client had receipts for most of the cart and explained the remaining items were unintentionally covered by clothing that was purchased. We obtained the police reports and available video, compared the allegations against the receipts, and showed the inventory appeared to include items that were already paid for. We also pointed out gaps in the surveillance and challenged proof of intent and value. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, CCC 2

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after an argument escalated. The complainant reported being pushed and showed minor bruising, and our client was arrested nearby while attempting to leave. We dug into the reports and highlighted the limited evidence of an intentional assault. The complainant later told authorities they did not want to prosecute. We presented that position and the evidentiary issues to the prosecutor, and the State dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 1

Allegations

The client was on felony probation when a later arrest led to alleged violations and missed check-ins. After turning themselves in on a warrant, the state pushed for a prison sentence. We audited the file and discovered the revocation attempt relied on a prior motion that had already been withdrawn when probation was amended. We challenged the absence of any valid, active basis to proceed and prepared to litigate. Confronted with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Tarrant County, None

Allegations

Our client was arrested for criminal mischief after allegedly splashing coffee on property at a public venue. We obtained the incident materials and scrutinized whether the state could prove actual damage and the required valuation element. We also documented the client's mental health concerns at the time and presented that mitigation. After sustained negotiations, we emphasized gaps in proof and context that undercut intent. The prosecution elected to dismiss the case.

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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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Aggravated Sexual Assault

Location

Tarrant County, CDC4

Allegations

An out of state warrant led to our client being arrested and held for extradition on an allegation of aggravated sexual assault. The client consistently maintained they were away from the area when the incident was said to have occurred. We moved quickly to secure employment verification and scheduling records from the employer confirming the client was working out of state during the relevant period. We presented this alibi package to the prosecutor and pressed the timeline issues. With the evidence undermining the accusation and no prior record, the State dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #2

Allegations

The case arose from a disputed custody exchange at a home where the complainant alleged our client threw a diaper bag and small plastic toys, causing minimal contact. The arrest that followed led to charges being filed in the wrong county, despite the police report and address tying the event to a different jurisdiction. We pulled the discovery, verified the location against county boundaries, and pressed the venue issue with the prosecutor. Confronted with the jurisdictional defect, the State dismissed the case.

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Sexual Assault of a Child

Location

Tarrant County, CDC2

Allegations

Police opened a case after a report that our client had sexual contact with a minor during a gathering at a residence. We obtained the discovery, including the complainant’s statement and later recorded interview, and mapped the timeline with messages the family provided. The accounts conflicted on key details and the outcry came well after the alleged event, with no corroborating physical evidence. We presented those credibility problems to the prosecutor and pushed back on the proposed prison term. The state agreed to deferred adjudication probation, keeping a conviction off the client’s record if all terms are completed.

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Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, CDC2

Allegations

While on probation for an older case, the client was served with a motion to revoke after a new allegation surfaced. We obtained the probation file and compiled evidence of compliance, including on-time reporting, paid fees, and clean tests. We compared those records against the alleged violation and found the revocation rested on an unproven new case rather than actual noncompliance. We presented this to probation and the prosecutor and pressed the issue. The State dismissed the revocation, and the client’s probation remained intact.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, 2nd Floor Irving Mun. Court

Allegations

The client received a Class C family violence assault citation after a domestic argument. The municipal case relied on the complainant's statement. We entered an appearance quickly and pressed for a review of the file before the first court setting. The complainant later told us they did not wish to proceed. We documented that position and engaged the prosecutor about the limited proof available. With a reluctant witness and a thin file, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, 2nd Floor Irving Mun. Court

Allegations

Police issued our client a Class C family-violence assault citation after a domestic argument at a residence. The case rested on a brief, one-sided statement taken at the scene. We pulled the municipal file, compared the report to later communications from the involved family member, and documented that they did not want to move forward and that key details were inconsistent. We presented those issues and witness availability concerns to the prosecutor. Faced with weak proof, the city dismissed the case.