Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for alleged lane drifting, our client declined field sobriety testing and roadside breath testing. Officers obtained a warrant and a blood draw later reported a BAC around 0.20. We reviewed dash and body cam, emphasized the rough roadway the client was avoiding, and scrutinized the stop and blood-draw procedures. Citing his early completion of required classes and lack of a personal vehicle, we negotiated straight probation with monitoring terms tailored to his situation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

Officers contacted our client in a hotel parking lot with the engine running after a call about another intoxicated person. There was no driving observed, yet field sobriety tests followed. We emphasized that the officer who administered those tests lacked proper certification and that a prior leg injury affected balance. We also scrutinized body cam video and the breath test process, questioning the claimed odor of alcohol from an open top vehicle. Facing those challenges, the prosecution agreed to resolve the case with straight probation and no jail.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC5

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a minor plate issue, officers asked about weapons and the client disclosed a pistol stored under the center console. They then alleged drug possession and used that to claim the weapon was unlawful. We obtained bodycam and reports, secured purchase records and packaging for the hemp product, and pressed for lab testing. The evidence did not establish an illegal substance, so the state lacked the predicate offense needed for UCW. With those defects and our readiness to litigate, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

Our client faced a misdemeanor motion to revoke probation after the ignition interlock allegedly showed alcohol and caused a few lockouts. On one drive the unit gave a warning, then a pass, then a fail, then another pass, and the camera could not clearly confirm who was blowing. He had no new offenses, was near the end of probation, and had proof of completed classes and payments. We obtained the vendor logs, compiled his compliance records, and challenged the reliability of the readings. The State withdrew the motion and the court dismissed the case.

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Theft - Class B Misdemeanor

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 4

Allegations

Loss prevention detained our client after a store incident involving a couple hundred dollars in merchandise. Security questioned them, and police made the arrest. With no prior record, we got involved early, reviewed the case materials, and pushed back on broad claims of repeated conduct. We presented mitigation and the client’s proactive steps, including enrolling in a theft awareness class, and negotiated firmly with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

Officers stopped our client after the vehicle was seen driving on a rim following contact with a stationary object. The client admitted to having a few drinks, an open container was recovered, and roadside tests led to an arrest. A consensual blood draw later reported an elevated BAC. We pulled the reports and video, managed the license hearing, and assembled a mitigation package showing no prior record, steady work history, and full compliance with an ignition interlock. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

A patrol stop for speeding and a missing front plate led to a DWI arrest. The client reported last drink hours earlier and performed roadside tests while shivering in cold, rainy conditions. They declined a breath test, and officers obtained a blood warrant after a lengthy delay at a hospital. We challenged the basis for the stop, the officer's instructions during the tests, and the poor testing conditions. We also scrutinized the warrant process, timing of the draw, and chain of custody. Leveraging those weaknesses, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser charge.

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Tampering with a Government Record

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an unrelated issue, officers arrested our client and searched his wallet, locating two fake IDs. He had already provided his correct name and date of birth, and never presented the fakes. Prosecutors filed Tampering with a Government Record, but that theory required proof the document was an actual government record and that he intended to use it to defraud. We obtained video and reports confirming he gave true identifying info and did not use the IDs, then leveraged those defects in negotiations. The case was dismissed.

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Providing False Information to a Police Officer

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

Our client was stopped during a late-night traffic contact when an officer claimed he gave a false date of birth. We pulled the body-worn camera and CAD/dispatch logs and pinpointed the moment the officer first asked for identifying information. The recording shows the client clearly stated his true name and DOB, which dispatch immediately confirmed. There was no attempt to present an alternate identity. We presented the discrepancies in the report to the prosecutor, argued the elements were not met, and the charge was dismissed.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, JP4

Allegations

After a campus event, our client received a Class C citation for assault by contact when he briefly took a student’s hand while confronting ongoing bullying and reported threats toward his family. We entered the case early, notified the court, and demanded discovery including any school video and the officer’s reports. We secured statements from an adult witness and the involved students to provide full context. Following negotiations, the state agreed to dismiss the charge upon completion of a brief online course and a nominal administrative fee.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for a wrong-way U-turn through a construction area, the client was arrested for DWI. Officers noted an open container and performed an eye-tracking check; the client declined further field tests and refused a roadside breath sample. A blood draw was taken several hours later and returned below 0.08. We secured the videos and lab records, emphasized the lengthy delay before the draw and the sub-limit result, and used those weaknesses in negotiations. The case resolved with deferred probation, avoiding a conviction.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Second-Degree Felony)

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

During a late-night food delivery, the client was stopped for minor speeding and stopping past the line. An officer noticed a vape pen in the console, ordered a search, and found two THC cartridges. We obtained the video, reports, and lab results, scrutinized the basis for the stop and the warrantless search, and highlighted evidentiary weaknesses and the small total amount. We also presented mitigation, including clean drug tests, a completed drug education course, and proof of steady employment with immigration concerns. The prosecution dismissed the case.