Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, 283rd Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation for a drug case when a violation was filed alleging a falsified urine test, diluted sample, alcohol use, and missed requirements. The individual maintained they had completed service hours and recovery meetings and provided supporting logs and receipts. We gathered that documentation, secured proof of counseling participation, and immediately arranged enrollment in intensive outpatient treatment with drug patch monitoring. We engaged the prosecutor and probation to withdraw the warrant and continue the case on deferred probation with modified terms.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Denton County, 211th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Already on deferred adjudication for a felony family-violence case, the client was served with a revocation after a disputed new arrest in another county, missed payments, and alleged contact violations. We obtained the revocation filing, verified the other county had declined to prosecute and secured proof of a non-prosecution to clear lingering warrant issues. We used that to push the State to remove the new-offense allegation and focus on arrears. After negotiating a compliance plan, the court kept the client on deferred probation, avoiding a conviction.

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Possession of THC (Second-Degree Felony)

Location

Rockwall County, None

Allegations

A traffic stop for an equipment issue led to a consent search and the discovery of THC edibles the state weighed into the second-degree range. With no prior history, the client came to us early. We pulled the dash and body cams, the report, and the lab paperwork, then dug into the basis for the stop, the voluntariness and scope of any consent, and the accuracy of the weight attribution. We also compiled mitigation, including clean drug screens and documentation of school and work, to show this was an isolated lapse. After we pressed these issues and made clear we were prepared to litigate suppression, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Denton County, 211th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was on deferred adjudication for a felony family violence case when the state filed a motion to revoke, alleging a new arrest in another county, a no-contact violation, and several months of unpaid fees. We obtained records showing the other county declined to prosecute the new case and used that to remove the most serious allegation. We compiled proof of program compliance, clarified the drug testing issue, and proposed a concrete plan to cure arrears. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to continue the client on deferred probation instead of adjudicating guilt.

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Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle

Location

Dallas County, 203rd Judicial District Court

Allegations

Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the driver kept going for several miles before pulling over and was arrested for evading in a vehicle. We secured the dashcam and bodycam, reconstructed the timeline of the pursuit and the stop, and checked the reports against the video. At the same time, we built a mitigation package, including completed classes and a private substance use evaluation, and documented the client’s progress. We presented that to the prosecutor and pushed for a supervision option. The case was resolved with deferred probation, keeping a felony conviction off the record if completed.

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Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 1

Allegations

The arrest stemmed from a vehicle stop where officers reported that our client resisted while being taken into custody. We obtained the bodycam footage and the arrest packet, then scrutinized the sequence of commands and compliance. There were significant ambiguities about whether the client used force or impeded the search or transport as the statute requires. We made those issues clear to the prosecutor and set the case for a contested setting. The state dismissed the charge.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Dallas County, Addison Municipal Court

Allegations

Our client was arrested for public intoxication after a bar altercation. When we obtained the bodycam and reports, officers had no breath test or field sobriety evaluation, and the video showed the client already being held by staff when police arrived. We scrutinized the witness statements and pressed the prosecution on whether they could prove the client was a danger to self or others. We also presented mitigation and made clear we were ready for trial. The state dismissed the public intoxication charge.

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Harassment

Location

Ellis County, None

Allegations

The case began after a dispute with a former employer led to a harassment arrest. There were no court settings for months while the file sat pre-indictment. We obtained the reports and the client’s timeline, then compared it with what was alleged. We engaged the Ellis County prosecutor early, identified weaknesses in proving harassing intent, and made clear we were prepared to litigate if the case was filed. We kept monitoring the portal and following up. The State declined to move forward and dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

The client was stopped for an expired registration. After answering a question about prior marijuana use, officers removed the client, searched the car, and found a holstered pistol in the glove box. UCW was based on alleged additional criminal activity tied to a vape and a small pipe, yet the vape later turned up in the car when it was released, raising doubts about what was actually seized. We obtained dash and body cam, challenged the search and the predicate offense, and provided gun safety and drug education certificates. The state dismissed and we secured an order returning the firearm.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Dallas County, Addison Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was arrested for public intoxication after a disturbance in a commercial area. Officers did not conduct breath or field sobriety tests, relying instead on body cam observations, a 911 call, and statements from staff. We secured and reviewed all videos, including cell phone footage, and challenged whether the statutory elements were met. We pressed the lack of testing and made clear we were prepared for trial if needed. The prosecution agreed to deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the client’s record once conditions were completed.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Rockwall County, None

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an expired registration, an officer said the vehicle smelled like marijuana and searched it, locating a THC vape pen alleged to be under a gram. The client had no criminal history. We got involved immediately, notified the authorities that we represented the client, and requested the dashcam, bodycam, reports, and lab testing. We scrutinized the stated basis for the search and the State’s ability to prove the substance. Following our outreach and evidence demands, the DA’s office rejected the case and it was dismissed.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Dallas County, Carrollton Municipal Court

Allegations

After a night out, the client parked to eat and sat in a vehicle with the engine off. Officers responded to a call about a car left in place, contacted the client, who admitted to drinking and struggled to find an ID, then arrested for public intoxication. We pulled the police report and requested body cam, underscoring that there was no driving, no field sobriety testing, and scant evidence the client posed a danger. The client promptly completed an alcohol education course. Using those points, we negotiated deferred probation.