Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, D372

Allegations

While on felony probation from a prior THC cartridge case, the client missed several check-ins and had outstanding community service, prompting a motion to revoke and a warrant. We confirmed all supervision fees were paid, collected documentation of his community service efforts, and opened direct talks with the prosecutor. We addressed the absences with context and mitigation, and proposed a constructive alternative to punishment. The state agreed to close the revocation upon a documented charitable donation to a local food bank. The motion was withdrawn and the case was dismissed.

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Resisting or Evading Arrest

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 5

Allegations

Officers stopped the client after a 911 reckless driving report. During the encounter, things escalated and the client was accused of resisting or evading, though the client later had little recollection of the exchange. We secured the reports and bodycam, mapped out the timeline, and scrutinized whether clear commands were given and whether there was any intentional obstruction or flight. We pressed the State on the gaps in proof and made clear we were ready to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

The client faced a misdemeanor motion to revoke probation after supervision alleged alcohol use based on ignition interlock readings and brief device lockouts. He reported a fail, then pass sequence within the same drive and ongoing equipment issues, and there were no new offenses while he was close to finishing conditions. We obtained the device logs, flagged the inconsistent low readings and unreliable photo verification, and documented substantial compliance with probation terms. Prepared to contest the proof at a hearing, we pressed the prosecution on the weaknesses. The prosecution dismissed the MTRP.

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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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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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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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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Ellis County, 443RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

The client was on felony probation for a drug possession case when a warrant issued to revoke supervision after positive drug tests while supervised out of state. Fearing an out-of-state arrest hold, we advised a voluntary surrender in the charging jurisdiction and coordinated it, filed our appearance, and pushed for a bond. We engaged the prosecutor with proof of current treatment, recent clean tests, and a plan to satisfy outstanding financial obligations. After continued negotiations, the state withdrew the revocation and the court closed the matter.

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Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity

Location

Tarrant County, D213

Allegations

The client was stopped by officers and accused of participating in a group scheme involving credit or debit cards that were not theirs. Police searched a vehicle and seized property, then filed an engaging in organized criminal activity charge tied to alleged card use. We pulled the body cam, dashcam, and reports, pressed the state on how the cards were linked to our client, and challenged the basis for the vehicle search and possession claims. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to deferred probation.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Ellis County, 443RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a missing front plate, officers removed the occupants and expanded the encounter into a vehicle search, ultimately finding a torn baggie with a single speck that field testing largely consumed. We pulled the dashcam and compared it to the report, noting gaps in the officer’s timeline and the prolonged detention before any drug-related basis emerged. The lab later reported only trace amounts. We pressed the weaknesses in the search and the sufficiency of the residue-based evidence. The prosecution dismissed the possession case.

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Tampering with Physical Evidence

Location

Ellis County, 443RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

A traffic stop for an equipment violation culminated in a tampering accusation after the officer reported that the driver said he swallowed drugs, and a torn baggie with only trace residue was recovered. We pulled the video and compared it to the narrative, flagging inconsistencies about the stated reason for the stop and the length of the detention, along with the minimal physical evidence. We pressed these issues in negotiations to avoid prison exposure. The result was straight probation on the tampering charge.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC1

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers found a holstered handgun in the client’s vehicle and filed an Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon case. The firearm was lawfully purchased and never brandished. We obtained the reports and video, scrutinized the basis for the stop and how the weapon was discovered, and highlighted the client’s responsible ownership. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred adjudication probation, keeping a conviction off the record. We also arranged for the firearm to be released to a family member during supervision.