Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

During a nighttime traffic stop for an alleged license plate light issue, officers said they smelled marijuana and proceeded to search the vehicle without consent. A handgun was located inside and the client was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon. We scrutinized the stop, comparing the shifting reasons given to the report, dashcam, and bodycam. We prepared suppression arguments on the stop and search to pressure the state. The prosecution acknowledged the risks and agreed to deferred probation, avoiding a conviction if successfully completed.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, 265th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was nearing the end of a lengthy felony probation when a warrant issued for an alleged violation based on unpaid restitution. They had completed every other term without incident. We moved in quickly, focused negotiations on the clean supervision record and the client's limited means, and pushed back on revocation predicated only on nonpayment. After continued pressure, the state withdrew the motion and the court dismissed the proceeding. The client avoided jail and put the case behind them.

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Child Endangerment

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

A domestic dispute during a child exchange led to an arrest for child endangerment. Police responded to a disturbance, and the other parent alleged unsafe conduct and said a cell phone video existed. The state never produced that video. We secured the CPS file showing the investigation was closed without adverse findings, and we documented the complainant’s unwillingness to cooperate. After pressing the DA on the lack of corroboration and setting the case for trial, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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failure to appear

Allegations

The individual was arrested following a domestic disturbance that involved yelling and a minor physical altercation. Police were called by the ex-spouse, leading to charges due to mental health concerns because the client was undergoing treatment by a psychologist and was potentially facing a cancer diagnosis. The individual was later taken for a mental health evaluation.

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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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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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Solicitation of Prostitution

Allegations

The individual was arrested and charged with solicitation of a prostitute during a sting operation after arranging to meet someone from a website.

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Deadly Conduct Misdemeanor

Allegations

An individual was arrested while talking with a family member. The client was shocked by the arrest and was unclear on the reason. The client had a prior arrest for deadly conduct.

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UCW

Allegations

The client was arrested for leaving the turn signal on too long. The individual failed a field sobriety test and registered a BAC of .19. The client was also charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon.

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Resisting/Evading Arrest

Allegations

The individual was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, and criminal trespass after an incident at a movie theater where the person worked. Police were called after a dispute. This led to charges despite claims of non-violence.

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disorderly conduct C

Allegations

The client was caught on camera looking through the window of an ex-partner. The client has mental health issues, including PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder.

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Misdemeanor Criminal Trespass

Allegations

The client 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 summoned following a dispute, leading to charges despite the client's insistence of non-violence.