Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas, TX

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, City of Irving Municipal Court

Allegations

After a domestic argument, officers issued our client a Class C family-violence citation rather than make an arrest. The client consistently denied any physical contact, and a household witness confirmed it. We filed our appearance, entered a not guilty plea, and demanded the body camera video, police report, and 911 audio. We paired the witness account with the discovery to show the state had a one sided narrative and credibility issues on the key element of contact. Ready to try the case if needed, we pressed those problems with the prosecutor, and the charge was dismissed.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Dallas County, COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT, 7

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a single vehicle crash, taken to a hospital by ambulance, then booked, where a blood draw led police to allege a BAC over .15. Years later, a summons alerted the client to an outstanding warrant. We moved quickly to address the warrant and rebuild the file, obtaining the crash report, medical records, and lab paperwork. We scrutinized the blood records and chain of custody documentation and pressed the prosecutor on their ability to proceed after such delay. Following negotiations, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 8

Allegations

After an officer approached the client in a parking lot following alleged lane drift, the client admitted to drinking, refused breath testing, and a blood sample was taken under a warrant. No field sobriety tests were performed. We pulled the video, report, and statutory warning, then pressed the state on the basis for the initial contact, the warrant affidavit, and the reliability of proceeding without roadside testing. With that pressure, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the case to a lesser misdemeanor, avoiding the harsher exposure of a second DWI.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 11

Allegations

The client was on misdemeanor probation for an assault case when the state filed a motion to revoke, alleging failure to finish the BIPP class after the online option was discontinued, incomplete community service, and unpaid supervision fees. We obtained the probation file, met with the prosecutor and probation officer, and documented the client’s work schedule, payments, and partial class completion. With the term already expired, options were limited. We pushed to avoid further jail and collateral fallout. The state agreed to a reduced simple assault with credit for time served, the warrant was lifted, and the case was closed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 2

Allegations

The client was arrested for a first DWI in Dallas County. We scrutinized the case file and maintained pressure in negotiations to protect the client’s record. Our team obtained a comprehensive substance abuse evaluation and proof of course completion, using those results to argue against harsher conditions. After multiple settings and conferences, the state agreed to reduce the charge. The client accepted deferred probation on the reduced offense, positioning the case for no conviction upon successful completion.

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Assault

Location

Dallas County

Allegations

The case began as an assault investigation after a collision on a recreational trail. Our client immediately called 911 and provided basic first aid while waiting for help. Later, a detective reached out and the other party’s civil lawyer circulated a document labeled as a police report. We reviewed the materials and made clear there was no offense report, no allegation of criminal intent, and nothing supporting probable cause. We documented the client’s prompt call for assistance and lack of incriminating statements. The state declined to file, and the matter was dismissed.

Charge

Theft of Property $100 to $750 (Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 7

Allegations

Amid an ongoing dispute with a neighbor over surveillance equipment, the client was accused of taking a security camera and charged with misdemeanor theft. We reviewed the complaint and discovery, comparing the complainant’s account with the police paperwork. The State’s file failed to clearly establish who removed the device, whether there was an intentional appropriation, or a reliable value for the item. We presented those evidentiary gaps and credibility concerns to the prosecutor. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Fraud Investigation

Location

Dallas County

Allegations

Police opened a fraud investigation after a domestic partner reported suspicious activity, including claims of multiple phones, payment accounts, and electronic tracking. The client had not been contacted by law enforcement and denied the allegations. We got involved pre-charge, secured the incident number, and engaged the investigating agency to verify the status and request records. Our review showed no corroborating evidence, and the detective confirmed the matter was unfounded. The investigation was closed and the case dismissed.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 8

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a store incident that began with a parking dispute. The other shopper cut in for a space, bumped the client’s companion with a cart, and a verbal exchange followed. As they entered the store, the other person threw the first punch and a brief scuffle ensued before police arrived. We obtained surveillance and body camera footage, which showed the complainant initiating contact, and gathered supporting witness statements. We pressed these issues with the prosecution, and the charge was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

After a heated argument at a residence, the client left before officers arrived and later received a municipal citation for assault by contact, family violence. The allegation stemmed from the complainant’s phone call, and no injuries were reported. We obtained and reviewed the citation, documented the client’s version of events, and contacted the complainant about an affidavit of nonprosecution. We highlighted the lack of bodily injury and the disputed narrative, and made clear we were prepared to litigate the elements of the charge. Facing those issues, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Grand Prairie Municipal Court

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic dispute that started in a vehicle and continued outside a residence. The allegation was offensive contact with no bodily injury, and the client later received a summons rather than being arrested on scene. We reviewed the police paperwork, mapped the timeline, and emphasized that the client was trying to leave while the complainant had earlier grabbed the steering wheel, creating safety concerns. We pressed the prosecutor on the lack of corroboration and the weak proof of offensive contact. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of Identifying Information

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 2

Allegations

The case arose from a prior arrest where officers searched the client’s vehicle and reported finding items tied to other people’s identifying information. After the client missed a setting due to mail issues, we stepped in immediately, filed our appearance, and secured a reset to prevent a warrant. We demanded and reviewed discovery, comparing the allegations to an earlier incident from the same timeframe and scrutinizing how the items were seized. Using those issues and mitigation we developed, we pressed negotiations until the State agreed to deferred adjudication.