Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 7

Allegations

Police were dispatched after bar staff reported a possibly intoxicated driver. An officer stopped the vehicle in a parking lot moments after it pulled out, the client admitted to drinking, performed field sobriety tests, and a blood sample was taken. We examined the legality of the parking lot stop that originated from a third party call and scrutinized how the tests were conducted. We engaged the prosecutor, addressed interlock requirements, and coordinated supervision in the client’s home state. The case concluded with a plea to straight probation.

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Assault by Physical Contact (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Grand Prairie Municipal Court

Allegations

After a family member came home bruised from an altercation at work, the family went to check on them and a heated argument followed. In the confusion, someone accused our client of making physical contact, and officers issued a Class C assault citation. We obtained the body camera video and compared it with witness statements, which conflicted on key details. Reported surveillance issues meant no neutral footage. Faced with credibility problems and thin corroboration, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Deadly Conduct - Misdemeanor

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 4

Allegations

Our client was arrested after an alleged deadly conduct incident and taken into custody alongside a relative, confused about why charges were being filed. A family member reached out and we got involved immediately, coordinating communications from the jail and requesting the full reports and evidence. Our review showed significant gaps in the state's proof tying the alleged reckless conduct to our client. We pressed those weaknesses with the prosecutor and prepared to litigate if necessary. The state dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was cited for public intoxication after a brief street encounter in a busy area. The officer noted general signs of intoxication, but the narrative did not show that the client posed a danger to anyone or was unable to care for themself, which the law requires. We dissected the report, documented the gaps, and made clear we were prepared to challenge the sufficiency of the evidence at trial. After firm negotiations supported by our analysis, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault

Location

Dallas County, 203rd Judicial District Court

Allegations

Following an altercation involving a family member, officers arrested our client, who was confused about the basis for the charge. We moved quickly, coordinated with family, and obtained the discovery. The reports and statements left key questions about how the confrontation began and whether the alleged conduct met the elements of aggravated assault. We highlighted those weaknesses and presented mitigation to the prosecutor. The state agreed to deferred adjudication probation, keeping a felony conviction off the client's record.