Criminal Defense Case Results in Ellis, TX

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Ellis County, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO 3

Allegations

The client was involved in a collision after turning across traffic and was investigated for DWI at the scene. They reported having several drinks earlier, and officers obtained a blood sample. We pulled the dash cam and body cam video, reviewed the lab paperwork, and pushed for a probationary resolution. We coordinated the mandatory 72 hour jail component to minimize disruption and set clear terms for ignition interlock and treatment. The case concluded with straight probation.

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Assault on a Peace Officer

Location

Ellis County, 443RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

After a collision brought police to the scene, our client was arrested during a tense encounter and accused of assaulting an officer. She reported painful, overly tight handcuffs and reacted to being yanked, but denied trying to strike anyone. We obtained body cam and station video that showed rough handling and no clear intent to assault. We paired that with injury photos and argued any contact stemmed from restraint, not an attempt to cause harm. Confronted with these issues, the state reduced the felony to a lesser misdemeanor with deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Ellis County, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO 3

Allegations

After a traffic stop for alleged swerving, the client was arrested following roadside sobriety tests. At the jail the client initially agreed to a blood draw, the nurse missed the first stick, and the client declined a second until a warrant was obtained. The later test was just over the legal limit. We obtained the videos and the warrant paperwork, documenting a new officer’s mistakes in test instructions and issues with the warrant documentation. Leveraging those weaknesses, we negotiated straight probation with no interlock and limited financial terms.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Ellis County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

After a single-vehicle crash, officers arrived and shifted to a DWI investigation after spotting an open container. The client consented to a search, performed field tests, and a blood draw was taken. No one else was injured and this was a first offense. We obtained the bodycam, reports, and lab results, which showed a BAC below .15, and had the client complete alcohol education in advance. Using that mitigation, we negotiated Deferred Adjudication, sparing the client a conviction and allowing the case to be dismissed upon successful completion.

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Continuous Violence Against the Family (Felony)

Location

Ellis County, 504TH DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a third party called 911. The complainant later alleged two incidents, claiming a gun was displayed and that our client pushed them down stairs, leading to a felony continuous family violence charge. We reviewed bodycam and interviews showing minimal details at the scene and a different story later. Messages and household witness accounts supported an accidental fall to explain bruising, and the complainant admitted it was too dark to confirm any gun was out. We pressed those credibility problems and prepared for trial, and the state dismissed the case.

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Deadly Conduct - Discharge of a Firearm (Felony)

Location

Ellis County

Allegations

Police filed a felony deadly conduct case after a shots-fired incident outside a residence. Home security video and witnesses showed an aggressor blocking the drive, pointing a rifle, nearly striking people with a vehicle, then firing as he drove away. The client returned fire to protect those nearby and was later arrested on a warrant. We secured the footage, organized statements, and documented the vehicle threat, emphasizing that the other party fired first. We also exposed contradictions in the complainant’s later account of where he was shot. The State dismissed the case.

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Criminal Mischief (Class C)

Location

Ellis County, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2

Allegations

While checking into a treatment facility, the client arrived intoxicated and in the commotion a decorative item was knocked over, prompting staff to call police. The client was cited for Class C criminal mischief for minor property damage. We obtained the body cam video, confirmed the loss was minimal, and highlighted the client's employment stakes and recovery efforts. After firm negotiations, we secured deferred adjudication with a short nonreporting period and a modest fee. If conditions are met, no conviction is entered and the matter can later be cleared.

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Forgery (Felony)

Location

Ellis County, 504TH DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

During a routine traffic stop, officers discovered an outstanding warrant tied to an older allegation that our client tried to deposit a check not in their name at the request of another person. The deposit was rejected and no funds were ever paid out. We obtained the case file, highlighted the absence of financial loss and weak proof of intent, and pressed the prosecution on those problems. After sustained negotiations, the felony was reduced to a misdemeanor with deferred probation, keeping a felony conviction off the record.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Ellis County, 443RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

The state filed a motion to revoke a misdemeanor probation alleging a positive alcohol test and missed fee and reporting obligations. We moved quickly to address the warrant, coordinated a controlled turn-in to secure a bond, and obtained the probation file. We compiled proof of current compliance, including clean UAs, enrollment in the required intervention program, and payments toward arrears, along with a concrete plan to finish remaining conditions. After presenting that record and pressing our case with the prosecutor and probation, the state dismissed the motion.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Ellis County, 443RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

While on deferred probation, the client was later arrested for driving while license invalid, and probation filed a felony motion to revoke. He was initially held without bond. We moved quickly to seek a bond setting and compiled proof that fees were current, classes were completed, and an occupational license had been pursued and approved. We reviewed the violation report, corrected inaccuracies about nonpayment, and delivered documented compliance to the prosecutor. After sustained negotiations, the State withdrew the revocation, and the court dismissed the motion.

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Driving While License Invalid (With Prior)

Location

Ellis County, None

Allegations

Following a roadside dispute, the client was stopped and charged with driving while license invalid with a prior after officers could not verify insurance and ran his information. The suspension traced to unpaid out-of-state tickets and administrative holds. We obtained his driving record, pinpointed the holds, and had the client clear them and pay the reinstatement fee, documenting every step. We delivered that proof to the prosecutor and pressed the weaknesses in pursuing a case where the license issues were being resolved. The state dismissed the charge.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Ellis County, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO 3

Allegations

The client was stopped after a 911 complaint from a road incident, and officers found a handgun in the glove box while also learning the license was invalid, leading to a UCW charge. We pulled the police reports, 911 audio, and body cam video and scrutinized the basis for the stop and the weapon's discovery. We also worked around scheduling issues and helped the client address license problems to show mitigation. Using those leverage points, we negotiated a reduction, and the case closed with a time served resolution in court.