Criminal Defense Case Results in Galveston, TX

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Galveston County, 405th DC

Allegations

The client faced a felony motion to revoke probation after a new arrest for alleged illegal dumping and a late report to supervision. We coordinated a planned surrender and sought a bond reduction to avoid extended jail time. Our team obtained the reports and video from the new case, compared them to the statute, and identified that the conduct on private property did not satisfy key elements. We also presented the client’s long record of clean compliance. The prosecution dismissed the new case and withdrew the revocation, and the MTR was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Galveston County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence and arrested our client for assault after an argument ended with a phone being thrown and a minor cut reported. Bond conditions imposed no contact and barred the client from venues needed for work. We moved quickly, obtained the reports and bond order, and engaged with the prosecutor. The complaining witness made clear they did not wish to move forward and that the injury was accidental. We relayed that position, pushed for a prompt resolution, and prepared to challenge the restrictions. The state declined prosecution and dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Galveston County, JP2

Allegations

After a domestic dispute, officers responded to a 911 call and issued our client a Class C assault family violence citation for alleged offensive contact. The client reported being struck and had visible injury, yet was the one arrested. We obtained the police report, body camera video and 911 audio, and spoke with the complaining witness. The complaining witness signed an affidavit of non prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor along with the materials we gathered. The State declined to proceed and the charge was dismissed.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Galveston County, 212th DC

Allegations

After a minor traffic stop, officers claimed they smelled marijuana and searched the car and our client, seizing a THC vape cartridge along with paraphernalia. The individual had no prior record but was charged with felony possession. We obtained discovery and scrutinized the basis for the stop and search while directing the client to complete a drug education course and secure a verified clean drug test. We packaged that mitigation with our findings and presented it to the prosecution. The state dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Kidnapping

Location

Galveston County, 405th DC

Allegations

Police opened an investigation after a rideshare passenger alleged our client assaulted and abducted them during a trip. The client reported the rider was highly intoxicated, fell asleep, insisted the drop-off was wrong, and later left with two other people who arrived at the scene. We stepped in early, instructed the client not to make a statement, and documented the sequence of events. We challenged the reliability of the accusation and the state's ability to prove intent or restraint. After sustained pressure, prosecutors dismissed the case.

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Illegal Dumping of Trash

Location

Galveston County, League City Municipal Court - COURTROOM 1

Allegations

The case started when debris from a landscaping project was left behind a fence after the crew ran out of space on the truck. A nearby resident recorded a worker in a safety vest using a wheelbarrow, and a citation was later mailed to our client, the business owner, even though he never met with officers. In discovery we reviewed the video and photos, which showed a different individual doing the dumping and no evidence our client ordered it. We showed the cleanup was arranged and challenged the state on identity and intent. Facing a weak link to our client, the prosecution dismissed the charge.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Galveston County, County Court at Law No. 3

Allegations

While on misdemeanor probation, our client was hit with a motion to revoke after an ignition interlock recorded multiple positive readings and lockouts. We pulled the interlock logs and service records, which reflected repeated device problems and that the unit had recently been replaced. We also gathered proof of substantial compliance, including completed classes, community service, and payments. Using those records, we pressed the State to rethink the sanction and negotiated a reduction of the alleged violations with credit for time served.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Galveston County, County Court at Law No. 1

Allegations

On a misdemeanor probation case, the client faced a motion to revoke based on missed drug tests, early positive interlock readings, unpaid costs, an incomplete class, and questions about community service. We gathered receipts showing fees paid, proof of course and service progress, and notes reflecting that some same‑day test calls were cleared to report the next morning. We added months of sobriety documentation, AA attendance, and support letters. After negotiations, the violations were reduced and the sanction was cut to time served, securing the client’s release.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Galveston County, County Court at Law No. 2

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an alleged lane violation, our client was arrested and charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon when officers discovered a firearm. We obtained the patrol video and reports, then scrutinized whether the stop and the manner of discovery complied with the law. The officer's account of the driving and the justification for the detention did not align with the evidence. We prepared a suppression challenge and kept steady pressure on the prosecutor about the defects. Confronted with those problems, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Galveston County, 405th District Court

Allegations

The client was stopped during security screening for a trip and a search of a pill container revealed a single oxycodone tablet mixed with other prescribed medication. Charged with felony possession under one gram, they faced serious consequences over one pill. We got involved immediately, minimized court appearances, and documented that this was an inadvertent mix-up rather than criminal intent. At our direction the client completed a brief drug awareness course and we presented that mitigation to the prosecutor. The state agreed and dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Galveston County, 212th District Court

Allegations

Authorities detained our client at a travel checkpoint after a K9 alert, then searched luggage and claimed to find multiple controlled substances. We obtained the reports and scrutinized the legal basis for the alert, the scope of the search, and the manner in which the frisk was conducted. We raised concerns with the prosecution about how the evidence was discovered and handled, and we highlighted significant mitigating factors. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to forgo jail time. The case resolved with a plea to straight probation.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Galveston County, 212th District Court

Allegations

Security personnel detained our client at a screening checkpoint after a K9 alert to checked luggage. A search uncovered several controlled substances and the case was filed as a felony possession. We obtained the reports and evidence logs, scrutinizing the basis for the sniff, the scope of the search, and chain of custody on what was seized. We raised these problems with the prosecutor and presented strong mitigation. After firm negotiations, the state agreed to a plea that avoided prison and resulted in straight probation.