Criminal Defense Case Results in Galveston, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Galveston County, CC3

Allegations

The client was stopped for an expired registration and questioned about alcohol. After admitting to drinking, they were given field sobriety tests and arrested. At the station, the breath machine showed sample accepted twice, but the officer deleted the results and refused to disclose any numbers, then said he would seek a blood warrant. We pulled the video and testing records, documented the irregular handling, and challenged the reliability of the evidence. With that leverage, we negotiated a reduction of the charge.

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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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DWI - First Offense

Location

Galveston County, County Court at Law No. 2

Allegations

Stopped for speeding while merging onto a freeway on-ramp, the client was arrested for DWI after the officer noted odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and an open container among packed items in the vehicle. The client declined field sobriety tests, a warrant was obtained, and a blood draw later reported a result around 0.12. We scrutinized discovery and pressured the state over missing stop video and evidentiary gaps surrounding the draw and testing. Using those weaknesses and the lack of SFSTs, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser misdemeanor. The client accepted time served, avoiding probation and closing the case.

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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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DWI - First Offense

Location

Galveston County, County Court at Law No. 2

Allegations

After a traffic stop moments after leaving a lot, the client was pulled over for allegedly failing to maintain a single lane. They declined field sobriety testing and a breath test, and a blood draw was later obtained by warrant. We obtained the video footage and showed the brief lane drift occurred with no nearby traffic, undermining reasonable suspicion for the stop. We also highlighted recurring issues with the arresting officer’s stops and credibility. Facing a suppression hearing, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Galveston County, CC3

Allegations

Police stopped our client for a lane violation and conducted field sobriety tests after the client admitted to drinking. The client consented to a breath test that reported roughly a 0.15 result. We obtained the video, reports, and breath-test records, and pressed the state on the basis for the stop, the administration of the tests, and the reliability of the machine. We emphasized the client's cooperation and lack of prior DWI convictions. After negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge.

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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.