Criminal Defense Case Results in Harris, TX

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Terroristic Threat

Location

Harris County, County Criminal Court at Law No. 2

Allegations

Police opened a case after workplace chatter was reported as a mass violence threat. The client had never communicated any threat to the named person, who was unaware of it. After the detective tried to secure an admission, the client ended the interview and was later arrested. We obtained discovery showing only coworker statements, with conflicting details and no corroborating evidence. We challenged the lack of an imminent threat and credibility problems, pressed the case toward trial, and moved to ease bond terms. The State dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Harris County, CC1

Allegations

After a domestic dispute at a residence, our client was arrested for assault even though they insisted they acted in self-defense. We obtained the reports and highlighted that officers relied solely on the complainant’s account and ignored our client’s version, including prior incidents of aggression we documented. We raised those credibility issues with the prosecutor and made clear we were ready for trial. The state instead offered terms for dismissal, a brief online class and a few hours of community service. Our client completed them promptly and the case was dismissed.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, CC11

Allegations

After a traffic stop for registration and an insurance check, officers saw a handgun in the passenger area and arrested our client for unlawful carrying because it was in plain view. He had no drugs, alcohol, or other contraband, and the encounter stemmed entirely from the stop and the gun's placement. We requested the video and reports, mapped the timeline of the stop, and challenged the basis for the detention and the elements of the charge. We took those issues to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence, Impeding Breath/Circulation

Location

Harris County, 262nd DC

Allegations

Police went to a residence after a neighbor reported a loud dispute. The complainant claimed her breathing was impeded, officers observed some bruising, and she was taken for evaluation. Our client had already left to cool off but cooperated when contacted. We obtained the body camera, reports, neighbor information, and medical records. The footage was unclear, and the evidence did not reliably establish strangulation or the source of the bruising. After pressing these proof problems and setting the case for trial, the state dismissed.

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Failure to Stop and Render Aid

Location

Harris County, 486th DC

Allegations

The case began in a parking lot. As our client eased forward to exit, a pedestrian appeared, hit the hood with a hand, and walked away. Believing there was no impact or injury, the client left but was stopped minutes later and charged. We obtained body cam and EMS records showing only minor hand tenderness and no other injuries. The complainant’s later accounts and social media posts conflicted. We compiled a focused submission, pressed the prosecution on the credibility issues, and the state dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC10

Allegations

Following a social gathering, our client was caught up at the tail end of a multi-vehicle collision. Officers administered HGN, walk-and-turn, and one-leg stand, and a later breath test registered 0.10. We obtained the police and crash reports along with the breath-test records, and highlighted how post-crash conditions and roadside testing can skew balance and observations. The client also moved quickly to arrange an ignition interlock, showing accountability. We leveraged those points in negotiations and secured probation.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Harris County, 497th DC

Allegations

After leaving a restaurant and briefly stopping at a bar, the client drove away and was involved in a crash with a patrol vehicle at an intersection he believed was a four‑way stop. He declined breath testing, a blood warrant was obtained, and bar and police videos were produced. We secured the crash report and video, evaluated the investigation, and built mitigation. We highlighted the long gap since prior DWIs, strict interlock compliance, treatment efforts, and significant health issues. The case resolved with straight probation, with house arrest approved in lieu of initial jail time.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Harris County, CCL4

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after heavy drinking. Our client was arrested based on the partner's initial statement and minor scratches, despite reporting she had been hit and showing facial swelling. We obtained the 911 recording, body cam footage, and booking photos, and documented her injuries. The evidence highlighted conflicting accounts, the cramped setting of the struggle, and gaps in the on-scene investigation. We made clear we were ready to litigate and impeach credibility. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, County Criminal Court at Law No. 4

Allegations

Officers made contact only after the vehicle was already parked in a lot. They later cited suspected racing, noted an odor of alcohol, and conducted field sobriety tests. We scrutinized the reports and timeline and emphasized that no traffic offense was observed before the detention. We challenged the legal basis for the stop and the weight of the roadside assessments. Faced with those defects and potential suppression, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Continuous Violence Against the Family (Felony)

Location

Harris County, 176th DC

Allegations

Our client was arrested on a felony continuous family violence charge after a domestic argument at a residence. The arrest relied largely on initial statements from the complainant and a family member. We obtained the reports and conducted our own investigation, collecting texts, videos, and recordings the client had preserved. Those materials revealed major inconsistencies with the police narrative and included admissions that undermined the original allegations. We organized the timeline, highlighted credibility problems, and presented the issues to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC4

Allegations

After a single-car crash near an intersection on a foggy, wet night, our client was arrested for DWI. The vehicle’s wipers were malfunctioning, and no other vehicles were involved. Officers later noted a refusal, but the client recalls no field sobriety tests and consented to a breath test without being told the result. We dissected the reports and crash conditions, highlighting the lack of standardized testing and confusion about any refusal. Faced with these evidentiary gaps, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC12

Allegations

After a traffic stop for alleged swerving, officers had our client do field tests, then let them drive to a nearby lot. The client declined breath testing, a warrant was obtained, and blood was drawn at the jail. We reviewed video and paperwork and found issues, including unclear test instructions and a mislabeled blood record that undermined chain of custody. We pressed these problems and challenged the BAC’s reliability. The case was reduced, and the client received credit for time served, avoiding probation and further jail.