Criminal Defense Case Results in Harris, TX

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Public Intoxication

Location

Harris County, Webster Municipal Court

Allegations

After spending time at a residence, our client accepted a ride from an acquaintance. Directions went awry, tempers flared, and the client exited the car to avoid further conflict. The other person struck first, causing the client to fall and twist an ankle. When officers arrived, the client was upset and loud, and both individuals were cited for public intoxication. We emphasized that our client tried to disengage, was injured, and had no prior record. Using those facts, we negotiated deferred probation to keep a conviction off the record.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Harris County, DC 177th

Allegations

Officers approached our client while the vehicle was parked at a fuel station and later reported finding about 0.74 grams of cocaine in a wallet. We obtained the police reports and lab documentation and dug into the circumstances that led to the wallet being searched. Our team challenged the legal basis for the search and scrutinized the chain of custody and testing. We presented our suppression arguments and evidentiary concerns to the prosecution. The State dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC6

Allegations

After a single-vehicle crash, officers investigated for DWI and obtained a blood sample. Bodycam footage showed the client visibly impaired and emotional, making a trial strategy risky. We pursued pretrial resolution options, but diversion was denied due to aggravating factors, including a high blood alcohol result and the accident. We then focused on minimizing jail exposure and collateral consequences. Through negotiation, the State agreed to a one-year straight probation with classes, interlock, and community service, avoiding confinement.

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Resisting or Evading Arrest

Location

Harris County, CC14

Allegations

The case arose after a traffic incident that sent our client to a medical facility, where officers later tried to take him into custody. In the confusion that followed, police reported that he did not immediately comply with commands, leading to a resisting or evading charge. We dug into the incident timeline and arrest paperwork to contextualize his behavior and presented mitigating factors tied to his post-incident condition. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to a straight probation offer, sparing additional jail time.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Harris County, CC14

Allegations

After a traffic collision, our client was arrested on a second-offense DWI and transported for treatment. Officers secured a warrant, and the blood draw did not occur until several hours after the driving event. We reconstructed the timeline from the state's own paperwork and emphasized how the delay affected the weight of the evidence. With that leverage, we negotiated a resolution focused on supervision and rehabilitation. The case concluded with straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC15

Allegations

After a roadside incident, the client was found outside a vehicle and arrested for DWI based on the officer's observations. The client refused a breath test, and a blood sample was taken under a warrant. We picked apart the reports and the affidavit supporting the warrant, focusing on whether the state could link any intoxication to actual driving. We presented those evidentiary problems to the prosecution. The state dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Harris County, 248th DC

Allegations

After the client was booked on an unrelated matter, jail staff reported finding a small amount of suspected cocaine in the client's wallet during release, leading to a felony possession charge. We focused on the custodial search and the handling of the wallet from the scene to the jail. By scrutinizing booking paperwork, property logs, and the chain of custody, we highlighted gaps tying the substance to knowing possession. We pressed these issues with the prosecutor and prepared to litigate suppression. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Harris County, CC8

Allegations

Police contacted the client while parked at a gas station after leaving a venue, seated in the driver’s seat with the car off. The report alleged intoxication and referenced testing at the jail, but no driving was observed. We focused on the timeline and vehicle location, emphasizing that the client had pulled over to arrange a ride and was cooperative. We presented mitigation and negotiated firmly despite the prior DWI. The case resolved with straight probation on the misdemeanor, avoiding a jail sentence.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC1

Allegations

Police found our client asleep in a fast food drive-thru after the vehicle rolled over a curb and got stuck. Officers immediately handcuffed the client without asking about alcohol use and performed no field sobriety tests at the scene. Testing was attempted later at the jail, and there were no breath or blood results. We dissected the police reports and challenged the lack of on-scene investigation and probable cause for the arrest. We pressed these issues with the prosecutor and prepared to argue suppression. The state dismissed the case.

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Harris County, Baytown Municipal Court

Allegations

During a roadside investigation, officers said they found a backpack in the vehicle containing items they labeled as drug paraphernalia. Our team obtained the reports and dissected how the bag was located and who actually had control over it. We questioned the legal basis for opening the backpack and whether the items were truly drug related. We presented those issues to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate them. The state agreed the proof problems were significant, and the paraphernalia case was dismissed.