Criminal Defense Case Results in Harris, TX

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (Felony Conviction)

Location

Harris County, 209th DC

Allegations

Police alleged our client, a felon, unlawfully possessed a firearm after a late night dispute in a business parking lot. We pulled the surveillance footage and spoke with the witnesses. The video showed muzzle flashes but was dark, partially blocked by vehicles, and contained a recording gap, so it never clearly identified a gun in our client's hand. No firearm was recovered, and witness accounts were inconsistent and alcohol affected. We laid out the evidentiary holes to the prosecutor, and the case was dismissed.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, 178th

Allegations

Our client was near the end of a long felony probation when a revocation motion issued, citing unpaid restitution and a missed drug test, and a warrant was activated. We pulled the judgment and supervision records, confirming the monthly restitution terms, years of consistent payments, and that the missed test was promptly made up with subsequent tests negative. We engaged the prosecutor and coordinated a controlled surrender so the matter could be addressed immediately. Confronted with the records, the state recognized the allegations could not be sustained. The motion was dismissed and the warrant recalled.

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Harassment by Electronic Communication

Location

Harris County, CCCL8

Allegations

A harassment case was filed after a former partner reported dozens of texts sent in a short burst. The client explained the messages were an isolated, emotional moment with no threats or follow-up. We coordinated a walkthrough bond, reviewed the alleged texts and police reports, and highlighted that the responding officer documented the complainant did not feel in danger. The client completed a decision making course and maintained strict no contact while we negotiated. The state agreed to deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, CCCL5

Allegations

The client was stopped for an expired registration. During the ensuing arrest, officers said they discovered a weapon in the vehicle and filed an unlawful carry charge. We pulled the reports and video, timed out the stop, and compared each step of the detention and search to what the officer wrote. That review exposed inconsistencies in how the search was justified and weak links tying the client to unlawful carry. We put a suppression challenge on the table and pressed those issues with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the UCW.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, CC1

Allegations

The client was stopped for a defective taillight. Officers noted open containers, conducted roadside tests, and made a DWI arrest. During the encounter a handgun was found in the driver door pocket, and UCW was filed based on the alleged DWI. We obtained bodycam, reports, and lab records showing the blood draw occurred hours after the stop, then challenged the basis for the search, whether the gun was in plain view, and the required link to another offense. Confronted with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the UCW.

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Violation of a Protective Order (Misdemeanor)

Location

Harris County, CCCL15

Allegations

The client was accused of violating a protective order after sending electronic messages to the protected party. We obtained the protective order, pulled the message and call history from the parenting app and phone records, and mapped each alleged contact against the exact terms of the order. The timeline and content created proof problems for the State and showed significant mitigating context. We also documented the client’s prompt entry into inpatient treatment and kept the court informed. After presenting our findings and pressing the evidentiary issues with the prosecutor, the misdemeanor was dismissed.

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Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle

Location

Harris County, 262nd DC

Allegations

Officers found our client asleep in a travel lane. When awakened, he drove off, exited the highway, and continued for a short distance before stopping at a gas station, leading to a felony evading charge. We secured the dash and body camera footage and reconstructed the timeline. The video showed steady speeds, no unsafe maneuvers, and immediate compliance once stopped. We pressed the state on whether the evidence proved an intent to flee and used the footage to undercut that claim. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, 230th DC

Allegations

Our client was jailed on an out-of-county warrant tied to an old deferred adjudication drug case, based on technical probation claims like missed reporting, community service, employment proof, and fees. Retained while held without bond, we filed immediately in the supervising court, secured a bond, and pushed through inter-county system delays so release could move forward. After obtaining the file, we documented the age of the case and a long stretch with no new offenses. We showed the allegations were technical, not new criminal conduct, and pressed the state to end supervision. The prosecution agreed and dismissed the case.

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Violation of a Protective Order

Location

Harris County, CC6

Allegations

A no contact order was in place after a family dispute. Believing he had permission to be on a relative’s property, the client went back to the area and a call to police followed, resulting in an arrest for violating the order. We focused on the order’s exact terms, the officer’s account, and statements supporting the client’s belief that his presence was allowed. We emphasized ambiguity about property boundaries and contact restrictions, as well as the absence of hostile intent. The case was resolved with deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction.

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Violation of a Protective Order

Location

Harris County, 230th DC

Allegations

Following a prior family dispute, our client was accused of violating a protective order after returning to a residence. Relatives had told the client it was okay to come by, then a family member called police, claiming concern about a partner. The partner told officers no assault occurred. We secured the protective order, police reports and bodycam, and compared the order’s terms to the location and contact alleged. We presented witness statements showing he believed he had permission to be there. Faced with credibility issues and no willful violation, the state dismissed.

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Disorderly Conduct - Class B

Location

Harris County, CCL6

Allegations

The client was accused of Class B disorderly conduct after a reported disturbance that drew police to the area. We stepped in immediately, filed notice of representation, and obtained the discovery. Our team dissected the officer’s narrative and the file, highlighting gaps in proving the required elements and problems in how the incident was described. We pressed those issues with the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate them. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Money Laundering

Location

Harris County, 185th DC

Allegations

An acquaintance persuaded our client to open an account and move deposits by buying cashier’s checks payable to others. After charges were filed, we obtained the banking records, mapped the transactions, and showed her role was limited and that she received only modest rent help while others directed the scheme. We coordinated a proffer with investigators and supplied leads on the organizers. Using that cooperation and mitigation, we negotiated deferred adjudication with restitution, avoiding a felony conviction.