Criminal Defense Case Results in Harris, TX

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, CCL13

Allegations

Officers contacted our client in a residential parking area and said the handgun in the cup holder made it unlawful because it was in plain view and not holstered. We pulled the bodycam and dashcam and showed the car was already parked at the client’s residence, the holster was visible on the seat, and the client had not consented when the officer opened the door and seized the gun. We challenged both the basis for UCW and the warrantless seizure, documented the issues with video timestamps, and pressed the prosecutor. The case was dismissed.

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Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon

Location

Harris County, 497th DC

Allegations

The client, a passenger in a car with children in the back seat, was stopped for an alleged signaling and wide turn violation. Officers focused on window shades in the rear, then claimed to smell marijuana, though only a small remnant in a bottle was found. Despite no consent, they searched and discovered a firearm in the glove box, which the client acknowledged. We obtained the dash and body cameras, showing shifting reasons for the stop and a shaky basis for the search. We prepared a suppression motion and pressed the issues with the prosecution. The state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, County Court 5

Allegations

The case began when officers responded to a minor single-vehicle incident and contacted our client. During the encounter, the client disclosed a handgun in the car and was arrested for unlawful carrying tied to the broader investigation. We obtained the records, assessed the legal basis for the charge, and pressed the prosecution in negotiations. Emphasizing the nonaggravated circumstances, we agreed to a property forfeiture of the firearm. The state dismissed the unlawful carrying charge in full.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Harris County, CCL9

Allegations

At a storage facility, the client asked another driver to move so he could pass. The other man refused, pulled furniture from his vehicle and it struck the client’s truck. The client, upset, pushed the item aside. The other party then claimed assault. We obtained the surveillance video, the 911 recording and body cam footage, which showed no physical contact with the complainant and raised credibility and valuation issues. Using that leverage, we secured an agreement for a brief class, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, 184th DC

Allegations

The probation department filed a motion to revoke after a series of positive drug screens. The client self surrendered on the warrant, and we immediately obtained the probation file and lab reports, assessed the alleged violations, and prepared to contest them. In parallel, we worked with family to line up an inpatient treatment option and addressed bond concerns to show the court a concrete plan for compliance. We packaged this mitigation with our legal challenges and pushed the State to reconsider. The prosecutor withdrew the allegations and the court dismissed the motion.

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Unlawful Disclosure or Promotion of Intimate Visual Material

Location

Harris County, 209th DC

Allegations

The state alleged our client shared an intimate photo with a third party after a relationship dispute. We obtained the image and related messages and showed the photo did not reveal a face, creating real doubt about who was depicted. We also challenged whether the state could prove lack of consent or any intent to harm, both required under the statute. After we outlined these evidentiary gaps and credibility issues, the prosecution agreed it could not meet its burden. The case was dismissed.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Harris County, County Court At Law 7

Allegations

After a high speed stop, the client was arrested and charged with reckless driving. We stepped in early, obtained the reports, and opened a dialogue with the prosecutor about a nonconviction resolution. We negotiated a deal that required completion of a driving safety class and compliance with limited conditions in exchange for dismissal. Our team coordinated enrollment, tracked progress, and filed the certificates ahead of the court setting. With those requirements satisfied, the State dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, CCL3

Allegations

While on misdemeanor DWI probation, the client faced a revocation alleging late fees, alcohol use based on ignition‑interlock reports, a missed UA, and license issues. We secured the full probation file and device records, documenting repeated equipment malfunctions noted by the installer and that all arrears were brought current. We supplemented the file with medical documentation, caregiver responsibilities, and proof of completed treatment and ongoing meetings. We challenged the foundation for the tech evidence and prepared for a contested hearing. Confronted with weak proof and substantial compliance, the State dismissed the revocation.

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Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle

Location

Harris County, 263rd DC

Allegations

A patrol unit activated its lights behind our client on a crowded freeway near an active incident with multiple emergency vehicles. Dashcam video showed the client signaling, moving across lanes, then taking the first safe exit, turning on hazards, and stopping, where they complied. The officer labeled this as evading in a vehicle. We obtained the footage and reports and argued the state could not prove intent to flee and that a safe place to stop had not been available in traffic. Confronted with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, CCL16

Allegations

The weapon charge arose from a traffic stop where an officer said a caller reported reckless driving and, after the stop, a handgun was found in the vehicle. We obtained the dash and body camera video and scrutinized the reason for the stop, noting the officer relied on an unverified tip and shifting observations amid other emergency activity on the roadway. We also challenged the basis for the vehicle search and the connection between our client and the firearm. After we laid out these defects and prepared a suppression challenge, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, CCCL16

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a minor violation, officers pulled our client from a vehicle that belonged to a family member. He refused consent to search, but the stop was extended and a K9 circled the car multiple times before an alleged alert. A handgun was later attributed to the vehicle, not to our client. We challenged the prolonged detention, the reliability of the dog alert, and the lack of proof that our client knowingly carried the firearm. The prosecutor dismissed the UCW case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, 183rd DC

Allegations

The client faced a motion to revoke misdemeanor probation after a disputed domestic incident allegedly violated supervision terms. We moved quickly to pull the allegations and gather the text messages between the parties. Those messages undercut key claims and showed the story had shifted over time. We paired that with proof of steady employment and other positive compliance indicators, then pressed the state on the lack of reliable evidence. With credibility problems and no clear willful violation, the motion was dismissed.