Criminal Defense Case Results in Harris, TX

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Harris County, CC8

Allegations

Police were called to a domestic dispute after an argument at a shared residence, and the complainant alleged our client struck her. He denied any physical contact and explained he had already left before officers arrived. We obtained the 911 audio, body cam, and reports, and reconstructed the timeline from available recordings. The inconsistencies, absence of corroborating evidence, and the complainant’s later affidavit of non-prosecution undermined the case. After we presented our findings and pressed for dismissal, the prosecution dropped the charge.

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Organized Retail Theft (State Jail Felony)

Location

Harris County, 174th DC

Allegations

Police accused our client of organized retail theft after an undercover buy and a raid on a small electronics shop. Investigators claimed televisions with security devices tied the business to stolen goods and obtained a statement after prolonged questioning. We obtained the warrant, surveillance and interview video, and challenged the basis for the search and the voluntariness of the admission. We also gathered receipts showing lawful purchases and explained the client's lack of criminal history. The case resolved with deferred adjudication.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Harris County, 228th DC

Allegations

The stop began after the client struck roadway debris, blew two tires, and pulled into a lot. Officers noted an odor of alcohol, conducted field tests the client believed he passed, and arrested after he refused a breath test. A blood warrant was executed several hours later. We obtained the bodycam, field test materials, and full blood records, challenging the basis for the arrest, the warrant, and the timing, storage, and chain of custody. We also compiled medical documentation showing serious health issues. The state agreed to a plea to straight probation, avoiding prison.

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Assault on a Peace Officer

Location

Harris County, 230th DC

Allegations

Police arrived at a residence for a welfare-related inquiry that turned tense, and our client was arrested for assault on a peace officer. We immediately demanded body and dash camera video and the full reports. The recordings undercut key allegations in the paperwork and raised credibility and legal-justification issues. We organized those problems and pressed the prosecutor in a case conference. Faced with the defects, the state dismissed the case, and we advised the client on clearing the record.

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Theft (State Jail Felony)

Location

Harris County, 232nd DC

Allegations

Our client was arrested for state jail felony theft after a check to a public agency allegedly bounced. We obtained the probable cause affidavit and scrutinized the paper trail, noting weak proof the client ever received a demand notice. We engaged the prosecutor quickly and advised the client not to make any payment until we secured protective terms. Once we negotiated a path that required verified restitution, we provided proof of payment. The state dismissed the case and all bond conditions were lifted.

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Interference with Public Duties

Location

Harris County, CCCL5

Allegations

Stopped during a highway construction detail, our client was accused of interference after driving past traffic cones into a temporary lane closure where officers and road crews were present. We secured the vehicle’s dash video, which showed the cones already set and the client attempting to follow the flow of traffic rather than confront or obstruct anyone. We also uncovered paperwork problems in the arrest and booking records, including mismatched identifying information and timing. Using those inconsistencies, we challenged whether the elements of intentional interference were met. The prosecution dismissed the charge.

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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.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CCCL10

Allegations

The client was stopped for an alleged lane change without signaling and arrested after the officer noted an odor of marijuana, conducted roadside tests, and obtained a consensual blood draw. We secured the dashcam and lab records, identified errors in the administration of the sobriety tests, and the video cast doubt on parts of the stop narrative. The blood results put BAC around 0.07, below the legal limit once lab uncertainty was considered, and THC findings were limited to unquantified metabolites. We presented these weaknesses, signaled readiness for trial, and the State dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC9

Allegations

After a single-vehicle crash off a roadway, the client was arrested for DWI. They declined field sobriety and breath testing, and officers later drew blood under a warrant. Reports mentioned an open container, which the client disputed. Our team pulled the dash and body cameras, the 911 call, the blood warrant, and the lab records. We focused on the absence of clear impairment on video, contradictions about an alleged bottle, and raised questions about calibration and handling of the blood testing. With that leverage, we negotiated a reduction and secured credit for time already served.

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Indecent Assault

Location

Harris County, CCL5

Allegations

The arrest stemmed from an allegation by a hotel staff member of unwanted touching during room cleaning. We obtained the 911 call and body camera video, which revealed translation issues, shifting explanations, and a phone recording that captured only conversation, not misconduct. Even responders questioned whether the facts supported a serious charge. We pressed those credibility and evidentiary gaps with the prosecutor. The case was reduced to a lesser Class C misdemeanor with straight probation, avoiding the original indecent assault.

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Felony Fraud (Investigation)

Location

Harris County

Allegations

Law enforcement contacted our client about suspected fraudulent returns tied to a workplace incident and warned a warrant could issue if they did not submit to questioning. We intervened at once, advised the client not to speak, and routed all communication through counsel. We engaged the investigator, explaining that any returns required supervisor approval and that the conduct flowed from managerial direction. After our outreach and their review, authorities deemed it a policy issue, not a crime. The investigation was closed and the case dismissed.

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Stalking

Location

Harris County, 179th DC

Allegations

Our client discovered a felony stalking warrant tied to a former dating partner who lived nearby. He reported recent invited visits and messages that did not match the accusation. We pulled the report, secured months of texts, call logs and a recording that undermined prior claims, and obtained records showing the complainant had made similar allegations against another person that did not hold up. We built a clear timeline showing mutual, consensual contact and no threats. We confronted the prosecutor with the contradictions and prepared to litigate if needed. Faced with the credibility problems, the state dismissed the case.