Criminal Defense Case Results in Houston, TX

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Galveston County, Galveston Municipal Court of Record

Allegations

During security screening at a travel terminal, our client's bag was flagged and a citation was issued for drug paraphernalia after items like vape pens and pre rolled materials were found. The client was not arrested and lived out of state, so we handled all court matters and obtained the evidence. We scrutinized how the luggage search occurred and challenged the basis for pursuing a conviction. After sustained negotiations and making clear we were ready for trial, the prosecution dismissed the case, keeping a conviction off the client’s record.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC10

Allegations

After a traffic stop for speeding, the client performed roadside tests, was arrested, and declined a breath test. Officers later obtained a warrant and took blood. We focused our defense on the basis for the stop, how the field tests were conducted, and the timing and paperwork surrounding the blood draw. We also addressed pretrial monitoring problems by proposing a more workable device and submitted a mitigation packet with pay records, references, and a contrition letter. The result was a reduction with a sentence of time served, no probation.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Galveston County, League City Municipal Court

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, police returned a second time and arrested our client based largely on the complainant's claim that an object was thrown. We got in early, filed our representation, and requested the police report, statements, and any body-camera footage. The complainant made clear she did not want to pursue the case, so we prepared an affidavit of non prosecution and ensured the state had it before court. Facing a thin record and a reluctant witness, the prosecutor moved to dismiss.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC11

Allegations

The client was stopped for speeding and arrested for DWI after an officer reported signs of intoxication and saw a liquor bottle in the vehicle. He declined roadside tests and later consented to a blood draw. We obtained the dash and bodycam recordings and found the primary officer’s camera captured audio only, limiting visual proof of impairment. We compiled mitigation and leveraged those evidentiary gaps in negotiations. After weighing options that would have required an interlock, the state agreed to reduce the charge and resolve it for time served, with no additional jail.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Galveston County, CC3

Allegations

Police responded to a single-vehicle crash, airbags deployed. At the scene the client did roadside field sobriety tests, declined a breath test, and a blood draw was later obtained by warrant. Our review of the videos and warrant file showed the lead officer unsure a DWI inquiry was even warranted until another officer pressed for it. Instructions and scoring on the tests were off, and the crash with airbag impact created clear medical confounders. After we made clear we were trial ready, the state offered a reckless reduction, then dismissed once our client completed two short online classes.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Harris County, CC5

Allegations

The arrest followed a two-car collision. Officers noted slurred speech, began field sobriety tests, and the client chose to stop and consented to a breath test the state later claimed was over .15. We secured the crash report and video, emphasizing the other driver’s failure to yield, and obtained the complete breath-testing maintenance and calibration file. We paired these issues with strong mitigation, including documented AA attendance and treatment progress. The state agreed to probation, avoiding jail time.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Harris County, Court 8

Allegations

Following a traffic stop after a motorist reported swerving, the client was arrested for a second DWI. Officers did not conduct standardized field sobriety tests, and a blood sample was taken later at a hospital. Our team stepped in after prior counsel stalled, pulled the dash and body camera video, requested 911 audio, and demanded the full state lab blood file. We pressed the state to produce missing records and scrutinized the testing. We also documented the client’s clean interlock record and completed alcohol classes. Using those points, we negotiated probation so the client could move forward under supervision.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, CC5

Allegations

Following a crash, the client was arrested and the vehicle was towed. During the post-arrest inventory, officers reported a loaded revolver in a door compartment, leading to a weapon charge. We obtained the bodycam and agency records tied to the tow and inventory, then mapped the timeline of the stop, arrest, and search. Inconsistencies surfaced about how and when the gun was found and whether it was actually accessible. We prepared suppression arguments and made clear we were ready to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Interference with Public Duties

Location

Harris County, Court 8

Allegations

A traffic stop escalated after a caller reported erratic driving. Officers approached quickly, issued rapid commands, and used a Taser when the client hesitated before pulling into a lot. He was treated at a hospital and charged with interference for allegedly refusing orders. We obtained bodycam, dispatch audio, and reports to reconstruct the timeline and show confusion rather than intent to obstruct. Using those issues as leverage, we negotiated a probationary resolution the client could manage.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Harris County, CC9

Allegations

The client was stopped after a wrong-way turn and arrested for a second DWI. A breath test was taken at the station well after the stop. We obtained the dash and body cam footage and identified errors in how the field sobriety tests were explained and conducted, and emphasized that the delay between driving and testing undercut the reliability of the result. We made clear we were ready to litigate those issues at hearing and trial. Confronted with these problems, the State reduced the case to a first offense DWI.

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Injury to a Child, Elderly, or Disabled Individual

Location

Montgomery County, 435th Judicial District Court

Allegations

A school report of facial bruising after a brief incident at home led to a felony injury-to-a-child charge. We got involved immediately, filed our appearance, stopped direct contact by law enforcement and CPS, and pressed for full discovery while we scrutinized the State’s evidence. We emphasized the client’s clean record, counseling, and strict compliance with bond. We also moved to narrow overbroad bond restrictions to stabilize housing. Using mitigation and leverage on the proof, we negotiated a reduction to a misdemeanor with deferred community supervision.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC11

Allegations

A late-night traffic stop for alleged swerving led to a DWI arrest. The client performed roadside tests in freezing conditions and later registered a 0.14 on a breath test. We secured patrol video and highlighted that any lane deviations occurred with no nearby traffic, and that the testing environment raised reliability concerns. The client’s dashcam also undercut a speeding claim. We then prevailed at the license hearing, adding leverage. Because a diversion program was unworkable due to travel demands, we negotiated a reduction and credit for time already spent in custody, resulting in a reduction with time served.