Criminal Defense Case Results in Houston, TX

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Theft - Class C

Location

Montgomery County, JP3

Allegations

Loss prevention at a big-box store stopped our client after self-checkout, claiming a few low-cost items were not scanned. The client had paid for the rest of the cart and immediately offered to pay for the missed items, then received a citation rather than an arrest. We obtained the store video and officer materials and underscored that an employee had cleared a register error, the client never exited the store, and any apologies were made under obvious stress. We challenged intent and evidentiary gaps and pressed for dismissal. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Montgomery County, CC4

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a parking lot dispute with another driver escalated into a brief fight. The client reported hearing the other person say they had a gun and saw them reach into a bag, which prompted our client to intervene. Officers labeled our client the primary aggressor, and there was no usable video from the location. We obtained the police report and discovery, compared the parties' accounts, and focused on whether any witness actually heard a gun threat. Those conflicts and a clear self defense theory undercut proof beyond a reasonable doubt, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault

Location

Brazoria County

Allegations

After motion cameras flagged a suspected intruder on our client's business property at night, police were called. Officers came but declined to enter, so the client checked the area. In the confusion and low visibility, a round was fired and the suspect was hit, leading to an aggravated assault case. We moved quickly to secure 911 audio, dashcam and video, establishing the client sought help first and that officers disengaged. We leveraged those gaps in proof on intent and justification, and the state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Brazoria County, CC4

Allegations

The client was stopped for an expired registration and arrested after the officer spotted smoking paraphernalia and a holstered handgun inside the vehicle. No separate drug charge was filed, only unlawful carrying. We obtained the dash and body camera video and challenged the basis for the stop and the manner the firearm was discovered. We then opened discussions with the prosecutor, emphasizing evidentiary weaknesses and our client's clean history. After the client completed a brief safety course and surrendered the firearm, the state dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, CCL9

Allegations

While on misdemeanor probation, our client faced a motion to revoke based on a new arrest and an allegation of driving without a valid license. We obtained the revocation packet and discovery from the new case, which documented a 0.000 breath test and pending blood analysis. We challenged the grounds for revocation and highlighted the disputed license issue, along with evidence of recent compliance. After firm negotiations, the State reduced the allegations and agreed to resolve the case for time served, closing the matter without additional jail.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 435th DC

Allegations

A traffic stop led to an arrest for felony possession after officers located a THC vape cartridge that field tested positive. We obtained the offense report, body and dash camera footage, and the lab documentation. We scrutinized the reasons for the stop and the scope of the search, and pressed the state on chain of custody and the reliability of the testing. While the client complied with bond supervision, we prepared to litigate suppression issues. Facing these problems in their proof, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Galveston County, 122nd DC

Allegations

The client was arrested in Galveston County for possession of a controlled substance, filed as a third-degree felony in district court. We obtained the full discovery, examined how the evidence was found, and scrutinized the lab reports and chain of custody for gaps. We prepared suppression arguments and used them to leverage negotiations while presenting mitigating information about the client’s circumstances. After sustained advocacy, the state agreed to straight probation. The client avoided prison and remained in the community under supervision.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Montgomery County, CCL4

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers found a handgun in the vehicle and booked our client for unlawful carrying. We moved quickly to obtain the reports and video, then dissected the basis for the stop, the detention, and the search that led to the firearm. We flagged legal concerns in the officer's account and put those issues to the prosecutor. With pressure to proceed without clean evidence and our readiness to litigate suppression, the state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Class C

Location

Galveston County, Texas City Municipal Court of Record

Allegations

The client received a Class C assault citation after a dispute at work, where a coworker claimed the client struck them with a piece of paper. Our client maintained there was no intentional contact, and if anything occurred it was accidental while presenting a document. We interviewed multiple witnesses, secured a written statement from an independent coworker who saw no strike, and gathered workplace records that conflicted with the accusation. We subpoenaed witnesses, pushed for a trial setting, and challenged the complainant’s credibility. Faced with those problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon

Location

Montgomery County, 9th DC

Allegations

Police responded to a dispute at a residence where our client was picking up children. While loading them into a vehicle, he discovered a handgun left by another person, removed it to keep the kids away from it, and was immediately detained. Officers recovered the firearm and filed a felon-in-possession charge. We obtained an affidavit from the actual owner confirming the gun was his, reviewed the client’s recording and the reports, and challenged the basis for the detention and frisk. We emphasized the brief, safety-driven possession and lack of criminal intent. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Galveston County, CC2

Allegations

During a crowded weekend event, officers approached the client as he packed up a chair, seized his holstered handgun, and arrested him for unlawful carrying based on an allegation of intoxication. No breath, blood, or field sobriety testing was conducted, and the report referenced videos the state had not produced. We demanded all footage, challenged the evidentiary basis for intoxication, and made clear we were ready for trial. Prosecutors first sought a forfeiture of the firearm. We pushed back and protected his property. The state dismissed the case and the firearm was ordered returned.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Brazoria County, CCL1

Allegations

On probation for a misdemeanor theft case, the client faced a warrant after a positive THC test, unpaid fees, and an unfinished required class. She had already served a short jail sanction and was worried about work and family responsibilities. We coordinated a planned surrender to limit time in custody, then engaged the prosecution, documented mitigation, and pressed for credit for time already served. The State scaled back its position and agreed to resolve the case for time served, ending supervision. Outcome: reduction with time served and prompt release.