Criminal Defense Case Results in Houston, TX

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Following a traffic stop, officers found a handgun in the vehicle and charged the client with unlawful carrying of a weapon. We pulled the patrol car video, bodycam, and the reports and went line by line through the stop and the discovery of the firearm. Our review raised problems with the legal basis for the detention and the seizure and with whether the UCW elements were actually met. We laid those issues out to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Harris County, CCL7

Allegations

During a commute, a brief road dispute with another driver led to a stop where a deputy pulled over only our client and arrested for reckless driving. The client immediately disclosed a firearm, which was seized, and the car was searched, but no drug charges followed. We obtained the police report and focused on what the deputy actually observed, documenting that both drivers were involved and that there was no crash or injury. We challenged whether this met the statutory level of reckless disregard and made clear we were ready to litigate. The State dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Fort Bend County, CC3

Allegations

A verbal argument at a home escalated and police were called, resulting in our client’s arrest for family violence. We engaged early, obtained the initial police materials, and mapped out key issues. The report documented no visible injury and stated the arrest was to prevent further conflict rather than based on clear evidence of pain. We also made the State aware that the complaining witness did not wish to pursue the matter. During the intake phase we pressed the prosecutor on these evidentiary gaps. The DA rejected the charge before filing, and the case was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Montgomery County, JP4

Allegations

After a domestic argument in a vehicle, our client was charged with Class C family violence. There was no arrest, and the file consisted of a short report and a written statement. We entered the case, had the client’s appearance excused, and demanded full discovery, including any bodycam, recorded calls, or photos. None were produced to back up the allegation. We also explored the complainant’s willingness to cooperate. With trial looming and the evidence lacking, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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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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Leaving a Child in a Vehicle (Class C)

Location

Brazoria County, Pearland Municipal Court of Record

Allegations

Our client received a Class C citation after briefly leaving young children in a locked, running car during a quick stop at a retail location. There was no arrest and no prior record. We obtained discovery to confirm the timeline and how officers were alerted, emphasizing that the children showed no distress and the vehicle was secured. We also provided context about the client’s circumstances and a child welfare inquiry that found no concerns. After targeted negotiations with the prosecutor, the case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CCL13

Allegations

Stopped for alleged speeding, the client was contacted only after parking near home. Bodycam showed the officer noticed a firearm, then rushed into field sobriety tests and failed to give complete instructions on the walk-and-turn, while the client performed well on the one-leg stand. A warrant blood draw occurred hours later and was over the limit, but there was no admission of a drinking timeline, creating a rising BAC issue. We challenged probable cause, the flawed FST administration, and the link between the late blood result and driving. After we presented video excerpts and our analysis, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault - Family Violence

Location

Harris County, 180th DC

Allegations

Police alleged our client used a vehicle as a deadly weapon during a domestic dispute after a witness claimed the car struck the complainant. We reviewed EMS and hospital records showing she pushed off the vehicle, fell, and had minor injuries, and emphasized that she did not wish to prosecute. We also documented the witness’s intoxication that night and the client’s prompt engagement in mental health treatment. Faced with credibility problems and strong mitigation, the prosecution reduced the charge and resolved the case with deferred community supervision.

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Child Endangerment

Location

Montgomery County, 359th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Officers were called after a young child left a residence and knocked on a neighbor’s door. The client had stepped out, returned when contacted by police, and was arrested for child endangerment. We pulled the 911 audio, body cam, and call recordings to pin down the sequence of events, then built mitigation showing this was an isolated lapse. The client completed parenting and decision-making classes. With that leverage and steady negotiations, we secured deferred probation, avoiding jail and keeping a conviction off the record if successfully completed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Waller County, JP1

Allegations

The client was approached in a store parking lot while sitting in a parked vehicle, waiting for a ride. An open container was noted, and despite a recent knee injury the officer had the client attempt field sobriety tests, followed by a breath test. We focused the defense on the absence of any observed driving and whether the circumstances amounted to operating a vehicle at all. We also emphasized how the injury undermined the field tests and probed the basis for the initial contact. After sustained pressure in prefile negotiations, the State dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Montgomery County, CCL 4

Allegations

Following a domestic dispute, our client was accused of pulling, pushing, and striking a household member. We gathered the police reports and photos and spoke directly with the complainant. She submitted an affidavit of non-prosecution and stated she would not participate further. The photographs did not corroborate key injury claims in the report. We used these weaknesses to push back and limit the exposure to custody. The case resolved with straight probation, avoiding jail time and more severe penalties.

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Indecent Assault

Location

Brazoria County, CC1

Allegations

After a report made at a school, our client was arrested for indecent assault and held on an unusually high bond. We met with the client in the jail, moved for a bond reduction, and demanded full discovery. Our review showed a related felony allegation had already been rejected by a grand jury, and we pressed for those transcripts. We also challenged the admissibility of unrecorded statements and raised credibility issues in the complainant’s accounts. With trial set and our motions pending, the prosecution dismissed the case.