Criminal Defense Case Results in Houston, TX

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Public Intoxication

Location

Galveston County, JP2

Allegations

After a night at a private venue, officers confronted our client as the bar was closing and cited him for public intoxication. He was waiting for a ride, and there was no evidence he presented a danger to himself or others, the key element of the offense. We requested discovery, including the officer's narrative and any video, and broke down the thin observations the report relied on. We then engaged the prosecutor early, walked through those evidentiary gaps, and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case, and our client never had to appear in court.

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Failure to Identify (Class C)

Location

Galveston County, JP2

Allegations

The client was approached by officers at a private venue after an event and was cited for failure to identify when they declined to provide ID. They reported they were simply waiting for a ride and had not committed any other offense. We obtained the citation and officer narrative, reconstructed the sequence of the contact, and challenged whether a lawful detention supported the identification demand. We raised those evidentiary and legal issues with the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate them. The state dismissed the case.

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Terroristic Threat

Location

Montgomery County, CCL4

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, our client called 911 seeking help. Despite no injuries, officers arrested the client based solely on an allegation that a violent threat was made, which the client denied. We quickly requested the 911 recording and body cam footage and moved to address strict bond conditions. The complaining witness then signed an affidavit opposing prosecution and the no contact order. We presented it and underscored the lack of corroborating evidence while preparing for trial. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Harris County, 182nd DC

Allegations

Police stopped the client after a wrong way turn and arrested him for a third DWI. He completed roadside tests, declined breath, and officers later got a warrant for a blood draw taken several hours after driving that reported a high BAC. When device violations and a missed setting led to a warrant, we arranged a walk through to restore bond and get the case back on track. We pulled all videos and lab records, emphasized the delay in the draw, and corrected errors about how recent the priors were. The state agreed to probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Brazoria County, 461st DC

Allegations

While on deferred adjudication for a felony drug case, the client faced a motion to revoke after a domestic dispute arrest triggered a warrant. We moved quickly, coordinated a controlled surrender and secured a bond to avoid a lengthy jail hold. Our team reviewed the misdemeanor case materials and obtained an affidavit of non-prosecution from the complainant. We also compiled proof of a strong compliance record, with fees paid and programs completed. With no independent basis to show a violation, the prosecution dismissed the motion to revoke.

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Traffic Violation (Class C)

Location

Brazoria County, JP4-2

Allegations

The client was stopped while attempting to pull into a gas station as several units had another driver detained nearby. An officer claimed to see a container in the passenger area and issued a Class C traffic citation. We scrutinized the stop and the officer’s paperwork, focusing on whether there was a lawful basis to detain the client and whether the state could prove the item was in the client’s possession and accessible. After setting the matter for a contested setting and pressing these issues with the prosecutor, the citation was dismissed.

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Theft (Aggregate $2,500 to $30,000) - State Jail Felony

Location

Harris County, 208th DC

Allegations

The client was accused of aggregate theft by a former bookkeeping client, who claimed funds were diverted over several months. When we were retained, the case was in warrant status after a missed setting tied to a child’s surgery and poor communication with prior counsel. We moved quickly to address the warrant, coordinated a safe appearance, and got the case back on the docket. Our team dissected bank records, messages, and valuation summaries, challenging weak entries and inflated totals. We negotiated a result centered on restitution and rehabilitation. The court granted deferred adjudication.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Galveston County, 405th District Court

Allegations

Our client faced a felony motion to revoke probation after a misdemeanor allegation from an online sale dispute. We gathered probation records showing consistent reporting, clean tests, completed service, and all fees paid, and confirmed the supervising officer supported continued supervision. We obtained medical documentation of a recent mental health diagnosis. We stressed that the new case was unadjudicated and disputed, and the property was returned. After negotiations, the state dismissed the revocation.

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Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer

Location

Montgomery County, CCL1

Allegations

After a traffic stop for speeding, the client was accused of eluding when they continued past the lights to take the next exit. They turned on hazard lights, briefly tried the shoulder, then pulled into a lot where officers performed a high-risk stop. We obtained the police report, dashcam and body-cam video, which showed the hazards were on and the client was seeking a safe place to stop, not trying to flee. With no prior record and those facts, we challenged the state’s theory of intent and pushed back in negotiations. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge to a lesser offense with straight probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, 487th DC

Allegations

The state moved to revoke the client’s felony deferred after a disputed neighbor incident triggered a new case and an alleged no‑contact violation. We stepped in quickly, requested and reviewed police reports, 911 audio and bodycam, and gathered the client’s videos documenting ongoing harassment. We coordinated with probation, clarified compliance items and corrected assessment paperwork, and pressed the prosecution on credibility problems. The motion was resolved by continuing the client on deferred adjudication with adjusted terms, avoiding a felony conviction and incarceration.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Harris County, CC16

Allegations

The case arose from a heated neighbor dispute where the client was accused of breaking a window. He consistently denied causing any damage and cooperated with authorities. We obtained the police report, 911 audio, and body camera footage, then paired that with the client’s videos documenting repeated harassment and contradictions in the complainant’s account. After presenting those credibility issues and addressing any claimed damage through restitution, we made clear we were ready for trial. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Discharge of a Firearm

Location

Brazoria County

Allegations

Officers were called to a residence after a family argument, where a single round was fired inside. The shot traveled upward into the ceiling and no one was injured. We moved fast to pull the 911 audio, body and dashcam video, and scene documentation, and documented the household’s desire to lift the emergency protective order and avoid further escalation. We used that record to push back on the initial report’s characterization and showed the state would have difficulty proving the charge. The prosecutor dismissed the case.