Criminal Defense Case Results in Houston, TX

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Montgomery County, 9th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a dispute with a dating partner outside her workplace. She told officers he grabbed her arm and that a gun might be present, while he made statements about self harm. We obtained body camera and nearby video, and reviewed her statement noting he had never threatened her with the gun. We emphasized that no evidence showed brandishing or an intent to harm her, only himself. After sustained negotiations focused on accountability and treatment, the prosecution agreed to deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, CCL4

Allegations

Police responded to a single-vehicle crash with the client’s car totaled and no other vehicles involved. The client reported no significant injuries, declined EMS transport, performed field sobriety tests, and was then taken to a hospital for a consensual blood draw. Officers noted an open container, and the client acknowledged drinking. We obtained the reports and video, challenged how the tests were conducted after a collision, and closely reviewed the consent advisement and blood handling. We leveraged those concerns in negotiations. The state reduced the charge and accepted a plea with credit for time already served.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

After leaving a residence following an argument, the client had drinks and was later stopped for rolling past the stop line, with an officer also claiming a curb strike. The client provided two breath samples around .26. We obtained patrol videos, noted the arresting officer was being coached during field tests, and raised concerns about missing media from the client’s dashcam and the vehicle inventory. Leveraging these credibility and procedure issues, we pressed negotiations and the charge was reduced, resulting in straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Police encountered the client stuck in a muddy field after taking a recently purchased car out with friends. Field sobriety tests were performed, but there was no breath or blood test because the client refused and no warrant was obtained. We pulled the body and dash camera footage and zeroed in on two gaps in the state’s case: who actually drove and whether any driving occurred in a public place. We dissected the sobriety testing and signaled readiness for trial. With no chemical evidence and key elements in doubt, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Sexual Assault

Location

Harris County, 183rd DC

Allegations

Police sought our client on a Texas warrant alleging sexual assault after a social event. We engaged immediately, monitored his transfer, addressed bond and travel restrictions, and pulled the full case file, including exam reports, interviews, and recordings. Our investigation uncovered major inconsistencies in the complainant’s accounts. We also preserved an audio recording from that night reflecting consensual contact. We presented these credibility problems to the prosecution during grand jury review, and the State dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Waller County, None

Allegations

After a 911 caller reported reckless driving, officers found our client already parked and standing outside the vehicle. No officer saw any driving, and the client declined field sobriety testing and breath. Hours later a blood draw was done under a warrant at the jail, where the nurse hesitated and noted lacking proper sterilization supplies while drawing an incomplete set of vials. We demanded preservation of video, dissected the reports, and prepared to suppress the blood and any driving proof. Confronted with these defects, the State dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

The client was stopped after slowing at an intersection and making a wide right turn, then arrested for DWI. He admitted to a single drink at a bar, performed field tests, and blew a high score on a roadside device seconds after removing oral tobacco. We obtained the videos and lab records, challenged the thin basis for the stop, and highlighted reliability issues with the breath test while scrutinizing the blood draw. Diversion was denied due to the reported BAC, so we pressed negotiations and secured deferred probation, avoiding a conviction and setting the case up for dismissal upon completion.

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Solicitation of Prostitution

Location

Montgomery County, 9th DC

Allegations

An online post led our client to arrange a hotel meet for sexual services, but the contact was an undercover officer. After a brief exchange and payment, officers entered as part of a sting and arrested multiple individuals. The client had no prior history. We stepped in early, demanded the full set of messages and reports, and positioned the case with proactive mitigation, including decision-making courses and character letters. Combined with persistent negotiations, that work secured deferred probation, avoiding a permanent conviction.

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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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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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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.