Criminal Defense Case Results in Houston, TX

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Theft of Property $100-$750 (Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Brazoria County, CCL4

Allegations

At a retail store, loss prevention stopped the client after they exited with trading cards in a pocket, alleging the value was just over one hundred dollars. We obtained and reviewed the surveillance video and scrutinized the store's valuation against documentation. The footage did not clearly show concealment or intent, and the pricing showed inconsistencies that appeared to inflate the total. We presented these problems to the prosecutor and pressed the evidentiary weaknesses. With key elements in doubt, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 9th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Stopped after turning into a residential area, the officer cited a turn signal and paperwork issues and ordered our client out while a K9 unit was called. The canine handling raised red flags, including the handler tossing an object toward the door before claiming an alert. The vehicle search found nothing, but a second pat down turned up a small THC vape cartridge. We pulled the dash and body camera footage and canine records, and challenged the extension of the stop and the legitimacy of the alert. Confronted with these suppression issues, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Brazoria County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Stopped for an improper lane change, the client was arrested on a second DWI. They invoked the right to remain silent and refused all field sobriety tasks and any breath or blood testing, leaving the case with no BAC evidence. We obtained the video, scrutinized the reason for the stop, and highlighted inconsistencies and minimal impairment signs in the report. After sustained negotiations focused on the evidentiary gaps and trial risk, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge, sparing the client the harsher second-offense penalties.

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Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Location

Brazoria County, Surfside Municipal Court

Allegations

The client received a citation for minor in possession of alcohol during a patrol contact. There was no arrest, only a summons to court. We obtained discovery, examined the officer's narrative and the basis for the possession allegation, and identified leverage in the evidentiary weaknesses. We engaged the prosecutor early and pushed for a proportional outcome that minimized long-term impact. The case was resolved with deferred probation, positioning the client to pursue record clearance after completion.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after the client called for assistance. Officers claimed the client admitted to recently driving, and a blood draw was obtained by warrant after a refusal. We dug into the reports and statements and found conflicting accounts about when the client arrived home and whether any drinking happened afterward. The probable cause affidavit also included a significant timestamp error. We challenged the reliability of the timeline and scrutinized the warrant paperwork, pressing the state on proof of intoxication at the time of driving. The charge was reduced.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Stopped for excessive speed, our client was first booked for reckless driving and later charged with DWI after officers claimed signs of intoxication at the station. The client declined field tests and a breath test, so police obtained a blood warrant. The result, taken well after the stop, was barely over the limit. We reviewed video showing steady speech and normal demeanor, then challenged the reliability of the blood draw and handling of the sample. With those weaknesses, we negotiated a reduction to a non-DWI misdemeanor with deferred probation.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 221st Judicial District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop for expired registration, officers claimed to smell marijuana and deployed a K9 to search the vehicle, finding a THC vape in the driver's door. We pulled the bodycam and dashcam videos and the lab reports, then challenged the basis for the stop and the scope of the search while pressing the prosecutor on proof problems. We secured placement in a pretrial diversion with limited requirements, including a brief class and community service. After completion, the state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Fort Bend County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

Police were called to a hotel after an argument that followed a day of drinking. Officers noted the complainant’s black eye and arrested our client, who said he acted defensively. The 911 call came from a third party, the complainant later expressed no interest in prosecution, and a child’s reported account conflicted with the fact the child had been asleep. We compiled these credibility problems and highlighted the lack of reliable evidence. After sustained negotiations with the DA, the state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Brazoria County, 300th District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation from a prior drug case when probation filed a motion to revoke, alleging failure to report. He was in custody when we were hired, so we fast-tracked a review of the probation file and addressed bond, securing his release while we prepared for the hearing. We obtained the revocation packet, verified the timeline of alleged violations, and assembled mitigating documentation. After firm negotiations and readiness to contest the allegations, the state withdrew the motion and the court dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC12

Allegations

After a traffic stop for alleged swerving, officers had our client do field tests, then let them drive to a nearby lot. The client declined breath testing, a warrant was obtained, and blood was drawn at the jail. We reviewed video and paperwork and found issues, including unclear test instructions and a mislabeled blood record that undermined chain of custody. We pressed these problems and challenged the BAC’s reliability. The case was reduced, and the client received credit for time served, avoiding probation and further jail.

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Public Intox

Allegations

The client was arrested for public intoxication following an altercation with a family member at a hotel room. Police were called, and upon their arrival, the individual was accused of intoxication despite claims of sobriety.

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DWI B/DWI 1st

Allegations

The individual was arrested after a traffic stop for swerving. The client refused a breath test and admitted to consuming alcohol. No field sobriety tests were completed because the client said they had concerns about balance issues due to a medical condition. Blood was drawn under a warrant.