Criminal Defense Case Results in Houston, TX

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Galveston County, Galveston Municipal Court of Record

Allegations

While waiting to board a trip, a K9 alerted near the client’s companion and security directed both to secondary screening. Officers searched the client’s backpack and found a THC vape pen with cartridges. There was no arrest, only a citation that sent the case to city court. We pulled the reports, requested video, and emphasized the thin nexus between the alert and our client. After negotiations, the state reduced the fine and agreed to a short term of deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Montgomery County, 359th DC

Allegations

Probation sought to revoke our client's deferred adjudication, alleging missed check-ins, gaps in calling the testing line, and a single drug test reported positive for codeine. We secured a bond and compiled records showing the client was current on payments and otherwise compliant. We documented the work schedule that explained the call-in issues and pressed probation on the reliability and context of the lone positive. With that record in hand, the court continued the case on deferred probation with added monitoring instead of adjudicating guilt.

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Forgery of a Financial Instrument

Location

Galveston County, 122nd DC

Allegations

The client was accused of forgery after a traffic stop that occurred while giving an acquaintance a ride. Investigators later pointed to several checks deposited into an account and claimed she was involved. We obtained the discovery, scrutinized the basis for the stop and search, and compared police narratives with banking records. The materials did not show who created or passed the checks, and the link to our client was weak. We presented these defects to the prosecution, the grand jury no billed the case, and it was dismissed.

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Forgery of a Financial Instrument

Location

Galveston County, 122nd DC

Allegations

During a traffic stop that followed ongoing surveillance, officers searched our client’s vehicle after claiming an odor of marijuana and found mail in the glove box and another person’s wallet under a seat. Soon after, several deposited checks were flagged and she was charged with forgery. We dug into the police reports and discovery, challenged the legal basis for the stop and search, and stressed that nothing tied her to creating or presenting the checks. After sustained pressure and highlighting those proof gaps, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 9th DC

Allegations

After a roadside encounter, officers said they found a small cartridge believed to contain THC concentrate under one gram and filed a state jail felony possession charge. We moved quickly to obtain discovery and scrutinized how the item was seized, whether any consent or probable cause justified the search, and how it was handled afterward. We demanded certified lab testing and full chain of custody documentation to prove substance and weight. We set suppression issues for hearing and made clear we were ready to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC1

Allegations

After a late-night stop for speeding with a passenger in the car, the client was questioned about drinking, performed roadside tests, and was arrested. Officers searched the vehicle without consent and found nothing. At the station, the breath machine malfunctioned, requiring another attempt, and no result was disclosed. We obtained the videos and breath-testing records, highlighting the equipment issue, the rushed roadside evaluation, and the lack of consent for the search. Confronted with these problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Galveston County, Galveston Municipal Court of Record

Allegations

During a gathering at a rental home, a verbal dispute escalated after drinking. The complainant struck our client several times, and the client extended his arms to create space. Police issued a Class C assault by contact citation, referencing a video on the complainant's phone. We collected photos of injuries and property damage and secured sworn statements from three witnesses. After presenting that packet and arranging a short online anger management course, the state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Montgomery County, 359th DC

Allegations

The client was on felony deferred probation when a motion to revoke was filed after they stopped reporting for an extended period, leaving a warrant and a steep bond. We dug into the supervision history, gathered mitigation showing sobriety and stability, and assembled character letters and school records. We engaged probation staff and new prosecutors, pressing for a nonprison resolution. After multiple rounds of negotiation, the State agreed to a reduced disposition. The client received credit for time served and was released.

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Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information (10–50 Items)

Location

Galveston County, 122nd DC

Allegations

After a traffic stop, officers searched our client’s vehicle and reported finding a stack of other people’s mail in the glove compartment. The client said a passenger had placed it there. We pulled the reports and affidavits, then attacked the basis for the stop and the justification for the search. We also emphasized the weak link between the items and our client’s knowledge or control. Faced with those issues and our readiness to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Montgomery County, 359th DC

Allegations

The client faced a felony motion to revoke probation after failing to report and falling behind on several conditions. We obtained the supervision file, clarified what was actually outstanding, and challenged inflated allegations. We then assembled mitigation showing steady progress in school, negative drug screens, strong character letters, and no new offenses. After persistent negotiations across multiple settings, the state relented. The allegation was reduced and the court credited time already served, allowing the client to be released immediately.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Galveston County, CC3

Allegations

The client was pulled over while driving after dropping off a passenger. Officers claimed to smell marijuana, searched the car, and found a lawfully possessed handgun, then filed an unlawful carry charge on the theory it was present during alleged illegal activity. We obtained the arrest paperwork and probable cause affidavit, scrutinizing the basis for the stop and the search, and challenged the link between any alleged offense and the weapon. After we pressed these issues with the prosecution and prepared suppression arguments, the state dismissed the case.

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Forgery of a Financial Instrument

Location

Galveston County, 122nd DC

Allegations

Following a traffic stop tied to an ongoing investigation, officers alleged our client was involved in forgery after several questionable checks appeared in the client’s bank account. We pulled the bank records and police reports and showed there was no proof the client created or presented the checks, and that another person had access to the account and left items in the vehicle. We also challenged the legality of the stop and the search. After we laid out these evidentiary and constitutional problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.