Criminal Defense Case Results in Houston, TX

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Brazoria County, Pearland Municipal Court of Record

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a residence escalated during what the family described as an adverse reaction to a recently prescribed medication. Officers issued a Class C assault by contact citation based on the initial statement from the other party. We reconstructed the timeline and secured medical records corroborating a brief crisis. The complainant signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we filed and used in negotiations. At the next setting we presented everything to the prosecutor, and the state dismissed the case.

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Child Endangerment

Location

Harris County, 487th DC

Allegations

The case began after a minor rear-end crash. The client had a young child in the vehicle, who had moved to the front seat, and officers alleged child endangerment while noting the client had been drinking. We obtained the police report, bodycam, and hospital records showing the child was evaluated and released with no injuries. We challenged whether the facts proved the required recklessness and pressed the state on the thin intoxication evidence. After sustained negotiations, the charge was reduced to a lesser offense.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Galveston County, 10th DC

Allegations

After the client was placed on probation, a new arrest in another county triggered a motion to revoke. He turned himself in on the warrant, bonded out, and continued reporting. During that period he submitted to alcohol and drug testing, installed an ignition interlock, and completed alcohol education and a victim impact panel on his own. We compiled documentation of his compliance, coordinated with his probation officer, and pressed the prosecutor that continued supervision was the right outcome. The motion was dismissed.

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Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Fort Bend County, CC4

Allegations

During a traffic stop for an equipment issue, an officer ordered our client out of the car for roadside tests. Tired and dealing with a recurring leg problem, she struggled with the instructions. The officer abruptly pinned her against the vehicle and grabbed her arms, and she reflexively pulled one arm back, which was labeled as resisting. We compiled arrest records and photos of bruising, and challenged both the basis for the detention and whether her brief reaction met the elements of resisting. After sustained pressure, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, CC11

Allegations

A stop for dark window tint led to the client being detained on outstanding warrants, and officers searched the vehicle. They reported finding a handgun, but it was disassembled and the client said it did not function. We scrutinized the police report and pressed for body cam video to trace how the search unfolded and to document the item's condition. We challenged the State to prove the weapon was operational, noting indications it lacked key parts like a firing pin. Facing those evidentiary issues and our readiness to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Brazoria County, Pearland Municipal Court

Allegations

Police were called after a brief exchange with neighbors while the client was walking near home. Officers approached, asked about alcohol, the client acknowledged drinking, and an arrest followed for public intoxication. We dug into the state’s evidence, pressing whether there was proof the client was a danger to self or others as the law requires. After negotiating with the prosecutor, we secured deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record so long as conditions are completed. This resolution avoided the risks of a contested trial while protecting future opportunities.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Montgomery County, None

Allegations

Following a traffic stop for a minor signal violation, officers arrested our client and searched the vehicle, finding a small amount of suspected marijuana inside a toiletry bag in a duffel. At initial review, the court declined to find probable cause on the marijuana because required paperwork was not submitted. We monitored filings closely and engaged the prosecutor about the evidentiary gaps, including the lack of timely documentation or testing to confirm the substance. With no lab confirmation produced and records still incomplete, the state dismissed the charge.

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Resisting Arrest (Class A)

Location

Montgomery County, CCL1

Allegations

After a disturbance call from bar staff, officers encountered the client nearby and moved to detain him. The report alleged he tensed up and kept an arm under his body, leading to a Class A resisting charge even though no underlying offense was filed. We obtained the 911 audio, body and dash camera, and witness materials to scrutinize the detention and the level of force used. The client completed targeted classes, which we presented in mitigation. Leveraging these points, we negotiated a reduction to a Class C, fine only citation.

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Resisting Arrest (Class A)

Location

Montgomery County, CCL4

Allegations

Officers responded to a 911 call about an unsteady person at a business. They located our client in a restroom, escorted him toward the exit, then moved to handcuff him, which led to brief resistance. Reports alleged an attempted bite, yet bodycam and the 911 audio reflected no injuries and no completed assault, and key questioning occurred while he was cuffed without Miranda warnings. We secured and dissected the videos and arrest paperwork, challenged the lawfulness and elements of the charge, and pressed the prosecution. The case was dismissed.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, 176th DC

Allegations

While on deferred for a felony drug case, the client faced a motion to revoke for technical issues, including a missed report, missed drug tests, unpaid fees, disputed service hours, and a GED condition. We coordinated a surrender and bond, then dug into the probation file. Our team secured letters confirming all service hours, receipts showing the balance was paid, and records that a prompt follow up drug test was negative. We documented a long standing learning disability and current GED prep efforts, and flagged notification gaps on reporting. After we presented the package and challenged willfulness, the prosecution dismissed the motion.

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Evading Arrest in a Vehicle

Location

Harris County, 182nd DC

Allegations

Police in an unmarked unit tried to stop the client after a traffic signal violation. Believing it was a regular car, the client continued at the speed limit and parked at a residence, where officers made a felony evading arrest. We investigated the stop and secured dashcam, bodycam and dispatch records showing a brief encounter, late activation of lights and no evasive driving. We also gathered medical records reflecting recent cardiac evaluation and fatigue to explain intent. Using that leverage, we argued the felony elements were not met. The prosecution reduced the charge.

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Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer

Location

Harris County, CC2

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a vehicle with temporary tags, our client was accused of fleeing after he did not immediately pull over. He explained he thought the lights were for another car and continued at normal speed while looking for a safe place to stop, then complied without incident. We pressed for the patrol video and dissected the report to show there was no high speed driving, lane weaving, or attempt to escape, only confusion from an inexperienced driver. After we leveraged those facts and the client completed a defensive driving course and community service as requested, the state dismissed the case.