Criminal Defense Case Results in Houston, TX

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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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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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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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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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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 after a disturbance at a home where a single round was fired into the ceiling. No one was injured and the projectile was recovered from the ceiling. We pushed for full discovery, including 911 audio, body cam and reports, and interviewed household members about what really happened. Their statements confirmed no one was targeted and that tensions and alcohol drove the incident. We presented that context and the lack of evidence of endangerment on this count to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the discharge case.

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Tampering with Evidence

Location

Brazoria County

Allegations

After a disturbance at a residence, the client was accused of tampering with evidence based on claims that a firearm magazine had been removed and items moved before police arrived. We combed through the reports and discovery and compared them with witness statements. Accounts conflicted about where the magazine was found and who actually handled the gun. A household witness indicated she may have moved it, and officers had already recovered the firearm, casing, and magazine intact. Lacking proof of intent to conceal or impair evidence, we pressed the prosecution. The state dismissed the case.

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Child Endangerment

Location

Brazoria County

Allegations

After a family dispute at a residence, police alleged our client endangered children because a firearm was discharged indoors while minors were present. We moved quickly to request the 911 recording and body cam, interviewed everyone involved, and obtained written statements from household members. The materials showed the parties had been separated, the single shot was fired upward into the ceiling, and no one was in the line of fire. We highlighted the lack of evidence of imminent danger to the minors and the absence of intent to harm. Faced with those weaknesses, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana (Felony)

Location

Waller County, 506th DC

Allegations

Stopped on a highway while hauling cannabinoid products, the client was arrested for felony marijuana possession despite carrying a bill of lading and testing documents. We secured the dashcam video and scrutinized the stop. It showed no actual traffic violation and an officer who waited to activate lights until other units were in place, indicating a pretext stop that lacked reasonable suspicion. We also gathered the shipment paperwork to show the client’s good‑faith belief the load was lawful. After we moved to suppress the stop and all seized evidence, 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.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, 228th DC

Allegations

Our client was on misdemeanor DWI probation when a motion to revoke was filed, alleging a positive alcohol test, unapproved travel out of state, and a delay in obtaining an alcohol monitor. He was taken into custody at a probation visit with a disposition setting approaching. We moved quickly to obtain the revocation packet, confirm fines and service were complete, and show there were no new offenses. We documented device issues and miscommunication between supervision offices and that the term was nearly finished. After firm negotiations, the State reduced the allegations and the court accepted time served.