Criminal Defense Case Results in Houston, TX

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Interference with an Emergency Call

Location

Fort Bend County, CC5

Allegations

During a domestic dispute at a residence, the complainant dialed 911. The client briefly took the phone and ended the call, saying it was a mistake. Officers arrived shortly after and made an arrest for interference with an emergency call. We moved quickly, documented that the interruption was brief, that the complainant did not wish to pursue the matter, and that she had limited recall of key details. We presented this context to the intake prosecutor and pressed for rejection. The State dismissed the case.

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Resisting or Evading Arrest

Location

Montgomery County, 359th DC

Allegations

Following a traffic stop for speeding, officers said the client did not pull over immediately and filed a resisting or evading arrest charge. The client continued for a short period while calling a family member and looking for a safer, well lit place to stop, then parked and surrendered with hands visible. We dug into the offense report and timeline, emphasizing the brief delay, the safe-stop explanation, and the client’s immediate cooperation, all of which undercut any intent to flee. Using that leverage, we negotiated a probation outcome.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Fort Bend County, Katy Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was arrested for public intoxication after a confrontation in a crowded parking area. She was a passenger, stepped out to defuse an argument, and was struck by others before officers arrived. No field sobriety tests or breath tests were performed, and the other group left. We pushed for the officer’s reports and recordings, questioned whether the legal elements were met, and highlighted that our client was the one assaulted. The case concluded with deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off her record.

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Evading Arrest or Detention With a Vehicle

Location

Brazoria County, 149th DC

Allegations

Police accused our client of evading in a motor vehicle after a traffic stop. He pulled over when the emergency lights came on, then inched forward to find a safer spot in a narrow lane, which escalated the encounter and led to an arrest. We obtained and reviewed the patrol car and body camera footage, radio traffic, and reports. The video showed no flight, no pursuit, and unclear commands while the officer initially stayed in the car. We prepared to challenge the intent to flee element and the reasonableness of moving for safety. After presenting these issues to the prosecutor, the felony was dismissed.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Brazoria County, 300th \u200bDC

Allegations

Our client was on felony deferred probation for drug possession when a revocation was filed and he was taken into custody after checking in with probation. With no bond set, we moved quickly, filed to set bond, and coordinated directly with him in custody. We obtained the alleged violations, verified substantial compliance, noted his plan to enter treatment, and addressed a municipal hold for driving while license invalid. We presented the mitigation to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the revocation and the upcoming setting was canceled.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.