Criminal Defense Case Results in Houston, TX

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Galveston County

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a loud disturbance at a lodging property. The complainant told officers no assault occurred and explained that any bruising happened when both fell while trying to help an intoxicated partner, yet officers relied on bystanders who only reported noise, not any actual hitting. We moved quickly to gather the reports and document the lack of eyewitness evidence along with the complainant's consistent wish not to prosecute. We pressed these problems with the screening prosecutor. The state declined to proceed and the case was dismissed.

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Accident Involving Damage Over $200

Location

Galveston County, CC1

Allegations

Police alleged our client caused an accident resulting in more than $200 in damage. A 911 caller reported a rear-end impact and provided a plate number, and officers photographed a faint scuff on our client’s bumper. The client and the tow operator both reported no visible damage. We obtained the photos, 911 audio, and reports, and challenged whether the evidence supported the claimed damage threshold. After pushing these issues in negotiations, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Sexual Assault Investigation

Location

Galveston County

Allegations

A former acquaintance accused our client of sexual assault, prompting a detective-led investigation and a request for an in-person interview. We were retained early, instructed the client not to give a statement, and took over communications. We engaged the detective, outlined exculpatory context, and prepared corroborating materials showing a consensual relationship and continued voluntary contact well after the alleged timeframe. The detective forwarded the file to prosecutors, who declined to file charges. The investigation was closed and the case dismissed.

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Criminal Mischief (Felony)

Location

Waller County, 506th DC

Allegations

The case began with an out of state arrest on a Texas warrant after a mental health crisis in which a highway facility was damaged. We pushed for movement by getting the case formally filed, negotiated an agreed bond so the client could be released rather than wait on extradition, and obtained medical records to document the crisis. We demanded complete repair valuations and challenged the damage figures. Using mitigation and the client's clean history, we negotiated a reduction of the charge with credit for time already served.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, CCCL5

Allegations

The client was stopped for an expired registration. During the ensuing arrest, officers said they discovered a weapon in the vehicle and filed an unlawful carry charge. We pulled the reports and video, timed out the stop, and compared each step of the detention and search to what the officer wrote. That review exposed inconsistencies in how the search was justified and weak links tying the client to unlawful carry. We put a suppression challenge on the table and pressed those issues with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the UCW.

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Harassment by Electronic Communication

Location

Harris County, CCCL8

Allegations

A harassment case was filed after a former partner reported dozens of texts sent in a short burst. The client explained the messages were an isolated, emotional moment with no threats or follow-up. We coordinated a walkthrough bond, reviewed the alleged texts and police reports, and highlighted that the responding officer documented the complainant did not feel in danger. The client completed a decision making course and maintained strict no contact while we negotiated. The state agreed to deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction.

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Interference with Emergency Call

Location

Galveston County, CCL1

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic situation after a roommate called 911. Officers alleged our client interfered because he had urged the caller not to dial and instead offered to drive to a hospital. We dissected the report and emphasized that the emergency call was completed and officers arrived, with no evidence he seized a phone or restrained anyone. We also provided medical documentation reflecting the complainant’s cognitive impairments, raising reliability concerns. The state could not secure the witness and, facing these proof issues, dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Waller County

Allegations

During a traffic stop in Waller County, the client was charged with possession of marijuana. He acknowledged a single pre-rolled item, and officers later claimed a small bag was found near the patrol car after he had already been searched and secured. We obtained patrol video and reports, traced the sequence of searches, and underscored the gap in proving knowing possession. We also provided documentation of the client’s enrollment in the state’s compassionate use program. Faced with these issues, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Galveston County, Galveston Municipal Court of Record

Allegations

After a store incident where items were switched at checkout, loss prevention stopped the client as they exited and police issued a Class C theft citation. We got involved promptly, entered an appearance so the client would not have to attend court, and highlighted that this was a low-value matter with no prior history. At the first setting we opened negotiations with the prosecutor, emphasized the circumstances and the client’s cooperation, and pressed for a non-conviction result. The state agreed and dismissed the theft case.

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Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Location

Galveston County, Galveston Municipal Court of Record

Allegations

After a store incident, officers cited our client for minor in possession of alcohol and released them on a citation. We stepped in early, confirmed an attorney-only docket, and engaged the prosecutor. We secured a pretrial intervention requiring an online alcohol awareness course and 12 hours of community service, with no personal court appearance. We guided the client through the paperwork and submission of certificates. Once everything was completed, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, CC1

Allegations

The client was stopped for a defective taillight. Officers noted open containers, conducted roadside tests, and made a DWI arrest. During the encounter a handgun was found in the driver door pocket, and UCW was filed based on the alleged DWI. We obtained bodycam, reports, and lab records showing the blood draw occurred hours after the stop, then challenged the basis for the search, whether the gun was in plain view, and the required link to another offense. Confronted with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the UCW.

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Violation of a Protective Order (Misdemeanor)

Location

Harris County, CCCL15

Allegations

The client was accused of violating a protective order after sending electronic messages to the protected party. We obtained the protective order, pulled the message and call history from the parenting app and phone records, and mapped each alleged contact against the exact terms of the order. The timeline and content created proof problems for the State and showed significant mitigating context. We also documented the client’s prompt entry into inpatient treatment and kept the court informed. After presenting our findings and pressing the evidentiary issues with the prosecutor, the misdemeanor was dismissed.