Criminal Defense Case Results in Houston, TX

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Galveston County, County Court at Law No. 1

Allegations

On a misdemeanor probation case, the client faced a motion to revoke based on missed drug tests, early positive interlock readings, unpaid costs, an incomplete class, and questions about community service. We gathered receipts showing fees paid, proof of course and service progress, and notes reflecting that some same‑day test calls were cleared to report the next morning. We added months of sobriety documentation, AA attendance, and support letters. After negotiations, the violations were reduced and the sanction was cut to time served, securing the client’s release.

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Theft of Property $100-$750 (Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Brazoria County, CCL4

Allegations

At a retail store, loss prevention stopped the client after they exited with trading cards in a pocket, alleging the value was just over one hundred dollars. We obtained and reviewed the surveillance video and scrutinized the store's valuation against documentation. The footage did not clearly show concealment or intent, and the pricing showed inconsistencies that appeared to inflate the total. We presented these problems to the prosecutor and pressed the evidentiary weaknesses. With key elements in doubt, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 9th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Stopped after turning into a residential area, the officer cited a turn signal and paperwork issues and ordered our client out while a K9 unit was called. The canine handling raised red flags, including the handler tossing an object toward the door before claiming an alert. The vehicle search found nothing, but a second pat down turned up a small THC vape cartridge. We pulled the dash and body camera footage and canine records, and challenged the extension of the stop and the legitimacy of the alert. Confronted with these suppression issues, the state dismissed the case.

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Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Location

Brazoria County, Surfside Municipal Court

Allegations

The client received a citation for minor in possession of alcohol during a patrol contact. There was no arrest, only a summons to court. We obtained discovery, examined the officer's narrative and the basis for the possession allegation, and identified leverage in the evidentiary weaknesses. We engaged the prosecutor early and pushed for a proportional outcome that minimized long-term impact. The case was resolved with deferred probation, positioning the client to pursue record clearance after completion.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 221st Judicial District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop for expired registration, officers claimed to smell marijuana and deployed a K9 to search the vehicle, finding a THC vape in the driver's door. We pulled the bodycam and dashcam videos and the lab reports, then challenged the basis for the stop and the scope of the search while pressing the prosecutor on proof problems. We secured placement in a pretrial diversion with limited requirements, including a brief class and community service. After completion, the state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Brazoria County, 300th District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation from a prior drug case when probation filed a motion to revoke, alleging failure to report. He was in custody when we were hired, so we fast-tracked a review of the probation file and addressed bond, securing his release while we prepared for the hearing. We obtained the revocation packet, verified the timeline of alleged violations, and assembled mitigating documentation. After firm negotiations and readiness to contest the allegations, the state withdrew the motion and the court dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor MTRP

Allegations

The individual faced charges for failing to check in with a probation officer after a change in the location of the probation office and the lack of transportation options.

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Interference with 911

Allegations

The client was charged after interrupting a 911 call during a domestic dispute. The client stated that they had disconnected the call, believing their spouse was speaking with a family member.

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UCW

Allegations

The client was involved in a rollover accident, and a bottle with alcohol was found in the vehicle. Officers also detected the smell of alcohol. The client refused testing, and a warrant was issued for a blood test.

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Felony MTRP

Allegations

The individual was arrested for a probation violation due to missed meetings, unpaid fees, and lack of phone communication. The client had no prior convictions, only traffic-related arrests.

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Public Intox

Allegations

The client was arrested for public intoxication following an altercation with a family member at a hotel room. Police were called, and upon their arrival, the individual was accused of intoxication despite claims of sobriety.

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Theft - Class B Misdemeanor

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

The case stemmed from a store incident where loss prevention confronted our client in the parking area about unscanned items after self-checkout. The client left the merchandise behind and drove away, and was later arrested on a warrant. We engaged the prosecutor early and laid out the circumstances, including that the items were left behind and not kept, and the alleged value was within the misdemeanor range. With that context, we pushed for a non-conviction outcome focused on accountability rather than punishment. The result was deferred probation, with the chance to clear the case upon successful completion of the conditions.