Criminal Defense Case Results in Houston, TX

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Evading Arrest or Detention in a Motor Vehicle

Location

Galveston County, 10th District Court

Allegations

Police approached a parked vehicle at an intersection and found the driver unresponsive. When awakened, the driver pulled forward, struck a patrol unit, and a brief pursuit followed before a stop and arrest for evading in a motor vehicle. We obtained and reviewed the dash and body camera videos to map the sequence of events. Then we built a mitigation package with treatment and sobriety logs, steady employment records, and character support. We also negotiated a structured restitution plan for the property damage. The prosecution agreed to deferred probation.

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Montgomery County, JP4

Allegations

A routine traffic stop for an expired registration led to a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. The individual admitted there was a small amount of marijuana and officers found a grinder with residue, but they discarded the marijuana at the scene and did not seize the grinder or the gun. We entered the case early, demanded the police report and video, and focused on the lack of seized evidence, chain of custody, and whether any statements could reliably establish the elements. After presenting these deficiencies and making clear we were ready to litigate, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon

Location

Harris County, 497th DC

Allegations

The client, a passenger in a car with children in the back seat, was stopped for an alleged signaling and wide turn violation. Officers focused on window shades in the rear, then claimed to smell marijuana, though only a small remnant in a bottle was found. Despite no consent, they searched and discovered a firearm in the glove box, which the client acknowledged. We obtained the dash and body cameras, showing shifting reasons for the stop and a shaky basis for the search. We prepared a suppression motion and pressed the issues with the prosecution. The state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, County Court 5

Allegations

The case began when officers responded to a minor single-vehicle incident and contacted our client. During the encounter, the client disclosed a handgun in the car and was arrested for unlawful carrying tied to the broader investigation. We obtained the records, assessed the legal basis for the charge, and pressed the prosecution in negotiations. Emphasizing the nonaggravated circumstances, we agreed to a property forfeiture of the firearm. The state dismissed the unlawful carrying charge in full.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Harris County, CCL9

Allegations

At a storage facility, the client asked another driver to move so he could pass. The other man refused, pulled furniture from his vehicle and it struck the client’s truck. The client, upset, pushed the item aside. The other party then claimed assault. We obtained the surveillance video, the 911 recording and body cam footage, which showed no physical contact with the complainant and raised credibility and valuation issues. Using that leverage, we secured an agreement for a brief class, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, 184th DC

Allegations

The probation department filed a motion to revoke after a series of positive drug screens. The client self surrendered on the warrant, and we immediately obtained the probation file and lab reports, assessed the alleged violations, and prepared to contest them. In parallel, we worked with family to line up an inpatient treatment option and addressed bond concerns to show the court a concrete plan for compliance. We packaged this mitigation with our legal challenges and pushed the State to reconsider. The prosecutor withdrew the allegations and the court dismissed the motion.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Galveston County, 405th DC

Allegations

The client faced a felony motion to revoke probation after a new arrest for alleged illegal dumping and a late report to supervision. We coordinated a planned surrender and sought a bond reduction to avoid extended jail time. Our team obtained the reports and video from the new case, compared them to the statute, and identified that the conduct on private property did not satisfy key elements. We also presented the client’s long record of clean compliance. The prosecution dismissed the new case and withdrew the revocation, and the MTR was dismissed.

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Illegal Dumping of Trash

Location

Galveston County, 405th DC

Allegations

Officers responded to a report of a small burn pile on private property. Later, the individual was arrested and charged with felony illegal dumping. We obtained the police reports and body camera video and closely analyzed the statute. We challenged whether any disposal occurred at an unauthorized site and whether the state could prove the alleged weight range. The evidence reflected a controlled burn on the property with no reliable measure of debris. After we pressed these gaps with the prosecutor and prepared to litigate, the state dismissed the case.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Harris County, County Court At Law 7

Allegations

After a high speed stop, the client was arrested and charged with reckless driving. We stepped in early, obtained the reports, and opened a dialogue with the prosecutor about a nonconviction resolution. We negotiated a deal that required completion of a driving safety class and compliance with limited conditions in exchange for dismissal. Our team coordinated enrollment, tracked progress, and filed the certificates ahead of the court setting. With those requirements satisfied, the State dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Disclosure or Promotion of Intimate Visual Material

Location

Harris County, 209th DC

Allegations

The state alleged our client shared an intimate photo with a third party after a relationship dispute. We obtained the image and related messages and showed the photo did not reveal a face, creating real doubt about who was depicted. We also challenged whether the state could prove lack of consent or any intent to harm, both required under the statute. After we outlined these evidentiary gaps and credibility issues, the prosecution agreed it could not meet its burden. The case was dismissed.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, CCL3

Allegations

While on misdemeanor DWI probation, the client faced a revocation alleging late fees, alcohol use based on ignition‑interlock reports, a missed UA, and license issues. We secured the full probation file and device records, documenting repeated equipment malfunctions noted by the installer and that all arrears were brought current. We supplemented the file with medical documentation, caregiver responsibilities, and proof of completed treatment and ongoing meetings. We challenged the foundation for the tech evidence and prepared for a contested hearing. Confronted with weak proof and substantial compliance, the State dismissed the revocation.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Brazoria County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

The client was on probation for reckless driving when a new arrest in another county triggered a motion to revoke in Brazoria. After transfer to local custody, we moved quickly to get the probation file, verify past amendments, and calculate jail credit. We opened negotiations with the prosecutor, pushing back on a full revocation or extended probation and proposing a limited sanction that recognized time already served. The State agreed to reduce the sanction, and the court credited all days in custody, closing the case with time served.