Criminal Defense Case Results in Houston, TX

Charge

Theft of Property ($100 to $750)

Location

Brazoria County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Store loss prevention stopped our client after exiting a retail location and alleged concealed merchandise. We obtained the surveillance video and highlighted that it did not clearly show concealment, and that what appeared to be merchandise could have been a personal item. We also challenged the state's proof that the client did not enter with the items and pressed discrepancies in the store's valuation near the charge threshold. Confronted with these evidentiary issues and our readiness for trial, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

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.

Charge

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.

Charge

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.

Charge

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.

Charge

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.

Charge

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.

Charge

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.

Charge

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.

Charge

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.

Charge

Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, Criminal Court at Law No. 11

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers found a handgun in the vehicle's glovebox and filed a UCW charge. Our client reported having a valid license to carry. We reviewed the police paperwork and documented that the weapon was secured in the glovebox with no evidence of unlawful conduct. We challenged whether the elements of UCW were met and raised legal concerns about how the firearm was discovered. After sustained negotiations and readiness to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

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.