Criminal Defense Case Results in Montgomery, TX

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 359th Judicial District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a minor moving violation, the officer shifted to questioning about contraband. The client acknowledged a THC vape in the vehicle, and it was recovered when the car was processed. We obtained the dash and body cam, the written report, and the lab paperwork on the cartridge. We challenged the leap from a simple stop to a drug investigation and flagged issues in how the item was handled and documented. After we presented those problems and made clear we were ready to litigate, the state dismissed the case.

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Resisting Arrest

Location

Montgomery County, CCL4

Allegations

Police alleged our client resisted during an arrest following a roadway incident. Video evidence showed the client already handcuffed and seated in a patrol car, momentarily bracing a door with a foot while panicking. The officer responded with pepper spray, and there was no clear attempt to interfere with official duties. We obtained the footage, reports, and documentation of the spray, then challenged whether the elements of resisting could be proven. After we pressed these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Montgomery County, CCL5

Allegations

After a domestic dispute, our client was arrested when officers relied on the complainant’s photos and initial account. We requested the 911 audio, body cam and reports, and flagged discrepancies between the narrative and where the minor injury was described. The complainant also told our office she did not wish to prosecute, which we relayed to the prosecution. We kept pressure on the case and stood ready to litigate the evidentiary issues. Facing credibility problems and no cooperative witness, the state dismissed the charge.

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False Statement to a Peace Officer

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

After our client reported being attacked by a stranger, an investigator later alleged the report was false and referred the case for prosecution. We obtained the incident records, gathered hospital documentation and photos confirming a stab wound, and opened dialogue with the DA. We compiled a mitigation packet, including a personal statement and a completed class, but the prosecutor declined pretrial diversion. Facing a credibility dispute at trial, we negotiated a period of deferred adjudication, protecting the client from a conviction while the case is supervised.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Montgomery County, CCL5

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute that began at a restaurant and continued at a residence. The client called 911 to have the other party removed, but officers focused on a minor facial cut and booked her for assault. We obtained body cam, 911 audio, and home surveillance showing the client being pushed and the complainant telling officers she did not strike him. We highlighted the contradictions and the lack of proof of injury caused by our client. 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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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.

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Resisting Arrest (Class A)

Location

Montgomery County, CCL4

Allegations

Officers responded to a 911 call about an unsteady person at a business. They located our client in a restroom, escorted him toward the exit, then moved to handcuff him, which led to brief resistance. Reports alleged an attempted bite, yet bodycam and the 911 audio reflected no injuries and no completed assault, and key questioning occurred while he was cuffed without Miranda warnings. We secured and dissected the videos and arrest paperwork, challenged the lawfulness and elements of the charge, and pressed the prosecution. The case was dismissed.

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Resisting Arrest (Class A)

Location

Montgomery County, CCL1

Allegations

After a disturbance call from bar staff, officers encountered the client nearby and moved to detain him. The report alleged he tensed up and kept an arm under his body, leading to a Class A resisting charge even though no underlying offense was filed. We obtained the 911 audio, body and dash camera, and witness materials to scrutinize the detention and the level of force used. The client completed targeted classes, which we presented in mitigation. Leveraging these points, we negotiated a reduction to a Class C, fine only citation.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law No. 1

Allegations

Following a roadside incident that led to a traffic stop and arrest, officers searched the vehicle and found a handgun in the glove compartment, resulting in a UCW charge. We pulled the police reports, 911 audio, and bodycam, and showed that the firearm was lawfully owned, stored in the glove box for personal protection, and was never brandished. We also documented inconsistencies in the complainant’s account of the driving event that triggered the contact. We questioned the legal basis for calling the possession unlawful and pressed the State on proof of each element. The prosecutor dismissed the UCW.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Montgomery County, CCL5

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a home escalated when the complainant struck our client, and a brief struggle ended with both falling near a kennel, causing minor scratches. Officers arrested the client after a 911 call and photos of injuries. We reviewed bodycam and reports, documenting that the complainant admitted pushing first, and filed her affidavit of non-prosecution. We also secured a modification of bond conditions and prepared a self-defense case focused on credibility gaps. At trial, the jury found the client not guilty.

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Racing

Location

Montgomery County, CCL5

Allegations

The client was arrested after officers alleged a racing offense. We obtained the reports and discovery, scrutinized the basis for the accusation, and opened a direct dialogue with the prosecutor. By presenting mitigating context from our client and challenging how the incident was characterized, we built leverage in negotiations. The state agreed to reduce the charge and extend straight probation. This avoided the harsher penalties tied to the original allegation and kept a racing conviction off the client's record.