Criminal Defense Case Results in Montgomery, TX

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after the client called for assistance. Officers claimed the client admitted to recently driving, and a blood draw was obtained by warrant after a refusal. We dug into the reports and statements and found conflicting accounts about when the client arrived home and whether any drinking happened afterward. The probable cause affidavit also included a significant timestamp error. We challenged the reliability of the timeline and scrutinized the warrant paperwork, pressing the state on proof of intoxication at the time of driving. The charge was reduced.

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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.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic argument at a residence escalated when the client returned to pick up belongings. The case relied on the complainant's initial statement and a brief admission at the scene. We quickly obtained body camera footage, the 911 call, and all reports, and pressed the State to scrutinize the evidence. The complainant later confirmed they did not wish to prosecute and signed an affidavit of non prosecution, which we presented to the State. We also moved to ease restrictive bond terms affecting family contact. The prosecutor dismissed the charge.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Montgomery County, 359th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic dispute where both sides claimed minor contact. The client acknowledged retrieving a firearm to move it out of reach and consistently maintained it was never pointed or fired. Arrest followed on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon theory. We documented the context, emphasized the absence of any threat or brandishing, and noted the complainant’s reluctance at the scene. Leveraging those weaknesses, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser offense with credit for time served.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Our client was stopped for speeding during a traffic stop, and the officer claimed to smell alcohol. Field sobriety tests were given on the roadside. The client refused a breath test, and blood was later drawn at the jail. We dug into the basis for the stop, the officer's instructions on the tests, and the procedures used for the blood draw. We pressed the prosecution on weaknesses in proving intoxication and negotiated hard. The state agreed to reduce the charge, and the court credited time already served, bringing the case to a close.

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Assault - Class C

Location

Montgomery County, Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

Allegations

After a night out, bar security tried to take our client’s keys and physically block his exit. He admits he pushed past to leave, and officers later cited him for Class C assault based on the guard’s complaint. We obtained the incident report and documented how the contact arose only from being blocked and an attempt to leave, with no injury and disputed intent to harm. We presented those proof issues to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Montgomery County, JP3 County Courts

Allegations

The client was stopped by store personnel after a self checkout transaction and cited for Class C theft when staff claimed several items were scanned under a cheaper barcode. Officers issued a citation and released the client. We entered early, obtained the receipt and transaction details, and documented the client’s clean history and cooperation. We pressed the prosecution on proof of intent and proportionality, providing mitigating materials. After negotiations, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Montgomery County, Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

Allegations

At a crowded bar, staff tried to take our client's car keys and blocked the exit. The client pushed past and said he would use a rideshare, but officers arrived and, according to the client, used rough handling before arresting him for public intoxication. We scrutinized the police account, pressed for body camera footage, and emphasized that he was attempting to leave safely rather than pose a risk. We also directed the client to enroll in an alcohol awareness course and assembled mitigation. With that approach, we negotiated deferred probation.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Montgomery County, Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

Allegations

After a dispute outside a bar, officers arrested our client for public intoxication. Security had tried to keep the group from driving, and a verbal confrontation followed. No field sobriety tests or breath test were conducted. The client was told a ride home was an option but stayed at the scene while another person was being detained, after which officers chose to arrest. We challenged whether the legal elements were met, highlighting the lack of evidence of danger and the availability of safe transport, and secured deferred probation.

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Theft Under $100 (Class C)

Location

Montgomery County, Conroe Municipal Court

Allegations

At a self checkout, two small items were missed, and the client received a citation, not an arrest. We obtained the incident report and reviewed the officer’s body cam footage. Early on we advised completing a theft awareness class and documented it. With that mitigation and a clean history, we negotiated deferred probation that required a fine and a brief compliance period. Upon successful completion, the case is set for dismissal with no conviction.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 221st Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was arrested after officers reported finding a THC vape cartridge during an encounter on institutional property. We obtained discovery and closely examined how the item was located and documented. Our team challenged the legal basis for the search and whether the state could prove knowing possession or maintain a reliable chain of custody. We presented these weaknesses to the prosecutor and prepared to litigate suppression issues. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

During a late night drive home from a small gathering, the client was stopped after a brief lane movement while trying to start a phone interface. The officer relocated the stop to a dark lot away from a passenger and conducted roadside tests. The report documented only one clue on the walk and turn and one leg stand, yet the client was arrested and later provided a breath sample. We dissected the reports, challenged the stop for lack of articulated unsafe driving, and raised concerns about how the investigation was handled. The state dismissed the case.