Criminal Defense Case Results in Montgomery, TX

Charge

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 435th Judicial District Court

Allegations

After a neighborhood incident drew police attention, the client was detained and officers searched a vehicle, reporting a small amount of a controlled substance. We obtained the bodycam and reports, then dissected how the stop unfolded, what was asked, and how the search was initiated. We challenged the legal basis for entering the vehicle and the use of the client’s statements, and scrutinized how the evidence was collected and documented. Confronted with those problems and our suppression posture, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 9th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police contacted our client in a parking lot after a companion called 911. He admitted to one drink, passed sobriety checks, and refused a vehicle search. Officers detained everyone until a drug dog arrived, then claimed an alert and found a small bag of cocaine on the rear floor where a passenger had been sitting. We pulled the 911 audio and bodycam, scrutinized the prolonged detention and the purported canine alert, and emphasized the lack of proof of knowing possession. Using those issues as leverage, we negotiated deferred adjudication probation to keep a felony conviction off the client’s record.

Charge

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 9th Judicial District Court

Allegations

A traffic stop for speeding escalated when an officer noticed a vape pen in the console, removed our client from the car, and conducted a search that turned up marijuana, vape pens, and THC oil. We obtained the dashcam, bodycam, reports, and lab records, scrutinizing the basis for the search, any field testing, and the identification and weight of the substances. We also assembled mitigation with character letters to humanize the client as a first time offender. Using both the evidentiary issues and mitigation, we negotiated a path that avoided a conviction, and the State dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Montgomery County, CCL1

Allegations

Police were called to a domestic dispute at a residence after a neighbor reported yelling. Officers arrested our client when they saw a minor eye injury to the other party. We stepped in immediately, moved to address the no-contact condition, and contacted the prosecution. The complaining witness confirmed the injury was accidental and that they did not reside at the listed address or wish to pursue charges. We documented those facts and pressed the State on proof and witness issues. The prosecution dismissed the case in full.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Montgomery County, JP2

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic argument and returned later after another call. Officers noted the complainant had water on them and alleged our client had squirted it, leading to an arrest for a Class C family violence offense. We obtained the report, confirmed there were no injuries and that the state's case relied on minimal contact and an initial statement, while the complainant did not wish to proceed. The client proactively completed a brief anger management course. We presented this to the prosecutor, and the case was dismissed.

Charge

Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 359th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Stopped for an equipment violation, officers said they smelled marijuana, detained the occupants, and searched the vehicle and our client’s purse. They reported a tiny packet in a cigarette cellophane and alleged it contained methamphetamine, which the client denied possessing. We obtained the body and dash cams, dissected the reports, and challenged the basis for the stop, the scope of the search, and the state’s ability to prove possession. Leveraging those problems, we negotiated a reduction to a misdemeanor with credit for time served, resolving the case without further jail or probation.

Charge

Assault on a Peace Officer

Location

Montgomery County, 359th DC

Allegations

Our client was stopped for a lane violation and arrested, then moved to a different patrol car. While handcuffed in the back seat, the client reports an officer became physically aggressive, and the client kicked to create space. We secured body and dash camera footage showing the client cooperative and repeatedly asking to use the restroom. The transport segment with the alleged kick was not captured, and the involved officer later indicated he did not wish to pursue the allegation. We presented the context, injury photos, and gaps in proof, and the State dismissed.

Charge

Criminal Mischief (Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

The client was accused of damaging property after an object allegedly struck a window and left it cracked. From the outset, our client disputed any intent to damage, noting the window was not broken, only cracked. We moved quickly to secure the state's evidence, requesting surveillance footage, incident reports, and repair estimates to verify the valuation and the element of intent. In negotiations, we underscored the gaps in proof tying our client to willful damage and the uncertainty around the cost of repair. Faced with those issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Theft - Class C

Location

Montgomery County, JP3 County Courts

Allegations

Store security detained our client after a self checkout, claiming several low cost items were not scanned. Police issued a Class C theft citation and set an appear by date, but there was no arrest. We got involved quickly, collected the paperwork, handled the initial court appearance, and opened discussions with the prosecutor. The client completed a theft awareness course at our request, and we submitted the certificate with context about the self checkout confusion. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Disorderly Conduct (Class C)

Location

Montgomery County, JP3 County Courts

Allegations

The client pulled into a parking lot to sleep it off after drinking, sat in the passenger seat with the engine off, and was awakened by officers who claimed his pants were down. He received a Class C disorderly conduct citation. We got involved immediately, requested the evidence, and pressed the state on whether there was any intentional lewd conduct visible to the public. We also presented mitigation, including prompt completion of online classes and the fact he did not drive. Facing these issues, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

Charge

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Montgomery County, 359th Judicial District Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an expired registration, officers said they smelled marijuana and conducted a search. The individual acknowledged having a THC vape pen on their person and nothing else was found. We obtained the body and dash camera videos and the lab reports, then scrutinized the basis for the search, the timing of any statements, and whether the testing reliably proved THC content and net weight. We pressed these evidentiary issues and prepared to litigate suppression. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

Fleeing a Police Officer

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

The incident started as a traffic stop for speeding. When the patrol car activated its lights, the client continued a short distance to a nearby address, believing the signal was for another vehicle, and was detained upon arrival. We got involved early, obtained the police reports, and laid out the timeline to show there was no attempt to escape and that the client cooperated once contacted. We also presented mitigation, including completion of a driver safety course. With weak proof of intent and strong mitigation, the prosecution dismissed the case.