Criminal Defense Case Results in Rockwall, TX

Charge

Possession of Marijuana

Location

Rockwall County, 439th District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers pulled everyone from a vehicle and a single vape pen fell from our client's pocket. The pen was alleged to contain THC oil, and the client said it had been bought over the counter. We challenged the basis for detaining and searching passengers and demanded full discovery on the stop, seizure, and lab work. Our review raised questions about the reliability of the testing method used on vape cartridges. Using those issues, we pressed negotiations until the state agreed to reduce the case to a lesser offense, keeping a felony off the table.

Charge

Possession of Marijuana

Location

Rockwall County, CC2

Allegations

Stopped for a red light violation, the officer reported the odor of marijuana. The client acknowledged having a very small amount and handed it over, which led to a possession charge. We scrutinized the stop and the officer's narrative, underscored the minimal quantity, and highlighted our client's immediate cooperation and lack of any other issues during the stop. After negotiations with the prosecutor, we secured an agreement that spared a conviction. The case concluded with a plea to deferred probation.