Criminal Defense Case Results in Tarrant, TX

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Tarrant County, D297

Allegations

A stop sign violation led to a minor collision and a DWI arrest. Officers obtained a warrant for blood, which later reported a BAC near 0.13. The case was filed as a felony based on two priors, and a deadly weapon allegation was added because of the crash while the prosecution initially pushed for prison. We obtained and reviewed dash and body camera video, the blood draw records, and examined how the state would prove the prior convictions. We also documented no injuries and the client’s proactive sobriety efforts. Using that leverage, we negotiated straight probation and avoided incarceration.

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Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity

Location

Tarrant County, D213

Allegations

The client was stopped by officers and accused of participating in a group scheme involving credit or debit cards that were not theirs. Police searched a vehicle and seized property, then filed an engaging in organized criminal activity charge tied to alleged card use. We pulled the body cam, dashcam, and reports, pressed the state on how the cards were linked to our client, and challenged the basis for the vehicle search and possession claims. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to deferred probation.

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Theft (Class A or Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

After a store incident where loss prevention stopped our client at the exit and police were called, a misdemeanor theft charge was filed. We reviewed the discovery and incident reports, scrutinized how the stop occurred, and identified gaps in the documentation and identification. We emphasized the client’s clean history and cooperation from the outset. Through persistent negotiations with the prosecutor, we avoided a conviction and secured deferred probation, protecting the client’s record while the terms are completed.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC1

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers found a holstered handgun in the client’s vehicle and filed an Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon case. The firearm was lawfully purchased and never brandished. We obtained the reports and video, scrutinized the basis for the stop and how the weapon was discovered, and highlighted the client’s responsible ownership. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred adjudication probation, keeping a conviction off the record. We also arranged for the firearm to be released to a family member during supervision.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC1

Allegations

The client was stopped at night for allegedly running a red light, though they believed the light was yellow. After acknowledging they had been drinking, they completed field sobriety tests and were arrested, then consented to a blood draw. We pulled the dash and body camera, challenging the basis for the stop and the way the exercises were instructed, and reviewed the blood results that later came back over the limit. Emphasizing weaknesses in probable cause and the client’s cooperation, we pressed the state in negotiations. The case resolved in deferred probation, avoiding a final conviction.

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Theft (Class A or B Misdemeanor)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

The client was stopped by store loss prevention after leaving with unpaid merchandise, and the items were recovered on scene. Police later followed up and a misdemeanor theft charge was filed. Our team secured discovery, reviewed the retailer's incident reports and the officer narrative, and mapped out the detention and identification timeline. We emphasized the recovery of property, lack of criminal history, and the client’s cooperation. After sustained negotiations with the prosecutor, the case was resolved with deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record so long as terms are completed.

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit and Run)

Location

Tarrant County, None

Allegations

The client hit a parked, unoccupied car after briefly looking at a phone, panicked, and left without leaving information. Police contacted them the next morning and impounded the vehicle while investigating, and the client initially gave incorrect driver details. We got involved immediately, routed all contact through counsel, and engaged both the investigator and the vehicle owner. We arranged restitution and coordinated a controlled meeting so any statement was carefully managed. With the loss addressed and no further action pursued, the investigation was closed and the case was dismissed.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CDC4

Allegations

Police found our client asleep in a fast-food drive-thru with the vehicle in the lane. He declined field sobriety and breath testing, so officers obtained a warrant and drew blood that later came back around .15. With two prior DWIs, the new arrest was filed as a felony with real prison exposure. We scrutinized the discovery and lab results, counseled the client on proactive steps, and emphasized that there was no crash or injuries and significant time since the prior cases. We negotiated straight probation on the felony, keeping him out of prison.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance Under 1 Gram (State Jail Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, D372

Allegations

During a traffic stop for an alleged signal violation, officers searched and recovered a small baggie from our client that was logged as under one gram of cocaine. We obtained the dash and body camera, examined the justification for the stop and the scope of the search, and compared the reports against the video. We used those issues, along with mitigation we developed, to press the state in negotiations and prepared to litigate if needed. The prosecution dismissed the felony possession case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

During a long layover, airport police responded to a disturbance and detained our client. A search revealed a small amount of alprazolam without a prescription. We obtained bodycam and reports, compared them to the probable cause narrative, and identified issues with the basis for the detention and the later possession charge. We engaged the prosecutor, emphasized the minimal quantity and clean local history, and had the client complete a drug and alcohol course with clean tests. The state dismissed the case.

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Burglary of a Vehicle

Location

Tarrant County, CC10

Allegations

The client was accused of entering a parked truck and taking a set of keys and a handgun. We gathered the police reports, surveillance clips, and civilian communications showing the items were later retrieved from a residence by the complainant, not seized by officers, raising chain of custody and identification concerns. We matched the timeline against each statement and exposed inconsistencies about what came from inside the vehicle and whether entry was without consent. After sustained pressure and readiness to litigate those proof issues, the state dismissed the case.

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Solicitation of Prostitution

Location

Tarrant County, D485

Allegations

The case began with online messages about a suggested price, and the client went to a hotel to meet. Before reaching the room, officers detained the client in a sting. During questioning, police tried to access the phone, but consent was refused. We reviewed the messages and arrest report, noting vague language, no entry into any room, and no exchange of money. We pushed these weaknesses in negotiations and questioned the basis for an arrest at the threshold. The state reduced the charge, resolving it on a lesser offense with community supervision.