Criminal Defense Case Results in Tarrant, TX

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CDC4

Allegations

The client was stopped after making a wrong-way turn and quickly correcting with a U-turn. Officers noted alcohol use, the client refused field sobriety tests, was arrested, and a blood draw was obtained by warrant. With two prior DWIs, prison was a real risk. We examined the stop, the affidavit for the blood warrant, and every detail in the reports, emphasizing the limited driving behavior and the absence of test performance due to the refusal. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to straight probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic disturbance and arrested our client at a residence. He consistently maintained that he did not strike anyone, and he had no prior history or protective order. We got involved immediately, obtained the case materials, and met with the prosecution to lay out the context of the argument and the limited severity of the allegations. We pressed for a full dismissal based on those facts and his clean record. The state agreed and dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, D485

Allegations

While traveling, the client was detained after concerns about impairment and a search turned up two THC vape cartridges, one reportedly empty. Felony charges were filed based on the alleged total weight. We obtained the discovery, pulled the police reports and lab paperwork, and pressed the state on how the oil was measured and whether the empty cartridge was being counted. We also submitted mitigation, including a completion certificate and proof of positive steps taken. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Dangerous Drug

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

The client was detained at an airport after a flight when a reaction to new medication made them hard to rouse. During intake, officers found a single prescription tablet in a travel bag, not in its original container, and filed a misdemeanor dangerous drug charge. We obtained the discovery, scrutinized how the pill was found and documented, and challenged the state's proof of unlawful possession. We also provided supporting documentation from the client. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Strangulation)

Location

Tarrant County, D396

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence escalated, a neighbor called 911, and officers documented red marks before arresting our client for felony strangulation after taking the initial statement. The client consistently denied choking. Soon after, the complaining witness signed an affidavit of non-prosecution and described the incident as a misunderstanding. We presented that affidavit to the prosecutor, compared it against the police narrative, and challenged the proof on strangulation. After sustained negotiations, the charge was reduced, keeping a felony conviction off the client's record.

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Interference with an Emergency Call

Location

Tarrant County, CCC3

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence led to an arrest for interfering with an emergency call after the complainant said the phone was slapped from their hand. We dug into the police reports and photos and documented that the contact and phone incident happened during a brief, heated exchange. The complainant later signed an affidavit of nonprosecution, which we presented to the DA. Using the evolving account and limited evidence of intent, we pressed for relief. The state reduced the charge, and we negotiated deferred probation on the lesser offense.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CDC3

Allegations

Stopped for speeding, the client was arrested for DWI and officers obtained a blood sample. We gathered the discovery and reviewed the basis for the stop and the procedures surrounding the blood draw while preparing for court. With the client prioritizing a stable outcome over trial, we pursued a negotiated resolution. Our team coordinated with program staff to secure acceptance into a court-supervised alcohol program and pressed for a nonincarceration result. The agreement was approved and the client received straight probation.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

Police were called after our client attempted to remove a vehicle he believed was subject to repossession and a window was broken to get it out of park. He was charged with criminal mischief for the alleged property damage. We obtained the reports, towing communications, and shop records to show this was a tow request in context, not a malicious act. We also questioned the valuation of the damage and whether the state could prove intent. After arranging prompt restitution to address the minor repair, we presented our mitigation to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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False Statement to a Police Officer

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

Police were called during a vehicle pickup dispute, and the client was accused of giving a misleading account about who was handling the car. We secured the police reports, recordings, and dispatch notes, then compared the client’s statements to other accounts and the timeline. That analysis exposed credibility problems and gaps in proof that any statement was knowingly false or material to the investigation. We pressed these issues with the prosecutor and prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Theft (Misdemeanor)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

Police were called after our client attempted to remove a vehicle he believed he was authorized to recover based on information from third parties. Officers treated it as an unauthorized taking and filed a misdemeanor theft charge. We obtained the reports, gathered communications regarding the supposed authorization, and emphasized confusion over ownership and lack of intent to permanently deprive. We also arranged restitution to address the complainant’s loss. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred probation.

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Aggravated Sexual Assault

Location

Tarrant County, CDC4

Allegations

An out of state warrant led to our client being arrested and held for extradition on an allegation of aggravated sexual assault. The client consistently maintained they were away from the area when the incident was said to have occurred. We moved quickly to secure employment verification and scheduling records from the employer confirming the client was working out of state during the relevant period. We presented this alibi package to the prosecutor and pressed the timeline issues. With the evidence undermining the accusation and no prior record, the State dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, Fort Worth Municipal Court

Allegations

Police mailed our client a citation for assault by contact after a domestic dispute at a residence. The complainant arrived uninvited and intoxicated, and the client removed her after she began hitting him. We gathered the client's video clips and photos of fresh scratches and documented that she entered without permission and reported no injury. We highlighted that officers never came to the scene and relied on a phone account to issue the ticket. After we presented this evidence and asserted self-defense, the prosecutor dismissed the case.