Criminal Defense Case Results in Tarrant, TX

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Reckless Driving

Location

Tarrant County, CCC8

Allegations

After a traffic stop that began when the driver accelerated to reach a restroom, police arrested our client and first labeled it evading in a vehicle. Video review later undercut that theory, and the case was refiled as reckless driving. We obtained the body cam, dashcam, and reports, showing the client pulled over immediately and was never given sobriety tests or a breath test. We highlighted the officer's speed claim against vehicle limits and the lack of evidence of dangerous driving. With those credibility and proof issues on the record, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC8

Allegations

Police arrested our client for unlawful carrying after a roadside confrontation. Another vehicle blocked the lane, the driver approached, and our client briefly displayed a handgun without pointing it. Officers detained both parties and later alleged the gun was shown in public and not holstered. We pulled the police reports, body cam and neighborhood video, and compiled a defense packet with our client's statement showing he kept the gun low and the other man drew on him first. Confronted with the context and weaknesses in proving the statutory elements, prosecutors dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, CDC2

Allegations

While on felony deferred probation, the state filed a motion to revoke after alleging new law violations. We moved quickly to gather the probation file, UA history showing no failed tests, employment verification, a recent substance use evaluation, and character letters. We opened negotiations, made clear we were ready for a contested hearing, and delivered a thorough mitigation package to the prosecutor. In light of the client’s documented compliance and rehabilitation efforts, the state dismissed the motion and the revocation case was closed.

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Unlawful Disclosure or Promotion of Intimate Visual Material

Location

Tarrant County, D371

Allegations

After a turbulent breakup, our client sent intimate images to a relative of the former partner, prompting an investigation and an arrest for unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material. Detectives later obtained a statement during a phone call, and the court imposed strict bond terms including GPS monitoring, internet restrictions, and no contact orders. We obtained the full discovery, examined how the statement was taken, and built a mitigation package showing a clean record, steady employment, family responsibilities, and genuine remorse. We documented perfect compliance with the bond and proposed continued technology monitoring to address safety concerns. After persistent negotiations with the prosecution, the case was resolved with deferred probation.

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Prohibited Substance in a Correctional Facility

Location

Tarrant County, D485

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a light violation, the client was arrested and taken to jail. Officers later claimed a small amount of cocaine was discovered during the intake process and filed a prohibited substance in a correctional facility charge. We obtained the full discovery, including jail video and lab materials, and pinpointed gaps in where and when the item was allegedly found and who possessed it. We challenged the chain of custody and the State’s ability to prove knowing introduction into the facility. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Tampering with Physical Evidence

Location

Tarrant County, D213

Allegations

The individual was stopped near a residence after an officer claimed the vehicle lacked a front plate. As emergency lights came on, the driver tossed an item from the window, leading to an arrest for tampering with physical evidence. We obtained dash and body camera footage, scrutinized the timing and basis for the stop, and focused on how the item was recovered and whether the state could prove an intent to impair the investigation. Leveraging those weaknesses in negotiations, we secured a reduction of the tampering allegation to a lesser offense.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, D371

Allegations

While on deferred probation for a felony, our client was accused of violating terms after a positive THC screen and confusion around follow-up testing. We obtained the UA records, clarified the timeline of testing and collection, and gathered proof of consistent reporting and a scheduled substance-use assessment. We presented mitigation showing the client was actively addressing the issue and that any lapse was not willful. After negotiations and highlighting evidentiary weaknesses, the state dismissed the motion and the case was closed.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, CCC7

Allegations

The client was hit with a misdemeanor motion to revoke probation after missing several required treatment sessions. At intake, they reported repeated hospitalizations for advanced liver disease. We obtained hospital discharge notes and other records, documented payments and prior attendance, and built a timeline tying each absence to treatment. We delivered the packet to probation and the prosecutor, argued there was no willful noncompliance, and proposed a narrow modification if needed. After review, the State dismissed the motion, avoiding a warrant and jail time.

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Solicitation of Prostitution

Location

Tarrant County, D372

Allegations

The case began after our client replied to an online ad and exchanged texts about a paid sexual act before going to a hotel, where officers detained him in a sting. He had no prior record and declined to give a statement. We secured the full text thread, police report and body cam, and analyzed how the conversation developed and what actually happened at the door. We built a mitigation package highlighting background and collateral job consequences and had the client start appropriate classes. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to deferred probation, avoiding a conviction if completed.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

The client was stopped for an expired registration. After answering a question about prior marijuana use, officers removed the client, searched the car, and found a holstered pistol in the glove box. UCW was based on alleged additional criminal activity tied to a vape and a small pipe, yet the vape later turned up in the car when it was released, raising doubts about what was actually seized. We obtained dash and body cam, challenged the search and the predicate offense, and provided gun safety and drug education certificates. The state dismissed and we secured an order returning the firearm.

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Disorderly Conduct - Discharge/Display of a Firearm (Class B)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC7

Allegations

After another driver ran a stop at a commercial area and pulled over, our client briefly retrieved a handgun from a bag and put it in a pocket while stepping away from the vehicle to protect a passenger. No threats were made and the gun was never fired. Police later detained the client and filed a Class B disorderly conduct charge for allegedly displaying a firearm. We secured the bodycam, reports, and available surveillance, and walked the prosecutor through the lack of intent to alarm and inconsistencies in witness accounts. The state dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Tarrant County, Fort Worth Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was detained outside a nightlife venue after an evening with friends. Security handed him to officers, who took him for fluids and then booked him for public intoxication. He was not driving, had already surrendered car keys, and companions were ready to take him home. We obtained the reports and discovery, emphasized the lack of proof that he posed a danger to himself or others, and pressed the issue with the prosecutor. The case was dismissed in municipal court, keeping a conviction off his record.