Criminal Defense Case Results in Tarrant, TX

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, None

Allegations

While on felony probation for a prior case, the client was contacted by police about a reported incident at a bar. There was no arrest and no citation, but a motion to revoke was initiated based on the allegation. We stepped in early, documented the circumstances, and challenged whether the facts supported a violation. After continued negotiations, the state dismissed the motion and the client stayed on probation with no additional penalties.

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Sale of Alcohol to a Minor

Location

Tarrant County, None

Allegations

An investigation began after a patron under 21 was served at a local bar. Officers collected information but made no arrest and issued no citation. We got involved right away, reconstructed the timeline from witnesses, and documented that the underage patron was with an adult companion whose age had previously been verified. We highlighted the hours-long visit and the lack of on-the-spot enforcement. Confronted with these facts and evidentiary gaps, the State dismissed the case.

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Deadly Conduct - Discharge of a Firearm

Location

Tarrant County, D372

Allegations

Police alleged the client fired a gun during a chaotic gathering where multiple shooters were involved. From video and reports, we highlighted that key damage attributed to our client actually came from others, and that no property owner came forward to claim harm. We pressed a self-defense narrative, challenged the state's ability to prove reckless discharge, and rejected early prison offers. As negotiations progressed, the prosecution dropped a more serious companion count and agreed to reduce the remaining charge. The client accepted deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record if completed.

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Unlawful Restraint

Location

Tarrant County, CCC1

Allegations

After a night out, an argument at a residence led to an accusation that our client prevented the complainant from leaving. He maintained he asked her to go, carried her belongings outside, and locked the door, after which a bystander encountered her outside. In the days that followed, the complainant sent hostile messages and later posted online, while her description of events shifted from fearing a push on the stairs to claiming restraint. We built a detailed timeline from messages and available doorbell history and highlighted the credibility issues to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information

Location

Tarrant County, None

Allegations

While visiting the area, the client was stopped for a traffic violation in a rental car that several people had been using. After the client consented to a search, officers found two items of identifying information belonging to others inside the vehicle. Nothing was found on the client, and no arrest occurred that day, but a warrant issued later. We investigated the report, highlighted the weak link to our client, the shared access to the car, and the staleness of the evidence, then coordinated a voluntary surrender. The DA declined the case and it was dismissed.

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Criminal Trespass - Class B Misdemeanor

Location

Tarrant County, CCC3

Allegations

The client was arrested after entering an abandoned office building at night with friends, when security alarms and cameras drew police to the scene. They told officers they used an already open window, caused no damage, and had not seen any posted warnings. Our team moved quickly to gather the reports and video, highlighting the absence of property damage, unclear notice, and the client’s lack of prior record. We pressed those issues in negotiations and prepared to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Evading Arrest or Detention (On Foot)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

Police responded to a commercial property after reports of a break-in. Our client was with a companion who pushed her to flee; she stopped moments later and surrendered, admitting only to the brief flight. We compiled police and medical records showing a documented pattern of abuse, and emphasized that she never entered any property and possessed no tools or stolen items. We challenged the voluntary intent element and pressed a duress theory. After negotiations and our mitigation presentation, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC8

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer claimed a turn signal violation near a residence. They immediately disclosed that two handguns were in the vehicle. Officers seized the firearms and searched the car, leading to an unlawful carrying charge. We dug into the basis for the stop, the scope of the search after the voluntary disclosure, and inconsistencies in how the weapons were handled. Leveraging those issues in negotiations, we secured misdemeanor deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record if completed.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, D372

Allegations

The client was on deferred adjudication for a felony when a new arrest triggered a motion to revoke. The petition also alleged missed online check-ins after supervision was transferred, causing confusion between an app check-in and in-person reporting. We compiled proof of regular in-person reporting, employment, and communications with supervision to show any lapses were administrative, not willful. We also addressed the status of the new case and provided mitigation materials. After negotiations with the prosecutor and probation, the court continued the case on deferred probation with modified terms, avoiding adjudication and jail.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, D213

Allegations

Our client was on misdemeanor probation when a new arrest triggered a motion to revoke and active warrants. We verified the filings and advised a planned surrender once everything was active, keeping the process orderly and avoiding a surprise pickup. We compiled proof of prior compliance and employment and pushed back against a full revocation. After firm negotiations and a focused mitigation presentation, the state reduced the allegations, and the court credited the client with time served. The matter closed with an immediate release.

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Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, D213

Allegations

While on community supervision, the client learned that revocation warrants had been issued after a new arrest. We tracked the docket, confirmed when all warrants were active, and arranged a coordinated surrender with a bonds plan to avoid multiple bookings. We then presented mitigation, including the client’s cooperation and steps to address underlying issues, and challenged weaknesses in the filing. The prosecution agreed to reduce the allegation, and the matter was resolved for time served.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, D213

Allegations

The client was on misdemeanor probation when a new arrest triggered a motion to revoke. Warrants were issued and the client feared being picked up at work, so we confirmed the warrant status with the county and coordinated a voluntary surrender to minimize disruption. We compiled proof of prior compliance and ongoing responsibilities, then pushed the State to limit the sanction. The allegations were narrowed and the case resolved with a reduced disposition and credit for time served, leading to the client’s release.