Criminal Defense Case Results in Tarrant, TX

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Burglary of a Habitation

Location

Tarrant County, D297

Allegations

Our client was accused of burglary after property went missing from an apartment during a scheduled visit to the residence. They had already cooperated with a detective and returned the items, yet multiple burglary warrants followed. We engaged early with investigators and the prosecutor, centered the defense on consent to be inside the dwelling, and challenged any proof of unlawful entry or intent. With those issues on the table and the voluntary return of property, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC3

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for a headlight issue, officers began a DWI investigation and arrested the driver. During the arrest, they located a handgun inside the vehicle and filed a misdemeanor unlawful carry charge. We obtained the patrol videos, reports, and evidence logs, and closely examined the basis for the stop and how the weapon was found. We challenged whether the facts satisfied the statute for unlawful carry and highlighted procedural concerns. Faced with these issues, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CDC 2

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an equipment issue, officers arrested our client on a felony DWI based on field tests and a later blood warrant. We pulled the videos and saw the tests were done while the client wore stiff new work boots and was not using corrective lenses, and the officer’s instructions were inconsistent. We also flagged problems with the warrant process and the blood draw procedure. We compiled those weaknesses and pressed the prosecution, which agreed to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor.

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Theft - Class C

Location

Tarrant County, North Richland Hills MC

Allegations

The client was cited for Class C theft after a store incident. They paid for certain items but left with a few low value goods still in a pocket, then were contacted by officers later. Our team moved quickly, secured the evidence, and emphasized the minimal loss and circumstances indicating an oversight rather than intent. We pressed for a resolution that did not require a plea. The State agreed to dismiss if the client finished an anti-theft class and remained arrest free for a short period. The client completed the steps, and the case was dismissed.

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Theft (Third-Degree or State Jail Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, CDC3

Allegations

Police alleged our client committed felony theft after a dispute with a vehicle dealership following service work. We obtained the reports and the dealership’s records, including repair paperwork and communications about possession of the car. Our review showed it was a contractual business disagreement, not a crime, and the evidence did not establish an intent to permanently deprive. We compiled the paper trail and presented it to the prosecutor, pressing the civil nature of the matter. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence led to police being called and our client’s arrest based on the complainant’s first statement. At the scene, officers tried to photograph a claimed hand injury but there were no visible marks. The complainant later asked not to pursue the case and cooperated with our office. We presented her changed account and the lack of corroborating injury evidence to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the charge.

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Interference with Public Duties

Location

Tarrant County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a welfare check at a residence after a caller alleged family members were being kept from leaving. Officers claimed exigent entry, the individual briefly held the door, then complied and was arrested for interference with public duties. We filed our appearance, requested the reports, 911 audio, and body camera video, and pressed the point that any obstruction was momentary and nonviolent. Through focused negotiation, the case resolved with deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record upon successful completion.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC7

Allegations

After a minor curb strike led to a stop, our client was arrested for DWI. They declined a breath test, and a blood draw was later taken under a warrant after a lengthy delay at a medical facility. We obtained the body and dash videos and saw the officer conducted only two field tests, moved to arrest quickly, and recorded them poorly. We compiled those flaws along with timing concerns about the blood evidence and pressed the weaknesses with the prosecutor. The case resolved with deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the client’s record.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC7

Allegations

After a single‑vehicle crash, the client was arrested for DWI and reported a sudden blackout after a drink at a club, later finding property missing and a club patron at the scene. We moved quickly on the license case and obtained body‑cam, hospital, and bar-related evidence to probe possible drink tampering and test the state’s proof of driving and intoxication. We also scrutinized the blood‑draw advisements. The client completed courses, a victim panel, an evaluation, and gathered character letters. Leveraging these issues and mitigation, we negotiated a reduced charge.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, Arlington Municipal Court

Allegations

During a domestic dispute at a residence, our client called police for a safe escort to retrieve belongings. The complainant alleged offensive contact, but no injuries were reported and our client stated the only physical act was the complainant throwing a phone. We pressed for discovery, compared statements, and highlighted the lack of corroboration. After persistent outreach to the prosecutor, we secured a dismissal agreement contingent on a brief online class. The client completed it, we submitted the certificate, and the case was dismissed.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

Police found our client in a parking lot after the vehicle hit a curb and blew a tire, with no crash, injuries, or damage to others. He received medical treatment, including Narcan. We secured discovery, gathered hospital paperwork, and obtained a detailed letter from his long-term, highly structured recovery program documenting compliance. We pushed the state on proving intoxication by narcotics and highlighted the absence of an accident along with the client's sustained rehabilitation. The prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge, with the resolution crediting him for time already served.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC5

Allegations

Police stopped the client for an expired registration. During the stop, officers searched a purse and found a handgun. The client had already told them a firearm was present and explained it belonged to a family member and was lawfully owned, but had no paperwork on hand. We pulled the reports and video, challenged the basis for the search of the purse, and highlighted that the circumstances did not satisfy the elements of unlawful carry. After we pressed these issues with the prosecutor and prepared to litigate, the state dismissed the case.