Criminal Defense Case Results in Tarrant, TX

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, CDC1

Allegations

After a traffic stop, the client was arrested on an outstanding warrant and officers conducted an inventory search of the vehicle, seizing THC vape cartridges in the 1–4 gram range. We obtained the reports and video, then engaged the prosecutor. Citing the client’s clean history and early cooperation, the state agreed to dismiss upon proof of a clean urinalysis or completion of a drug education class. Given immigration concerns, we coordinated a consult first. The client promptly produced a negative test, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Tarrant County, County Criminal Court No. 1

Allegations

The client was contacted in a parking area after officers saw the vehicle ride up on a curb. She struggled with roadside tests and later provided a breath sample around 0.20. With a very old prior, the case was filed as a Class A second. We pulled the reports and video, examined how the tests were conducted, and built a mitigation package highlighting the long gap since the prior, immediate compliance with interlock, treatment steps, and the medication alcohol issue, plus strong character support. The state agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC3

Allegations

The arrest followed a minor crash as the client pulled out of a service station. Officers reported an open container and conducted roadside sobriety tests before making the arrest. We moved quickly to collect the probable cause affidavit, crash paperwork, and video, and we scrutinized the officer's instructions and the testing conditions. We also highlighted the absence of injuries and raised questions about the reliability of the roadside testing in those conditions. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the client's record if completed.

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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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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, D485

Allegations

After a stop for a red light violation, officers claimed to smell marijuana, searched a car with multiple occupants, and later attributed a trace amount of cocaine to our client. We obtained the reports and lab results and focused on where and how the substance was first found. The circumstances of the search and shared access to the vehicle raised real questions about possession and chain of custody. We pressed these issues with the prosecution. The felony was reduced to a misdemeanor with deferred probation, avoiding a felony record.

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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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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC5

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, the client struck a family member and a 911 call led to an arrest for assault family violence. There were no photos taken at the scene and the complaining witness did not wish to pursue charges. We moved in early, obtained the police reports and recordings, and the complainant signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor. We compiled a mitigation and evidence packet and pressed the state on limited corroboration. The case was dismissed.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Second Degree Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, D213

Allegations

A patrol officer initiated a stop for no front plate as the client pulled into a residence. The officer claimed to see the client discard an item and later recovered a container of suspected concentrate, leading to a felony possession charge. We obtained the dash and body camera video and scrutinized the basis for the stop, the officer’s vantage point, and the chain of custody from the recovery on private property. After we prepared a suppression challenge and laid out these issues, the prosecution dismissed the possession case.

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Injury to a Child (Intentional Bodily Injury)

Location

Tarrant County, CDC1

Allegations

A later traffic stop led to our client’s arrest on a warrant stemming from a school report that she injured her child during a chaotic episode at home. The nonverbal child, later documented as being on the spectrum, had been throwing items and striking family members, and the client admitted using her hands and a broom to move him toward the shower. We compiled medical and school records confirming the diagnosis, ER visits, and behavioral crises, and provided proof of completed parenting courses. We presented the context and contested any intent to injure. The state reduced the felony to a misdemeanor with deferred probation, avoiding a felony conviction.

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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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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Tarrant County, CCC1

Allegations

Stopped shortly after leaving a location, officers claimed they already knew about a container in the car and conducted a search, finding several small baggies. The client was a passenger, and the bags were separately packaged for different occupants. We obtained dash and body camera footage, scrutinized the reason for the stop and how the search was initiated, and challenged attributing possession among multiple people. We also presented our client's cooperation and efforts to address the situation. Faced with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

After leaving several social events, the client was involved in a minor traffic incident and crossed a median, drawing police attention. Officers administered field sobriety tests, then, after a refusal, obtained a warrant for a blood draw. We pulled the dash and body camera videos and dissected the testing instructions against NHTSA standards, while our team scrutinized the blood warrant, kit, and lab handling for weaknesses. With that pressure and the client’s proactive classes, we negotiated deferred probation. We also pushed to limit the term and conditions, keeping the client eligible for future nondisclosure.