Criminal Defense Case Results in Tarrant, TX

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Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

Police alleged our client pulled away and interfered during the arrest, resulting in a Class A resisting charge. Bodycam and hospital records showed he was in significant pain with a dislocated shoulder and other injuries while officers attempted to restrain him for medical procedures. We gathered the videos, medical documentation, and injury photos and compared them to the officers’ reports. The material undercut any claim that he intentionally obstructed, indicating movements driven by pain and fear. After we presented these problems to the prosecution, the case was dismissed.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, D432

Allegations

Police alleged our client fired a gun during a confrontation at an apartment complex, injuring another person. The client and a passenger reported a dispute over money that turned physical, after which the other man retrieved a gun and shot first as they tried to drive away. We moved quickly, sought bond relief, and dug into discovery, reviewing body camera video, surveillance, photos, reports, and witness statements. Using those materials to support self-defense and highlight weaknesses in the complaint, we negotiated deferred adjudication on the felony.

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Obstruction of Police Duty

Location

Tarrant County, D432

Allegations

After a roadside stop, officers accused our client of obstructing their duties during the arrest and a later hospital blood draw. We pulled the bodycam and dash footage, dispatch logs, and medical records to reconstruct what actually happened. The evidence showed confusion and fear of needles, not intentional interference or threats. Reports from different officers conflicted on key details about the alleged obstruction. We pressed those inconsistencies and the lack of proof of intent, making clear we were ready to try the case. The prosecution dismissed the charge.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Tarrant County, D432

Allegations

Officers stopped the client for alleged swerving. He remembered little of the encounter, was taken for a blood draw, and left with a dislocated shoulder and other injuries. We obtained and dissected the dash and body camera video, hospital records, and lab materials, scrutinizing the basis for the stop as well as how the draw and restraint were handled. While readying those issues for court, we pushed full pretrial compliance, including installing an interlock and following supervision. Leveraging that work, we negotiated felony probation and avoided prison.

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Theft (State Jail Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, CDC3

Allegations

The case began as a felony theft after a store reported merchandise taken with account details tied to someone else. Discovery included surveillance that linked our client to the purchase, and prosecutors sought a felony based on prior theft history. We dissected the reports, challenged the valuation, and questioned the charging theory after learning the merchant had been reimbursed by the card issuer. We pushed back on the enhancement and kept the pressure on in negotiations. The state agreed to reduce the count and accept a time served disposition.

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Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information

Location

Tarrant County, CDC3

Allegations

Prosecutors alleged our client used another person’s account information to purchase items at a home improvement store. The video and transaction records were strong, but we pressed into the charging theory and loss documentation, noting the retailer had been reimbursed and the listed victim and allegations did not cleanly match the evidence. We also documented the client’s verified assistance to investigators. Using that leverage, we negotiated a reduction of the charge and a resolution for time served, closing the case without additional jail.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

A stop for a license plate light issue led to a DWI investigation. The officer noted slow speech and lethargy, administered roadside tests, and the client later consented to a blood draw. Discovery showed minimal alcohol, with THC metabolites and methamphetamine detected. We obtained medical records documenting a traumatic injury and mental health treatment that affect speech and motor control, reviewed the body and dash camera video, and contested whether the state could prove drug related intoxication at the time of driving. The case was reduced to obstruction of a highway with deferred probation.

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Assault - Family Violence (Impeding Breath/Circulation)

Location

Tarrant County, CDC4

Allegations

Following a domestic dispute, the client was accused of choking a juvenile family member and arrested on a felony impeding-breath charge. We moved quickly to obtain CPS records showing the matter had been closed as a parental dispute with no physical findings. We also gathered sworn affidavits from household witnesses and delivered a defense packet to the DA. After reviewing our materials and speaking with the complainant, the prosecutor submitted a dismissal, which the court granted.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC2

Allegations

Stopped for a registration issue near a gas station, the client was investigated after officers saw an open container. The client admitted drinking, performed roadside tests, and provided a breath sample over .15. We obtained the state’s evidence, compiled mitigation showing substantial family hardship and ongoing responsibilities, and opened negotiations early. Emphasizing workable probation conditions, we persuaded the prosecutor to drop the over .15 enhancement. The charge was reduced to a lower DWI with straight probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, D432

Allegations

Facing a felony motion to revoke deferred probation after multiple positive drug tests and being taken into custody at a probation visit, the client sought our help. We obtained the probation file, documented a long stretch of earlier compliance, and compiled mitigation from family along with a concrete treatment and housing plan. We engaged the probation officer and the prosecutor, pushed back on revocation as unnecessary, and made clear we were prepared to litigate if needed. The state dismissed the motion to adjudicate, and the client remained on probation.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, D396

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute at a home. Officers found a cut hand, blood on a rifle the client had moved, a single spent casing in a study, and a small mark on a screen, and concluded a shot had been fired. The complainant’s accounts changed over time and later an affidavit of nonprosecution was provided. We dissected hundreds of photos and recordings, highlighted the lack of any bullet strike or medical corroboration, and prepared for trial while rejecting offers. After we supplied proof of completed anger management, the state dismissed the case.

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Continuous Violence Against the Family

Location

Tarrant County, CDC2

Allegations

The client was arrested during a scheduled visitation after an ex-partner alleged repeated family violence. The accusation surfaced amid a contentious custody dispute and followed the client reporting missed exchanges. We obtained and reviewed body-cam footage and messages, noting shifting explanations, vague timelines, and an unverified prior incident. The text screenshots lacked authenticating data, and there were no witnesses or corroborating records. We compiled these credibility and proof problems and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.