Criminal Defense Case Results in Waller, TX

Charge

Possession of Marijuana (Felony)

Location

Waller County, 506th DC

Allegations

Stopped on a highway while hauling cannabinoid products, the client was arrested for felony marijuana possession despite carrying a bill of lading and testing documents. We secured the dashcam video and scrutinized the stop. It showed no actual traffic violation and an officer who waited to activate lights until other units were in place, indicating a pretext stop that lacked reasonable suspicion. We also gathered the shipment paperwork to show the client’s good‑faith belief the load was lawful. After we moved to suppress the stop and all seized evidence, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Fleeing a Police Officer

Location

Waller County, None

Allegations

Our client was accused of fleeing after a patrol car trailed the vehicle with lights activated. The driver had loud music on and a broken interior rearview mirror, and pulled over as soon as they realized. We sent a letter of representation, demanded the dash and body camera footage, and engaged the intake prosecutor early. We provided photos of the damaged mirror and mitigating documentation showing strong ties and compliance. Emphasizing the lack of intent to elude, we persuaded the State to drop the charge, and the case was dismissed.

Charge

Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Waller County, 506th District Court

Allegations

The client was stopped for a minor equipment issue while driving a borrowed vehicle. Tools belonging to more than one person were in the back seat. After the client said there were no weapons, officers pointed to utility knives and called a K-9 without consent, which led to discovery of less than a gram of meth in a tool bag. We dug into video and reports, challenged the prolonged detention and the basis for the search, and highlighted the lack of knowledge given the shared tools and borrowed car. The state agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received time served.