Criminal Defense Case Results in Waller, TX

Charge

Criminal Mischief (Felony)

Location

Waller County, 506th DC

Allegations

The case began with an out of state arrest on a Texas warrant after a mental health crisis in which a highway facility was damaged. We pushed for movement by getting the case formally filed, negotiated an agreed bond so the client could be released rather than wait on extradition, and obtained medical records to document the crisis. We demanded complete repair valuations and challenged the damage figures. Using mitigation and the client's clean history, we negotiated a reduction of the charge with credit for time already served.

Charge

Possession of Marijuana

Location

Waller County

Allegations

During a traffic stop in Waller County, the client was charged with possession of marijuana. He acknowledged a single pre-rolled item, and officers later claimed a small bag was found near the patrol car after he had already been searched and secured. We obtained patrol video and reports, traced the sequence of searches, and underscored the gap in proving knowing possession. We also provided documentation of the client’s enrollment in the state’s compassionate use program. Faced with these issues, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

Charge

Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Waller County

Allegations

A traffic stop for a light issue ended with our client charged with felony THC possession after the officer claimed to smell marijuana and searched the vehicle without a warrant. We scrutinized the basis for the stop and the scope of the search, measuring the officer’s account against the report and what was actually recovered. We made clear we were prepared to move to suppress the evidence. Confronted with those search and proof problems, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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.