Criminal Defense Case Results

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Brazoria County, CC2

Allegations

After a dispute at a restaurant, the client left in a vehicle and was stopped following a call from staff. They said they had consumed alcohol earlier at home, refused a breath test, and officers proceeded with a blood draw without consent. The stated reason for the stop shifted between a call-in and an alleged lane violation. We obtained discovery, scrutinized the reports and records, and challenged the basis for the stop and the blood draw while protecting the client’s license. We also coordinated around an existing probation. The case resolved with straight probation, avoiding jail and allowing continued driving under supervision.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 416th District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation in Collin County when an out-of-county arrest triggered a motion to revoke and a warrant. We arranged a controlled surrender and worked to have a bond set quickly so the client could be released. Our team compiled proof the client was identified as the victim in the underlying incident, including ER records of a nasal fracture, photos, and a victim liaison letter, and documented repeated protective-order violations by the other party. We also provided proof of counseling, service hours, and prompt self-reporting to probation. After presenting this package and challenging the new allegations, the State dismissed the revocation.

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DUI - First Offense

Location

Sumner County, Judge Kee Bryant-McCormick

Allegations

After a night out, our client fell asleep in the passenger seat while another person drove the client’s car and was stopped for a traffic violation. Officers arrested our client for DUI by consent even though no breath or blood test was taken on our client. We obtained the police report, requested dashcam, and compiled witness information showing the client never authorized anyone to drive and had earlier given the keys to a sober companion. We emphasized that the actual driver’s BAC was only marginally above the limit and our client could not consent while asleep. Prepared to press the case in hearings, we persuaded the state to dismiss.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC4

Allegations

Following a traffic stop prompted by a driving complaint, our client declined a roadside breath test and a warrant blood draw was done hours later. We obtained the dash and body camera footage, police reports, and lab results showing a BAC just over the legal limit along with prescribed medications. We highlighted the delay between driving and the draw, put the medications in proper context, and front loaded mitigation with alcohol education and a victim panel. Using that leverage, we negotiated deferred adjudication, avoiding a final conviction.

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Felony)

Location

Williamson County

Allegations

After a crash where the driver left the area, the vehicle's owner told his insurer our client had been driving, and investigators later called to ask questions. We got involved quickly, took over communications, and requested the police report and the insurance file. Our review showed the identification rested on a secondhand insurance claim rather than direct evidence. We challenged the state to produce corroboration tying our client to the wheel at the time of impact. When they could not, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Theft - Class B Misdemeanor

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

The client was detained by store loss prevention after exiting a retail shop with about two hundred dollars in unpaid merchandise. Police transported the individual to a local holding facility and they were released on bond the next day. With no prior record, we obtained the reports, evaluated the evidence, and opened talks with the prosecutor early. We presented mitigation and a plan to address the conduct, pressing for a nonconviction path. The state agreed to place the client in a pre-trial diversion program, avoiding a plea and keeping a conviction off the record.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Brazoria County, CCL1

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a residence led to an accusation that our client assaulted a family member. The client reported being struck repeatedly and used limited force only to stop the attack and protect a nearby child. Officers did not witness the incident, and the case rested largely on the complainant’s account. We obtained the state’s file, scrutinized the reports and available recordings, and highlighted the lack of independent corroboration alongside strong self‑defense issues. After firm negotiations and readiness for trial, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Stopped for alleged lane drift, the client was investigated for DWI. Field sobriety testing took place on a windy highway shoulder beside a barrier, and he later provided a breath sample reported over .15. We pulled the reports and body cam, scrutinized how the tests were set up and instructed, and challenged the escalation from a minor traffic issue. Using those weaknesses, we pressured the prosecution to drop the high-BAC enhancement and secured a charge reduction with deferred probation.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, CCL2

Allegations

After a stop for lane drifting, officers suspected intoxication, conducted roadside tests, and arrested our client. He refused the breath test, and a blood sample was taken. We obtained the body and dash video, which showed a calm, respectful interaction and solid performance on balance testing. We pressed the state on the blood analysis and the way the roadside testing was conducted. The client also completed an alcohol evaluation and began recommended steps. Using that leverage, we negotiated a reduction and straight probation with no jail condition.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 416th District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation when a new arrest triggered a motion to revoke. We moved quickly to avoid a surprise pickup, coordinating a controlled surrender and expedited release on bond. Our team compiled hospital records confirming a facial injury, photos, messages, and a victim advocate letter showing the client as the reporting victim, plus documentation of ongoing harassment and a warrant against the other party. We also demonstrated prompt reporting and clean compliance on probation. Faced with this record, the State dismissed the motion.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Officers responded to a domestic argument in a vehicle. The complainant alleged the client squeezed a hand and made a threat, and the report noted only minor redness, no fractures or bruising. There were no third party witnesses. We obtained the complaining witness's affidavit requesting no prosecution and emphasized the lack of independent corroboration. After sustained negotiations and a firm trial posture, the case was resolved with straight probation, avoiding additional jail time.

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Driving While License Invalid (With Prior)

Location

Travis County, CCL5

Allegations

The case stemmed from an old citation for driving while license invalid, later enhanced due to a prior. Years later, the client had cleared tickets and reinstated the license, yet an old warrant resurfaced. We pulled DPS records confirming full eligibility to drive and obtained a copy of the current license. We confronted the State with the age of the case and the mismatch between the original allegation and the client’s present status. At the first opportunity in court, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the charge.