Criminal Defense Case Results

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

After a minor collision, officers responded and reported an odor of alcohol. The client admitted to one or two drinks, did roadside tests, and was arrested. At the station, two breath samples read about 0.14 and 0.15, and a Class B DWI was filed. We quickly requested the ALR hearing, obtained the videos and breath-test records, and opened talks with the state. We also provided proof the damage was covered by insurance and had the client complete DWI classes. The case ended in deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record and positioning it for sealing after completion.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Galveston County, CC1

Allegations

After a 911 caller reported erratic driving, police conducted a stop and arrested our client for a first offense DWI. We obtained and reviewed the patrol video, which did not align with the officer's narrative of impairment. We pressed for the 911 recording and scrutinized both the basis for the stop and the intoxication evidence. The state later floated a reduction to reckless driving with probation, but we prepared the case for trial. In court, the prosecution could not meet its burden and the verdict was Not Guilty.

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Theft (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Dallas County, 292nd Judicial District Court

Allegations

A years-old warrant alleged felony theft from a former employer based on unauthorized checks and a claimed loss over $30,000. We verified the status, arranged a discreet surrender to avoid a surprise arrest, and secured reasonable bond terms. With discovery in hand, we challenged the loss valuation and scope of transactions and presented mitigation, including a clean history and proactive steps. Using that leverage, we negotiated a reduced charge with deferred probation, keeping a felony off the client’s record.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 2

Allegations

While on misdemeanor deferred probation, the client was flagged for a violation and a motion to revoke was filed, which also generated a warrant. We moved quickly, contacted supervision and the assigned prosecutor, and compiled proof of the client’s compliance, including completion of a required class. We prepared for a walk-through if necessary, but after reviewing our submissions the state agreed not to proceed with revocation and to recall the warrant. The client was continued on deferred adjudication, avoiding jail and keeping a conviction off the record.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, 186th District Court

Allegations

While on felony community supervision, a warrant issued alleging violations, including disputed drug tests and bond condition issues after friction with a probation officer. The client was stopped late at night for minor traffic infractions and booked on the warrant with no bond. We acted quickly, secured a bond below the original amount, and corrected a mistaken GPS requirement that was delaying release. We gathered class certificates, employment proof, and supervision records, and obtained time to prepare. In negotiations on the motion to revoke, we challenged the drug test basis and steered the case to deferred adjudication.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Galveston County, 56th DC

Allegations

Officers responded to a disturbance at a hotel lobby and arrested the client for public intoxication. During the booking inventory at the jail, they claimed to find two blue pills in a wallet, later tested as prescription amphetamine weighing well under a gram. We demanded all body cam and jail inventory footage and pointed out the lack of video documenting the alleged find. We also presented mitigation, including a clean observed drug test and strong character support. After brief drug and alcohol classes were completed, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Galveston County, 10th DC

Allegations

Stopped for speeding, the client was investigated for DWI. They declined field sobriety and breath testing, and officers obtained a warrant for a hospital blood draw that later reported a high BAC. We pulled the videos and reports, emphasizing the absence of roadside testing and how the footage portrayed the client. We also documented the long gap since prior cases and the client’s proactive steps toward treatment. After sustained negotiations, the State agreed to probation in district court, avoiding prison time.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, 331st DC

Allegations

The case began after a crash in which officers contacted our client at the hospital and made a DWI arrest. A preliminary breath test registered about 0.087, and a consent blood draw was later taken. Our team obtained the medical and lab records, scrutinized the collection and reporting of the samples, and examined the scene documentation to question how impairment was assessed in the aftermath of a wreck and medical treatment. We used those weaknesses in negotiations and secured straight probation, avoiding jail time.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Travis County, 460th District Court

Allegations

The client was arrested for a felony DWI after a multi-vehicle crash. Officers alleged intoxication and booked the case as a third offense. We got to work immediately, coordinating release, requesting the ALR hearing, and obtaining the video and lab materials. Our team assembled mitigation, including proof the insurance claim was being handled, an alcohol assessment and treatment records, and strong character letters from family and employer. Leveraging those materials in negotiations, we secured a reduction to a lesser charge with straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, CC1

Allegations

The client was stopped for speeding after a long day at the beach with two passengers and was arrested for DWI. They completed field sobriety tests and consented to a blood draw. Our review of the dash and body camera footage showed the officer gave incorrect instructions, a second officer repeated portions of the testing, and the client performed well on the standard walk and balance exercises. Although the blood result later came back high, we highlighted the disconnect between the video and the lab. The case resolved with straight probation, avoiding additional jail time.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 366th District Court

Allegations

The client was on deferred adjudication for a state jail felony and was accused of violating probation after an out-of-state incident led to two new cases and a claim of unpaid fees. We obtained the probation file, pulled bank records proving all supervision costs and fines were paid, and documented that the out-of-state matters were disputed and unproven. We pressed the state with this record and filed targeted pleadings to address the allegations and the outstanding warrant. The motion to adjudicate was dismissed, the warrant recalled, and the case closed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, CCL3

Allegations

After a short drive to pick up items, the driver made a wrong turn, was stopped, and arrested for DWI. At the station, an evidential breath test reportedly read around 0.11. We zeroed in on potential problems with the breath testing, including whether two sequential samples were collected within tolerance and whether the observation period and instructions were properly followed. We also front‑loaded mitigation with alcohol education and consistent compliance. Leveraging those points, we negotiated a straight probation outcome.