Criminal Defense Case Results

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Harris County, \u200bCC6

Allegations

Loss prevention at a retail store detained our client for unpaid, low-dollar items, and officers issued a citation instead of booking them. We pulled the police report and citation paperwork and scrutinized the store's account of events. Our team raised concerns about valuation and intent based on the documentation. We also compiled mitigation, including proof of treatment plans and educational commitments, to humanize the situation. After targeted discussions with the prosecutor, the state agreed that pursuing the case was not warranted and dismissed it.

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Delivery or Offer of Delivery of a Dangerous Drug

Location

Brazoria County

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for alleged weaving, the officer searched our client's vehicle and purse and claimed to find assorted pills, including a bottle in another person’s name. He then transferred pills to a third party and later seized the car, creating serious chain-of-custody issues. We compiled prescription records showing lawful possession of several items and challenged the basis for any alleged delivery. We pressed these evidentiary problems with the DA. The State dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 10

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence led to a 911 call. Responding officers arrested our client for assault even though he reported briefly restraining a family member to stop property damage and prevent harm. We interviewed the parties, obtained a sworn affidavit of non-prosecution from the complainant, and collected a supporting witness account showing the contact was defensive rather than assaultive. We outlined the inconsistent narratives and the state’s inability to prove intentional injury. After we presented our packet, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, 291st Judicial District Court

Allegations

While on felony probation, our client was arrested on a new allegation involving a neighborhood scuffle with a child, triggering a motion to revoke. We got involved immediately, visited at the jail, sought bond, and gathered the video and witness statements showing the child initiated contact and the force used was minimal. We also highlighted the client’s strong compliance history with probation and pressed the prosecutor on the weaknesses. After the new case was no billed, the State dismissed the revocation.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Hays County, CCL3

Allegations

Stopped for drifting within a lane, the client was arrested after the officer noted signs of intoxication and found an open container in the vehicle. The client declined field sobriety tests and a breath test, so officers obtained a blood warrant that later reported a high BAC. We immediately requested the license hearing, secured an occupational license, and reviewed the dash and body cam footage. Our team guided the client through required classes and addressed a one-time ignition interlock violation. Leveraging mitigation and cooperation, we negotiated straight probation and avoided jail time.

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Theft - Class C

Location

Denton County, Cross Roads Municipal Court

Allegations

At a retail self-checkout, our client was stopped by store security after leaving with a few low value items that had not been scanned during a large order. Police issued a Class C theft citation. We got involved early, handled court appearances, and requested the surveillance video and the officer’s report. We explained the error, emphasized the absence of intent and the client’s clean history, and made clear we were prepared to proceed to trial rather than accept a conviction. The prosecutor dismissed the case, keeping the client’s record clear.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Bexar County, San Antonio Municipal Court

Allegations

Years after a domestic dispute that brought officers to a residence but resulted in no arrest, our client learned of a lingering municipal warrant for a Class C family violence assault. We moved quickly to contact the court and prosecutor, obtain the file, and review discovery, which consisted only of paperwork and no video. The complaining witness did not wish to pursue the case, and we prepared an affidavit of nonprosecution and relayed those wishes to the state. Although the court flagged fingerprint and administrative requirements, we coordinated next steps and kept pressure on the state. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DUI - First Offense

Location

Rutherford County, Judge Ben Hall McFarlin III

Allegations

Stopped for headlights late at night, the client was followed from a convenience store to a residence before the officer activated lights. Field sobriety tests were done in a sloped driveway while the client wore slippers and was on prescribed medication that can affect eye tracking and balance. Reports noted no erratic driving and conflicted on when the stop began. We obtained the police reports and blood paperwork, challenged the reliability of the testing and observations, and the state dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 12

Allegations

The client was stopped for an alleged improper lane merge after leaving an area with bars. He cooperated, admitted to a couple of beers, and performed field sobriety tests the officer repeated several times, saying he could not see the usual clues. A breath test was taken, then a blood draw. We obtained the discovery and lab records, emphasizing inconsistencies in the roadside testing and the officer’s own remarks about the breath result. When the laboratory analysis showed almost no alcohol in the blood, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 3

Allegations

Our client was on felony probation when a traffic stop triggered a hold on a motion to revoke. The state alleged multiple positive drug and alcohol tests and missed check-ins, and sought incarceration. We obtained the supervision and testing records, organized the timeline, and pressed the state on the sufficiency of each alleged violation. After multiple settings and sustained negotiations, the prosecution relented. The court dismissed the motion, and the client avoided revocation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a traffic stop for suspected impaired driving, the client was arrested for a first offense DWI and officers documented an open container in the vehicle. The client refused breath or blood testing. We obtained dash and body camera footage and reviewed the field sobriety videos with the client, preparing to challenge the stop and the officer's observations. That work helped open the door to pretrial intervention, but a compliance issue led the state to withdraw it. We then negotiated deferred adjudication to avoid a conviction and custody risk.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Bexar County, SAMC

Allegations

Officers issued a public intoxication citation to the client while he was already in custody following an incident. The paperwork offered only conclusory language and did not show that, at the time of citation, he was in a public place or posed a danger to himself or others. We obtained the reports, highlighted the timing problem and the absence of concrete observations, and put the state on notice that we would challenge the elements in court. We kept pressure on the case through negotiations. The prosecution dismissed the case.