Criminal Defense Case Results

Charge

Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual

Location

Bexar County, 187th District Court.

Allegations

An injury to an elderly individual allegation arose after a confrontation near an open area where a man confronted our client and a companion, threatened violence, and initiated contact. We canvassed nearby homes and secured video showing the complainant push first and later grab our client. When we compared the footage to police reports and witness statements, the stories did not match. Using those credibility problems, we pressed the prosecution to reduce the case to a lesser charge with deferred probation, avoiding a felony conviction.

Charge

Continuous Violence Against the Family

Location

Tarrant County, CDC4

Allegations

After a domestic dispute at a residence, our client was arrested for continuous family violence. We gathered the police reports, body cam and 911 audio, worked with CPS, and noted inconsistencies in the complainant’s statements. As trial neared, the state disclosed a smartwatch recording and bruise photos that complicated the case but also showed contradictions. We pressed those issues while preparing for trial and negotiating. The case resolved in deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction and jail if terms are completed.

Charge

Accident Involving Damage Over $200

Location

Galveston County, CC1

Allegations

Police alleged our client caused an accident resulting in more than $200 in damage. A 911 caller reported a rear-end impact and provided a plate number, and officers photographed a faint scuff on our client’s bumper. The client and the tow operator both reported no visible damage. We obtained the photos, 911 audio, and reports, and challenged whether the evidence supported the claimed damage threshold. After pushing these issues in negotiations, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Ellis County, CCL3

Allegations

During a late-night traffic stop in Ellis County, the individual immediately informed the officer there were two handguns in the vehicle. That disclosure led to an arrest and a UCW charge premised on other alleged criminal activity arising from the same stop. We obtained the reports and video, challenged the basis for the stop, and targeted the element that would convert otherwise lawful vehicle carry into a crime. We also opposed any attempt to forfeit the firearms. After we laid out these issues and signaled we were ready to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the UCW.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Ellis County, CCL3

Allegations

Stopped for alleged swerving, the client admitted to having drinks and declined a breath test, requesting a blood draw instead. The draw occurred hours later and no standardized field sobriety tests were performed. We secured the reports and video, then focused on weaknesses in the stop, the absence of roadside testing, the delay and warrant language tied to the blood draw, and a documented medical condition that can mimic intoxication signs. Using those issues as leverage, we pushed negotiations until the state reduced the charge and agreed to deferred probation.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Ellis County, CCL3

Allegations

Police found the client stuck off the roadway and shivering in wet clothes. Field sobriety tests were conducted roadside in the cold after the client had removed soaked pants, and a requested roadside breath test was not allowed. A later blood draw showed no alcohol, only cough-syrup components and THC metabolites. We obtained the video and lab records, challenged the reliability of the testing conditions and the link between the lab results and actual impairment, and pushed back against a lengthy offer. The case resolved with a plea to straight probation, avoiding jail.

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Harassment by Electronic Communication

Location

Harris County, CCCL8

Allegations

A harassment case was filed after a former partner reported dozens of texts sent in a short burst. The client explained the messages were an isolated, emotional moment with no threats or follow-up. We coordinated a walkthrough bond, reviewed the alleged texts and police reports, and highlighted that the responding officer documented the complainant did not feel in danger. The client completed a decision making course and maintained strict no contact while we negotiated. The state agreed to deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Medina County, County Court at Law

Allegations

A trooper stopped the client after claiming the rear plate was unreadable, then reported the odor of alcohol. The client admitted to having some drinks, completed the field sobriety tests, and was arrested. A breath test later showed ascending results of 0.10 and 0.11. We scrutinized the justification for the stop, the officer’s instructions on the tests, and the timing of the breath sample given the rising BAC near the limit. With no prior record and leverage on those issues, we negotiated deferred adjudication to avoid a conviction.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC4

Allegations

Police responded to a two-vehicle crash where another driver ran a red light and hit our client. Officers claimed an odor of alcohol, our client declined roadside tests, and a blood sample was taken by warrant. We pulled the crash report, video, and lab records, and documented that our client was not the at‑fault driver. We also showed prompt compliance with alcohol monitoring and a completed substance evaluation. Leveraging the causation facts and mitigation, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser charge with deferred probation, avoiding a conviction.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Medina County, County Court at Law

Allegations

A traffic stop after a work event led to an arrest for DWI; the client had consumed wine on an empty stomach while taking allergy medication and remembered little of the encounter. Police also alleged the vehicle failed to yield immediately. We pulled the dash and body camera, scrutinized the basis for the stop and arrest, and obtained the laboratory records for the blood draw that later reported a high BAC. We paired those challenges with proactive mitigation the client completed. The prosecution reduced the DWI and did not move forward on the add-on allegation, resulting in a reduced charge with deferred supervision.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Fort Bend County, CC5

Allegations

After a low speed collision with parked cars near the client’s home, officers began a DWI investigation. They noted signs of intoxication and attempted field sobriety tests. The client declined a breath test, and a warrant blood draw hours later alleged an elevated result. We obtained and reviewed the videos and reports, scrutinizing test instructions and the warrant process, and contested the license suspension. With strong mitigation and a clean record, we negotiated deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the client’s record.

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Sexual Assault Investigation

Location

Galveston County

Allegations

A former acquaintance accused our client of sexual assault, prompting a detective-led investigation and a request for an in-person interview. We were retained early, instructed the client not to give a statement, and took over communications. We engaged the detective, outlined exculpatory context, and prepared corroborating materials showing a consensual relationship and continued voluntary contact well after the alleged timeframe. The detective forwarded the file to prosecutors, who declined to file charges. The investigation was closed and the case dismissed.