Criminal Defense Case Results

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Garland Municipal Court

Allegations

This case stemmed from a disputed domestic incident after an argument that began in public and continued at a residence. The other party followed our client to the home and refused to leave. The client called 911 for help, yet officers relied on a claim that food was thrown and filed a Class C assault-family-violence case. We secured a reset of the first setting, obtained police bodycam and home-camera clips, and underscored that the client was the caller. After we highlighted inconsistencies in the complainant’s account, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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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.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

After a minor collision, the client pulled into a lot, exchanged information, and fell asleep in the vehicle while waiting for officers. Video footage later showed signs of intoxication, but no field sobriety tests were done and there was no breath or blood sample. We reviewed the reports and video, then targeted two issues, there was no scientific evidence tying intoxication to the time of driving, and the case was enhanced as a second offense even though the prior had been reduced to a non-DWI. We pressed these points with the prosecutor. The case was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Harris County, CC6

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence after an argument escalated. The client admitted striking a family member once, and officers made an arrest at the scene. We moved quickly to obtain the reports, body camera, and any witness accounts, then documented context surrounding the confrontation and weaknesses in the proof. We engaged the prosecutor early, pressed the evidentiary issues, and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Violation of a Protective Order

Location

Harris County, 230th DC

Allegations

Following a prior family dispute, our client was accused of violating a protective order after returning to a residence. Relatives had told the client it was okay to come by, then a family member called police, claiming concern about a partner. The partner told officers no assault occurred. We secured the protective order, police reports and bodycam, and compared the order’s terms to the location and contact alleged. We presented witness statements showing he believed he had permission to be there. Faced with credibility issues and no willful violation, the state dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC3

Allegations

A minor speeding stop escalated when the officer said he smelled marijuana, performed roadside sobriety tests, and searched the car, locating an open container. The client explained he was nervous during the tests and had a prior leg surgery affecting balance. He later consented to a hospital blood draw after being warned about license consequences. We scrutinized the legal basis for the stop, the scope of the search, and the reliability of the field tests in light of his medical history. After persistent negotiations and evidentiary challenges, the state dismissed the DWI.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Harris County, 230th DC

Allegations

Our client was jailed on an out-of-county warrant tied to an old deferred adjudication drug case, based on technical probation claims like missed reporting, community service, employment proof, and fees. Retained while held without bond, we filed immediately in the supervising court, secured a bond, and pushed through inter-county system delays so release could move forward. After obtaining the file, we documented the age of the case and a long stretch with no new offenses. We showed the allegations were technical, not new criminal conduct, and pressed the state to end supervision. The prosecution agreed and dismissed the case.

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Violation of a Protective Order

Location

Harris County, CC6

Allegations

A no contact order was in place after a family dispute. Believing he had permission to be on a relative’s property, the client went back to the area and a call to police followed, resulting in an arrest for violating the order. We focused on the order’s exact terms, the officer’s account, and statements supporting the client’s belief that his presence was allowed. We emphasized ambiguity about property boundaries and contact restrictions, as well as the absence of hostile intent. The case was resolved with deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Comal County, CC1

Allegations

Stopped for speeding during a late night drive, the client was investigated for DWI after the officer noted slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and an alcohol odor. Field sobriety tests were performed. The client declined a specimen and a blood draw was later taken under a warrant. We obtained and reviewed the videos, reports, and warrant affidavit, scrutinizing the basis for the stop, the test instructions, and the timing of the draw. We pressed these issues in negotiations, and the client completed classes early. The case ended in deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction.

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Driving While License Invalid, With Priors

Location

Blanco County, County Criminal Court

Allegations

An officer stopped the client for a missing front plate as they left a neighborhood and, after running the license, arrested for driving while license invalid. The report reflected no other moving violations. Our team pulled the reports, scrutinized the justification for prolonging the stop, and verified the client’s license status history. We also compiled mitigation showing prompt efforts to restore lawful driving privileges. Faced with these issues, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Illegal Window Tint

Location

Tarrant County, Pantego Municipal Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop for minor speeding, the officer measured the vehicle's window tint as too dark and also alleged an open container in the car. We focused on the municipal citations, scrutinized the reports, and opened negotiations with the prosecutor. The result was dismissals of the speeding and open-container tickets. The client accepted deferred adjudication on the tint citation, preserving eligibility to keep a conviction off the record upon successful completion.

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Traffic Citation

Location

Tarrant County, Pantego Municipal Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a minor speed violation, the officer stacked several municipal tickets on top of a related arrest, including an equipment issue and an open‑container allegation. Our firm took over the associated municipal case for one of those citations. We obtained the police paperwork, scrutinized the basis for the stop, and pointed out weaknesses in the proof for the alleged infraction. We pressed the city prosecutor in negotiations and made clear we were ready to litigate. The municipal court dismissed the associated citation.