Criminal Defense Case Results

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Resisting Arrest (Class A)

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #4

Allegations

The incident began when bystanders flagged down officers at a busy recreation area. As they moved to detain the client, the report alleged she went limp, locked her legs, and had to be guided into the patrol car. We obtained the bodycam and affidavits and pressed the state on whether that passive noncooperation, with no flight or threats, met the statutory elements. Leveraging those issues in negotiations, we undercut the state’s leverage. The prosecution reduced the case and credited time already served, closing it without additional jail or probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Ellis County, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO 2

Allegations

Stopped for speeding, the client was arrested after the officer noted signs of intoxication and observed an open container in the vehicle. They attempted field sobriety tests but struggled, and a blood sample was ultimately taken despite paperwork initially reflecting a refusal. We dug into the reports and evidence, challenged the reliability and applicability of the roadside testing given the client’s physical limitations, and highlighted inconsistencies in the implied consent documentation. We also presented the client’s cooperation and clean history. The state agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received straight probation.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Years after a misdemeanor deferred case, a failed transfer and unpaid supervision fees led to a motion to revoke probation and a warrant. The client had completed the substantive conditions while living out of state, but the administrative issues lingered. We obtained the file, confirmed compliance, and identified the remaining balance. Our team coordinated with probation and the prosecutor to arrange payment and pushed to lift the warrant. With everything squared away, the state dismissed the revocation proceeding and closed the matter.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

Our client was on deferred probation for a misdemeanor DWI when a motion to revoke was filed for leaving court ordered rehab and missing check ins. She was later arrested on the warrant in another county jail and spent more than a week in custody before bonding out. We obtained the records, confirmed there were no new charges, and opened talks with the prosecutor. Emphasizing the custody already served and realistic compliance options, we pressed to scale back the State's ask. The State agreed to a reduced sanction credited as time served, and probation was closed out with no additional jail.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 4

Allegations

Our client was on misdemeanor deferred probation when a disputed domestic incident at a workplace led to a new arrest, and the state filed a motion to revoke. We obtained discovery from the new case and reviewed the police report and protective order filings, which reflected no judicial finding of family violence and only brief, contested contact. We compiled mitigation, including proof of counseling and class participation, and documented ongoing compliance. After pressing these issues and the evidentiary gaps with the prosecutor, the state abandoned the revocation and the court dismissed the MTRP.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Brazoria County, CC1

Allegations

The arrest began when officers responded to a trespass call and found our client in the driver seat by a locked gate in a private lot. The report noted an alcohol odor and multiple open containers, and the client was confused and slurring. He is diabetic and, once in custody, was repeatedly treated for dangerously high blood sugar. We obtained the reports and jail medical records, then challenged whether the stop occurred in a public place and whether the observed symptoms were from a medical episode rather than intoxication. Confronted with those issues, the state agreed to reduce the charge.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 366th District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation when a revocation motion alleged positive marijuana tests, missed or diluted UAs, and incomplete community service. We obtained proof of 60 hours of service and recent clean UA records from the supervising officer, showing sustained compliance. We addressed reporting gaps caused by supervision in a different office and corrected the probation file. After presenting the documentation and challenging the allegations, the prosecution withdrew the motion. The case was dismissed.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

While on misdemeanor supervision, the state filed a motion to revoke alleging technical violations, including missed reporting and electronic monitoring alerts. We moved quickly to gather context, pulling device logs, pay stubs, and proof the client was working and enrolling in required classes. We met with supervision to address scheduling issues and proposed a compliance plan with tighter check ins. Armed with mitigation and a path forward, we negotiated with the prosecutor before the hearing. The court accepted a deal for deferred adjudication, keeping the client out of jail and focused on completing probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Williamson County, CCL2

Allegations

Officers obtained a warrant months after a domestic argument at a shared residence, then arrested our client. The charging paperwork listed a different offense date than the initial report, and the accounts of what happened were disputed. We compiled statements showing the complainant did not wish to pursue the case and documented the timeline problems. We moved to ease the no contact bond terms so the client could manage housing and negotiated a limited community service condition. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bell County, CC3

Allegations

Stopped for an equipment violation, our client was arrested for DWI after partial field tests and a refusal to blow. A blood draw was taken by warrant, and the result later came back just over the legal limit. We demanded full discovery, including body-cam and the lab's litigation packet, and challenged the quality of the investigation while emphasizing months of clean ignition interlock compliance. The client also completed proactive courses. After sustained negotiations, the case resolved as deferred adjudication, with credit for device time requested.

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DUI - First Offense

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5D

Allegations

Police responded to a crash and alleged signs of impairment, then put the client through field sobriety tests despite a freshly fractured foot. At booking, the breath test registered as inconclusive and no blood was drawn. We obtained body and dash video, the crash and arrest reports, and medical records confirming the injury, then challenged the reliability of the roadside testing and the absence of chemical proof. With those weaknesses laid out, we pressed negotiations until the State agreed to reduce the case to a non-DUI offense with straight probation.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

After a minor domestic dispute at a residence, a 911 call brought officers who noted a superficial scratch and arrested our client for Class C family violence assault. The partner told police there was no pain and later made clear they did not want prosecution. We were hired immediately, documented those facts, and prepared a detailed affidavit of nonprosecution. Our team presented it to the prosecutor and pushed to resolve the case before the first setting rather than litigate. The State dismissed the charge.