Criminal Defense Case Results

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

After a late night stop for failing to maintain a lane, our client was arrested for DWI. Dash and body cams showed the sobriety tests were done on a noisy roadside with shaky instructions, yet the client looked coherent and steady. At the station, a breath test came back just over the limit. We secured the videos, demanded breath machine maintenance and operator records, and highlighted problems with the observation period and overall investigation. The client completed alcohol education and community service. Facing those flaws and mitigation, the State dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Travis County, 450th District Court

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a domestic dispute when a spouse reported being pushed and mentioned a pair of scissors. We moved in early, secured the case materials, and compared the complainant’s account with that of a relative who was present. We challenged whether the facts actually established use or exhibition of a deadly weapon and pressed the gaps in the state’s proof. We also documented the client’s entry into inpatient treatment and compliance with bond conditions. Confronted with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (With Prior Convictions)

Location

Tarrant County, CDC3

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic argument at a residence escalated during a struggle over a phone, and the complainant reported a nose injury. Discovery and photos showed injuries that were more limited than described in the initial report, and a recorded jail call referenced a chaotic tussle. We contacted the complainant, documented statements that she initiated the confrontation, had a knife that cut our client, and identified inconsistencies with her earlier account. She later signed an affidavit of nonprosecution, which we presented to the state. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated deferred adjudication with conditions, keeping a felony conviction off the record.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Rockwall County, Rockwall Municipal Court

Allegations

Police approached our client in a neighborhood after the client had gone to check on a nearby alarm. The client acknowledged having a few drinks and was taken into custody for public intoxication. We obtained the officer's narrative and highlighted that there was no attempt to enter any property, no injuries, and no evidence the client was a danger to anyone. We also emphasized a clean record and full cooperation. After negotiations, the case was resolved with deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record once conditions were completed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CCL6

Allegations

After a late-night collision, police suspected DWI and the client was taken to a hospital. No roadside field sobriety tests were conducted, and a blood draw was obtained while the client received treatment. We gathered the reports and crash file, scrutinized the limited impairment observations and the medical blood draw procedures, and pressed those weaknesses in negotiations. We also advocated for a case-appropriate diversion track. After the client satisfied the program requirements, prosecutors dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute at a residence where officers arrested our client after hearing the complainant’s initial account. The client reported he was attacked first, showed visible scratches and marks, and consistently asserted self defense. We gathered his injury documentation and mapped the timeline, noting that the only other witness would not corroborate the complainant. We pressed for discovery and highlighted credibility gaps and lack of corroboration. The complainant then stopped cooperating. Facing proof problems, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Collin County, CCL7

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a moving violation, officers suspected intoxication. The client declined a roadside breath test, completed field sobriety tests, and was arrested. A blood sample was later taken under a warrant. We quickly requested the ALR hearing to protect driving privileges, examined the basis for the stop and the administration of the tests and blood draw, and dealt with bond conditions, including ignition interlock compliance. Citing the prior offense being years earlier and clean compliance, we secured straight probation.

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Terroristic Threat

Location

Tarrant County, CCC8

Allegations

A routine store trip turned into an arrest after a brief confrontation with a stranger who reported that our client threatened to kill him. We moved fast to preserve and obtain the store's surveillance video and the reports. The footage had no audio, and the only evidence of a verbal threat was the complainant's account. We compared the complaint language to what the video actually showed and prepared subpoenas for any remaining footage. After pressing those issues with the prosecution and signaling we were ready to litigate, the case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

Our client was stopped for speeding and cited for reckless driving, then arrested for DWI. The officer had them perform field sobriety tests outside in cold conditions while wearing sandals, which affected balance and coordination. The individual initially refused a blood draw, and only after a warrant was obtained was blood taken several hours later. We reviewed body and dash camera footage, challenged the reliability of the roadside tests given the conditions, and highlighted the delay before blood collection. We also used the administrative license hearing to question the basis for the stop and arrest. Faced with these issues, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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Minor in Possession of Tobacco

Location

Rockwall County, Rockwall Municipal Court

Allegations

After a brief street encounter with officers on an unrelated matter, the client received a citation for minor in possession of a tobacco product. Our team obtained the report and bodycam, scrutinized how the item was discovered, whether it could be tied to the client, and whether the product met the statute. We also verified age documentation and the accuracy of the officer’s observations. We presented those weaknesses to the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate. The charge was dismissed.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 8

Allegations

Following a single vehicle crash, responding officers alleged the individual unlawfully carried a firearm associated with the vehicle. We secured the police reports and evidence, mapped the timeline of how the firearm was found, and examined whether the search and handling complied with the law. We also analyzed possession and location details against the statutory elements. The issues we identified left the state without reliable proof. Facing these problems and our readiness to litigate, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Theft - Class C

Location

Montgomery County, JP3

Allegations

A self checkout incident at a retail store led to a Class C theft citation when some items were not scanned. Store personnel detained the client inside, and an officer issued a ticket. We requested the store’s surveillance and police reports and opened negotiations with the prosecutor. Emphasizing the minimal value involved and the client’s cooperation, we pressed for a resolution that would avoid a conviction. The case was resolved with deferred adjudication, with terms the client could complete.