Criminal Defense Case Results

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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 by Strangulation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 4

Allegations

Police responded to a report from hotel staff after an argument between partners. The complainant alleged strangulation, but our client reported being struck first and said he only used his hands to push away. Officers later arrested him without taking a statement, and the file contained no injury photos or client statement. We documented the self-defense account, relayed that the complainant did not wish to prosecute, and pressed the State on the lack of corroboration to prove breath impediment. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Montgomery County, CCL5

Allegations

The case arose from a domestic dispute after a night out. Our client reported the complainant, who had been drinking, grabbed his shirt and choked him while he was driving, and he pulled over and tried to leave. Police later arrested him based mainly on the initial account and minor injuries. We pulled bodycam, phone records, and messages showing repeated outreach to our client despite a no contact order, and we mapped inconsistencies between the complainant’s versions. We also documented that he promptly began counseling. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Travis County, CCL7

Allegations

Police contacted our client after the vehicle had already been parked, then conducted roadside tests and later obtained a breath result well over .15. We pulled the videos and reports, challenged whether the state could prove operation at the moment of contact, and pressed the officer's account at the license hearing. After all evidence arrived, the stop and the high breath score made trial riskier than the benefit. We applied for a diversion program, but it was denied due to the level reported. Leveraging the client's compliance, classes, and interlock usage, we negotiated deferred adjudication to avoid a conviction.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Bexar County, 227th District Court

Allegations

Our client was arrested on a third DWI. After refusing a breath test, officers obtained a warrant and a blood sample was taken. We engaged early, gathered the police reports and the warrant affidavit, and pressed for the blood records. We scrutinized the warrant and collection steps, highlighted the age of the prior cases, and noted delays in the lab process while preparing to challenge admissibility. With that leverage, we negotiated a plea to straight probation, keeping the client out of prison.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 1

Allegations

A patrol stop for speeding and failure to maintain a lane led to a DWI arrest. An old, empty can was seen in the door, the client struggled on field sobriety tests, and a breath sample registered about 0.13. We secured the dash and body camera videos and dissected the basis for the stop and the testing. At the same time, we built a mitigation package with DWI education, a victim impact panel, and character letters to show accountability. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the case to a lesser charge.

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Domestic Assault - Bodily Injury (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Sumner County, Kee Bryant-McCormick

Allegations

After a domestic argument, our client was arrested for domestic assault based on a brief on-scene statement. He acknowledged some water was spit during the dispute, denied any neck grabbing, and there was no weapon or prior history. We moved quickly to modify the no-contact bond condition so the family could communicate while we investigated. We obtained the affidavit, officer video, and home security footage showing a third party escalating the situation and that our client called 911, then contrasted that with inconsistent accounts and the complainant's reluctance to proceed. With that record and proof of voluntary counseling, we pressed the prosecution, and the case was dismissed.

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Felony Fraud (Investigation)

Location

Harris County

Allegations

Law enforcement contacted our client about suspected fraudulent returns tied to a workplace incident and warned a warrant could issue if they did not submit to questioning. We intervened at once, advised the client not to speak, and routed all communication through counsel. We engaged the investigator, explaining that any returns required supervisor approval and that the conduct flowed from managerial direction. After our outreach and their review, authorities deemed it a policy issue, not a crime. The investigation was closed and the case dismissed.

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Stalking

Location

Harris County, 179th DC

Allegations

Our client discovered a felony stalking warrant tied to a former dating partner who lived nearby. He reported recent invited visits and messages that did not match the accusation. We pulled the report, secured months of texts, call logs and a recording that undermined prior claims, and obtained records showing the complainant had made similar allegations against another person that did not hold up. We built a clear timeline showing mutual, consensual contact and no threats. We confronted the prosecutor with the contradictions and prepared to litigate if needed. Faced with the credibility problems, the state dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, CCL6

Allegations

The client was on misdemeanor probation when the state filed a motion to revoke alleging they drove without a valid license and used a vehicle without the required ignition interlock, along with a reported lockout event. We reviewed the motion, counseled immediate compliance, and built a record of corrective steps, including reinstating the license and completing outstanding conditions. We compiled documentation and engaged the prosecutor with a clear plan for continued compliance. The state dismissed the case.

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DUI - Class C

Location

Williamson County, Leander Municipal Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop for speeding, the client was cited for a Class C DUI. The officer noted a brief admission to recent marijuana use and found a vape device, but no field sobriety or chemical testing was performed and no arrest followed. We obtained the reports and discovery, scrutinizing the narrative and the claimed signs of impairment. We emphasized the lack of objective testing and the weak connection between the device and driving. After pressing these evidentiary gaps with the prosecutor, the case was dismissed.

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Battery

Location

Los Angeles County

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, a detective left a message asking our client to come in to discuss an alleged battery. The client reported there was no physical contact, no injuries, and no weapons. We were retained before any filing, directed all communication through us, and advised the client to assert the right to remain silent. We engaged the investigating agency and the prosecutor's office, emphasizing the absence of corroborating evidence and the disputed account. Prosecutors declined to file and the matter was dismissed.