Criminal Defense Case Results

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Intoxication Assault

Location

Harris County, 482nd DC

Allegations

After a night out, the client was involved in a roadside crash that injured another person and was charged with intoxication assault. They were treated for injuries and a hospital blood draw later reported a result around 0.13. Our team obtained and reviewed extensive dashcam and bodycam footage, crash documentation, and medical records to reconstruct the event. We compiled a strong mitigation package with AA attendance logs, character letters, employment proof, and clean bond compliance. After sustained negotiations and punishment-hearing prep, the court granted probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 2

Allegations

After a minor collision while turning left, the client was investigated for DWI. They declined roadside tests, explaining a recent knee impact and that their glasses were missing. Officers treated it as a refusal and obtained a warrant, with the blood draw taken well after the incident. We obtained the records, scrutinized the warrant and the testing timeline, and emphasized the lack of standardized field testing. Coupled with the client’s proactive classes, we leveraged these issues in negotiations and the State reduced the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

After a minor rear-end collision in a construction area, police contacted the driver and moved field sobriety testing to a nearby lot because of lighting and traffic. The individual reportedly did well on the tests. They declined breath testing, and a blood draw was taken later only after a warrant, several hours after the incident. We obtained the videos and reports, challenged the administration of the roadside tests and the reliability of any retrograde BAC claims given the delay, and pressed those weaknesses in negotiations. The case resolved with deferred adjudication.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC7

Allegations

The client faced a first offense DWI charge. We secured the discovery, examined the state's evidence in detail, and assessed it for weaknesses. We prepared mitigation materials and engaged the prosecutor to push for a non-incarceration outcome. Through persistent negotiation, the state agreed to a plea to probation rather than time in jail. The case concluded with straight probation and court-ordered conditions the client could complete while remaining in the community.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Harris County, CCL2

Allegations

The case began when the client’s vehicle became disabled off the roadway and officers stopped to investigate. The client acknowledged earlier drinking and consented to a hospital blood draw, which later came back high. We reviewed bodycam and 911 evidence, flagged problems with how the field tests were instructed, and emphasized the timing gap between any driving and the blood draw. We also requested full lab documentation and chain of custody. After making clear we were ready for trial, the state removed the enhancement and agreed to a reduced first offense disposition with time served following brief alcohol classes.

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Possession or Casual Exchange

Location

Rutherford County, Judge Ben Bennett

Allegations

A nighttime equipment stop led officers to ask for a vehicle search, which the client declined; a K-9 was brought in and a small amount of a controlled substance was found. We scrutinized the length of the detention and the basis for the dog deployment, highlighting weaknesses in the search. At the same time, we built mitigation with clean drug screens and proof of completion of a drug education course. We presented the issues and mitigation to the state and pressed for a noncustodial outcome. The case was resolved as probation, keeping the client out of jail and limiting the impact of the charge.

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Possession or Casual Exchange of Marijuana

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 1B

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a seat belt violation, officers reported smelling marijuana and the client disclosed a small amount stored in the rear of the vehicle. The search recovered personal use cannabis only, with no scales, cash, or weapons, and the client had no prior record. We entered the case quickly, coordinated booking, reviewed the reports, and documented the cooperation and limited quantity. At our direction the client completed an online marijuana education course, and we presented the certificate in negotiations. The prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

After a traffic collision, officers searched the vehicle and found a handgun inside the closed center console. The client was charged with unlawful carrying even though the firearm was not on their person. We obtained the reports and video, scrutinized how the weapon was discovered, and challenged whether the statutory elements could be proved. Leveraging those issues, we opened negotiations. The client agreed to forfeit the firearm, and the prosecution dismissed the UCW case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bexar County, CCL4

Allegations

Police found the client asleep in the driver’s seat at a fast-food lot after leaving a gathering. She admitted drinking, performed field tests, and later gave a 0.13 breath sample at the station. With a prior DWI on record, she faced enhanced penalties. We obtained body and dash camera video, scrutinized how the tests were conducted, and pulled maintenance logs for the breath machine. We also challenged whether the vehicle was actually being operated and assembled mitigation documenting treatment and sobriety efforts. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

After a single-vehicle incident and arrest for suspected intoxication, officers discovered a handgun in the car and filed a UCW charge. Our client lawfully owned the gun, held a carry license, and kept it mounted inside the vehicle. We obtained and dissected the reports and evidence to show the weapon was never displayed or misused and that the UCW allegation depended entirely on the separate intoxication case. We challenged the legal basis for the charge and signaled readiness to litigate. The state dismissed the UCW.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Davidson County

Allegations

The client was detained outside a crowded nightlife venue after security turned them away and they rejoined the line, which led to a public intoxication arrest. Officers claimed visible impairment, but no breath or blood test was performed. We stepped in early, advised against any plea given potential immigration concerns, and obtained the police materials. We prepared to challenge the sufficiency of the evidence and had the client complete an alcohol awareness course, securing a certificate. At the court setting, we presented our mitigation, pressed the weaknesses in proof, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

After a late night single vehicle incident, police arrested our client for DWI. He declined the roadside tests, and officers later obtained a warrant for a hospital blood draw. We obtained the bodycam, the warrant affidavit, and the lab records, and scrutinized the stop, arrest, and blood draw procedures, highlighting how a post crash sample could be affected by airbag impact and concussion symptoms. With no other traffic involved and limited driving shown, we pressed those weaknesses in negotiations. The state reduced the case to a lesser charge.