Criminal Defense Case Results

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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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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Brazoria County, 461st DC

Allegations

While on felony probation, the client was arrested after a traffic stop in another county for an alleged occupational driver’s license violation. Our team obtained the signed license order, driving log, and insurance documents, and compiled proof of full compliance with fees, classes, and testing. We pressed the probation office and prosecutors with that record and explained the travel was for essential obligations, not new criminal conduct. The State agreed and dismissed the motion to revoke, keeping the client on probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute at a residence where he had been invited to stay. Reports show a third party arrived and displayed a firearm, a scuffle followed, and officers later claimed the complainant felt pain. We reviewed bodycam and statements and charted contradictions between the complainant, the third party, and the affidavit. We also documented permission to be there and that the complainant did not wish to proceed. With reluctant witnesses and credibility issues, the State dismissed.

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Theft - Felony

Location

Comal County, 207th District Court

Allegations

An older felony theft case alleged the client took another person's payment card. Once we were retained, we obtained the discovery, compared the narratives in the reports, and compiled extensive medical records documenting ongoing surgeries and treatment needs. We presented a detailed mitigation package and pushed for a resolution that preserved access to care and avoided incarceration. The state agreed to deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the client’s record while they complete probation.

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Criminal Trespass of a Habitation (Class A)

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police filed a criminal trespass charge after an argument at a residence. The client had traveled to see the children and had been invited by the resident to stay at the home. We reviewed the reports and timeline and established that he was a lawful guest and spouse, not someone who entered without consent. We pressed that consent issue with the prosecutor, emphasizing the State could not meet its burden on lack of effective consent. The prosecution dismissed the trespass case.

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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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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Atascosa County, Jourdanton Municipal Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a minor speeding violation, officers claimed to smell marijuana and searched the vehicle, locating a small pipe and other paraphernalia. Our client received a paraphernalia charge in municipal court. We obtained the reports and scrutinized the basis for the search and the connection of the items to our client, highlighting gaps in the evidence. We also presented mitigation and kept communication focused on a noncriminal resolution. The case was resolved with deferred adjudication.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC5

Allegations

A domestic argument at a hotel escalated and police were called. The complainant had a minor cut, and our client was arrested for assault family violence. We pulled the 911 call, body cam, and photos, and emphasized that the contact was a brief push during a mutual dispute with limited injury. The complainant later submitted an affidavit of non-prosecution, and our client proactively completed anger-management programming. Leveraging those facts, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser, non–family-violence offense with deferred terms.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Montgomery County, 221st DC

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a tense encounter at a fuel stop where another driver stared and held an unknown object. The client, who lawfully possessed a handgun, briefly displayed it upward to signal he was armed, never pointing it or making threats. Weeks later, officers served an arrest warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. We moved quickly, monitored the filing, obtained discovery, and focused on the absence of pointing, injury, or contact and the clean history. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Collin County, 366th District Court

Allegations

After a single-vehicle incident, officers arrested our client for felony DWI based on observations at the scene. She asked for a roadside breath test, none was given, and the later blood test showed no alcohol. The lab reported only prescribed benzodiazepines consistent with long term treatment. We gathered pharmacy and medical records, explained tolerance, and pressed the state on the intoxication element. After sustained negotiations, the felony DWI was reduced to a misdemeanor, keeping a felony off her record.

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Driving With a Suspended License

Location

Collin County

Allegations

After a minor crash, an officer ran a records check and saw our client listed as not eligible to drive, resulting in a suspended license case. We obtained the state driving history and confirmed the prior suspension had already ended before the incident, with only an administrative reinstatement step outstanding. The client promptly completed reinstatement. We compiled the eligibility printout and payment proof, presented it to the prosecutor, and pressed the weaknesses in the allegation. The state dismissed the case.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

During a dispute at a residence, a garage window was broken and our client was charged with criminal mischief. We obtained the police reports and confirmed he had been an invited guest when the incident unfolded. Within days, he replaced the window and paid for the repair. We supplied receipts and proof of reimbursement and emphasized that the damage occurred amid a chaotic scene, not as an intentional act to cause loss. With restitution complete and no independent evidence of criminal intent, the prosecutor dismissed the case.