Criminal Defense Case Results

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Montgomery County, CCL5

Allegations

Officers approached the client at a gas station after third party reports. The client voluntarily disclosed a lawfully owned handgun stored in a backpack inside the vehicle. Prosecutors claimed the carry was unlawful based on other suspected criminal activity during the encounter. We pulled the 911 recordings and the body and dash camera video, and emphasized that no witness identified the client engaging in the conduct necessary to convert lawful possession into an unlawful carry offense. Confronted with those proof problems, the state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Montgomery County, JP4 County Courts

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, a Class C family violence by contact charge was filed based largely on the complainant’s brief statement that there was a push. We obtained the police report, 911 audio, and body camera footage and scrutinized the state’s file. We pressed the prosecutor on the limited proof supporting a non-injury contact allegation and made clear we were prepared to litigate. Confronted with those weaknesses and our posture to fight, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bell County, CCL2

Allegations

After leaving a friend’s apartment and worried about towing, the client drove and was stopped on a highway, where the officer quickly shifted to a DWI investigation. He refused field sobriety tests, a warrant was obtained, and blood was drawn that later indicated a high BAC. With an older prior on the record, the case risked being screened as a felony. We moved quickly, secured discovery, and pressed negotiations to keep it in misdemeanor court. The case resolved with probation including an ignition interlock, classes, community service, and work‑release days, avoiding jail and any felony filing.

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Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

The client was accused of resisting arrest after officers contacted him in a public area where he was disoriented from an edible, force was used, and he was transported to a hospital before being booked. We immediately demanded discovery, including bodycam, reports, and EMS records. Using those materials and medical documentation of confusion, we challenged the basis for the detention and whether clear, lawful commands were given. We signaled readiness to litigate suppression issues. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The case stemmed from a minor collision with a parked vehicle in a residential area. The client remained at the scene, performed roadside tests, and declined both breath and blood testing, so there was no chemical result. We obtained the body and dash camera footage and challenged how the field tests were instructed and conducted, noting the client had just been in a crash and was not an ideal candidate. We used the lack of scientific evidence and the reliability issues to push negotiations. The state agreed to deferred adjudication, sparing a permanent conviction.

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DWI - Third or More Offense

Location

Galveston County, 212th DC

Allegations

Officers responded to a 911 tip about a man yelling near an EV charging area in a shopping center. They soon stopped our client as he drove away, noted two open beer bottles, and arrested him for felony DWI after field tests. He refused breath testing, a warrant was obtained, and a later blood result read high. We dug into the stop, highlighting the thin basis of the anonymous call, errors in the roadside testing, and lab documentation on the blood draw. We also collected mitigation, including treatment, interlock compliance, and AA logs. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to probation.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, D372

Allegations

A highway confrontation escalated when another driver made contact with our client’s vehicle, and the client displayed a handgun, with a round striking the rear of the other vehicle. The client was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. We pushed for complete discovery, reviewing available roadway video, body‑worn cameras, and the detective interview, and sought records to explain the client’s state of mind. We presented mitigation, including a clean history and strong community ties, and used it in negotiations. The case resolved with deferred adjudication.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, CCL5

Allegations

Police contacted our client at a gas station after 911 callers reported a wrong way vehicle. No officer saw any driving and the callers never identified who was behind the wheel. Because of a recent leg injury, only the eye test was attempted and the initial report noted few classic intoxication signs. The breath test came more than an hour after contact, raising timing issues on intoxication at the time of operation. We obtained the 911 audio and video, pressed the operation and proof issues, and negotiated brief classes and service. The state dismissed the DWI.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 6

Allegations

Police were called to a store incident after a man repeatedly entered the client’s business, refused to leave, held the door open and tried to provoke a fight. After repeated warnings, the client used minimal force to push him out so the door could be shut. The man later claimed pain and an assault charge followed, despite multiple eyewitnesses saying there was no injury and video showing only a brief shove. We got involved immediately, demanded the reports, video and 911 audio, and prepared to challenge the injury element. The state declined to proceed and the case was dismissed.

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Driving While License Invalid (With Prior)

Location

Bell County, CCL2

Allegations

During a traffic stop, the client was cited for driving while license invalid with a prior. He had just learned that a license previously only expired was suddenly flagged by DPS for SR22 and a reinstatement fee. He obtained the SR22, paid the fees, and submitted proof, but the status was still in flux when the charge was filed. We compiled his DPS record, payment confirmations, and correspondence showing compliance and inconsistencies in the notice and timing. After we presented this to the prosecutor and pressed the issue, the case was dismissed.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, D372

Allegations

A highway confrontation escalated after another vehicle made contact with our client’s car multiple times. In anger, the client displayed a handgun and a round struck the rear of the other vehicle, resulting in aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges. We secured video evidence, body‑worn camera recordings, the detective interview, and documented vehicle damage to show context and lack of intent to injure. We emphasized his clean record and cooperation and pushed negotiations. The case resolved with deferred adjudication.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Montgomery County, CCL5

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence ended with our client’s arrest after officers relied on the other party’s immediate account and a protective order kept the client out of the home. We moved quickly to collect the bodycam footage, 911 audio, and a time-stamped home security timeline, then compared everything against the police report. Key details did not line up, and the complaining witness later indicated he did not wish to pursue the case. We highlighted the inconsistencies and lack of corroboration, pressed the State, and made clear we were ready for trial. The prosecution dismissed the case.