Criminal Defense Case Results

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DUI - First Offense (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Sumner County, Judge Kee Bryant-McCormick

Allegations

Stopped for speeding late at night, the client performed roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. We obtained the reports and learned the agency had no dashcam video to corroborate the officer’s account. The client disclosed a lazy eye and ankle issues that can affect balance, which we emphasized when assessing the field tests. Blood was drawn only after a warrant and several hours after the stop, so we scrutinized the timing and paperwork. Leveraging those weaknesses and mitigation, we negotiated straight probation.

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Implied Consent Violation (Civil)

Location

Sumner County, Judge Kee Bryant-McCormick

Allegations

The client was stopped during a nighttime traffic stop. After roadside exercises, they declined a chemical test, and officers obtained a warrant with blood drawn several hours later. We obtained the reports and records surrounding the refusal and warrant, verified what video evidence was available, and focused negotiations on a compliance-based resolution. The case concluded with straight probation. We then guided the client through license compliance steps, including SR-22, ignition interlock, and DMV paperwork.

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Speeding

Location

Sumner County, Judge Kee Bryant-McCormick

Allegations

Police initiated a traffic stop after alleging the driver was traveling 55 in a 40 mph zone. When the vehicle coasted and veered while pulling over due to mechanical issues the client reported, the officer treated the stop as more serious than a simple citation. Our team obtained the reports, requested dash and body camera footage, and confirmed there was no dash video available from the agency. We highlighted the lack of video corroboration and the vehicle defects that could affect the officer’s observations. After negotiations, the speeding case was resolved with a term of probation, avoiding additional consequences.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Our client was arrested for DWI after a crash at a busy intersection. Officers noted signs of intoxication and collected two breath samples around .09. We scrutinized the crash paperwork and police reports, pointing out conflicting descriptions of the impact and evidence that another driver failed to yield. We also attacked the field sobriety testing conditions and the procedures and maintenance behind the breath machine. At trial, cross examination of the officers and breath test personnel exposed gaps in the state’s case. The jury found our client Not Guilty.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Travis County, Precinct Five

Allegations

During a traffic stop triggered by a sudden turn, an officer said he smelled marijuana. Our client admitted having a small amount in a pocket and was cited for possession. We were retained quickly and obtained the dash and body camera footage along with the reports. We compared the video to the narrative and scrutinized the basis for the stop and the scope of the search. After presenting our analysis and engaging the prosecutor on the strength of the evidence, the state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Denton County, Little Elm Municipal Court

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic argument at a residence. The complainant told officers she had been thrown, but there was no reported injury and our client received only a Class C offensive-contact citation. We dug into the evidence, requesting body-cam, 911 audio, and statements. The complainant later told us she did not want to proceed, and we conveyed that position with a prepared affidavit of nonprosecution. We outlined inconsistencies between her initial claim and the evidence. Confronted with credibility and proof issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Collin County

Allegations

Following a roadside collision, officers searched the vehicle and claimed the client consented. They reported finding a small amount of marijuana in a bag inside the car, leading to a possession charge. We dissected the police paperwork and highlighted inconsistencies about when consent was given and where the item was discovered. We challenged the legality and scope of the search and pressed the DA on proof of possession. Faced with those evidentiary problems, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Ellis County, County Court at Law 3

Allegations

After a single-vehicle crash, officers arrived and shifted to a DWI investigation after spotting an open container. The client consented to a search, performed field tests, and a blood draw was taken. No one else was injured and this was a first offense. We obtained the bodycam, reports, and lab results, which showed a BAC below .15, and had the client complete alcohol education in advance. Using that mitigation, we negotiated Deferred Adjudication, sparing the client a conviction and allowing the case to be dismissed upon successful completion.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 1

Allegations

A traffic stop for a minor plate issue and alleged rapid start turned into a vehicle search when the officer claimed to smell an odor, and a handgun was found in the trunk. We obtained the reports, scrutinized the basis for the stop, and challenged the justification for the search and the manner the weapon was discovered. We kept steady pressure on the prosecution and pushed for an early resolution. In the end, no safety class, probation, or weapon forfeiture was required. The state dismissed the case.

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Theft - Misdemeanor

Location

Denton County, CCC5

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic dispute at a residence, and our client was accused of stealing a porch security camera. In reality the camera was removed during an argument and discarded, then promptly replaced by the client. We obtained the 911 audio, body-cam video, and the detective's recorded call, and walked the prosecutor through why the evidence did not show an intent to deprive. We also flagged valuation issues and argued the facts fit criminal mischief, not theft. As trial neared, the state agreed and reduced the case to a lower Class C criminal mischief offense.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a low-speed collision where another car turned wide into our client's lane, police investigated and arrested the client for DWI. The client told officers about a long-standing balance condition, yet field sobriety tests were still used. We obtained the crash file and all videos and compared them with the license-suspension paperwork, which contained conflicting entries about whether a breath sample was provided. We documented how the medical issues undermined the testing and highlighted procedural errors. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC1

Allegations

Our client was detained during a roadside investigation where officers searched the vehicle and found two handguns in the center console. One belonged to a family member and the client held a handgun license, but it was not presented at the scene. We pulled the reports and bodycam, examined how the firearms were discovered, and challenged whether the elements of unlawful carry were actually met. We also emphasized the client’s cooperation and lack of record. After sustained negotiations, the case resolved with deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record.