Criminal Defense Case Results

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Providing False Information and Forgery of Vehicle Registration

Location

Travis County, 460TH, DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

Investigators executed a search warrant at the client's business during a probe into allegedly fraudulent vehicle registration and inspection paperwork, seizing electronics and ledgers. The case was later filed as falsifying information and forgery of registration. We got involved early, maintained contact with law enforcement, and compiled transaction records and context to explain the paperwork and the client's intent. After presenting that material to the prosecutor and challenging any inference of fraud, the state dismissed the case.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Tarrant County, CCC4

Allegations

Police alleged our client damaged a laptop during a disturbance at a public facility, leading to a criminal mischief charge based on the reported value of the device. We engaged early, gathered the incident materials, and opened negotiations with the prosecutor. Our team documented the client's active mental health treatment and advocated for a non-punitive resolution. We pressed the state on proof issues and presented mitigation. The prosecution agreed and dismissed the case.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Harris County, CC7

Allegations

The charge arose from a dispute at a grocery pickup where an employee alleged the client shoved them and claimed minor injury. The case resurfaced years later, and we demanded every piece of evidence. We reviewed bodycam, pushed for the 911 audio and the purported injury photos, and probed whether any store video actually existed. The proof did not line up with the claim, and the age of the case created credibility problems. We leveraged those issues to negotiate a brief online class. After completion, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle

Location

Williamson County, General Sessions

Allegations

The client was accused of evading arrest in a vehicle after an alleged attempt by officers to initiate a stop. We obtained the discovery and mapped out the timeline, focusing on whether the client actually knew a lawful order to stop had been given. We also pressed the state on gaps in proof tying our client to the driver and on the intent element required for evading. After sustained negotiations and signaling readiness to litigate, the prosecution acknowledged the weaknesses and dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, County Criminal Court No. 3

Allegations

Following a late night traffic stop, our client was arrested for a first offense DWI. They said they did not pull over right away because they did not notice the patrol car at first and waited for a safer place to stop, and acknowledged having drinks earlier in the evening. We obtained the video and reports, scrutinized the basis for the stop and the field sobriety testing, and addressed license-related consequences. Using those factors and mitigation, we negotiated a result the court accepted as deferred adjudication.

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Driving Under the Influence

Location

Williamson County, General Sessions

Allegations

Police arrested our client for DUI after a roadside encounter. We secured the discovery, dissected the reason for the stop, the officer's observations, and how the evidence was collected. Our analysis revealed gaps and inconsistencies that undercut the state's ability to prove impairment beyond a reasonable doubt. We presented these problems to the prosecutor and prepared to challenge the case in court. Facing a weakened file, the state dismissed the charge.

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Brazoria County, CC1

Allegations

Our client was found inside a vacant residence next to where they intended to stay after a night out and was arrested for criminal trespass. We engaged early, pressed for full discovery, and documented that the home was unoccupied and the entry appeared to be a mistake. We gathered receipts showing the client immediately paid for a broken window and cleaning, along with text messages with the owner. The owner then provided a statement requesting no prosecution. With restitution, cooperation, and intent in doubt, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After a traffic stop for expired registration, officers searched the vehicle and reported finding only small marijuana residue in the carpet. We scrutinized why the client was ordered out of the car, challenged the justification for the search, and pressed for bodycam and reports while arguing the amount was not usable. The prosecution did not drop the case, but our pressure improved the options. The client chose a negotiated outcome of straight probation, avoiding jail and keeping penalties manageable.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

During a routine stop for a registration problem, an officer searched our client’s car and gathered a few crumbs of marijuana from the carpet, resulting in a misdemeanor possession case. We obtained the reports, scrutinized the basis for removing the client from the vehicle and expanding the stop to a search, and pressed the state on whether there was a usable amount. The prosecution acknowledged proof concerns but would not dismiss. We leveraged those weaknesses to eliminate any jail exposure and minimize financial penalties. The client resolved the case with a term of straight probation.

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Continuous Violence Against the Family (Felony)

Location

Ellis County, 504TH DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a third party called 911. The complainant later alleged two incidents, claiming a gun was displayed and that our client pushed them down stairs, leading to a felony continuous family violence charge. We reviewed bodycam and interviews showing minimal details at the scene and a different story later. Messages and household witness accounts supported an accidental fall to explain bruising, and the complainant admitted it was too dark to confirm any gun was out. We pressed those credibility problems and prepared for trial, and the state dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Brazoria County, CCL1

Allegations

On probation for a misdemeanor theft case, the client faced a warrant after a positive THC test, unpaid fees, and an unfinished required class. She had already served a short jail sanction and was worried about work and family responsibilities. We coordinated a planned surrender to limit time in custody, then engaged the prosecution, documented mitigation, and pressed for credit for time already served. The State scaled back its position and agreed to resolve the case for time served, ending supervision. Outcome: reduction with time served and prompt release.

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Open Container

Location

Williamson County, General Sessions

Allegations

The client was cited for an open container offense after a brief police encounter. We moved quickly to obtain the state's evidence and dissect the officer's account, focusing on whether the container was actually open, where it was found, and whether it could be tied to our client. We pressed the burden of proof issues and highlighted gaps in the documentation. Facing those weaknesses and our readiness to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.