Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Theft (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Dallas County, 292nd Judicial District Court

Allegations

A years-old warrant alleged felony theft from a former employer based on unauthorized checks and a claimed loss over $30,000. We verified the status, arranged a discreet surrender to avoid a surprise arrest, and secured reasonable bond terms. With discovery in hand, we challenged the loss valuation and scope of transactions and presented mitigation, including a clean history and proactive steps. Using that leverage, we negotiated a reduced charge with deferred probation, keeping a felony off the client’s record.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 2

Allegations

While on misdemeanor deferred probation, the client was flagged for a violation and a motion to revoke was filed, which also generated a warrant. We moved quickly, contacted supervision and the assigned prosecutor, and compiled proof of the client’s compliance, including completion of a required class. We prepared for a walk-through if necessary, but after reviewing our submissions the state agreed not to proceed with revocation and to recall the warrant. The client was continued on deferred adjudication, avoiding jail and keeping a conviction off the record.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 11

Allegations

Officers responded to a domestic dispute at a residence and arrested our client after taking the complaining witness’s initial statement. The client reported being awakened from sleep with little recall of events, and family members provided a recording suggesting the complainant had initiated the confrontation. We obtained photos and statements, noted the lack of documented injuries, and highlighted inconsistencies between the original account and later versions. The complainant later expressed a desire not to prosecute, which we documented and presented to the prosecutor while preparing for trial. Confronted with credibility problems and a reluctant witness, the State dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Kendall County, 498th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client faced a misdemeanor motion to revoke probation after supervision alleged two violations, a pending investigation and claims that community service hours were falsified using phone records. We obtained the revocation packet and demanded every shred of proof. We explained that a mere investigation is not a new law violation and attacked the reliability of location data as a proxy for attendance. We identified witnesses from the service site and prepared to present them if a hearing became necessary. Confronted with these issues, the state dismissed the motion and the case was closed.

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Aggravated Assault

Location

Tarrant County, 432nd District Court

Allegations

A detective contacted our client after a domestic dispute led to an aggravated assault investigation. We intervened immediately, instructed the client not to speak with law enforcement, and took over all communications with the investigator. When a warrant followed, we coordinated a controlled surrender to avoid a surprise arrest while we prepared the defense. After reviewing the state’s reports and records, we demonstrated that the aggravated elements were not supported and key facts were uncorroborated. Confronted with those weaknesses, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault on a Public Servant

Location

Ellis County, 504TH DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

Police alleged our client struck an officer during booking after a chaotic mental health episode that began with a minor citation. We obtained the videos and reports, which showed no clear contact and key context missing from the officer’s account. We compiled medical records documenting the client’s condition and addressed the case’s procedural issues, including a warrant that surfaced despite consistent bond check-ins. After sustained negotiations, the state reduced the felony to a misdemeanor with deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Guadalupe County, County Court at Law # 2

Allegations

A late night traffic stop for running a red light led to a DWI arrest in Guadalupe County. The client admitted to drinking, performed field sobriety tests, and consented to a blood draw. We obtained the video evidence, police reports, and the lab packet, compared them to the officer’s narrative, and prepared targeted challenges. At the same time we built mitigation, including early DWI education, counseling, and proof of bond compliance. Leveraging that work, we negotiated deferred adjudication with probation, avoiding a conviction.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, CC1

Allegations

The client was stopped for speeding after a long day at the beach with two passengers and was arrested for DWI. They completed field sobriety tests and consented to a blood draw. Our review of the dash and body camera footage showed the officer gave incorrect instructions, a second officer repeated portions of the testing, and the client performed well on the standard walk and balance exercises. Although the blood result later came back high, we highlighted the disconnect between the video and the lab. The case resolved with straight probation, avoiding additional jail time.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 366th District Court

Allegations

The client was on deferred adjudication for a state jail felony and was accused of violating probation after an out-of-state incident led to two new cases and a claim of unpaid fees. We obtained the probation file, pulled bank records proving all supervision costs and fines were paid, and documented that the out-of-state matters were disputed and unproven. We pressed the state with this record and filed targeted pleadings to address the allegations and the outstanding warrant. The motion to adjudicate was dismissed, the warrant recalled, and the case closed.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Travis County, 460th District Court

Allegations

The client was arrested for a felony DWI after a multi-vehicle crash. Officers alleged intoxication and booked the case as a third offense. We got to work immediately, coordinating release, requesting the ALR hearing, and obtaining the video and lab materials. Our team assembled mitigation, including proof the insurance claim was being handled, an alcohol assessment and treatment records, and strong character letters from family and employer. Leveraging those materials in negotiations, we secured a reduction to a lesser charge with straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, CCL3

Allegations

After a short drive to pick up items, the driver made a wrong turn, was stopped, and arrested for DWI. At the station, an evidential breath test reportedly read around 0.11. We zeroed in on potential problems with the breath testing, including whether two sequential samples were collected within tolerance and whether the observation period and instructions were properly followed. We also front‑loaded mitigation with alcohol education and consistent compliance. Leveraging those points, we negotiated a straight probation outcome.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Galveston County, 56th DC

Allegations

Officers responded to a disturbance at a hotel lobby and arrested the client for public intoxication. During the booking inventory at the jail, they claimed to find two blue pills in a wallet, later tested as prescription amphetamine weighing well under a gram. We demanded all body cam and jail inventory footage and pointed out the lack of video documenting the alleged find. We also presented mitigation, including a clean observed drug test and strong character support. After brief drug and alcohol classes were completed, the state dismissed the case.