Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

Charge

Assault - Family Violence by Impeding Breath or Circulation

Location

Hays County, 453rd District Court

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute where the complainant alleged choking, and officers made an arrest based on the initial statement. We obtained the follow up interview materials and communications, highlighted significant changes in the complainant’s account, and documented that she later expressed unwillingness to participate and limited recollection. The client entered treatment and complied with bond conditions. Using these factors, we negotiated a resolution that avoided jail and resulted in straight probation.

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Tampering with Evidence

Location

Comal County, 274th DC

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a minor tag issue, the client told the officer he tossed marijuana from the car and was charged with tampering. No contraband was recovered and the report hinged on that statement. We gathered medical records documenting therapeutic use obtained soon after the incident, scrutinized the stop and the evidence gaps, and pressed those weaknesses with the prosecutor. The state agreed to reduce the case to a lesser offense, and we negotiated deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC1

Allegations

The client was stopped after failing to come to a complete stop at a sign and was arrested for a first offense DWI. There was no crash or injuries. We moved quickly after the arrest, secured the police reports, video, and any breath or blood results. Our team scrutinized the basis for the stop and the officer's roadside investigation, then highlighted mitigation, including a clean record, cooperation, and no accident. We negotiated a resolution to probation, keeping the client out of jail and allowing them to move forward.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, CCL#7

Allegations

After a traffic stop for alleged swerving and minor speeding, the client was arrested for DWI. No roadside sobriety tests were given, and the client declined breath and blood testing. Officers obtained a warrant and took a blood sample. We challenged the basis for the stop, emphasized the absence of standardized testing, and scrutinized the warrant process and handling of the sample. With those weaknesses on the table, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CC10

Allegations

During a traffic stop for speeding, the officer reported an odor of marijuana and saw a pipe in the vehicle. The client admitted recent use, blew 0.00 on two breath tests, and was taken to the station where field tests were done and blood was drawn. We obtained the video, reports, and lab materials and challenged the state’s ability to prove impairment while driving. We also moved the case into a first offender diversion track. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CCL12

Allegations

The client was stopped for an alleged unsafe lane change and arrested after the officer reported an odor of alcohol and conducted field sobriety tests in a parking lot. They admitted to a couple of drinks shortly before driving and later gave a station breath sample over .08. We pulled the dash and body cam and obtained breath-machine records, revealing a weak basis for the stop and steadier performance than described. The timeline also supported a rising BAC theory. Facing a suppression fight and our leverage, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 8

Allegations

Police arrested our client for a second DWI after a low-speed crash into a commercial gate shortly after venue security had detained then released them. The client declined field sobriety testing and a warrant blood draw did not occur until several hours later. We dug into the reports and video, pinpointing the significant delay between driving and the sample, and the absence of standardized tests to anchor intoxication. We reinforced mitigation by securing character letters and proof of proactive alcohol-education work. Faced with these issues, the state agreed to reduce the charge to a lesser misdemeanor.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Garland Municipal Court

Allegations

Our client was cited for Class C family-violence assault after a domestic argument at a residence escalated to brief unwanted contact. He was arrested and released on a small bond with a municipal court date. We were hired quickly, obtained the police records, and opened dialogue with the prosecutor. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we delivered along with proof of the client’s proactive anger management course. At the first setting, the State dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, 187th District Court

Allegations

A new arrest triggered a warrant and motions to revoke our client's felony probation. We moved fast, entered the case, planned a voluntary appearance because the court required in person review before setting bond, and coordinated with a bondsman to speed release. We prepared mitigation showing steady employment, full payment of supervision fees, prior compliance, and a plan for treatment and stricter monitoring. At the hearing we argued against revocation. The court continued supervision and kept the client on probation.

Charge

Duty on Striking a Structure, Fixture, or Highway Landscaping

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police alleged our client struck a roadside fixture and failed to meet the statutory duty to report the damage. We obtained the patrol report, bodycam, and scene photos, and focused on the elements the state had to prove, including the amount of damage, whether an identifiable owner or agency was available, and what steps were taken to notify authorities. The evidence left key facts in dispute and did not clearly establish a violation. After negotiations and pressure to proceed without solid proof, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

The case arose from a domestic dispute at a residence that ended with officers arresting our client on the complainant's initial account and reports of minor injury. We dissected the incident paperwork, compared it to later statements, and assembled proof of the client's cooperation with child services and entry into rehab. We delivered that package with character support and a concrete compliance plan. The prosecutor agreed to straight probation with no jail, including an anger management course, community service, and a no harassing contact condition.

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Terroristic Threat Against a Family Member

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

The client was arrested after a family dispute spilled into text messages in which he threatened harm if a child was not returned. We compiled the entire message thread and timeline to show the remarks were made in anger, there was no weapon involved, and no steps taken to carry anything out. We also documented his entry into treatment and consistent cooperation with pretrial services. Using that mitigation, we negotiated straight probation with appropriate conditions, keeping him out of jail.