Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Ellis County, CCL3

Allegations

Stopped for alleged swerving, the client admitted to having drinks and declined a breath test, requesting a blood draw instead. The draw occurred hours later and no standardized field sobriety tests were performed. We secured the reports and video, then focused on weaknesses in the stop, the absence of roadside testing, the delay and warrant language tied to the blood draw, and a documented medical condition that can mimic intoxication signs. Using those issues as leverage, we pushed negotiations until the state reduced the charge and agreed to deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Ellis County, CCL3

Allegations

Police found the client stuck off the roadway and shivering in wet clothes. Field sobriety tests were conducted roadside in the cold after the client had removed soaked pants, and a requested roadside breath test was not allowed. A later blood draw showed no alcohol, only cough-syrup components and THC metabolites. We obtained the video and lab records, challenged the reliability of the testing conditions and the link between the lab results and actual impairment, and pushed back against a lengthy offer. The case resolved with a plea to straight probation, avoiding jail.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Fort Bend County, JP1-1

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, a third party who was not present called 911. Officers separated the family and issued a Class C assault citation, despite the spouse stating nothing physical occurred. We appeared on the case, demanded the police report, bodycam, and any 911 audio, and prepared for trial. The spouse signed an affidavit of nonprosecution, and we highlighted the lack of a firsthand complainant and collateral consequences. Faced with thin evidence and our trial posture, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Harris County, CCCL5

Allegations

The client was stopped for an expired registration. During the ensuing arrest, officers said they discovered a weapon in the vehicle and filed an unlawful carry charge. We pulled the reports and video, timed out the stop, and compared each step of the detention and search to what the officer wrote. That review exposed inconsistencies in how the search was justified and weak links tying the client to unlawful carry. We put a suppression challenge on the table and pressed those issues with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the UCW.

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Harassment by Electronic Communication

Location

Harris County, CCCL8

Allegations

A harassment case was filed after a former partner reported dozens of texts sent in a short burst. The client explained the messages were an isolated, emotional moment with no threats or follow-up. We coordinated a walkthrough bond, reviewed the alleged texts and police reports, and highlighted that the responding officer documented the complainant did not feel in danger. The client completed a decision making course and maintained strict no contact while we negotiated. The state agreed to deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction.

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Galveston County, Galveston Municipal Court of Record

Allegations

After a store incident where items were switched at checkout, loss prevention stopped the client as they exited and police issued a Class C theft citation. We got involved promptly, entered an appearance so the client would not have to attend court, and highlighted that this was a low-value matter with no prior history. At the first setting we opened negotiations with the prosecutor, emphasized the circumstances and the client’s cooperation, and pressed for a non-conviction result. The state agreed and dismissed the theft case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 4

Allegations

Police approached our client while he sat in a parked car at a fast food lot after a reported concern from a bystander. He was arrested and the vehicle was searched, where a small amount of marijuana under two ounces was located. We obtained the bodycam, dispatch logs, and reports to establish exactly when the detention began and what facts, if any, supported the vehicle search. We highlighted inconsistencies and argued the search flowed from a noncriminal contact without independent cause. Facing suppression issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Location

Galveston County, Galveston Municipal Court of Record

Allegations

After a store incident, officers cited our client for minor in possession of alcohol and released them on a citation. We stepped in early, confirmed an attorney-only docket, and engaged the prosecutor. We secured a pretrial intervention requiring an online alcohol awareness course and 12 hours of community service, with no personal court appearance. We guided the client through the paperwork and submission of certificates. Once everything was completed, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Waller County

Allegations

During a traffic stop in Waller County, the client was charged with possession of marijuana. He acknowledged a single pre-rolled item, and officers later claimed a small bag was found near the patrol car after he had already been searched and secured. We obtained patrol video and reports, traced the sequence of searches, and underscored the gap in proving knowing possession. We also provided documentation of the client’s enrollment in the state’s compassionate use program. Faced with these issues, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 4

Allegations

Officers approached our client while the vehicle was stationary in a private parking lot and initiated a DWI investigation. The client declined the field sobriety tests, and a blood draw was later taken under a warrant. We scrutinized the initial contact and the affidavit supporting the draw, challenging whether there was adequate cause to detain and test someone who was parked, not driving. With no roadside tests and weaknesses in the narrative justifying detention, we pressed the state in negotiations. The charge was reduced and the client received deferred probation.

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Theft - Class A or Class B Misdemeanor

Location

Harris County, Court 14

Allegations

The client was arrested at a big-box retailer after a companion exited with a backpack containing low-value items. Loss prevention and an officer accused our client of acting as a lookout, even though no merchandise was found on them and they had been in separate parts of the store and waiting at customer service. After we were retained, we requested bodycam, reports, and the store’s surveillance. When the state first produced the wrong videos, we pressed for the correct files and time-stamped the footage. The recordings showed no coordination or handling by our client. Confronted with that, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Driving While License Invalid (With Prior)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police stopped our client during a routine patrol and cited them for driving while license invalid, enhanced by a prior. The suspension traced back to an older alcohol-related case, with DPS holds for SR-22 and an interlock requirement. We pulled the DPS record, confirmed what blocked reinstatement, and coordinated SR-22 filing and proof of interlock compliance. After working with DPS, we secured a temporary valid license and full eligibility. We presented that documentation to the prosecutor and argued dismissal in light of complete compliance. The case was dismissed.