Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County

Allegations

After a single-vehicle crash, the client pulled off the road, shut the engine off, and waited for a tow. An officer arrived, noted slurred speech, and moved the client to a lot for field sobriety tests. The client consented to a blood draw taken about an hour after driving ended. We built a precise timeline from available records and emphasized that the delayed test did not prove intoxication at the time of driving, and that there was little pre-stop driving evidence. Confronted with these problems, the state dismissed the case.

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Theft of a Firearm

Location

Tarrant County, D371

Allegations

Police responded to a bystander report at a public park after a holstered pistol briefly hit the ground during horseplay. Officers detained the client, ran the serial number, and claimed the gun was reported stolen, filing a state jail felony theft of a firearm. We obtained the 911 audio, bodycam, and reports, showing the weapon was holstered, the client complied, and there was no evidence he stole the gun or knew it was stolen. We pressed those evidentiary gaps and declined probationary proposals. The State agreed to dismiss upon completion of an approved firearm-safety course, which the client completed, and the case was dismissed.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Tarrant County, CCC8

Allegations

The client was on misdemeanor probation when new arrests in another jurisdiction and a lapse in reporting put them at risk of revocation. We monitored the file closely and coordinated with counsel handling the out-of-county matters to align strategy. Our team compiled records documenting a mental health relapse, treatment needs, and time already served, and presented this context to the prosecutor. Instead of moving forward on revocation, we negotiated a plea to deferred adjudication with tailored conditions, prioritizing treatment and avoiding an adjudication.

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Unlawful Restraint

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic argument at a residence. The complainant told officers the client blocked the door and briefly kept his phone, leading to an unlawful restraint charge. We got involved early, monitored the case while it was being reviewed, and opened dialogue with the prosecutor. The complainant later provided a sworn statement clarifying the encounter and expressing no interest in prosecution, which conflicted with the initial report. We compiled those discrepancies and pressed the State. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Following a late-night traffic stop for alleged wrong-way driving, the client was arrested and declined field sobriety testing. Officers obtained a warrant for a blood draw that later reported a BAC around 0.142. We secured the dash and body camera footage, which showed a calm stop, proper parking, and steady movements, with no obvious slurring. We also emphasized the time gap between the stop and the blood draw. Using these issues to press the prosecution, we negotiated a resolution that avoided jail and resulted in straight probation.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Travis County, 450th District Court

Allegations

While on deferred probation for a prior felony, the client was cited for Class C assault by contact after a heated argument in a residence where a phone was knocked away. A motion to adjudicate followed, placing a potential felony conviction and prison exposure back in play. We obtained the citation and police account, coordinated with supervision, and presented mitigation highlighting the minor, non-injury nature of the ticket and the client’s readiness to comply with added conditions. We pressed the state to reject revocation and consider a corrective plan. The case was continued on deferred adjudication, preventing adjudication of guilt on the felony.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Comal County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After a traffic stop for alleged speeding and an aggressive exit, the officer noted an odor of alcohol and questioned our client. He had a recent leg injury and was in a medical boot, so the balance tests were not feasible and only an eye test was attempted while he was in pain. He later provided a breath sample over the limit and gave mixed statements about drinking. We obtained the dash and body cams, documented the testing problems and lack of accommodations, and challenged the officer’s observations. Using those weaknesses, we negotiated a reduction of the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Milam County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Stopped within seconds of leaving a bar, our client was arrested for DWI after the officer alleged lane positioning problems. The roadway had no center stripe and the client drove a wide truck. The client completed field tests, refused breath, and a warrant blood draw followed. We obtained discovery, scrutinized the justification for the stop and how the tests were conducted, and closely reviewed the blood-draw paperwork. With those issues on the table and our readiness to litigate, the state offered deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Theft (Third Degree or State Jail Felony)

Location

Williamson County, 277th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Our client faced a state jail felony theft case, and a missed setting had already triggered a warrant. We engaged quickly, coordinated with the court to address the warrant, and worked to get the bond situation under control. We relayed the transportation problems that caused the absence, the client’s recent steps toward stability, and the lack of prior felony convictions. With those mitigating factors on the table, we pushed to limit felony exposure. The charge was reduced and the resolution credited time already served, avoiding further jail.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Comal County, County Court at Law 1

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop for speeding and a turn without signaling, the client was investigated for DWI. Bodycam showed he repeatedly explained he had a serious foot injury and was in a medical boot, yet the officer relied on balance-based tests and conducted HGN in questionable conditions. A breath sample later read above the legal limit. We gathered medical records and highlighted the reliability problems with the roadside testing and the video. Using those issues, we negotiated the charge down to a lesser offense with straight probation.

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Deadly Conduct (Misdemeanor)

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 2

Allegations

The client learned of an outstanding misdemeanor deadly conduct warrant after a security screening, tied to a breakup and a dispute over a vehicle. We moved quickly to verify the warrant, scheduled a controlled surrender, and coordinated with a bondsman to minimize time in custody. After entering the case, we obtained discovery and confirmed the allegation rested largely on the complainant’s statement. When the state later sought tighter bond based on disputed texts, we leveraged negotiations toward a non‑conviction path. The client accepted deferred adjudication probation.

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Deadly Conduct - Class A Misdemeanor

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 7

Allegations

After a heated argument at a residence, the client picked up a handgun while preparing to leave, racked it, then unloaded it, placed it on a vehicle, and waited outside. Officers arrived, detained the client, and arrested for deadly conduct even though no threats were made and the firearm was never pointed at anyone. We moved quickly, gathered available records, and emphasized the lack of a specific threat and the client’s cooperation. We also notified the state that the complainant would not participate. Under that pressure, the prosecution rejected the case and it was dismissed.