Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Milam County, County Court at Law

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers found a handgun in the vehicle secured inside the center console along with a spare magazine. We obtained the police report and video, scrutinized the basis for the stop and how the firearm was discovered, and emphasized that the weapon remained concealed with no threatening conduct. Using those points to challenge key elements of the case, we negotiated deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the client’s record while they completed probation terms.

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DWI - Class A

Location

Tarrant County, CCC3

Allegations

Police responded to a roadside crash where the vehicle had struck a barrier and later another car made contact while it was disabled. Officers conducted a DWI investigation, the client declined testing, and a warrant was obtained for a blood draw. We reconstructed the sequence of events and challenged the probable cause for arrest, the instructions and observations recorded, and the basis for the warrant and handling of the sample. With no prior record and strong mitigation, we pushed for a nontrial resolution through a diversion track. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic dispute at a residence, and our client was arrested for family-violence assault based largely on the partner’s initial statement. We engaged early, obtained the reports, and opened a dialogue with the prosecutor. The complaining witness later declined to prosecute and provided a sworn statement, and our review showed notable inconsistencies with the original 911 narrative. We also submitted materials outlining severe collateral immigration consequences. Confronted with credibility problems and limited proof, the State dismissed the case.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, Fort Worth Municipal Court

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute after a night out. Police arrived to find a minor red mark and arrested our client for assault by contact based largely on an initial statement. He consistently said he was trying to leave and any contact was to move past, not to injure. We pulled the bodycam, reports, and photos, and flagged inconsistencies about where and how the contact occurred and the absence of bodily injury. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of nonprosecution, which we presented. Faced with weak proof, the prosecution dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court No. 4

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a briefly corrected wrong-way turn, the client was investigated for DWI. The officer noted four clues on the eye test but only one on the walk-and-turn and zero on the one‑leg stand, then arrested anyway and obtained a blood sample that later read high. We parsed the reports and testing record, emphasizing how the strong roadside performance undercut the officer’s conclusion, and presented meaningful mitigation the client completed. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge and proceed with deferred 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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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.

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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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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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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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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.