Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI with Child Passenger

Location

Collin County, 219th District Court

Allegations

The case began after a single vehicle crash with a minor in the car. The client acknowledged having a small amount to drink earlier and declined breath testing, so officers obtained a blood warrant. No standardized field sobriety tests were conducted because of the crash and a reported head impact. We obtained the full discovery, scrutinized the blood warrant affidavit and lab paperwork, and emphasized alternate explanations for the wreck, including phone distraction. Confronted with these evidentiary issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 6

Allegations

Police responded to a minor two vehicle collision after our client called to report it. At the scene the officer started field sobriety tests, but the client, still shaken from the impact, declined and was taken in for a breath test over the legal limit. We secured the reports and camera footage and scrutinized the timing and procedures used. We also compiled mitigation, including the client’s cooperation and steps toward alcohol education. The state agreed to deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction if the client completes the terms.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Harris County, CCL5

Allegations

The case began after a traffic incident that led to a stop and arrest for a second DWI. Reports cited bloodshot eyes and balance issues, but the bodycam showed mostly subjective observations, and the timeline of field testing was unclear. We obtained and dissected the videos and paperwork, flagged those evidentiary gaps, and kept pressure on the state. At the same time, we guided the client through strict bond conditions, alcohol monitoring, and clean tests while addressing license compliance. Leveraging both the issues and the client’s progress, we negotiated straight probation.

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Duty on Striking Structure, Fixture, or Highway Landscaping

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

After a late-night mishap, the client’s vehicle left the roadway and crossed into a residential yard, damaging landscaping. The client drove a short distance home, and officers later made contact after tracking vehicle fluids from the scene. We obtained the crash report, bodycam, and photos, which showed no fence or structure was hit and damage was limited to landscaping. We coordinated with the insurer to address the homeowner’s loss and presented that mitigation. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Police were called to a domestic argument at a home, and the client was arrested for assault against two family members. Charges went forward even though the family did not seek prosecution, and strict no contact conditions were imposed. We obtained the police reports, 911 audio, and bodycam, and documented the client’s recent medication issues and memory lapse to present a self defense and mitigation narrative. After negotiations with a newly assigned prosecutor, we secured dismissal conditioned on a brief online class. The client completed it, and the State dismissed the case.

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Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Montgomery County, CCL4

Allegations

The client was arrested after officers responded to a disturbance outside a residence and alleged resisting during transport and booking. We secured bodycam and the full reports, reconstructed the timeline, and compared the arresting officer’s narrative with a later supervisory account. We pressed credibility and escalation issues, and documented the client’s clean record and ongoing mental health treatment. Faced with those problems and our readiness to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, D371

Allegations

The case began with a traffic stop of another driver. Officers arrested our client for felony possession after a vape cartridge was spotted on the passenger floorboard. She denied ownership, was told it was hers because it was on her side, and was patted down by a male officer despite asking for a female. We obtained the bodycam, dashcam, reports, and lab records, then attacked the link to our client, arguing proximity is not possession and scrutinizing the search and discovery. Confronted with those issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Minor in Consumption of Alcohol

Location

Dallas County, Cedar Hill Municipal Court

Allegations

Officers approached a small group outdoors and asked about alcohol. Our client admitted to having been drinking and received a citation, not an arrest. We stepped in immediately, filed notice of representation, and requested discovery while keeping the client out of court wherever possible. In negotiations we emphasized the limited facts, no aggravating conduct, and the client’s cooperation. The prosecutor agreed to deferred adjudication with short, nonreporting terms, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Open Container of Alcohol

Location

Coryell County, Copperas Cove Municipal Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop, officers said an open alcoholic container was in the car and issued a citation. The stop followed a vague burglary call, and the driver was pressured to allow a search under threat of arrest. The search produced a bag with assorted items, including a can used to justify the ticket. We challenged the stop and the coerced consent, and disputed whether the container was in our client’s possession or accessible. Confronted with those problems and our readiness to litigate, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police approached our client while the car was parked on a residential street with the engine running. They initiated a DWI investigation and obtained a blood warrant. We examined the legality of the initial contact, the absence of observed driving, and the affidavit supporting the warrant. We also compiled mitigation and documented a clean record. After sustained negotiations, the State approved pre-trial diversion.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Montgomery County, JP4

Allegations

Police responded to a neighbor’s complaint near a residence and cited our client for public intoxication, later taking her first to a hospital and then to jail. We filed into the case, demanded the reports and bodycam, and focused on whether the state could prove she was in a public place or a danger to herself or others given the incident occurred on or near private property. We also documented her prompt mental health treatment and clean history. After pressing these issues with the prosecutor, the charge was dismissed.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Collin County, McKinney Municipal Court

Allegations

Police arrested our client for public intoxication outside a nightclub after security escorted him out. We reviewed the body camera footage, evaluated the risks of trial, and prioritized keeping his record clean given his immigration concerns. We pressed the prosecutor for a path to dismissal and secured a conditional agreement. The client completed an eight hour alcohol awareness course and documented attendance at ten AA meetings within the required window, with no new incidents. At the next setting, we submitted proof of completion, and the state dismissed the case.