Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Aggravated Assault

Location

Brazoria County

Allegations

After motion cameras flagged a suspected intruder on our client's business property at night, police were called. Officers came but declined to enter, so the client checked the area. In the confusion and low visibility, a round was fired and the suspect was hit, leading to an aggravated assault case. We moved quickly to secure 911 audio, dashcam and video, establishing the client sought help first and that officers disengaged. We leveraged those gaps in proof on intent and justification, and the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 2

Allegations

A routine traffic stop for an alleged red-light violation led to a search after the officer claimed to smell marijuana. A small amount was recovered from the center console and the client was arrested. We obtained the discovery, scrutinized the basis for the stop, the search, and any statements, and emphasized the limited quantity, lack of other contraband, and the client’s cooperation. We leveraged those points in negotiations to secure a reduced charge resolved with credit for time served, avoiding probation or ongoing supervision.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC1

Allegations

Officers encountered the client at a roadway intersection and began an impairment investigation. During that contact, they found two handguns in the center console. The client held a license to carry, and one firearm belonged to a family member. We obtained the reports and bodycam, documented the consensual search, and highlighted the license status and ownership history while disputing the UCW theory. After negotiations, the State agreed to deferred adjudication. We also arranged for the firearms to be released to a lawful owner during probation.

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Theft - Misdemeanor

Location

Denton County, CCC5

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic dispute at a residence, and our client was accused of stealing a porch security camera. In reality the camera was removed during an argument and discarded, then promptly replaced by the client. We obtained the 911 audio, body-cam video, and the detective's recorded call, and walked the prosecutor through why the evidence did not show an intent to deprive. We also flagged valuation issues and argued the facts fit criminal mischief, not theft. As trial neared, the state agreed and reduced the case to a lower Class C criminal mischief offense.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Medina County, 454th District Court

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic argument at a residence, and our client was arrested for assault family violence. From day one we built mitigation, documenting his PTSD treatment, anger‑management work, and military service, and we secured a signed affidavit of non‑prosecution from the complainant. We gathered therapist letters and character references and pressed back when the state tried to leverage out‑of‑state allegations. After reviewing discovery and presenting our package to the prosecutor, we negotiated deferred adjudication. The result kept a conviction off the record and allowed the client to continue treatment and move forward.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Collin County

Allegations

Following a roadside collision, officers searched the vehicle and claimed the client consented. They reported finding a small amount of marijuana in a bag inside the car, leading to a possession charge. We dissected the police paperwork and highlighted inconsistencies about when consent was given and where the item was discovered. We challenged the legality and scope of the search and pressed the DA on proof of possession. Faced with those evidentiary problems, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Ellis County, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO 3

Allegations

After a traffic stop for alleged swerving, the client was arrested following roadside sobriety tests. At the jail the client initially agreed to a blood draw, the nurse missed the first stick, and the client declined a second until a warrant was obtained. The later test was just over the legal limit. We obtained the videos and the warrant paperwork, documenting a new officer’s mistakes in test instructions and issues with the warrant documentation. Leveraging those weaknesses, we negotiated straight probation with no interlock and limited financial terms.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, City of Mesquite Municipal Court

Allegations

The case began after a brief dispute at a residential pool area. The client lightly tapped the complainant’s shoulder with a phone, police took a report, and a Class C citation arrived later. We gathered the report and accounts from onlookers showing no injury and no attempt to harm, and flagged the minimal contact described. We engaged the prosecutor early and challenged the evidentiary value of the allegation. When the complainant later declined to move forward, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Travis County, 427th District Court

Allegations

Officers alleged the client had less than a gram of a Penalty Group 1/1B substance found during a vehicle search after a stop. We secured the full discovery and lab paperwork, then scrutinized the justification for the search, how the item was recovered, and whether it could be reliably tied to our client. The records revealed weaknesses in the possession link and gaps in evidence handling. We presented those problems to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, CCL6

Allegations

Stopped for alleged swerving within a lane, our client was arrested for a first offense DWI. At the station a breath test read about 0.07, and there was no roadside test or blood draw. We attacked the thin basis for the stop and the lack of reliable chemical proof, comparing the officer's narrative against the reports and available records. Making clear we were ready to litigate, we used those weaknesses in negotiations. The prosecution reduced the case to a lesser charge, avoiding a DWI conviction.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

Police initiated a stop after a caller reported erratic driving. The client admitted to drinking, performed roadside tests, and later blew about 0.20. We obtained the 911 records and patrol video, scrutinized the administration of the tests and the basis for the stop, and prepared to contest the reliability of the breath result. That pressure moved negotiations. The State agreed to straight probation with manageable conditions, including an ignition interlock, letting the client continue working while completing the court’s terms.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Travis County, 427th District Court

Allegations

After a roadside stop, the client was arrested for a third DWI following an incident where they blacked out and were taken to a hospital. A blood test was obtained and toxicology results were pending. We met the client in custody, demanded discovery, and collected the hospital records to frame the events accurately. We also built a strong mitigation package with support letters, verified compliance history, and a treatment plan. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to a non-prison outcome and the court imposed probation.