Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Theft (Class A or Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Harris County, Court 2

Allegations

The client was detained by retail security after checkout, accused of swapping a price sticker on one item and failing to scan another, and was arrested for misdemeanor theft. We were retained immediately before the first court setting, prepared the appearance, and pushed back on proposed bond conditions that had nothing to do with the allegation. We opened negotiations and advocated for a noncriminal resolution. The prosecution agreed to consider dismissal upon completion of approved anti-theft and decision-making courses. After our client finished the classes, we delivered proof and pressed for a decision. The case was dismissed.

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Failure to Appear

Location

Dallas County, Dallas Municipal Court

Allegations

The case began when a missed municipal court date led to a warrant and a failure to appear charge. The client had moved out of state and was enrolled in a recovery program, making travel to Texas unrealistic. We compiled documentation of treatment and hardship, obtained a support letter, and pressed the court to recall the warrant. When bonding was required, we filed an attorney bond to bring the matter back onto the docket. With the warrant lifted and mitigation presented, the failure to appear was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 12

Allegations

Stopped after a brief lane deviation while a passenger was getting sick, the client admitted to a couple of drinks and was given field sobriety tests. Dash and bodycam showed a clean walk-and-turn, a one-leg stand that was mis-scored, and the officer repeating the eye test before arresting. A voluntary blood draw later came back just over the enhancement threshold. We challenged the stop and the testing, contested the license suspension, and presented mitigation through classes and character letters. After sustained negotiations, the case was resolved by deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record upon completion.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC1

Allegations

Police stopped our client after a wrong-way turn and arrested for DWI. Dash and body cam showed clear speech and mostly steady field sobriety performance, but a later blood draw reported a 0.123 BAC. We scrutinized the videos and the blood-draw procedure, raising concerns about the swab used and chain of custody and signaling we were ready to challenge the result. Using that leverage in negotiations, we focused on protecting the client’s record. The case resolved with deferred adjudication probation, keeping a conviction off the client’s record.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court at Law 14

Allegations

The client was stopped while driving back to a hotel after a work function and was unsure why the stop occurred. The officer reported signs of intoxication and conducted two field tests after denying a restroom request that led to an accident. The client refused a breath test, and a blood sample was taken later at the jail. We obtained the videos and lab records, challenged the basis for the stop, the test instructions, and the timing and procedures surrounding the blood draw, and used testimony from the license hearing to push negotiations. The state reduced the charge and the client received deferred probation.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Collin County, 416th DC

Allegations

Officers detained the client on an outstanding warrant at a school and found a vape pen in a pocket, leading to a felony drug case. We obtained the police reports and scrutinized the legal basis for the search and the state's proof that the device contained a controlled substance. The client had no prior record, which we used to argue for a second chance. We raised these issues early and kept steady pressure on in negotiations. The result was deferred adjudication rather than a conviction. With successful completion of probation, the client keeps the charge off a permanent record.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The client pulled into a parking lot to rest after a long shift and was found asleep in a vehicle, then arrested for DWI with a prior on record. We obtained the blood records showing a 0.00 alcohol concentration and secured the body and dash videos. We documented a longstanding medical condition and prescriptions that explained any fatigue or unsteadiness, and emphasized that toxicology, if any, was consistent with therapeutic use, not impairment. After we presented this package and pressed the state on proof of loss of normal faculties, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 4

Allegations

Our client was on felony probation and faced revocation after several failed drug tests tied to a long struggle with addiction. Before the violation, they had been asking for treatment and were accepted into a grant-funded, long-term inpatient program. We coordinated with the family and the provider, verified admission, and gathered mitigation showing genuine efforts to get sober. We pressed the prosecution to prioritize rehabilitation over incarceration and presented a structured treatment plan to the court. The case resolved with deferred adjudication.

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Public Intoxication (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Grapevine Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was arrested for public intoxication at a transportation hub after a missed flight and a stressful day. The report alleged they were a danger to themself, but the videos and incident records showed they were responsive and moved along when asked. We obtained the recordings and paperwork, assembled therapy documentation begun right away, and submitted medical records of wrist injuries sustained during custody. We challenged whether the legal elements were met and presented the mitigation package. The prosecutor agreed to drop the case in the interest of justice.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 9

Allegations

A traffic stop triggered by a citizen report and the officer's own observations led to our client being arrested for a second DWI. At the station a blood sample was taken, and discovery later included video that the state said showed intoxication. We obtained the dash and body camera footage and the lab records, then, given the strength of the blood evidence, pivoted to a mitigation strategy. The client completed alcohol education and community service before the next setting. We used that progress to secure a reduction to a lesser misdemeanor with straight probation.

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Injury to a Child, Elderly, or Disabled Individual

Location

Collin County, 416th District Court

Allegations

Police alleged our client injured a child after a confrontation that began when a relative reported candy had been stolen. Later, the youth was seen nearby, words were exchanged, and our client admits a single slap occurred. An arrest warrant followed for injury to a child. We investigated the encounter, gathered context on how it started, and highlighted the client’s clean record and the limited nature of the contact. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Tarrant County, D213

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a license plate light, officers questioned our client about drugs and requested a search. He acknowledged recently being around marijuana, then consented, and two THC vape cartridges were found. We obtained the police report and bodycam, scrutinized the basis for the search and the officer's assumption about total weight, and pressed for the lab-confirmed amount. With no criminal history and strong mitigation, we opened negotiations early and made clear we were prepared to litigate suppression issues. The state dismissed the case.