Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Stopped late at night for alleged speeding, our client was arrested for DWI even though she reported driving a small car about 50 mph. The officer said he smelled alcohol; she acknowledged two glasses of wine hours earlier and says she completed the field sobriety tests without issues. At the station multiple breath attempts failed to register, then a blood draw was taken, and an open container allegation appeared with no documentation. We pulled the dash and body cameras, challenged the basis for the stop, the FST instructions, and the lack of proof on the container and consent. Confronted with those weaknesses, the state agreed to reduce the charges.

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Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle

Location

Harris County, 178th DC

Allegations

Officers claimed the driver fled when a patrol car entered a parking area. The rider left, noticed a helicopter overhead, then pulled over on their own and spoke with police, who documented their info and let them go without arrest. Long after that, a warrant issued, apparently triggered by an edited video of the incident posted online. We obtained the complaint, lined up the timeline, and attacked the elements, including intent to evade and the video's reliability to suggest a separate offense. Faced with those issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Bexar County, SAMC

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence led to a Class C assault-by-contact citation. The client was never arrested, only later summoned to appear. We pulled 911 audio and bodycam, which captured the complainant stating she initiated physical contact and showed no injuries. We organized those clips, preserved relevant messages, and set the case for trial to apply pressure when the witness could not be secured. After sustained negotiations and review of our materials, the prosecution determined the evidence was insufficient and dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Tarrant County, 396th Criminal District \u200bCourt

Allegations

Stopped after a late night weave, the client was arrested for felony DWI after roadside tests were done only after a 10 to 15 minute wait for another officer, on a cold, windy, uneven shoulder. Video showed a flashlight inches from the eyes during HGN and the client visibly shaking. At the hospital, failed vacuum tubes led the nurse to draw blood by syringe and inject it into the vials. We obtained the videos, lab records, and weather data, raised those problems, and the client completed AA, a victim impact panel, and an evaluation. We negotiated probation and avoided prison.

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit and Run)

Location

Collin County

Allegations

The client received a detective letter about a suspected hit and run after a minor bump in heavy highway traffic. Tired and confronted by an aggressive driver brake checking in front of them, the client continued to a safe place and later saw only light damage. We intervened, routed all contact through counsel, secured proof of insurance, and highlighted the incorrect incident date and the road rage context. Following our outreach, the investigator closed the case, no warrant issued, and the criminal matter was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court No. 4

Allegations

After a late-night equipment stop, the officer reported an alcohol odor and conducted field sobriety tests on a dark roadside. The client consented to a blood draw about an hour later that came back just over the legal limit. We obtained the dash and body camera video, which showed steady performance on the tests, and emphasized how the timing of the sample related to the stop. Pushing back on an initial harsh offer, we used those weaknesses and completed classes to negotiate deferred adjudication, keeping a final conviction off the record.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a domestic dispute at a residence, our client was arrested based on initial statements. We engaged quickly, presented the client's side to the prosecutor, and made clear we were ready for trial because anything short of a clean result would threaten the client's job. At the prosecutor's suggestion, the client completed an online anger management class and we submitted the certificate. We kept pressure on in negotiations. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Accident Involving Damage Over $200

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #5

Allegations

After a minor contact at an intersection, the client kept driving and was later called by an investigator, then voluntarily turned himself in. We obtained the police reports, the other driver’s statement, and repair estimates, and pressed the state on whether any claimed losses should be handled through insurance rather than criminal restitution. We also supplied mitigation and had the client complete a driver safety course. After sustained negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the case and resolve it for time served, with no probation or community service.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bell County, CCL 3

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a child called 911. Officers interviewed everyone separately and noted two superficial marks after a necklace broke; the complainant told them she did not want to press charges. The case was initially screened as a felony but was ultimately filed as a misdemeanor. We pulled the reports, bodycam, and 911 audio, and the complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution. Even so, prosecutors pressed forward. We used those weaknesses to negotiate deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction and any jail time.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, Fort Worth Municipal Court

Allegations

Police were called to a domestic dispute at a residence, and the client received a Class C assault by contact citation. We obtained the bodycam footage and reports, which showed no documented injuries and conflicting descriptions of what physical contact occurred. We compiled context from the incident, including that contact was intended to deescalate, and highlighted gaps in the investigation. The complaining witness later submitted an affidavit of non-prosecution. We presented that to the prosecutor, pushed for early review, and the case was dismissed.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Bexar County, CCL8

Allegations

Our client was arrested for DWI after a traffic crash. Officers performed field sobriety tests, transported the client for processing, and later recorded a breath result over .15. We obtained the videos and noted that officers repeated the eye test at the station, raising questions about the reliability of their initial observations. Discovery also showed the state lacked the necessary breath-test supervisor to support the instrument's results. We set the case for trial, pressed those weaknesses, and negotiated a reduction to standard DWI with deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record upon completion.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Municipal Court

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic argument after a night out. During a dispute over car keys, the purse strap broke when our client reached into it, and officers issued a Class C family-violence citation while EMS checked him for anxiety-related symptoms. There were no documented injuries to the complainant, and she refused photos and a written statement. We moved quickly to document the circumstances, secured the complainant’s affidavit of non-prosecution, and had our client complete a brief educational class, submitting the certificate to the prosecutor. Confronted with a noncooperative witness and minimal evidence, the state dismissed the case.