Criminal Defense Case Results in Texas

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Public Intoxication

Location

Galveston County, JP2

Allegations

After a night at a private venue, officers confronted our client as the bar was closing and cited him for public intoxication. He was waiting for a ride, and there was no evidence he presented a danger to himself or others, the key element of the offense. We requested discovery, including the officer's narrative and any video, and broke down the thin observations the report relied on. We then engaged the prosecutor early, walked through those evidentiary gaps, and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case, and our client never had to appear in court.

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Failure to Identify (Class C)

Location

Galveston County, JP2

Allegations

The client was approached by officers at a private venue after an event and was cited for failure to identify when they declined to provide ID. They reported they were simply waiting for a ride and had not committed any other offense. We obtained the citation and officer narrative, reconstructed the sequence of the contact, and challenged whether a lawful detention supported the identification demand. We raised those evidentiary and legal issues with the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate them. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence by Strangulation

Location

Bexar County, Criminal, District Court

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute and, seeing the complainant’s bruising, arrested our client for family violence by strangulation. We investigated immediately, documenting that those injuries came from a separate altercation days earlier, not from the incident in question. We pressed for discovery, compared statements, and made clear the complainant was not seeking prosecution. We also secured a bond modification allowing no-harm contact while the case was pending. Faced with credibility problems, the State dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Gillespie County, 216th District Court

Allegations

The stop began after the client briefly turned the wrong way on a newly posted one-way street and asked the officer if it had changed, then pulled over as directed. He was respectful, parked the vehicle at the officer’s request, and consented to a hospital blood draw. Field tests were limited because of a leg rod and chronic back issues, which we documented. After indictment we reviewed the videos and reports, checked the street signage, and assembled mitigation, including repeated negative hair tests, bond compliance, and an occupational license. We used that package to negotiate deferred adjudication probation.

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Terroristic Threat

Location

Montgomery County, CCL4

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, our client called 911 seeking help. Despite no injuries, officers arrested the client based solely on an allegation that a violent threat was made, which the client denied. We quickly requested the 911 recording and body cam footage and moved to address strict bond conditions. The complaining witness then signed an affidavit opposing prosecution and the no contact order. We presented it and underscored the lack of corroborating evidence while preparing for trial. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Gillespie County, County Court at Law

Allegations

A patrol unit stopped our client near a hotel for failing to signal and arrested for DWI. They declined roadside tests, and a later blood draw reported a high BAC over .15. We obtained the dashcam and bodycam, showing a very short drive with no obvious impairment, and scrutinized the basis for the stop and the lab’s handling of the sample. We also compiled mitigation, including education classes and a low-risk alcohol evaluation. After sustained negotiations, the state dropped the enhancement and reduced the charge, with lighter terms and no interlock.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 7

Allegations

After a late-night drive from an event, a left-turn across multiple lanes led to brief contact with another vehicle and a call to police. Responding officers conducted field sobriety tests, noted signs of intoxication, arrested the client, and secured a warrant for a hospital blood draw after a refusal. We reviewed the affidavit and discovery, handled the license matter, and ensured immediate interlock installation. The client followed bond conditions and completed proactive classes. We highlighted the long gap since the prior and strong compliance to negotiate straight probation, allowing the client to keep working.

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Bexar County, Live Oak Municipal Court

Allegations

Loss prevention at a retail store detained the client after checkout and police issued a Class C theft citation for low-value merchandise. The client had no record and declined to discuss an alleged prior price-tag incident. We quickly filed our appearance in municipal court, secured the reports and video, and built mitigation, including proof of a theft-awareness course and other proactive steps. In negotiations we emphasized background and acceptance of responsibility. The state agreed to a deferred adjudication with minimal conditions, set to dismiss upon completion and keep a conviction off the record.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Wilson County, County Court

Allegations

A tense family dispute at a residence over control of family property led to an arrest when relatives alleged minor injuries during a struggle over a phone. We obtained the bodycam video, 911 audio, and the complainants’ own recordings, then compared them to their written accounts. The materials showed pushing and filming by the complainants and significant inconsistencies about who initiated contact and who actually lived at the home. We presented those contradictions and the property context to the prosecutor, who dismissed the case for insufficient evidence.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court 3

Allegations

Stopped for driving without headlights on, the client was investigated for DWI, performed roadside tests, and was taken for a blood draw well after the stop. We obtained the videos and reports, emphasizing the lack of bad driving, the confusion over automatic lights, and the lengthy delay before the blood sample. We pressed the state, which lagged in reviewing the file, and outlined our evidentiary concerns and trial posture. The prosecution agreed to deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record upon successful probation.

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Resisting Arrest

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court 3

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a minor equipment issue, officers moved to arrest the client. Startled, the client instinctively pulled back, and officers took the client to the ground and used a stun device. The incident resulted in a misdemeanor resisting arrest charge. We obtained and reviewed the video, emphasizing the brief, nonviolent reaction, the client’s panic and breathing issues, and the officers’ rapid escalation. We presented mitigation, including therapy and no prior record, and negotiated deferred adjudication to avoid a conviction.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, CCL5

Allegations

The client was found roadside with a disabled vehicle, and what began as a welfare check became a DWI investigation. Officers moved the client to a lot for field sobriety tests and later obtained a breath sample reported around 0.12. With no prior record, the client promptly complied with bond conditions, including installing an interlock. We obtained and reviewed the video and reports, documented the apparent mechanical issue and lack of crash evidence, and presented mitigation and treatment readiness. The state agreed to place the case into pre-trial diversion.