Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas, TX

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 9

Allegations

The client was stopped for speeding on a freeway and admitted to having a few drinks. After roadside tests, a breath sample at the station read about 0.13, and a second DWI was filed. We promptly requested the license hearing to prevent an automatic suspension, then obtained dash and body camera video and the breath-test recording to scrutinize the stop, field-sobriety instructions, and the required observation period. Citing these concerns and the client’s clean interlock compliance, we negotiated straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 5

Allegations

The client was stopped after making a sharp turn while leaving a parking lot and admitted to having had drinks earlier. Officers conducted field sobriety tests while the client wore high heels, then obtained a later blood draw that came back well over the legal limit. We obtained the discovery, reviewed the videos, reports, and lab results, and pressed issues such as the stated basis for the stop and the delay between driving and the blood test. We also had the client complete a DWI class, a victim impact panel, and a substance evaluation. With that mitigation, we negotiated a probation sentence and avoided jail.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 1

Allegations

Police found the client parked near an on-ramp after briefly driving the wrong way and falling asleep in a running vehicle. He admitted to having one drink, performed roadside sobriety tests, and a blood draw was taken by warrant. We obtained the videos, emphasized fatigue and the roadside conditions that could affect testing, and scrutinized the blood draw paperwork and chain of custody. Leveraging those issues in negotiations, we secured a reduction from a second offense DWI to a lesser charge with straight probation.

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Deadly Conduct (Misdemeanor)

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 2

Allegations

The client learned of an outstanding misdemeanor deadly conduct warrant after a security screening, tied to a breakup and a dispute over a vehicle. We moved quickly to verify the warrant, scheduled a controlled surrender, and coordinated with a bondsman to minimize time in custody. After entering the case, we obtained discovery and confirmed the allegation rested largely on the complainant’s statement. When the state later sought tighter bond based on disputed texts, we leveraged negotiations toward a non‑conviction path. The client accepted deferred adjudication probation.

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Sexual Assault of a Minor (Investigation)

Location

Dallas County

Allegations

Detectives contacted our client for an interview about an alleged sexual offense involving a juvenile relative during a past visit to a residence. The client denied any intentional contact, explaining a brief accidental fall caused by kids running around. We intervened before any interview, took over communications, and kept the client from giving a statement. We gathered recordings and messages from family and the complainant showing no eyewitness support and post-incident contact. We organized the materials, highlighted inconsistent accounts and lack of corroboration, and pressed investigators to reevaluate. The case was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Garland Municipal Court

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, police responded and issued our client a Class C assault family violence citation. We were retained promptly, filed our appearance, and prepared for the first court setting. Through proper channels we confirmed the complaining witness did not want to pursue the case and ensured that position was communicated directly to the prosecutor. At the hearing we advocated dismissal based on the circumstances and the lack of participation by the complainant. The case was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 2

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a residence led to a family‑violence assault charge and a warrant. We intervened immediately, contacted the investigator, and coordinated a preset bond and walk‑through so the client avoided being taken to jail. We then dug into the facts, obtaining the complainant’s later statements and an affidavit of nonprosecution. We also compiled text and video evidence showing the client attempting to disengage and exposing inconsistencies in the original account. After presenting this to the prosecutor and pressing the issues, the state dismissed the case.

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Assault on a Pregnant Person (Felony)

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 3

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a domestic argument with a pregnant partner, with police alleging a push. A no contact protective order followed. We got involved immediately, worked the case while it was still prefile, and moved to amend bond and the order so the client could attend prenatal appointments and the birth. We communicated with the complainant and compiled mitigation, including proof of voluntary classes. Although a misdemeanor plea was floated, we kept negotiating and prepared a preindictment submission. The state declined to proceed and the case was dismissed, lifting the restrictions.

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit and Run)

Location

Dallas County

Allegations

After a minor collision with another vehicle, the driver left the area and later learned law enforcement was trying to make contact. We were retained during the investigation phase and immediately took over communications, instructing that no statements be made. Our review showed no injury claims and no reliable identification of the driver beyond a license plate. We monitored for any warrant activity and highlighted the evidentiary gaps. With no case filed and the investigation stalling out, the matter was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 11

Allegations

Officers responded to a domestic dispute at a residence and arrested our client after taking the complaining witness’s initial statement. The client reported being awakened from sleep with little recall of events, and family members provided a recording suggesting the complainant had initiated the confrontation. We obtained photos and statements, noted the lack of documented injuries, and highlighted inconsistencies between the original account and later versions. The complainant later expressed a desire not to prosecute, which we documented and presented to the prosecutor while preparing for trial. Confronted with credibility problems and a reluctant witness, the State dismissed the case.

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Theft (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Dallas County, 292nd Judicial District Court

Allegations

A years-old warrant alleged felony theft from a former employer based on unauthorized checks and a claimed loss over $30,000. We verified the status, arranged a discreet surrender to avoid a surprise arrest, and secured reasonable bond terms. With discovery in hand, we challenged the loss valuation and scope of transactions and presented mitigation, including a clean history and proactive steps. Using that leverage, we negotiated a reduced charge with deferred probation, keeping a felony off the client’s record.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 2

Allegations

While on misdemeanor deferred probation, the client was flagged for a violation and a motion to revoke was filed, which also generated a warrant. We moved quickly, contacted supervision and the assigned prosecutor, and compiled proof of the client’s compliance, including completion of a required class. We prepared for a walk-through if necessary, but after reviewing our submissions the state agreed not to proceed with revocation and to recall the warrant. The client was continued on deferred adjudication, avoiding jail and keeping a conviction off the record.