Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Collin County, CCL7

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a moving violation, officers suspected intoxication. The client declined a roadside breath test, completed field sobriety tests, and was arrested. A blood sample was later taken under a warrant. We quickly requested the ALR hearing to protect driving privileges, examined the basis for the stop and the administration of the tests and blood draw, and dealt with bond conditions, including ignition interlock compliance. Citing the prior offense being years earlier and clean compliance, we secured straight probation.

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Terroristic Threat

Location

Tarrant County, CCC8

Allegations

A routine store trip turned into an arrest after a brief confrontation with a stranger who reported that our client threatened to kill him. We moved fast to preserve and obtain the store's surveillance video and the reports. The footage had no audio, and the only evidence of a verbal threat was the complainant's account. We compared the complaint language to what the video actually showed and prepared subpoenas for any remaining footage. After pressing those issues with the prosecution and signaling we were ready to litigate, the case was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute at a residence where officers arrested our client after hearing the complainant’s initial account. The client reported he was attacked first, showed visible scratches and marks, and consistently asserted self defense. We gathered his injury documentation and mapped the timeline, noting that the only other witness would not corroborate the complainant. We pressed for discovery and highlighted credibility gaps and lack of corroboration. The complainant then stopped cooperating. Facing proof problems, the state dismissed the case.

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Minor in Possession of Tobacco

Location

Rockwall County, Rockwall Municipal Court

Allegations

After a brief street encounter with officers on an unrelated matter, the client received a citation for minor in possession of a tobacco product. Our team obtained the report and bodycam, scrutinized how the item was discovered, whether it could be tied to the client, and whether the product met the statute. We also verified age documentation and the accuracy of the officer’s observations. We presented those weaknesses to the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate. The charge was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 5

Allegations

Police stopped our client for a defective brake light after a brief swerve to avoid a rough patch in the road. The officer conducted roadside tests in the dark, used a stimulus light that was not working, and had the client perform balance tests on uneven ground. A blood draw was later taken. We obtained the videos and reports, documented the improper administration of the field tests, and emphasized that the lab results did not support a per se intoxication finding. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received deferred probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

Our client was stopped for speeding and cited for reckless driving, then arrested for DWI. The officer had them perform field sobriety tests outside in cold conditions while wearing sandals, which affected balance and coordination. The individual initially refused a blood draw, and only after a warrant was obtained was blood taken several hours later. We reviewed body and dash camera footage, challenged the reliability of the roadside tests given the conditions, and highlighted the delay before blood collection. We also used the administrative license hearing to question the basis for the stop and arrest. Faced with these issues, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 8

Allegations

After a single-vehicle crash that disabled the car, officers arrived and arrested our client for suspected DWI. The client had no prior record, did not complete field sobriety tests, and a blood draw was obtained later under a warrant. We closely examined the warrant paperwork and the officers’ observations, emphasizing the absence of standardized roadside testing and the confusion caused by the collision. We challenged the strength and context of the evidence in negotiations. The charge was reduced, and the client received deferred probation.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 8

Allegations

Following a single vehicle crash, responding officers alleged the individual unlawfully carried a firearm associated with the vehicle. We secured the police reports and evidence, mapped the timeline of how the firearm was found, and examined whether the search and handling complied with the law. We also analyzed possession and location details against the statutory elements. The issues we identified left the state without reliable proof. Facing these problems and our readiness to litigate, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence by Strangulation

Location

Dallas County, Criminal District Court No. 4

Allegations

Police responded to a report from hotel staff after an argument between partners. The complainant alleged strangulation, but our client reported being struck first and said he only used his hands to push away. Officers later arrested him without taking a statement, and the file contained no injury photos or client statement. We documented the self-defense account, relayed that the complainant did not wish to prosecute, and pressed the State on the lack of corroboration to prove breath impediment. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Dallas County, Glenn Heights Municipal Court

Allegations

Police issued our client a Class C assault citation after a domestic dispute at a residence. The individual reported being pushed and threatened while trying to leave, and reacted to create space, but officers relied on a single account and wrote the ticket. We gathered the police reports, requested body cam and 911 audio, obtained photos of injuries, and collected witness statements documenting the client’s self defense. We confronted the prosecutor with the evidentiary gaps and contradictions and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 7

Allegations

Our client was stopped for an expired registration, given roadside sobriety tests in windy, uneven conditions, a portable breath test, and later a blood draw under a warrant. We pulled the reports and video and targeted problems with the basis for the stop, the officer's instructions and test conditions, and the reliability of the roadside device. We also scrutinized the blood draw process and chain of custody and prepared suppression arguments. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC7

Allegations

After a single-car crash in a construction area, police arrived when the vehicle's safety system alerted them. The client admitted to drinking earlier, was asked to do field tests barefoot on rough pavement, and later gave a blood sample at the jail. We obtained the crash and police reports and body-cam video, emphasizing airbag deployment, post-accident shock, and the unreliable test conditions. We also raised the delay between the last drink and the draw. Using those weaknesses, we negotiated a reduction and secured straight probation.