Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court No. 4

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a briefly corrected wrong-way turn, the client was investigated for DWI. The officer noted four clues on the eye test but only one on the walk-and-turn and zero on the one‑leg stand, then arrested anyway and obtained a blood sample that later read high. We parsed the reports and testing record, emphasizing how the strong roadside performance undercut the officer’s conclusion, and presented meaningful mitigation the client completed. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge and proceed with deferred 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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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC4

Allegations

A deputy saw the client lay a motorcycle down and initiated a DWI investigation. The client acknowledged drinking earlier, performed field sobriety tests, was arrested, and consented to a jail blood draw. The lab reported a high BAC and the case was filed with an over .15 enhancement. We obtained the patrol video, compared the testing on camera to the officer’s write up, and challenged the scoring. We also scrutinized the blood draw paperwork and chain of custody and presented mitigation. The state agreed to drop the enhancement, reducing the charge and offering straight probation.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, Tarrant County Justice of Peace Precint 5

Allegations

The individual received a Class C assault-by-contact citation after an incident with staff at a medical facility during a hospital stay. The citation contained little detail, and the person, recovering from a recent stroke, could not recall the event. We obtained the court and police paperwork and compiled medical records documenting significant cognitive impairments and recent treatment. We presented this mitigation to the prosecutor, questioned the state’s ability to prove a knowing offensive contact, and pressed for a fair resolution. 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 by Contact (Class C)

Location

Tarrant County, Fort Worth Municipal Court

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute after a night out. Police arrived to find a minor red mark and arrested our client for assault by contact based largely on an initial statement. He consistently said he was trying to leave and any contact was to move past, not to injure. We pulled the bodycam, reports, and photos, and flagged inconsistencies about where and how the contact occurred and the absence of bodily injury. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of nonprosecution, which we presented. Faced with weak proof, the prosecution dismissed.

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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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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

Officers stopped our client after a rolling stop at a temporary traffic control. During the DWI investigation, the officer requested field sobriety tests, but the client reported balance issues from a prior injury and did not complete them, leading to an arrest. A blood sample was later taken under a warrant. We obtained discovery and scrutinized the warrant paperwork, the roadside circumstances, and the client’s reported physical limitations while pressing the state on timing and proof. The case resolved with probation on this second DWI.

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Assault - Family Violence by Strangulation

Location

Tarrant County, D372

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute and arrested our client for alleged strangulation based largely on the complainant’s initial account. We pulled the reports, photos, and recordings, then compared them to two later affidavits where the complainant recanted key details, clarified there was no choking, and explained the hair shown to police came from a brush. The images reflected no neck injuries consistent with the claim. We also highlighted timeline inconsistencies in the state’s theory. Confronted with these credibility problems, the prosecution reduced the charges.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County

Allegations

Police made contact after an argument in a parking area. The client had driven briefly to look for a companion, then parked, set the brake, and got out with the key in a pocket. They admitted to drinking and attempted field sobriety tests after removing sandals while visibly emotional. We dug into the discovery, highlighting that no bad driving was observed at the time of contact and that the test conditions undercut reliability. We also challenged the timeline between any driving and alleged intoxication. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

After the client's pickup became stuck near a curb, an officer stopped to check on the situation and then conducted roadside sobriety tests, leading to an arrest and a jail breath test reported over .15. We obtained the dash and body camera, dispatch notes, and breath instrument maintenance records, and examined how the field tests were administered and where they were performed. We made clear we were prepared to litigate any issues with the testing and procedures. With no prior history, early interlock compliance, and completed classes, we leveraged these factors and secured straight probation.

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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.