Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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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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Assault on a Public Servant

Location

Ellis County, 504TH DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

Police alleged our client struck an officer during booking after a chaotic mental health episode that began with a minor citation. We obtained the videos and reports, which showed no clear contact and key context missing from the officer’s account. We compiled medical records documenting the client’s condition and addressed the case’s procedural issues, including a warrant that surfaced despite consistent bond check-ins. After sustained negotiations, the state reduced the felony to a misdemeanor with deferred probation.

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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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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC5

Allegations

A traffic stop for speeding led to a second DWI arrest after field sobriety tests and a blood draw. With a prior DWI on the record and an ignition interlock already ordered, the client was anxious about jail time. We shifted the focus from punishment to rehabilitation by pursuing admission into the local Veterans Treatment Court and coordinated closely to keep the client on track with program requirements. Upon successful completion, the prosecution dismissed the case. We then verified that the matter was cleared from the court system so the client could move forward.

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Criminal Mischief (Felony)

Location

Collin County, 416th District Court

Allegations

An unrelated traffic stop alerted our client to an outstanding warrant for felony criminal mischief. With no prior notice about the allegation, the client retained us right away. We filed our notice of representation and obtained the probable cause affidavit and discovery to learn what incident the warrant referenced. After reviewing the materials, we challenged whether the evidence actually tied our client to the reported property damage and whether the claimed loss supported a felony. We signaled readiness to litigate those issues, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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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.

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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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Aggravated Assault

Location

Tarrant County, 432nd District Court

Allegations

A detective contacted our client after a domestic dispute led to an aggravated assault investigation. We intervened immediately, instructed the client not to speak with law enforcement, and took over all communications with the investigator. When a warrant followed, we coordinated a controlled surrender to avoid a surprise arrest while we prepared the defense. After reviewing the state’s reports and records, we demonstrated that the aggravated elements were not supported and key facts were uncorroborated. Confronted with those weaknesses, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 366th District Court

Allegations

The client was on deferred adjudication for a state jail felony and was accused of violating probation after an out-of-state incident led to two new cases and a claim of unpaid fees. We obtained the probation file, pulled bank records proving all supervision costs and fines were paid, and documented that the out-of-state matters were disputed and unproven. We pressed the state with this record and filed targeted pleadings to address the allegations and the outstanding warrant. The motion to adjudicate was dismissed, the warrant recalled, and the case closed.

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Solicitation of Prostitution

Location

Dallas County, 292nd Judicial District Court

Allegations

After an arrest for solicitation of prostitution, our client remained in custody with an immigration hold. We met in jail, pulled the discovery, and opened communication with the assigned prosecutor. The state later proposed a deferred adjudication offer, which we rejected because any plea would jeopardize the client's immigration case. We coordinated with immigration counsel and held a firm dismissal-or-trial position while the evidence was reviewed. The prosecution ultimately dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court No. 5

Allegations

After an evening out, the client pulled into a hotel lot to avoid driving farther, but officers followed in, questioned him, and made a DWI arrest. He declined breath testing and consented to a blood draw. Our team moved fast on the license case, preserving his right to a hearing while we tracked the lab work. We scrutinized why he was detained in the lot and the steps officers took during the investigation, and highlighted his choice to seek a room instead of continuing on the road. The case was resolved with straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #4

Allegations

A traffic stop for suspected speeding ended in a DWI arrest after the officer noted an open container and the odor of alcohol. There were no roadside tests, and the client consented to a hospital blood draw that later reported a high BAC. We obtained the police video, report, and lab paperwork and scrutinized the basis for the stop and the blood-draw documentation. We also had the client complete a DWI class, a victim impact panel, and a substance abuse evaluation. Leveraging mitigation and pressure on the State’s proof, we negotiated the enhancement off the table and secured deferred adjudication.