Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC10

Allegations

After bumping a curb while giving acquaintances a short ride home, the client was stopped, performed field sobriety tests, and was arrested. They consented to a blood draw that later came back over .15, and the case was filed as an enhanced DWI. We obtained the videos and lab records, scrutinized how the tests were administered, and emphasized key mitigators: minimal driving behavior beyond the curb, full cooperation, no prior record, and proactive steps like classes and character letters. Leveraging those points, we pushed back on the enhancement and negotiated a reduction in the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 4

Allegations

Police initiated a traffic stop after observing lane weaving. The client admitted to drinking earlier, completed field sobriety tests and had balance problems. He declined a voluntary blood draw, a warrant was obtained and a sample was later tested, showing a BAC barely over the legal limit. Our team obtained the dash and body cam videos and combed through the testing paperwork, highlighting the marginal BAC and clean history. We negotiated terms that avoided a conviction and secured deferred probation with standard conditions.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Denton County, CCC1

Allegations

After a traffic stop for drifting from a lane, the client admitted to drinking and was arrested. Officers ran field sobriety tests and a blood draw followed. We secured the bodycam, police reports, and lab records and reviewed them closely with the client. With no prior history, we challenged the reliability of the roadside testing and the basis for the stop in negotiations, making clear we were prepared to litigate. The state agreed to resolve the case with deferred probation, allowing the client to avoid a conviction if all terms are completed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 5

Allegations

After a rear-end collision, police arrested our client for a first-offense DWI. Officers documented alcohol consumption, ran field sobriety tests, and obtained a blood sample. The report identified our client as the driver, but the evidence pointed elsewhere. We reviewed body and dash camera video, compared it to the paperwork and related insurance communications, and identified a back seat witness who could confirm another person was driving. Confronted with these issues on the element of operation, the State dismissed the case.

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Theft - Misdemeanor

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 2

Allegations

Store security detained our client during a retail incident and accused them of taking merchandise and removing security tags. The individual disputed that any tags were present. We reviewed the police reports and discovery and pressed the state for proof that the items were tagged and that the claimed value was supported. Those details remained unclear and the evidence did not reliably show a completed theft. We leveraged those weaknesses in negotiations and the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Accident Involving Damage Over $200

Location

Denton County, County Criminal Court #4

Allegations

After a traffic collision, the client was accused of leaving the scene without providing information, with property damage alleged to exceed the statutory threshold. We obtained the reports and witness statements and dug into the timeline between the crash and the later contact by officers. The evidence to prove who was operating the vehicle at the moment of impact and whether the legal duty to exchange information was triggered had notable gaps. We laid out those weaknesses and prepared to contest them. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Theft (Misdemeanor)

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 2

Allegations

Loss prevention detained our client after a retail incident, and police filed a misdemeanor theft case alleging removed security tags and the use of a tool. We pulled apart the reports and evidence, pressing the state on whether the items were actually tagged and how the value was documented. We also emphasized mitigation and the client's commitment to resolve the matter. After persistent negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to deferred probation, avoiding a conviction upon successful completion.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 4

Allegations

During a traffic stop for an expired vehicle sticker, officers discovered a very small amount of marijuana. We obtained the police reports and evidence and scrutinized the basis for the stop and how the substance was recovered. We also compiled mitigation, including proof the client promptly completed a marijuana education course. We presented these points to the prosecution and emphasized the minimal quantity and absence of aggravating factors. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 4

Allegations

After a late-night stop for an equipment issue, the client was arrested on a first-offense DWI. They performed roadside tests and consented to a blood draw, which later reported a high BAC. Our team obtained the videos and lab records, verified the chain of evidence, and secured full discovery. We then front loaded mitigation with alcohol education and an impact panel, and pressed negotiations. The state agreed to drop the BAC .15 enhancement, reducing the charge, and the case was resolved with non-conviction probation.

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Child Endangerment

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The case arose from a nighttime crash with a minor riding in the vehicle. Officers later located the client nearby and alleged intoxication based on a blood draw and witness accounts. We dissected the reports and timeline, emphasized that the child was uninjured, and presented mitigation showing steady employment and compliance while the case was pending. Our team also audited custody records across multiple facilities, documenting substantial back-time credit. Faced with the mitigation and verified credits, the state agreed to reduce the charge and resolve it for time served.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Rockwall County, Rockwall Municipal Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop for an alleged registration issue, an officer said our client touched the officer’s hand after the officer collected tiny residue from the car’s carpet. The client maintained the contact was brief and accidental. We pulled the municipal file, scrutinized the report, and challenged whether the state could prove an intentional, offensive contact as required for Class C assault. We also addressed the citation-versus-bond confusion and signaled readiness for trial. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

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DWI with Child Passenger

Location

Denton County, 16th Judicial District Court

Allegations

After a crash, police alleged our client had a child in the vehicle and later obtained a blood draw that reported a high alcohol level. No field tests were done due to the collision. The state pushed for a lengthy state jail term. We reviewed the blood evidence and the rest of discovery, then compiled and verified every day of the client’s prior confinement, resolving discrepancies across jurisdictions. Using that record, we negotiated the exposure down to a shorter term credited in full. The case ended with a reduced sentence and time served.