Criminal Defense Case Results in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 8

Allegations

While on misdemeanor DWI probation, the prosecution filed to revoke alleging missed fees, incomplete classes, UA issues, and driving without an interlock. A warrant was issued. We gathered proof of recent compliance, including completion of a victim impact panel, enrollment in DWI education, UA records, and documentation of financial hardship that explained a device lockout tied to missed calibration. We used that to narrow the case to what was fixable. The prosecution agreed to reduce the violations and resolve it with time served.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 6

Allegations

Our client was on deferred probation for a misdemeanor DWI when a motion to revoke was filed for leaving court ordered rehab and missing check ins. She was later arrested on the warrant in another county jail and spent more than a week in custody before bonding out. We obtained the records, confirmed there were no new charges, and opened talks with the prosecutor. Emphasizing the custody already served and realistic compliance options, we pressed to scale back the State's ask. The State agreed to a reduced sanction credited as time served, and probation was closed out with no additional jail.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Rockwall County, Rockwall Municipal Court

Allegations

A domestic dispute ended with a citation, not an arrest, after the complainant began recording and our client tried to knock the phone away. We obtained discovery, including the police report, 911 audio, and the cellphone video. The footage showed only brief contact while the client attempted to retrieve her own phone, and it also captured the complainant putting hands on the client. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor. We set the case for trial and kept pressure on. The State dismissed the charge.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, 366th District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation when a revocation motion alleged positive marijuana tests, missed or diluted UAs, and incomplete community service. We obtained proof of 60 hours of service and recent clean UA records from the supervising officer, showing sustained compliance. We addressed reporting gaps caused by supervision in a different office and corrected the probation file. After presenting the documentation and challenging the allegations, the prosecution withdrew the motion. The case was dismissed.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Collin County, County Court at Law 4

Allegations

Our client was on misdemeanor deferred probation when a disputed domestic incident at a workplace led to a new arrest, and the state filed a motion to revoke. We obtained discovery from the new case and reviewed the police report and protective order filings, which reflected no judicial finding of family violence and only brief, contested contact. We compiled mitigation, including proof of counseling and class participation, and documented ongoing compliance. After pressing these issues and the evidentiary gaps with the prosecutor, the state abandoned the revocation and the court dismissed the MTRP.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Dallas County, County Criminal Court No. 5

Allegations

The client had been on deferred probation for a misdemeanor DWI, then stopped reporting near the end of the term and an old warrant surfaced during travel screening. We moved quickly to address the revocation, collected certificates showing completed classes and meetings, and documented the absence of new criminal issues. We opened negotiations with the prosecutor, pushed for a prompt setting, and argued for a measured response. The state agreed to reduce the disposition and credit the client with time served, closing the case without further jail.

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Associated Traffic Citation

Location

Rockwall County, Fate Municipal Court

Allegations

After a low-impact collision in a construction area, the client was issued a municipal traffic citation connected to the same incident as a criminal case. We reviewed the citation and accident paperwork and engaged the prosecutor with the clear goal of protecting the client’s record and the companion case. We advised against simply paying the fine because of insurance and record consequences. Instead, we negotiated a non-conviction outcome. The State agreed to deferred adjudication on the ticket with limited conditions, keeping a conviction off the record when completed.

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Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle Over $200

Location

Rockwall County, County Court at Law 2

Allegations

During rainy, construction traffic, our client had a low speed sideswipe while turning, and both drivers pulled to a safe spot. The client showed a driver's license but left without giving insurance, later checking in with police and learning a warrant had issued. We obtained the report and statements, highlighting no injuries, minimal damage, and that the client did stop and identify themselves. After addressing restitution and insurance and pressing the state, we secured deferred adjudication.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Tarrant County, CCC8

Allegations

During a traffic stop for alleged swerving, officers arrested our client on suspicion of impairment and searched the vehicle, locating a handgun secured inside the center console. The client was then charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon. We pulled the reports and bodycam, evaluated the statutory elements, and challenged the basis for the search and the claim that the firearm was being unlawfully carried. We also highlighted that the weapon was stowed out of sight and there was no evidence of misuse. After we pressed these issues with the prosecutor, the case was dismissed.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Rockwall County, Rockwall Municipal Court

Allegations

Police approached our client in a neighborhood after the client had gone to check on a nearby alarm. The client acknowledged having a few drinks and was taken into custody for public intoxication. We obtained the officer's narrative and highlighted that there was no attempt to enter any property, no injuries, and no evidence the client was a danger to anyone. We also emphasized a clean record and full cooperation. After negotiations, the case was resolved with deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record once conditions were completed.

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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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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.