Criminal Defense Case Results in Galveston, TX

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Galveston County, Galveston Municipal Court of Record

Allegations

After a store incident where items were switched at checkout, loss prevention stopped the client as they exited and police issued a Class C theft citation. We got involved promptly, entered an appearance so the client would not have to attend court, and highlighted that this was a low-value matter with no prior history. At the first setting we opened negotiations with the prosecutor, emphasized the circumstances and the client’s cooperation, and pressed for a non-conviction result. The state agreed and dismissed the theft case.

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Interference with Emergency Call

Location

Galveston County, CCL1

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic situation after a roommate called 911. Officers alleged our client interfered because he had urged the caller not to dial and instead offered to drive to a hospital. We dissected the report and emphasized that the emergency call was completed and officers arrived, with no evidence he seized a phone or restrained anyone. We also provided medical documentation reflecting the complainant’s cognitive impairments, raising reliability concerns. The state could not secure the witness and, facing these proof issues, dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Galveston County, CC1

Allegations

Police charged our client after a tense child exchange at a residence where the complainant alleged a car door struck him and that our client pushed him down. We obtained the 911 audio, body and dash camera footage, the client's photos showing neck redness, and ER records. A third party witness confirmed the complainant was trying to pull a child from the car. We also used a prior 911 recording in which he admitted choking, undermining his credibility. At trial we confronted him with those contradictions and presented self defense. The jury found our client Not Guilty.

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Terroristic Threat

Location

Galveston County

Allegations

During a trip, a family argument at a hotel led to a call for police and our client was arrested for a terroristic threat based solely on alleged words. Bond paperwork then barred contact with the child. We engaged the case early, contacted the screening attorney, and pushed for a fast review. We highlighted that the evidence was limited to a brief account and that the alleged threat did not satisfy the elements of the statute. After sustained pressure, the state declined to prosecute and dismissed the case, lifting all bond conditions.

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Solicitation of Prostitution

Location

Galveston County, 56th DC / CC1

Allegations

Our client answered an online ad and went to a private residence, where an undercover officer steered a conversation about services and payment. After money changed hands the officer stepped out, used a prearranged phrase, and an arrest team entered as part of a sting. We demanded full discovery, reviewed surveillance video and text logs, and pressed the State on missing audio from the bedroom conversation. When the recording was later produced, we pivoted to mitigation, presenting the client’s clean history and support. The State agreed to reduce the case to a misdemeanor and we secured deferred adjudication.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Galveston County

Allegations

At a travel checkpoint, a canine alert prompted a search that uncovered a small pill box with a few anti anxiety pills mixed with the client’s prescribed medication. The client could show a prescription for the lawful meds but not for the other pills. We engaged immediately, contacted the investigator, provided documentation, and explained the mix up. When the matter was later referred and filed, we coordinated a controlled surrender to avoid a surprise arrest and kept pressing the DA with the mitigating facts. The State ultimately dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Galveston County, 122nd DC

Allegations

The client was arrested in Galveston County for possession of a controlled substance, filed as a third-degree felony in district court. We obtained the full discovery, examined how the evidence was found, and scrutinized the lab reports and chain of custody for gaps. We prepared suppression arguments and used them to leverage negotiations while presenting mitigating information about the client’s circumstances. After sustained advocacy, the state agreed to straight probation. The client avoided prison and remained in the community under supervision.

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Assault - Class C

Location

Galveston County, Texas City Municipal Court of Record

Allegations

The client received a Class C assault citation after a dispute at work, where a coworker claimed the client struck them with a piece of paper. Our client maintained there was no intentional contact, and if anything occurred it was accidental while presenting a document. We interviewed multiple witnesses, secured a written statement from an independent coworker who saw no strike, and gathered workplace records that conflicted with the accusation. We subpoenaed witnesses, pushed for a trial setting, and challenged the complainant’s credibility. Faced with those problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Galveston County, CC2

Allegations

During a crowded weekend event, officers approached the client as he packed up a chair, seized his holstered handgun, and arrested him for unlawful carrying based on an allegation of intoxication. No breath, blood, or field sobriety testing was conducted, and the report referenced videos the state had not produced. We demanded all footage, challenged the evidentiary basis for intoxication, and made clear we were ready for trial. Prosecutors first sought a forfeiture of the firearm. We pushed back and protected his property. The state dismissed the case and the firearm was ordered returned.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Galveston County, JP2

Allegations

After a night at a private venue, officers confronted our client as the bar was closing and cited him for public intoxication. He was waiting for a ride, and there was no evidence he presented a danger to himself or others, the key element of the offense. We requested discovery, including the officer's narrative and any video, and broke down the thin observations the report relied on. We then engaged the prosecutor early, walked through those evidentiary gaps, and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case, and our client never had to appear in court.

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Failure to Identify (Class C)

Location

Galveston County, JP2

Allegations

The client was approached by officers at a private venue after an event and was cited for failure to identify when they declined to provide ID. They reported they were simply waiting for a ride and had not committed any other offense. We obtained the citation and officer narrative, reconstructed the sequence of the contact, and challenged whether a lawful detention supported the identification demand. We raised those evidentiary and legal issues with the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate them. The state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Galveston County, 405th District Court

Allegations

Our client faced a felony motion to revoke probation after a misdemeanor allegation from an online sale dispute. We gathered probation records showing consistent reporting, clean tests, completed service, and all fees paid, and confirmed the supervising officer supported continued supervision. We obtained medical documentation of a recent mental health diagnosis. We stressed that the new case was unadjudicated and disputed, and the property was returned. After negotiations, the state dismissed the revocation.