Criminal Defense Case Results in Houston, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, CC1

Allegations

The client was stopped for speeding after a long day at the beach with two passengers and was arrested for DWI. They completed field sobriety tests and consented to a blood draw. Our review of the dash and body camera footage showed the officer gave incorrect instructions, a second officer repeated portions of the testing, and the client performed well on the standard walk and balance exercises. Although the blood result later came back high, we highlighted the disconnect between the video and the lab. The case resolved with straight probation, avoiding additional jail time.

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Assault - Class C

Location

Galveston County, Galveston Municipal Court of Record

Allegations

Our client was cited for Class C assault after an altercation at a public venue where an intoxicated patron confronted them while they were holding a child. The client admitted tossing an empty foam cup as the aggressor tried to lunge past a bystander, and moments later the aggressor punched that bystander, who needed medical care. We secured the venue's surveillance video and gathered witness statements showing the aggressor initiated the conflict and the cup caused no injury. We also documented the parallel case against the aggressor. Faced with this context and a clear self defense narrative, the prosecution dismissed the charge.

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Indecent Assault

Location

Brazoria County

Allegations

After a medical call, our client was transported in an ambulance and later accused of indecent assault for allegedly touching a responder. We secured the EMS run data, hospital records showing rib fractures and significant pain, and statements describing the client strapped to a gurney during a bumpy ride. We highlighted discrepancies in the reports and, most importantly, the state’s inability to prove any sexual intent. We presented this package early and pressed the prosecutor on the evidentiary gaps. The DA dismissed the case.

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Indecent Exposure

Location

Brazoria County, CC3

Allegations

Our client was accused of indecent exposure after a bystander reported activity in a parked car and provided a cell phone video with a license plate number. We obtained the footage and discovery, which showed only a vehicle with heavily tinted windows, recorded at a distance as it pulled away. The clip did not clearly depict any exposure or reliably identify the person inside. We emphasized these evidentiary gaps and the State’s high burden, and signaled readiness to challenge admissibility. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Failure to Stop and Render Aid

Location

Harris County, 488th DC

Allegations

After a low speed contact with a pedestrian near a crosswalk, police opened a failure to stop case. The client stopped at once, apologized, and tried to check on the person, who stayed on the phone, refused to engage, took a photo of the plate, and walked away before later reporting an injury. We stepped in early, halted further questioning, and gathered scene photos and a witness confirming the client repeatedly offered help. We showed prosecutors the evidence that aid was offered and declined. The state dismissed the case.

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Indecent Exposure

Location

Brazoria County, CC3

Allegations

The client was accused after a passerby reported seeing activity in a vehicle and later provided a brief cell phone video along with the plate number. We secured the discovery and scrutinized the footage, which was captured through dark window tint and did not clearly show the alleged conduct or who was in the car. We highlighted these identification and proof problems and made clear we were prepared to fight them in court. The prosecution agreed to deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the client’s record upon completion.

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Driving With a Suspended License

Location

Brazoria County, CC3

Allegations

After a roadside stop, the client was cited for driving while their license was allegedly suspended because of old tickets. By the time we got involved, they had paid the reinstatement fee and were working through those fines. We obtained the driving record and proof of compliance, then challenged whether any suspension was still in effect at the time of the stop. We presented those issues to the prosecutor and kept the pressure on. The state dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Harris County

Allegations

Police opened an investigation after our client intervened when a family member was being robbed by two armed individuals. One suspect fired first, our client returned fire, disarmed the shooter, called 911, and provided medical aid. We stepped in immediately, routed all contact through counsel, and advised no further statements beyond the initial limited account. We gathered witness statements and home‑security audio confirming the opposing shots came first, and documented multiple weapons recovered. We challenged inconsistencies in the initial narrative and emphasized defense of another. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Brazoria County, Pearland Municipal Court of Record

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a third-party 911 call. The client reported he extended an arm to keep distance during an argument, and the complainant fell. We obtained the 911 audio, bodycam footage, and reports, and secured a statement from an on-scene witness. Our review showed a delay between the incident and the report, minimal corroborating injury evidence, and facts that undercut any intent to cause contact. We presented these issues to the prosecutor, who dismissed the case.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Galveston County, County Court at Law No. 1

Allegations

Police alleged the client damaged a pickup outside a residence after a tense personal dispute. We gathered the 911 call, body and dashcam, and the home surveillance video. The footage showed only a generic white truck and a figure who could not be identified, with no license plate captured. Repair photos or invoices proving damage or its value were never produced, despite the prosecution’s assertions. We pressed the identification gap and valuation issues and set the case for trial. The prosecution dismissed the charge.

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Operating a Salvage Vehicle

Location

Waller County

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers discovered the vehicle our client was driving still showed a salvage designation. The car had been fully repaired, but the title had not yet been updated. We pulled the stop report and title records, then gathered proof of completed repairs, a passing inspection, and prompt efforts to correct the paperwork. We delivered that packet to the DA and explained there was no ongoing safety risk or intent to skirt the law. With compliance achieved, continued prosecution served no purpose. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Brazoria County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

A nighttime traffic stop led to a DWI arrest after an officer alleged lane drifting and improper vehicle lighting. Only partial field tests were attempted, then the client was taken for a consensual blood draw. We pulled the dash and body cameras, researched the transportation code, and argued the lighting issue did not establish a valid stop. The video failed to show clear lane violations, and we challenged the reliability of the blood testing and advisals. Facing suppression risks and a weakened case, the prosecution dismissed.