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Tarrant County Criminal Defense ATTORNEY with PROVEN RESULTS

STRONG ADVOCACY WITH OUTSTANDING RESULTS

Case results are always fact-specific and cannot be guaranteed or promised in any case. Additionally, some case resolutions take several months and up to and over a year (and sometimes longer) to accomplish; some are accomplished after setting the case for a jury trial.; some cases require the client to complete programs, community service, and provide certain documentation prior to a plea or dismissal.  (Below results do not take into account case dismissals as a result of successful completion of a diversion program by clients.)

KEEP REASONABLE EXPECTATIONS FOR YOUR CASE. 


Theft $100-750 (MB) DISMISSED

September 2, 2021 *Strong advocacy on behalf of client;


Interfering with Public Duties (MB) DISMISSED

September 16, 2019 *Strong defense investigation and advocacy on behalf of client;


Assault Bodily Injury (MA) DISMISSED

August 16, 2021 *Strong defense investigation and advocacy on behalf of client;


Indecent Assault (MA) DISMISSED

July 19, 2021  **Strong advocacy on behalf of client and witness credibility issues; 


Possession Marijuana u/2oz (MB) DISMISSED

May 16, 2021  *Client provided three clean drug tests 30 days apart;


Possession Controlled Substance PG1 4-200gr (F2) REDUCED to Class A Misdemeanor CTS   May 5, 2021 *Investigation revealed unprofessional conduct by law enforcement; Strong advocacy on behalf of client;


Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon (F2) DISMISSED 

May 4, 2021  *Strong advocacy on behalf of juvenile;


Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon (F3) DISMISSED 

March 11, 2021 *Law enforcement mistakenly believed client was a felon; misidentification by law enforcement;


Failure to ID (MB) DISMISSED

February 11, 2021 *Submission of mitigation packet and strong advocacy;


Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (SJF) DISMISSED

January 20, 2021  *Investigation revealed that client had no knowledge that vehicle had been stolen or that vehicle had been reported as stolen;


Possession Controlled Substance PG2 1-4gr (F2) DISMISSED

Driving While Intoxicated over .15 (MA) REDUCED to Driving While Intoxicated (MB)  December 4, 2020

*Strong advocacy for client; client worked hard to complete programs and a solid mitigation packet was prepared and presented;


Possession Marijuana u/2oz (MB)  DISMISSED

December 3, 2020 * Client submitted three clean UA's 30 days apart;


Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon (F2) NO BILLED 

November 11, 2020 *Strong advocacy for client;


Theft under $2500 with 2 prior theft convictions (SJF) DISMISSED

September 24, 2020 *Strong advocacy for client;


Theft Property $2500-$30,000 with Elder Victim Enhancement (F3)  DISMISSED  June 17, 2020  *Victim declined to prosecute and strong advocacy on behalf of client.


Tampering with Evidence (F3) NO BILLED June 16, 2020

*Facts did not support probable cause that an offense was committed.


Violation Bond/Protective order 2 times within 2 months (F3) x2  NO BILLED June 15, 2020  *Facts did not support probable cause that an offense was committed.


NOTE: Case resolutions came to a standstill in March 2020 and several months afterward due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Tarrant County criminal justice system. 


Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon (F2) NO BILLED February 19, 2020 *Strong advocacy on behalf of client; victim had no interest in pursuing prosecution against client; Affidavit of Non-Prosecution obtained and provided to Assistant District Attorney assigned to case.


Possession Controlled Substance u/1gr (SJF) DISMISSED February 5, 2020 *various legal issues with case; prosecutorial discretion dismissal. 


Continuous Family Violence within 12 Months (F3) REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR February 4, 2020 *Strong advocacy on behalf of client; mitigating factors presented to prosecutor; alleged victim did not wish for client to receive a felony charge.


Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon (F2) NO BILLED January 30, 2020 *Misunderstanding between alleged victim and client; alleged victim declined further prosecution; Affidavit of Non-Prosecution was obtained from alleged victim and provided to prosecuting attorney; strong advocacy on behalf of client;


Assault Bodily Injury – Family Violence (2 cases) Both cases DISMISSED January 8, 2020 *inconsistent witness statements and alleged victims declined further prosecution; Affidavits of Non-Prosecution were completed and provided to prosecutor;


Theft Property $2500-30,000 (SJF)  DISMISSED
Burglary of a Habitation (F2) PLEA IN BAR
Fail to Give Notice -Strike Vehicle (MA)  DISMISSED
Unauthorized Use Motor Vehicle (SJF)  PLEA IN BAR
Burglary of a Vehicle -2 or more convictions  NO BILL
Burglary of a Vehicle -2 or more convictions  NO BILL
Credit Card/Debit Card Abuse (SJF)  14 months State Jail 

January 6, 2020   * A lot of hard work and advocating on behalf of client produced outstanding results;

Possession Marijuana  DISMISSED January 6, 2020  *Client provided proof of three clean drug tests;


Robbery  NO BILL December 18, 2019  *No probable cause that client committed offense; strong advocacy on behalf of client;


Possession Controlled Substance u/1gr PG2  Petition to Proceed to Adjudication DISMISSED and client’s PROBATION REINSTATED November 15, 2019  *Strong advocacy on behalf of client;


Theft Property 100-750 Petition to Proceed to Adjudication DISMISSED and client’s PROBATION REINSTATED November 14, 2019 *Strong advocacy on behalf of client;


Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child NO BILLED September 23, 2019 *Strong advocacy on behalf of client and witness/credibility issues;


Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon NO BILLED September 19, 2019  *Inadequate investigation by law enforcement and victim/witness credibility issues; aggressive advocacy and strong/credible Grand Jury statement by client let to successful result;


Unlawful Possession of a Firearm NO BILLED September 11, 2019  *Insufficient evidence of a firearm and witness credibility issue;


Possession Marijuana u/2oz DISMISSED August 15, 2019  *Client provided proof of clean drug tests and case was dismissed;


Tampering with Evidence with Habitual Offender enhancement DISMISSED Poss. Controlled Substance u/1gr PG1 with Second Degree Felony Enhancement DISMISSED, Burglary of Building with Second Degree Felony Enhancement DISMISSED, Criminal Mischief $750-2500 DISMISSED, and Evading Arrest Vehicle with Habitual Offender enhancement. 5 years TDC waiver of Habitual Offender enhancement  August 13, 2019  

*Strong advocacy resulted in four case dismissals and a waiver of habitual enhancement and minimum sentence on one case;


Possession Controlled Substance 4-200gr PG1 and Tampering with Evidence NO BILLED August 7, 2019  *Lab analysis revealed that drug evidence was not a controlled substance;


Possession Controlled Substance u/1gr PG1  NO BILLED August 7, 2019  *Lab analysis revealed that drug evidence seized was an insufficient amount to charge client;


Possession Marijuana 4oz-5lbs  REDUCED to misdemeanor marijuana with DISMISSAL of Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon July 16, 2019 *strong advocacy for client;


Assault Family Violence with Prior ABI-FV Conviction  REDUCED to misdemeanor with DISMISSAL of Resisting Arrest and Failure to ID June 21, 2019  *strong advocacy for client;


Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon and Aggravated Assault Serious Bodily Injury  REDUCED to Misdemeanor offenses May 21, 2019  *strong advocacy for client and witness credibility issues lead to an excellent resolution of case; ​


Sexual Assault of a Child u/ 17  JURY TRIAL NOT GUILTY May 17, 2019  *thorough trial preparation and attack of State's case and witnesses exposed numerous issues with police investigation and witness testimony; client was exonerated of false allegations;


Burglary of a Habitation  REDUCED May 6, 2019  * Second-degree felony reduced to Class B Misdemeanor because all the elements of Burglary of a Habitation could not be proven; defense investigation revealed additional information;


Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon  DISMISSED April 30, 2019

*Further investigation revealed that an offense was not committed; alleged victim did not wish to prosecute;


Robbery  DISMISSED April 12, 2019  *Exaggerated/weak charge; client never gained competency and was admitted to care of a nursing home through strong advocacy;


Resisting Arrest and Criminal Trespass  DISMISSED March 19, 2019

*Poor police investigation; defense provided additional witness statements; client also provided proof of completion of community service and on-line classes; dismissed at second trial setting date;


Possession Controlled Substance PG1 4-200 grams  REDUCED March 8, 2019  *Evidence did not fully support possession of 4-200 grams but possession under 1 gram; this resulted in a reduction of a Second Degree felony to a State Jail felony;


Sexual Coercion and Possession Child Pornography Not Certified as Adult and Sex Offender Registration Deferred upon Completion of Treatment Feb. 21, 2019    *Parents and counselors/experts developed a comprehensive plan for assessments and future treatment/supervision that was supported by the State and the Court; A team effort that produced results supported by everyone;


Failure to Register as a Sex Offender  REDUCED to a Misdemeanor December 21, 2018  *witness credibility issues;


Assault Bodily Injury  DISMISSED December 13, 2018

*victim credibility issues; client provided proof of completion of community service hours, completion of a anger management course, and a donation to Tarrant County Food Bank;


Assault Bodily Injury  DISMISSED November 20, 2018  

*very poor investigation by law enforcement; evidence linking client to alleged offense extremely weak; dismissed after case placed on trial docket;


Assault Bodily Injury – Family Violence  DISMISSED November 9, 2018  *victim ultimately not interested in prosecution of client after case placed on trial docket; client provided proof of completion of community service, on-line anger class, and counseling sessions;


Display Fictitious Motor Vehicle Registration  DISMISSED August 6, 2018  *provided proof of current vehicle registration and current insurance;


Aggravated Assault – Deadly Weapon  NO BILLED August 21, 2018

*no evidence of deadly weapon; victim did not want to follow through with prosecution;


Burglary of a Habitation pending probation with new Assault case; Assault case DISMISSED and PROBATION REINSTATED August 10, 2018   *new offense had extremely weak case facts;


Theft Service $2500-30,000 NO BILLED August 2, 2018   *Poor investigation, no criminal intent, miscommunication between General Contractor and Subcontractor that should have been a civil dispute, IF anything;


Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Assault NO BILLED July 24, 2018  *follow-up defense investigation revealed additional witnesses and information;


Felony Driving While Intoxicated REDUCED to a Class A DWI 2nd July 20, 2018  *Challenged blood test results and field sobriety tests; many legal issues raised with both; client chose to plead to the reduced Class A plea offer;


Forgery DISMISSED July 17, 2018  *No criminal intent when passing check; follow-up investigation by attorney revealed further case information;


Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon  NO BILLED July 12, 2018

*Poor investigation by law enforcement; witnesses and accused never interviewed; weak allegations with no evidence;


Possession Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver 4-200gr PG1 NO BILLED May 1, 2018  *questionable traffic stop, poor affirmative links to drugs, and insufficient investigation;


Criminal Mischief $2500-30,000  NO BILLED April 11, 2018

*Conflicting witness accounts and poor investigation;


Assault Bodily Injury  JURY TRIAL – NOT GUILTY April 10, 2018

*Victim/witness credibility issues and poor investigation by law enforcement;


Assault Bodily Injury  DISMISSED April 4, 2018  *Witness credibility issues and poor investigation by law enforcement;


Assault Bodily Injury with Prior Conviction  DISMISSED March 29, 2018  *Witness credibility issues and poor investigation by law enforcement;


Possession Marijuana u/2 oz  DISMISSED March 29, 2018

*Strong advocacy and some hard work on part of client produced a good result;


Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon  NO BILLED March 14, 2018

*Witness credibility issues, conflicting statements, and weak evidence;


Possession Controlled Substance u/28gr PG3  DISMISSED  March 8, 2018  *Strong advocacy and some hard work on part of client produced a good result;


Possession Marijuana u/2 oz  DISMISSED March 8, 2018

*Strong advocacy and some hard work on part of client produced a good result;


Possession Controlled Substance u/1gr PG1  NO BILLED March 5, 2018  *Illegal traffic stop;


Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon  NO BILLED February 27, 2018  *No prior felony conviction; actions by client not a violation of law.


Assault Bodily Injury – Impeding Breath  NO BILLED February 1, 2018   *Inconsistencies; self defense.


Assault Bodily Injury – Impeding Breath  NO BILLED January 19, 2018  *Inconsistencies and credibility issues of alleged victim.


Assault Bodily Injury – Impeding Breath  NO BILLED November 20, 2017  *Victim credibility issues, and weak investigation by law enforcement.


Assault Bodily Injury – Impeding Breath  REDUCED to Class C Offensive Words Nov. 16, 2017  *Victim credibility issues resulted in a reduction in charges.


Possession Controlled Substance 4-200 PG1, Possession Controlled Substance u/1gr PG2, Possession Controlled Substance u/1gr PG2  DISMISSED October 19, 2017  *Poor investigation by law enforcement.


Failure to ID  DISMISSED October 16, 2017

*Client was found to not be in violation of the law; charge/arrest was an exaggeration of the situation.


Criminal Trespass  DISMISSED October 11, 2017

*Client was victim of an assault and was at location to get help; instead of getting help, she was arrested and the assault was never investigated; prosecutor was compassionate for client's situation and dismissed the case;


Murder  5 years TDC to Manslaughter September 22, 2017

*Jury trial ended in mistrial (hung jury); plea offer went from 40 years to 5 years on a reduced charge;


Theft $100-750  DISMISSED September 7, 2017

z*Defense investigation revealed that case investigation was very weak and that there was no evidence of a theft;


Possession Marijuana u/2oz  DISMISSED August 14, 2017

*Defense investigation revealed that client was innocent of charges;


Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon  NO BILLED August 9, 2017

*Defense investigation revealed that alleged victim was not credible;


Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon NO BILLED July 26, 2017

*Defense investigation revealed that alleged victim was aggressor;


Assault Bodily Injury – Family Member NO BILLED July 14, 2017

*Defense investigation revealed that client did not assault alleged victim and there were alternative explanations for injuries;


Possession Controlled Substance 1-4 gr PG1  NO BILLED July 7, 2017

*Client was passenger in vehicle with multiple persons; Defense investigation revealed that drugs linked to client were not his and that circumstantial links were questionable;


Theft $100-750  REDUCTION TO CLASS C (Fine only) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF May 4, 2017  *Defense investigation did not reveal an intentional theft but a situation which created a minor reckless action;


Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle  NO BILLED April 24, 1017

*Defense investigation proved that client did not have sufficient knowledge that he/she was not authorized to driver or operate the vehicle;


Possession Controlled Substance 4-200gr PG1 with Intent to Deliver and Possession Controlled Substance PG4 under 28 gr Felony NO BILLED and Misdemeanor DISMISSED *Defense investigation revealed weak link to drugs and law enforcement failed to fingerprint baggies;


Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child DISMISSED March 14, 2017

*Defense investigation revealed that the alleged victim’s allegation was not credible;


Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle  DISMISSED March 14, 2017

*Defense investigation revealed substandard investigation by law enforcement agency;


Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon  DISMISSED March 1, 2017  

*Defense investigation revealed that client had a legal right to possess the gun inside his vehicle due to threatening situation created by complainants;


Motion to Modify Probation alleging Unlawful Possession of a Firearm  DISMISSED January 3, 2017  *Defense investigation reviewed witness credibility issues and lack of corroborating evidence;


Forgery and Possession Marijuana u/ 2oz  DISMISSED December 7, 2016  *Client completed community service hours, Theft Intervention program, submitted reference letters, a written apology to alleged victim, and provided proof of enrollment in college; Strong advocacy by attorney and hard work on the part of the client in conjunction with prosecutors willing to give client a second change produced an amazing outcome for client;


Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon (2 cases) One case DISMISSED and the other REDUCED to Misdemeanor Deadly Conduct charge November 10, 2016  *Defense investigation revealed that threat to alleged victims was exaggerated;


Forgery and Probation Revocation – Possess Controlled Substance u/1gr PG1 Felony case NO BILLED and Revocation DISMISSED November 8, 2016  *Defense investigation revealed that there was no intent to defraud another;


Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle  NO BILLED November 2, 2016  *Defense investigation revealed that client had permission to use or operate the vehicle and alleged victim reported offense to law enforcement for insurance purposes;


Possession Controlled Substance u/1gr PG1  NO BILLED November 1, 2016  *Defense investigation revealed unlawful detention of client by law enforcement;


Possession Controlled Substance 4-200gr PG1 and Possession Controlled Substance u/28gr PG3 Felony case  NO BILLED and Misdemeanor case DISMISSED October 14, 2016


Assault Bodily Injury and Evading Arrest/Detention DISMISSED July 8, 2016  *Client completed Batterer’s Intervention program; Strong advocacy by attorney and hard work by client in conjunction with a prosecutor willing to give client another chance produced an outstanding result;


Four Drug Cases (two felony and two misdemeanor) and a pending Felony Drug Offense Revocation New cases NOT FILED and Probation REINSTATMENT July 1, 2016  *Strong advocacy by attorney and client’s willingness to complete drug treatment produced a rare and amazing result;


Aggravated Sexual Assault – Disabled/Elderly  NO BILLED May 27, 2016  *Defense investigation revealed substandard investigation by law enforcement;


Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon  NO BILLED May 26, 2016

*Defense investigation revealed that client was defending him/herself and was not the aggressor;


Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon NO BILLED May 26, 2016

*Defense investigation revealed that alleged victim’s claims were exaggerated;


Interfering with a Police Officer DISMISSAL March 17, 2016

*Defense investigation revealed poor investigation and substandard performance by reporting officer;


Agg. Robbery and Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon (X2)  

All cases NO BILLED March 8, 2016

*Strong advocacy at beginning of case produced an amazing outcome; Defense investigation revealed very poor law enforcement investigation and that victim was not an aggressor in the situation;


Theft by Check  DISMISSAL February 25, 2016

*Defense investigation revealed failure to give sufficient notice to client of lack of payment;


Engaging in Organized Crime – Theft  NO BILLED  February 10, 2016  *Defense investigation revealed that client was innocent of the charges;


Injury to the Elderly  NO BILLED January 27, 2016

*Defense investigation revealed witness credibility issues;


Burglary of a Habitation (X3)  DISMISSED January 21, 2016

*After a long defense investigation, a passed polygraph, and persistently proclaiming client’s innocence, all three charges were dismissed;


Aggravated Robbery – Deadly Weapon  DISMISSED September 16, 2016  *Defense investigation revealed substandard law enforcement investigation; 


Indecency Fondling  DISMISSED March 9, 2016

*Defense investigation proved that client was innocent of the charges and investigation by law enforcement was substandard;


Robbery REDUCED to Class A Assault November 13, 2016  *Defense investigation revealed lack of deadly weapon;


Possession Controlled Substance u/1gr PG1  NO BILLED January 1, 2015  *Defense investigation revealed weak affirmative links with drugs and client; 

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