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Each case is different. Each client is different. We cannot guarantee the same results for anyone. However, here is a list of what we have achieved for others in prior cases:
NOT GUILTY
of 1st Degree Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child, 25 to Life without possibility of parole.
Found Guilty
of Lesser Included Offense of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child.
Harris County District Court
March 9, 2022
It is often said that if you "beat the rec," it's a win. The "rec" is the prosecutor's offer for a Plea Bargain. In other words, the punishment they offer your client in exchange for waiving his right to Trial. In this case, the plea offer was 25 years TDC (prison). Client would not sign. He protested his innocence from the very beginning. After Guilt/Innocence, the Judge asked us to try & settle the case so that we wouldn't have to go into the Punishment phase. ADA asked for 30. Obviously I disagreed, so we argued Punishment to the Jury. In his Closing Argument the ADA asked for "life in prison." The Jury came back with 15 years. My Client had already served two. Was that a win? Not if you think your client is innocent and the jury got it wrong. But very often we as Defense Attorneys walk into court battling a judge who was a former DA. Battling ADA's who are just as smart & just as aggressive and bound & determined to see us fail. Then there are potential jurors' preconceived notions of guilt. Oftentimes, the mere mention of this type of case is enough to bring out the torches & pitchforks. Needless to say, it is a very steep, uphill battle.
of 1st Degree Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child, 25 to Life without possibility of parole.
Found Guilty
of Lesser Included Offense of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child.
Harris County District Court
March 9, 2022
It is often said that if you "beat the rec," it's a win. The "rec" is the prosecutor's offer for a Plea Bargain. In other words, the punishment they offer your client in exchange for waiving his right to Trial. In this case, the plea offer was 25 years TDC (prison). Client would not sign. He protested his innocence from the very beginning. After Guilt/Innocence, the Judge asked us to try & settle the case so that we wouldn't have to go into the Punishment phase. ADA asked for 30. Obviously I disagreed, so we argued Punishment to the Jury. In his Closing Argument the ADA asked for "life in prison." The Jury came back with 15 years. My Client had already served two. Was that a win? Not if you think your client is innocent and the jury got it wrong. But very often we as Defense Attorneys walk into court battling a judge who was a former DA. Battling ADA's who are just as smart & just as aggressive and bound & determined to see us fail. Then there are potential jurors' preconceived notions of guilt. Oftentimes, the mere mention of this type of case is enough to bring out the torches & pitchforks. Needless to say, it is a very steep, uphill battle.
2nd Degree Attempted Arson & 3rd Degree Attempted Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
REDUCED
to Misdemeanor Terroristic Threat.
Harris County District Court
April 6, 2022
This case started out as two major Felonies with my client looking at some serious prison time. However, once we reviewed the officer's bodycams it was clear that this was a person in distress and he was not there to hurt anyone. Nonetheless, the Chief ADA did NOT want to reduce the charges so we set the case for Trial. I knew we could get a Lesser Included instruction from the Judge and a Jury would likely convict him of a Misdemeanor not a Felony. Literally days before Trial, the State offered a 2 year Deferred Adjudication on a Misdemeanor Terroristic Threat. Client was extremely pleased.
REDUCED
to Misdemeanor Terroristic Threat.
Harris County District Court
April 6, 2022
This case started out as two major Felonies with my client looking at some serious prison time. However, once we reviewed the officer's bodycams it was clear that this was a person in distress and he was not there to hurt anyone. Nonetheless, the Chief ADA did NOT want to reduce the charges so we set the case for Trial. I knew we could get a Lesser Included instruction from the Judge and a Jury would likely convict him of a Misdemeanor not a Felony. Literally days before Trial, the State offered a 2 year Deferred Adjudication on a Misdemeanor Terroristic Threat. Client was extremely pleased.
1st Degree Aggravated Assault on Family Member w/ Deadly Weapon
REDUCED
to Misdemeanor Assault Bodily Injury, credit for Time-Served.
Harris County District Court
April 5, 2022
This case started as a terrible assault amongst roommates. The injuries were horrendous. However, as we inched closer to trial it became clear that the State was not going to be able to get their Complaining Witness to trial. He had left the country. Additionally, my Client's mugshot made it clear that the victim gave as good as he got. This coupled with a potential self-defense claim left the State with no choice but to reduce the charges.
REDUCED
to Misdemeanor Assault Bodily Injury, credit for Time-Served.
Harris County District Court
April 5, 2022
This case started as a terrible assault amongst roommates. The injuries were horrendous. However, as we inched closer to trial it became clear that the State was not going to be able to get their Complaining Witness to trial. He had left the country. Additionally, my Client's mugshot made it clear that the victim gave as good as he got. This coupled with a potential self-defense claim left the State with no choice but to reduce the charges.
NOT GUILTY
of
Murder
Harris County District Court
October, 2021
In June of 2019 I was appointed to represent a man accused of Murder. Three times I approached the Court about reducing his bond. Got it down from $250,000.00 to $75,000.00. His family was still too poor to even afford that. After a hard-fought week of trial a Jury of 12 citizens from Harris County agreed that he acted in Self-Defense. After 2 years & 4 months in the county jail they found him "NOT GUILTY"! Two years and four months. When he heard the Jury's decision, he broke down in tears. But no reporters were there to report it. Victim's Rights Advocates weren't talking about it. The police unions didn't hold any press conferences about my client. He has to pick up the pieces of his life and move on. Extremely grateful, but with the fingerprints of the Criminal Justice System all over him.
of
Murder
Harris County District Court
October, 2021
In June of 2019 I was appointed to represent a man accused of Murder. Three times I approached the Court about reducing his bond. Got it down from $250,000.00 to $75,000.00. His family was still too poor to even afford that. After a hard-fought week of trial a Jury of 12 citizens from Harris County agreed that he acted in Self-Defense. After 2 years & 4 months in the county jail they found him "NOT GUILTY"! Two years and four months. When he heard the Jury's decision, he broke down in tears. But no reporters were there to report it. Victim's Rights Advocates weren't talking about it. The police unions didn't hold any press conferences about my client. He has to pick up the pieces of his life and move on. Extremely grateful, but with the fingerprints of the Criminal Justice System all over him.
Motion to Suppress
GRANTED
on a DWI Blood Draw
Harris County District Court
June, 2021
You have a qualified right to refuse breath and blood tests. Police can request a warrant for your blood, but they MUST have Probable Cause to do so. If they do not, the blood results will be thrown out. If the State can't make their case with other evidence, like bodycam video, then it will likely be dismissed: as was this case.
GRANTED
on a DWI Blood Draw
Harris County District Court
June, 2021
You have a qualified right to refuse breath and blood tests. Police can request a warrant for your blood, but they MUST have Probable Cause to do so. If they do not, the blood results will be thrown out. If the State can't make their case with other evidence, like bodycam video, then it will likely be dismissed: as was this case.
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Enhanced 1st Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance
REDUCED to a State Jail Felony Harris County District Court August, 2021 Possession of 4 to 200 grams is ordinarily a 2nd Degree Felony. But because of this man's prior criminal history his case was enhanced to a 1st Degree Felony, so he was facing 5 to 99 years in prison. We got him credit for Time-Served on a State Jail Felony under 12.44(a). |
Felony Forgery
REDUCED
to Misdemeanor Theft
Harris County District Court
August, 2021
Forgery cases are often easy to prosecute because there is usually a paper trail. Thankfully for this lady the Complaining Witness was willing to accept restitution to be done with the matter. Not all are that lucky.
REDUCED
to Misdemeanor Theft
Harris County District Court
August, 2021
Forgery cases are often easy to prosecute because there is usually a paper trail. Thankfully for this lady the Complaining Witness was willing to accept restitution to be done with the matter. Not all are that lucky.
Enhanced True Habitual
Felony Burglary (25 to Life)
REDUCED
to Misdemeanor Trespass
Harris County District Court
June, 2021
This man was facing a minimum punishment of 25 years in prison because of his prior criminal history. Essentially, if one has 2 prior trips to the penitentiary, a new Felony offense can be enhanced to a punishment range of 25 to Life. These defendants are referred to as "True Habituals," in other words a habitual criminal. This is Texas' version of the "3 Strikes" law. Fortunately, we were able to get a good result for him.
Felony Burglary (25 to Life)
REDUCED
to Misdemeanor Trespass
Harris County District Court
June, 2021
This man was facing a minimum punishment of 25 years in prison because of his prior criminal history. Essentially, if one has 2 prior trips to the penitentiary, a new Felony offense can be enhanced to a punishment range of 25 to Life. These defendants are referred to as "True Habituals," in other words a habitual criminal. This is Texas' version of the "3 Strikes" law. Fortunately, we were able to get a good result for him.
Felony Assault on a Family Member - Choking
DISMISSED
Harris County District Court
January, 2021
A Pretrial Diversion is a Gentleman's Agreement between Defense Counsel and the District Attorney that allows the Accused to do something, in this case take a Batterer's Intervention Course, bring proof of it like a Certificate of Completion, and then the DA agrees to dismiss all charges. In this case it was especially important as the client was an immigrant and ANY Admission of Guilt, even a simple Letter of Apology, is a final conviction for immigration purposes and could have resulted in his deportation from the country.
DISMISSED
Harris County District Court
January, 2021
A Pretrial Diversion is a Gentleman's Agreement between Defense Counsel and the District Attorney that allows the Accused to do something, in this case take a Batterer's Intervention Course, bring proof of it like a Certificate of Completion, and then the DA agrees to dismiss all charges. In this case it was especially important as the client was an immigrant and ANY Admission of Guilt, even a simple Letter of Apology, is a final conviction for immigration purposes and could have resulted in his deportation from the country.
Felony Assault on a Family Member - Choking
DISMISSED ON PLEA TO MISDEMEANOR
Fort Bend County District Court
January, 2021
Terrible fight led to Husband being charged with a Felony and a Misdemeanor. Wife started to crawfish or recant almost immediately. Unfortunately, the State had bodycams that were not that good for the client. Nevertheless, we were able to convince the DA to allow him to plead to the lesser charge of Interference with an Emergency Call for which he received Time-Served.
DISMISSED ON PLEA TO MISDEMEANOR
Fort Bend County District Court
January, 2021
Terrible fight led to Husband being charged with a Felony and a Misdemeanor. Wife started to crawfish or recant almost immediately. Unfortunately, the State had bodycams that were not that good for the client. Nevertheless, we were able to convince the DA to allow him to plead to the lesser charge of Interference with an Emergency Call for which he received Time-Served.
Sexual Assault of a Child 14 to 17
REDUCED TO A MISDEMEANOR
Harris County District Court
November, 2020
Client was an immigrant so he couldn't take anything on a Felony that would include an admission of guilt. The young lady was not keen to prosecute and was 2 weeks away from her 17th birthday. But this is a strict liability offense, hence the term "statutory rape." Therefore, consent is irrelevant. After arguing a Motion to Suppress and picking a Jury, circumstances arose that required the dismissal of the Jurors. The State did NOT want to have to come back and try the case again, so they offered a Misdemeanor just before Opening Arguments were to commence. The client's immigration status was saved.
REDUCED TO A MISDEMEANOR
Harris County District Court
November, 2020
Client was an immigrant so he couldn't take anything on a Felony that would include an admission of guilt. The young lady was not keen to prosecute and was 2 weeks away from her 17th birthday. But this is a strict liability offense, hence the term "statutory rape." Therefore, consent is irrelevant. After arguing a Motion to Suppress and picking a Jury, circumstances arose that required the dismissal of the Jurors. The State did NOT want to have to come back and try the case again, so they offered a Misdemeanor just before Opening Arguments were to commence. The client's immigration status was saved.
Aggravated Assault on a Family Member
REDUCED TO A MISDEMEANOR
Harris County District Court
January, 2020
Originally the Client was facing up to 20 years in prison. However, it was our position the victim in this case was not the Defendant's "boyfriend" but rather her pimp. Although the Human Trafficking Division of the District Attorney's Office disagreed, we still were able to achieve a good result for her given some other developments in the case. The Defendant was happy to sign for "time served" on the reduced charges.
REDUCED TO A MISDEMEANOR
Harris County District Court
January, 2020
Originally the Client was facing up to 20 years in prison. However, it was our position the victim in this case was not the Defendant's "boyfriend" but rather her pimp. Although the Human Trafficking Division of the District Attorney's Office disagreed, we still were able to achieve a good result for her given some other developments in the case. The Defendant was happy to sign for "time served" on the reduced charges.
Assault Bodily Injury
DISMISSED on TRIAL DAY
Harris County District Court
December, 2019
This case was over 300 days old. The Accused had a previously retained attorney who withdrew for non-payment. The Judge, not wanting to delay the case any further, appointed me and asked me to get the case ready for trial as soon as possible, which I did. By doing so, she was able to force the State's hand and they dismissed the case.
DISMISSED on TRIAL DAY
Harris County District Court
December, 2019
This case was over 300 days old. The Accused had a previously retained attorney who withdrew for non-payment. The Judge, not wanting to delay the case any further, appointed me and asked me to get the case ready for trial as soon as possible, which I did. By doing so, she was able to force the State's hand and they dismissed the case.
Felony Stalking & Retaliation
REDUCED to MISDEMEANOR
w/ credit for Time Served on Trial Day.
Harris County District Court
December, 2019
This man was facing two Felony charges stemming from a terrible break up with his ex-girlfriend. We pushed for trial and rejected offers of Probation and Deferred. Given how much time he'd spent in the county jail prior to bonding out and the circumstances surrounding the case we felt a fair resolution of the case was a reduction to a Misdemeanor.
REDUCED to MISDEMEANOR
w/ credit for Time Served on Trial Day.
Harris County District Court
December, 2019
This man was facing two Felony charges stemming from a terrible break up with his ex-girlfriend. We pushed for trial and rejected offers of Probation and Deferred. Given how much time he'd spent in the county jail prior to bonding out and the circumstances surrounding the case we felt a fair resolution of the case was a reduction to a Misdemeanor.
Burglary of a Habitation &
Felony Theft
DISMISSED
Harris County District Court
October, 2019
This man was facing very serious charges and an Immigration Hold. He was adamant about his innocence from the very beginning. Eventually, the State offered to reduce the charges to Misdemeanor Trespass but the client remained unbowed. Despite the risks, we pushed forward to trial and fortunately the DA relented on the eve of trial.
Felony Theft
DISMISSED
Harris County District Court
October, 2019
This man was facing very serious charges and an Immigration Hold. He was adamant about his innocence from the very beginning. Eventually, the State offered to reduce the charges to Misdemeanor Trespass but the client remained unbowed. Despite the risks, we pushed forward to trial and fortunately the DA relented on the eve of trial.
Solicitation of Capital Murder
DISMISSED
Harris County District Court
September, 2019
On some investigations there are Confidential Informants, ("CI's"). Investigators are often hesitant to reveal their identities depending upon the stage of the investigation or the value of the information they are providing. On the Defense's Motion for Discovery or Motion to Reveal the CI the State must produce this information. Often times, in order to avoid revealing the identity, the District Attorney would rather dismiss the charges rather than give up their CI, which is what happened here.
DISMISSED
Harris County District Court
September, 2019
On some investigations there are Confidential Informants, ("CI's"). Investigators are often hesitant to reveal their identities depending upon the stage of the investigation or the value of the information they are providing. On the Defense's Motion for Discovery or Motion to Reveal the CI the State must produce this information. Often times, in order to avoid revealing the identity, the District Attorney would rather dismiss the charges rather than give up their CI, which is what happened here.
Possession of a Controlled Substance
(Heroin) > 1 gram
DISMISSED
Montgomery County District Court
September, 2019
The evidence in this case was overwhelming. The client was caught on video surveillance purchasing heroin from a known drug dealer. The only incentive the District Attorney had to offer my client a good deal was her cooperation. As they say in Texas Hold 'em, she had "no outs." She did the only thing she could to stay out of State Jail and helped prosecute the drug dealer.
(Heroin) > 1 gram
DISMISSED
Montgomery County District Court
September, 2019
The evidence in this case was overwhelming. The client was caught on video surveillance purchasing heroin from a known drug dealer. The only incentive the District Attorney had to offer my client a good deal was her cooperation. As they say in Texas Hold 'em, she had "no outs." She did the only thing she could to stay out of State Jail and helped prosecute the drug dealer.
Possession w/ Intent to Deliver 4 - 200 Grams
Indecency w/ a Child by Exposure &
Two Assaults on a Family Member (Choking)
DISMISSED
In the same week.
Harris County District Court
August, 2019
Four major Felonies dismissed in one week. A variety of factors go into a case being dismissed but one of the most important is a client's willingness to push forward to Trial.
Indecency w/ a Child by Exposure &
Two Assaults on a Family Member (Choking)
DISMISSED
In the same week.
Harris County District Court
August, 2019
Four major Felonies dismissed in one week. A variety of factors go into a case being dismissed but one of the most important is a client's willingness to push forward to Trial.
Possession of a Controlled Substance > 1 gram
DISMISSED
Harris County District Court
July, 2019
Never, ever grant consent to search your vehicle. Never.
DISMISSED
Harris County District Court
July, 2019
Never, ever grant consent to search your vehicle. Never.
Aggravated Assault on Public Servant
NO BILLED
Harris County District Court
June, 2019
My client was an older woman who was off her medications at the time of the incident. Despite assurances by law enforcement at the the scene that she would not be charged, a warrant was issued for her arrest months later. Fortunately, we were able to resolve this case very early on in the process.
NO BILLED
Harris County District Court
June, 2019
My client was an older woman who was off her medications at the time of the incident. Despite assurances by law enforcement at the the scene that she would not be charged, a warrant was issued for her arrest months later. Fortunately, we were able to resolve this case very early on in the process.
Enhanced 25 to Life
Felony Assault-Family Violence (Choking)
DISMISSED
Harris County District Court
May, 2019
Because of this man's prior criminal history this case was enhanced to a 1st Degree Felony w/a minimum punishment of 25 years in prison. He also had a pending Forgery case that was enhanced to a 3rd Degree Felony. Despite being offered 2 years TDC to run concurrent just prior to Trial, my client was adamant about his innocence in the Assault case. I warned him he could get 25 years if we went to Trial and lost. He remained steadfast so I prepped the case for Trial and we announced "ready" on the last Pre-Trial Conference date. Faced with the difficulties of trying to prove their case, the DA offered 6 months State Jail on the Forgery and DISMISSAL of the Assault case. My client was very pleased.
Felony Assault-Family Violence (Choking)
DISMISSED
Harris County District Court
May, 2019
Because of this man's prior criminal history this case was enhanced to a 1st Degree Felony w/a minimum punishment of 25 years in prison. He also had a pending Forgery case that was enhanced to a 3rd Degree Felony. Despite being offered 2 years TDC to run concurrent just prior to Trial, my client was adamant about his innocence in the Assault case. I warned him he could get 25 years if we went to Trial and lost. He remained steadfast so I prepped the case for Trial and we announced "ready" on the last Pre-Trial Conference date. Faced with the difficulties of trying to prove their case, the DA offered 6 months State Jail on the Forgery and DISMISSAL of the Assault case. My client was very pleased.
Felony Assault-Family Violence (Choking)
DISMISSED ON TRIAL DAY
Harris County District Court
April, 2019
This man was facing deportation and was offered "time served" on a Misdemeanor if he was willing to plead guilty. To his credit he said no & demanded his day in court. The case was DISMISSED on the eve of Trial.
DISMISSED ON TRIAL DAY
Harris County District Court
April, 2019
This man was facing deportation and was offered "time served" on a Misdemeanor if he was willing to plead guilty. To his credit he said no & demanded his day in court. The case was DISMISSED on the eve of Trial.
Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon
DISMISSED ON TRIAL DAY
Harris County District Court
April, 2019
Appointed on this case at the last minute which meant a mad dash to prepare for Trial. Kudos to the Judge who held the State's feet to the fire and did not grant them anymore continuances. Kudos to the client as well who protested his innocence from the very beginning.
DISMISSED ON TRIAL DAY
Harris County District Court
April, 2019
Appointed on this case at the last minute which meant a mad dash to prepare for Trial. Kudos to the Judge who held the State's feet to the fire and did not grant them anymore continuances. Kudos to the client as well who protested his innocence from the very beginning.
Assault on a Public Servant
DISMISSED ON TRIAL DAY &
Reduced to a Misdemeanor
Harris County District Court
April, 2019
This officer's bodycam conveniently was not functioning during the alleged incident. However, once my client was on the ground & in handcuffs the sound and video came in crystal clear. Client was adamant that she never struck the officer and demanded her day in court. Fortunately, the Assistant District Attorney did the right thing in the end.
DISMISSED ON TRIAL DAY &
Reduced to a Misdemeanor
Harris County District Court
April, 2019
This officer's bodycam conveniently was not functioning during the alleged incident. However, once my client was on the ground & in handcuffs the sound and video came in crystal clear. Client was adamant that she never struck the officer and demanded her day in court. Fortunately, the Assistant District Attorney did the right thing in the end.
Felony Possession of Marijuana 50 to 2,000 Pounds
Motion to Suppress GRANTED
Fort Bend County District Court
September, 2018
Despite the driver granting consent to search the vehicle and a K-9 unit supposedly making a hit on the SUV, we were able to get the evidence suppressed in this case because the video showed that the Trooper detained our client for far too long. Making him wait 41 minutes before they brought the drug dog out. Furthermore, their search went way beyond the scope of the driver's consent, making him drive to two different locations to have the tires removed so they could access the bundles of marijuana.
Motion to Suppress GRANTED
Fort Bend County District Court
September, 2018
Despite the driver granting consent to search the vehicle and a K-9 unit supposedly making a hit on the SUV, we were able to get the evidence suppressed in this case because the video showed that the Trooper detained our client for far too long. Making him wait 41 minutes before they brought the drug dog out. Furthermore, their search went way beyond the scope of the driver's consent, making him drive to two different locations to have the tires removed so they could access the bundles of marijuana.
Assault on a Public Servant
DISMISSED Mid-Trial &
REDUCED to a MISDEMEANOR
Harris County Criminal District Court
February 2019
Client was charged with assaulting a uniformed security guard, which under Texas law, carries the same punishment as assaulting a police officer. After two days of trial, the jury was hung up. They were 10 to 2 for guilt...on the Lesser Included Offense of Misdemeanor Assault! They never even considered the Felony. Sensing a loss and prior to the Judge declaring a Mistrial, the State immediately offered a "time served" plea on Misdemeanor Assault Bodily Injury and the client happily accepted their offer.
DISMISSED Mid-Trial &
REDUCED to a MISDEMEANOR
Harris County Criminal District Court
February 2019
Client was charged with assaulting a uniformed security guard, which under Texas law, carries the same punishment as assaulting a police officer. After two days of trial, the jury was hung up. They were 10 to 2 for guilt...on the Lesser Included Offense of Misdemeanor Assault! They never even considered the Felony. Sensing a loss and prior to the Judge declaring a Mistrial, the State immediately offered a "time served" plea on Misdemeanor Assault Bodily Injury and the client happily accepted their offer.
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Aggravated Assault on a Family Member
DISMISSED Harris County Criminal District Court January 2019 In order to get the best results, one must be ready, willing and able to go to Trial. This dismissal came on the first day of Trial. |
Felony Injury to a Child
NOT GUILTY!
Harris County Criminal District Court
May 2018
When a lawyer tries a great number of cases, he is sometimes called in to assist a colleague when the case looks like it's going to trial. That's what happened here in a case where a father was accused of injuring his infant child. Thanks to the video recorded statements the Jury was unable to exclude the mother as the culprit and clearly had a Reasonable Doubt as to our client's guilt. Fortunately, they came to the right decision and he could finally get his life back.
NOT GUILTY!
Harris County Criminal District Court
May 2018
When a lawyer tries a great number of cases, he is sometimes called in to assist a colleague when the case looks like it's going to trial. That's what happened here in a case where a father was accused of injuring his infant child. Thanks to the video recorded statements the Jury was unable to exclude the mother as the culprit and clearly had a Reasonable Doubt as to our client's guilt. Fortunately, they came to the right decision and he could finally get his life back.
Possession of a Controlled Substance < 1 gram
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal District Court
December, 2017
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says that a police officer must have Reasonable Suspicion before detaining a person and Probable Cause before arresting a suspect. If he does not, any evidence he finds after an illegal detention is inadmissable in a court of law. Case law says that such suspicion must be based on specific, articulable facts that are more than an inchoate, unparticularized suspicion or hunch. And looking "nervous" is not enough.
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal District Court
December, 2017
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says that a police officer must have Reasonable Suspicion before detaining a person and Probable Cause before arresting a suspect. If he does not, any evidence he finds after an illegal detention is inadmissable in a court of law. Case law says that such suspicion must be based on specific, articulable facts that are more than an inchoate, unparticularized suspicion or hunch. And looking "nervous" is not enough.
Felony Injury to a Child
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal District Court
March, 2018
However one might feel about spanking, corporal punishment is still allowed by the Texas Penal Code. Obviously, a parent is not allowed to go overboard with their discipline. Fortunately in this case, the District Attorney agreed with us in that this father did NOT cross the line.
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal District Court
March, 2018
However one might feel about spanking, corporal punishment is still allowed by the Texas Penal Code. Obviously, a parent is not allowed to go overboard with their discipline. Fortunately in this case, the District Attorney agreed with us in that this father did NOT cross the line.
Felony Assault on a Family Member X 2
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal District Court
January, 2018
A grandmother with a history of mental illness was involved in a brawl with her children. She faced multiple charges and her family would not bond her out. To her credit, she was adamant she merely defended herself and demanded her day in court. We prepped the case for Trial and fortunately the District Attorney thought it better to avoid a fight they might lose.
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal District Court
January, 2018
A grandmother with a history of mental illness was involved in a brawl with her children. She faced multiple charges and her family would not bond her out. To her credit, she was adamant she merely defended herself and demanded her day in court. We prepped the case for Trial and fortunately the District Attorney thought it better to avoid a fight they might lose.
Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon &
Burglary of a Habitation
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal District Court
February, 2018
Client had already pled to Felony Probation, fortunately we were able to undo the plea after new evidence came to light about the Complaining Witness. Judge and District Attorney were kind enough to do the right thing once they saw the new information.
Burglary of a Habitation
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal District Court
February, 2018
Client had already pled to Felony Probation, fortunately we were able to undo the plea after new evidence came to light about the Complaining Witness. Judge and District Attorney were kind enough to do the right thing once they saw the new information.
1st Degree Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance w/ Intent to Distribute X 2
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal District Court
April, 2017
When this young lady came to me, she was ready to sign for Felony Probation on TWO First Degree cases. I saw a classic case of wrong place/wrong time and a girl involved with the wrong guy. Police ransacked her apartment without a warrant and tried to pin her boyfriend's drugs on her. Needless to say, we didn't let that happen.
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal District Court
April, 2017
When this young lady came to me, she was ready to sign for Felony Probation on TWO First Degree cases. I saw a classic case of wrong place/wrong time and a girl involved with the wrong guy. Police ransacked her apartment without a warrant and tried to pin her boyfriend's drugs on her. Needless to say, we didn't let that happen.
Taking a Weapon from an Officer
NOT GUILTY
Fort Bend County Criminal Court
April, 2018
We recently received some recognition in our efforts to secure an acquittal for our client in Fort Bend County. Taking a weapon from a policeman alone is not enough to constitute a crime. The suspect must manifest an intent to hurt someone with that weapon. The Jury was able to focus on this and made the right decision. Another very happy client.
https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/fortbend/article/Fort-Bend-man-not-guilty-video-taser-arrest-2018-12847873.php
NOT GUILTY
Fort Bend County Criminal Court
April, 2018
We recently received some recognition in our efforts to secure an acquittal for our client in Fort Bend County. Taking a weapon from a policeman alone is not enough to constitute a crime. The suspect must manifest an intent to hurt someone with that weapon. The Jury was able to focus on this and made the right decision. Another very happy client.
https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/fortbend/article/Fort-Bend-man-not-guilty-video-taser-arrest-2018-12847873.php
Murder
Guilty but DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS
Harris County Criminal District Court
March 2014
When the Plea Bargain offered by the State is too high and one is facing a difficult court, there is still a third option. One can leave the punishment up to the Jury.
Guilty but DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS
Harris County Criminal District Court
March 2014
When the Plea Bargain offered by the State is too high and one is facing a difficult court, there is still a third option. One can leave the punishment up to the Jury.
Assault - Family Member
NOT GUILTY
Harris County Criminal Court
April 2011
An Affirmative Finding of Family Violence, even if granted Deferred Adjudication, would prohibit the record from being sealed. More importantly, it would allow a subsequent arrest for domestic violence to be enhanced to a 3rd Degree Felony. It would also prohibit one from purchasing a firearm under Federal law.
NOT GUILTY
Harris County Criminal Court
April 2011
An Affirmative Finding of Family Violence, even if granted Deferred Adjudication, would prohibit the record from being sealed. More importantly, it would allow a subsequent arrest for domestic violence to be enhanced to a 3rd Degree Felony. It would also prohibit one from purchasing a firearm under Federal law.
DWI 2nd
NOT GUILTY
Harris County Criminal Court
August 2011
The video in a DWI case can be just as important as the Breathalyzer results.
NOT GUILTY
Harris County Criminal Court
August 2011
The video in a DWI case can be just as important as the Breathalyzer results.
Possession of Marijuana
NOT GUILTY
Harris County Criminal Court
September 2012
Although seemingly decriminalized in a number of jurisdictions a conviction for this could result in a driver's license suspension and could have negative effects on one's ability to get financial aid for school, join the military or apply for citizenship.
NOT GUILTY
Harris County Criminal Court
September 2012
Although seemingly decriminalized in a number of jurisdictions a conviction for this could result in a driver's license suspension and could have negative effects on one's ability to get financial aid for school, join the military or apply for citizenship.
Fail to ID to Police Officer
NOT GUILTY
Fort Bend County Court
July 2013
Conventional wisdom would say a jury will always take a policeman's word over a lay witness. Such is not always the case.
NOT GUILTY
Fort Bend County Court
July 2013
Conventional wisdom would say a jury will always take a policeman's word over a lay witness. Such is not always the case.
Possession of Marijuana
NOT GUILTY
Harris County Criminal Court
July 2014
The State must prove Care, Custody & Control. Just because you don't have anything "on you" doesn't mean you can't still be prosecuted.
NOT GUILTY
Harris County Criminal Court
July 2014
The State must prove Care, Custody & Control. Just because you don't have anything "on you" doesn't mean you can't still be prosecuted.
Possession of Marijuana
NOT GUILTY
Harris County Criminal Court
March 2015
Proximity alone does not necessarily mean the jury will find you guilty.
NOT GUILTY
Harris County Criminal Court
March 2015
Proximity alone does not necessarily mean the jury will find you guilty.
Assault - Family Member
NOT GUILTY
Harris County Criminal Court
October 2015
Even if the alleged victim does not come forward to testify the State can still move forward to Trial with something as simple as the police officer's testimony and the 911 emergency call.
NOT GUILTY
Harris County Criminal Court
October 2015
Even if the alleged victim does not come forward to testify the State can still move forward to Trial with something as simple as the police officer's testimony and the 911 emergency call.
DWI
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal Court
October 2015
A case will likely not go forward on the first trial setting. But if you are ready for Trial it does not matter. If the case is old enough and the State is out of continuances the judge could force them to go forward at which point they'll have to dismiss the case.
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal Court
October 2015
A case will likely not go forward on the first trial setting. But if you are ready for Trial it does not matter. If the case is old enough and the State is out of continuances the judge could force them to go forward at which point they'll have to dismiss the case.
Assault - Family Member
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal Court
February 2017
Just because the alleged victim wants the case "dropped" does not mean that the State will automatically dismiss the case. One has to be prepared to go to Trial to achieve the most effective result.
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal Court
February 2017
Just because the alleged victim wants the case "dropped" does not mean that the State will automatically dismiss the case. One has to be prepared to go to Trial to achieve the most effective result.
Assault - Family Member
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal Court
February 2017
The District Attorney's Office has an entire department dedicated to prosecuting these cases when the Complaining Witness does not wish to testify. It is called the Family Criminal Law Division.
DISMISSED
Harris County Criminal Court
February 2017
The District Attorney's Office has an entire department dedicated to prosecuting these cases when the Complaining Witness does not wish to testify. It is called the Family Criminal Law Division.