Pre-Trial Negotiation

Listed below are summaries of some of the cases that I have handled in the past. These summaries are not intended as a guarantee of results in any future case. The outcome in any individual case depends on the facts and the law of that case.

Client followed by irate driver after client merges into traffic from a 'turn-only' lane. Driver continues to follow Client into a community-college parking lot. Other driver exits vehicle and confronts client, yelling and cursing about his driving. Client retrieves handgun in fear for his own safety. Client subsequently arrested and charged with Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon, Deadly Conduct, and Possession of a Weapon in a Prohibited Place. Presentation made to Grand Jury established Client acted in self-defense.
Result: Grand Jury refused to indict and no charges pursued.

College student accused of running from police attempting to investigate street racing. Police allege client took evasive action and fled the scene at up to 80 mph when approached by the police. Client arrested and charged with Felony Evading Arrest. Presentation to Grand Jury proves client is Not Guilty.
Result: Grand Jury dismisses charges.

Businessman accused of striking a bar patron with a broken beer bottle. Client charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Presentation to Grand Jury proves client is not guilty.
Result: Grand Jury dismisses charges.

College student accused of using his car as weapon to seriously injure another person. Investigation proves that victim instigated confrontation and client is not guilty.
Result: Grand Jury dismisses charges.

Well-respected teacher arrested and accused of possession of marijuana after traffic stop by police.
Result: District Attorney dismissed charges.

Business Owner accused of Unauthorized Redemption of Food Stamp Benefits. State Department of Health and Human Services accused client of fraudulent Possession and Use of Texas Food Stamp Card over a 6 year period. Presentation made to Grand Jury proving the innocence of client.
Result: Grand Jury refused to indict and no charges are pursued.

Employee accused of using office computer to download and store child pornography. Client charged with 3 felony counts of possession of child pornography.
Result: District Attorney reduces all cases to misdemeanors, client receives short unsupervised probation sentence and does not have to register as sex offender.

Police Officer accused of interference with Child Custody. Presentation made to Grand Jury.
Result: Grand Jury refused to indict and no charges pursued.

College student accused of drugging and raping 16 year old girl. Comprehensive investigation established clients innocence. Presentation made to Grand Jury.
Result: Grand Jury refused to indict and no charges pursued.
Note: Same case presented to different Grand Jury over one year later. Presentation made to Grand Jury.
Result: Grand Jury refused to indict and no charges pursued.

Retired Executive fails to yield right of way and causes major traffic accident. Accused of manslaughter in death of two passengers in his car. Presentation made to Grand Jury.
Result: Grand Jury refused to indict and no charges pursued.

Employee of downtown software company ran a red light and struck an oncoming ambulance. Ambulance flipped over after impact, killing patient inside. Client accused of criminally negligent homicide. Presentation made to Grand Jury.
Result: Grand Jury refused to indict and no charges pursued.

Business Owner stopped by police and arrested for driving while intoxicated. Investigation revealed observations made by police officer were caused by medical condition of client.
Result: Case Dismissed by District Attorney

Operator of tow truck accused of intentionally running over victim who was trying to prevent her car from being towed. Client charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide. Thorough investigation proved client was not guilty. Presentation made to Grand Jury.
Result: Grand Jury dismissed charges.

Client arrested and accused of attempting to take a loaded handgun into a secured area of Love Field Airport. Presentation made to Grand Jury.
Result: Grand Jury dismissed charges.

5 College students arrested for selling alcohol without a license at local concert.
Result: All charges dismissed by District Attorney

17 year old female high school student stopped by police for a traffic violation. Police find marijuana in front seat of car. Client admits marijuana belongs to her.
Result: Case dismissed by District Attorney

Board Certified in Criminal Defense by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Not Board Certified as to any other specialty area.

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