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The client, a Houston area medical assistant, was accused by her estranged husband of assaulting her in her family home. The defense showed that the complainant had a history of alcohol abuse and violence. The defense demonstrated that the police failed to conduct an adequate investigation of the initial charge, No charges should have ever been accepted.
Result: Case Dismissed (M.M.)
The client believed to be facing potential Wire Fraud Charges related to SBA PPP loan applications. Investigation of applications for PPP loans and PPP forgiveness demonstrated that the Client had at all times acted in a lawful manner. Investigation demonstrated no fraud was committed by the client. Case closed.
Result: No PPP Fraud Charges Filed.
Client was charged by Federal Indictment with making a social media post that threatened Malicious Damage and Destruction of a Building by Means of Fire and Explosives in violation of Federal law. The Defense showed that Client was a law-abiding citizen. The Defense further showed that the alleged threat was not made with any criminal intent.
Result: Case Dismissed ( I.J.)
The client, a public official with a long history of public service, was accused by a former girlfriend of engaging in non-consensual sexual relations. The Defense investigation and analysis showed through a detailed timeline that the allegation made absolutely no sense. Phone records, including calls and texts, were relied on to help establish an accurate timeline. The Defense met with law enforcement and reviewed a detailed package that exonerated the accused.
Result: Grand Jury No Bill- No Charges (M.L.)
Client, a Houston area professional who frequently travels for work, was accused by his wife of assaulting her in his family home. Defense showed that wife’s story lacked credibility and there was no physical evidence in support of the wife’s allegation.
Result: Case Dismissed (A.R.)
The client, a young Black male, was driving his car when police pulled him over for no apparent reason. It looked to be a profile stop. The client was accused of possessing a controlled substance in his vehicle. The Defense showed that there was no lawful basis for the police to stop the Client’s car. The Defense also showed that there was no lawful basis for the search of the Client’s car. It was a bad search, so the seized evidence was not admissible.
Result: Case Dismissed (B.B.)
Client charged in Federal Indictment In “Operation Wrecking Ball” with 55 named co-defendants. Client faced seven charges. Client was charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine and Conspiracy to Engage in Money Laundering. Client was also charged with four counts of Distribution of Cocaine and one count of Money laundering.
Allegations involved client’s alleged use of his home to distribute cocaine. Government’s lengthy investigation involved numerous wiretaps, surveillance, video, pole cams, search warrants, vehicle stops and use of cooperating co-defendants.
Client went to trial with four remaining defendants. After a two-week trial, Judge granted Motion for Acquittal on four of the seven charges. Jury found Client Not Guilty of remaining three charges.
Result: Not Guilty of All Charges. Out of 56 indicted defendants, Client was the ONLY, charged defendant to be acquitted on All Charges. (C.R.)
Client charged in Federal Court with two counts of Wire Fraud related to Five SBA EIDL loan applications. The Government alleged the client, a Houston professional, defrauded the Small Business Administration out of over $150,000. The Government also found the intended loss was over half a million dollars. The Client faced up to 20 years in prison on each count. The Defense investigated the case and negotiated a deal that included the Government not opposing a probation. The Federal Guideline calculation was for a prison sentence and the Probation Department recommended a prison sentence. Attorney Fickman submitted a 90 page Defense Sentencing Memorandum asking for Probation.
Result: Notwithstanding the Guidelines and the Probation Department recommendation for prison, the Defense successfully obtained Client a Probation with NO JAIL TIME. (T.R.)
Client was retired professional. Client was accused of being involved in a road rage incident in 1960 Area. Defense put together a 100 page memorandum that demonstrated complainant was actual aggressor.
Result: Case Dismissed (K.L.)
Client was accused of touching child. Case involved thousands of pages of psychiatric and Child Protective Services records as well as investigations by multiple police departments. After three- year fight, case dismissed.
Result: Case Dismissed (P.C.)
Client accused of shoving and knocking down family member causing injury. After investigation, charges were dismissed.
Result: Case Dismissed (J.A.)
Client was accused of knocking disruptive student against the wall. Videotape of incident was obtained. Witnessed located and interviewed. On the day of trial, case was dismissed
Result: Case Dismissed (C.C.)
Client was nurse at mental hospital. Client accused of assaulting fellow employee who was being rough with patient.
Result: Case Dismissed (J.T.)
Louisiana businessman accused of assaulting co-worker in drunken bar fight.
Result: Case Dismissed (R.A.)
Client was accused of shoving date out of vehicle and breakings date’s property. Investigation showed allegations were false.
Result: Case Dismissed (C.P.)
Client was accused of producing and using fraudulent temporary tags in sale of vehicles.
Result: Case Dismissed (A.H.)
Client was pulled over and found to have drugs in the center console of the car. Defense demonstrated that the police officer lacked a legal basis to pull Defendant over. Anything seized during illegal stop was not admissible in evidence
Result: Case Dismissed (W.S.)
Client was accused of damaging complainant’s vehicle in a neighborhood dispute.
Result: Case Dismissed (M.A.)
Client charged with theft of over $300,000.00 from former employer. Defense conducted lengthy investigation. At sentencing hearing, Defense showed theft amount was less than $300,000 and showed strong mitigation.
Result: 10 Years Deferred Adjudication (S.R.)
Cypress area client accused of assaulting wife in home in wild fight.
Result: Case Dismissed (B.D)
Client accused of being intoxicated and causing a major accident where two individuals were seriously injured. Defense conducted detailed investigation into accident and gathered and presented significant mitigating evidence. Client avoided lengthy prison sentence.
Result: 10 Years Probation (C.P.)
Client was accused of leaving child in car overnight resulting in child’s tragic death. Client also accused of trying to hid her mistake. Defense showed through lengthy negotiations that there were serious extenuating circumstances. Client avoided prison sentence.
Result: One Case Dismissed, 10 Years Probation on second case(O.E.)
Port of Houston area Client charged with prostitution. Conviction of prostitution could have resulted in loss of employment.
Result: Case Dismissed (J.A.)
Retired businessman accused of DWI. Case dismissed after completion of negotiated pre-trial diversion.
Result: Case Dismissed (R.P.)
Client arrested with many others during a political protest that allegedly stopped highway traffic.
Result: Charges Dismissed (R.S)
Client accused of exploiting elderly relative’s assets for client’s personal gain. Investigation proved the allegation was false.
Result: No Charges Filed(C.H)
Client charged with racing other vehicles on Interstate 10. Firearm located during arrest. Investigation demonstrated one of the arresting officers was terminated and the prosecution lacked sufficient evidence.
Result: Both Charges Dismissed (B.B.)
Underage college student charged with drinking while she was underage and then operating a motor vehicle.
Result: Case Dismissed (K.K.)
Client investigated for attempted PPP fraud. Developed strong evidence that client’s business partner committed PPP FRAUD without client’s knowledge, consent or involvement.
Result: No Charges Filed (L.C.)
Young woman investigated for marriage fraud when former husband came under federal scrutiny.
Result: No Charges Filed (J.N.)
Client indicted and charged with multiple healthcare fraud charges. After lengthy negotiations, favorable outcome was achieved
Result: Reduced Sentence (I.O)
Client charged with forging prescriptions for painkillers.
Result: Case Dismissed (B.C.)
Client accused of theft by former friend. Developed evidence that former friend was not credible.
Result: Case Dismissed (L.S.)
Cypress area client accused of assaulting wife in home in wild fight.
Result: Case Dismissed (B.D)
Elderly grandmother charged with assisting son in international kidnapping. Co-counsel with Attorney James Alston.
Result: Not Guilty
Houston area man charged in relation to operating a gambling establishment with Eight Liners.
Result: Case reduced to a misdemeanor
Out of county resident charged in drug case. Client voluntarily surrendered after lengthy period.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston area elementary school teacher charged with injuring child. Protracted fight
established doubt in the veracity of the allegation.
Result: Case Dismissed
Client charged with money laundering in connection with high publicity case involving Houston area gambling.
Result: Case Dismissed
Client charged with fraud in connection with alleged overpayment of federal benefits over extended period of time.
Result: Client placed on Probation (No Jail time)
Houstonian charged with receipt, distribution and possession of child pornography.
Result: Based on mitigation, Client receives substantially reduced sentence
Houston grocer accused of possession of marijuana
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston area businessman accused of solicitation of prostitution.
Result: Case Dismissed
Galveston area healthcare provider accused of family violence.
Result: Case Dismissed
Mentally ill Houstonian charged with assaulting police officer.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston area Homemaker charged with shoplifting.
Result: Case Dismissed
In a nearby county client was involved in an all out melee with local police officers. Evidence showed client acted in self defense.
Result: Case Dismissed
In a neighboring county young client, who has moved out of state, was charged with theft with stolen credit card.
Result: Case Dismissed
Businessman with high blood alcohol allowed pretrial diversion on showing dedicated volunteerism for his community after Hurricane Harvey.
Result: Case Dismissed upon completion of Diversion
Houston area student involved in single car accident. Allowed pretrial diversion on showing of serious health issues.
Result: Case Dismissed upon completion of Diversion
Houstonian was charged with assaulting security guard at after hours club. As a result of his prior criminal record, Client faced 25 years to life.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston area businessman charged with failing to declare substantial income over three year period.
Result: Client facing potential prison sentence placed on Probation with No Jail time.
Veteran investigated for inappropriately touching step-daughter
Result: No Charges Filed
Client investigated by Federal Agents for alleged internet postings involving alleged terroristic threats.
Client allegedly claimed desire to link up with international terror organization.
Result: No Charges Filed
Client accused of possession of child pornography.
Result: No Charges Filed
Student was placed on Deferred Adjudication for Felony Family Violence. Student charged with violating Felony Deferred Adjudication.
Result: Case Dismissed. Deferred Adjudication Reinstated.
Student charged with breaking into local high school.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston businessman arrested and charged with possession of cocaine after allegedly leaving well-known drug house. Challenged legality of search in trial court and on appeal.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston area teacher accused of indecency with a child. Lesser charges filed.
Result: Case Dismissed
Adult daughter accused by home health provider of striking elderly parent.
Result: No Charges Filed
Houston waiter accused of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle when property found in stolen car.
Result: No Charges Filed
Houston student accused of breaking into cars with friends.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston businessman accused of possession of cocaine. Completed treatment program.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston area truck driver accused of solicitation of prostitution.
Result: Case Dismissed
School Administrator investigated in relation to allegation of manipulation of school records
Result: No Charges Filed
Client charged with committing fraud in connection with Federal Bankruptcy Filing.
Result: Client placed on Probation with a period of Home Confinement. ( No Jail time)
Firefighter charged with assaulting complainant in neighborhood fight.
Result: Case Dismissed
Young client charged with indecency with girl from neighborhood. Investigation revealed lack of credibility in the accusation.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston area teacher accused of sexual enticement of student.
Result: No Charges Filed
Houston area student in high speed race with friends and accused of evading police.
Result: Charges Dismissed
Veteran accused of choking in domestic related dispute.
Result: Case Dismissed
Woman accused of assaulting bar employee during altercation.
Result: Case Dismissed
Local businessman accused of impersonating federal agent.
Result: No Charges Filed
Bar patron charged with breaking into a bar employee’s vehicle.
Result: Case Dismissed
Client charged with conspiracy to commit Medicare Fraud.
Result: After lengthy negotiation client received probation and home confinement.
Young man accused of hiring undercover officer for prostitution.
Result: Case Dismissed
Student accused of relieving bladder on Rice University campus.
Result: Case Dismissed
Student charged with possession of marijuana while visiting Galveston with friends.
Result: Case Dismissed
Woman investigated for hit and run incident.
Result: No Charges Filed
Student charged with possession of assorted drug paraphernalia.
Result: Case Dismissed
Client accused of violating terms of supervised release facing prison.
Result: Supervised Release Reinstated
Client accused of violating numerous conditions of felony deferred adjudication.
Result: Deferred Adjudication Reinstated
Houston area professional accused of work related sexual assault.
Result: No Bill – Case Dismissed
Client investigated for possible violations of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Result: No Charges Filed
Houston area educator accused of improper sexual relationship with student.
Result: No Charges Filed
Client investigated for the shooting death of a man breaking into his vehicle.
Result: No Bill – Case Dismissed
Houstonian charged with employee theft.
Result: Case Dismissed
Teacher investigated for child abuse.
Result: No Charges Filed
Young Houstonian stopped with marijuana and gun in vehicle.
Result: Cases Dismissed
Houston salvage yard manager charged with ground pollution.
Result: Charges reduced to misdemeanor deferred adjudication
Union official accused of pocketing union funds.
Result: No Charges Filed
Represented client before grand jury in relation to investigation of former Congressman.
Result: No Charges Filed against Client
Client accused of serious bodily injury involving infant son.
Result: No Charges Filed
Client charged in neighboring county with sexually assaulting a fellow student.
Result: Case Dismissed
Professional investigated for alleged fraud involving Bitcoin transactions.
Result: No Charges Filed
Steelworker accused of obstructing highway during picket.
Result: Case Dismissed
Student accused of assaulting girlfriend in all out melee.
Result: Case Dismissed
Oil and gas businessman accused of assaulting wife of many years.
Result: Case Dismissed
Special needs client accused of stealing from employer.
Result: Case Dismissed
College student charged with shoplifting in area department store.
Result: Case Dismissed
Special needs client accused of refusing to leave property of former employer.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston area college student arrested out of county with friends and charged with possession of marijuana.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston area educator investigated for failure to report child abuse.
Result: No Charges Filed
Houston area businesswoman accused of aggravated assault involving family member.
Result: No Charges Filed
Student accused of breaking into Montrose area bar.
Result: Case reduced to misdemeanor, no conviction
Suburban client and friends arrested for evading arrest.
Result: Case Dismissed
Client was falsely accused of molesting step-granddaughter. Extensive investigation revealed actual perpetrator was other step-grandfather. Four days of trial & cross examination of state’s principle Witnesses.
Result: State Dismissed All Charges
Client accused of beating mother of children and male friend. Utilized contradictory statements made to medical personnel to show falsity of complaint.
Result: Not Guilty
Demonstrated that Honduran client suffered from previously undiagnosed severe mental illness.
Result: All Charges Dismissed
Student accused of assaulting fellow college student in fight over girlfriend.
Result: Case Dismissed
Client accused of assaulting wife in house. Police called and client arrested.
Result: Case Dismissed
Client pulled over and arrested for possession of marijuana and gun.
Result: Case Dismissed
Businessman accused of discharging firearm in home while threatening spouse.
Result: Case reduced to misdemeanor
17 years ago, while represented by other counsel, client was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Federal Government mistakenly released client. After 17 years, Federal Agents arrest Client and insist he must now serve 10 year sentence. Defense fights. Court rules in favor of Defense. Due to Feds mistake.
Result: Client Freed. Due to Federal Government’s Colossal Mistake, Client does not have to ever serve Sentence.
Former CFO of Fortune 500 Company investigated in offshore gambling operation.
Result: 18 months Misdemeanor probation, No Jail
Client accused of pointing gun during road rage incident.
Result: Case Dismissed
School administrator investigated for failing to report child abuse by teacher.
Result: No Charges Filed
Medical professional accused of associating with pill mills.
Result: Reduced to Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication. No Conviction. No Jail time.
Houstonian subjected to vehicle search in nightclub parking lot.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston college student accused of breaking into apartment of acquaintance.
Result: No Charges Filed
Client accused of Driving While Intoxicated with children in car.
Result: Case Dismissed
Client accused of assaulting his wife during late night argument.
Result: Case Dismissed
Nationally known athlete accused of possession.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston Student accused of trespassing at local yogurt shop after hours.
Result: Case Dismissed
College Student falsely accused by girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend.
Result: Case Dismissed
Client accused of Boating While Intoxicated in Banana Bend.
Result: Not Guilty
Houstonian accused of purchasing crack cocaine.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston College Student arrested and charged in major drug raid.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston Area Loan officer investigated for mortgage fraud.
Result: No Charges filed
Houston student accused of identity fraud in connection with license.
Result: No charges filed
College athlete accused when pills found in purse in car.
Result: Case Dismissed
Area business accused of contaminating water supply.
Result: Reduced to ticket
Fort Bend high school student accused of possession of marijuana in backpack.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston oil and gas businessman accused of felony theft.
Result: Reduced to fine
Texas A&M student arrested after attending graduation party. Blood test taken.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston businesswomen arrested out of county for DWI.
Result: Reduced to Reckless Driving
Businessman accused of driving on freeway with infant son while intoxicated.
Result: Case Dismissed
College Student accused of possessing marijuana and vaporizer.
Result: Case Dismissed
Attorney accused of violating court order in case involving NBA player. Filed brief on behalf of TCDLA.
Result: Case Dismissed
Volunteer investigated for phony registrations in last elections.
Result: No Charges Filed
Accident victim arrested in Fort Bend after leaving scene.
Result: No charges filed
Charges leveled against boyfriend.
Result: Case dismissed
Airline Pilot accused of solicitation of prostitute.
Result: Case dismissed
Houstonian accused of fondling girlfriend’s daughter.
Result: No charges filed
Houston Area Educator accused of touching female student in an inappropriate manner.
Result: Case dismissed
Veteran accused of Shoplifting in two counties.
Result: Case dismissed
Homeowner accused of threatening neighbor with gun.
Result: Case dismissed
Businesswoman injured taken to hospital, drugs allegedly found in pocket during examination.
Result: Case dismissed
Young Baytown man accused of molesting two sisters in 8 day trial.
Result: Not Guilty. After acquittal second charge against Client dismissed. After acquittal charges against Client’s brother involving same two complainants also dismissed.
Houston Area Man investigated.
Result: No Charges Filed
Houston Area Man accused of sexual assault while on out of state business trip.
Result: No Charges Filed
Juvenile charged.
Result: Case Dismissed
Local Rap Artist and Producer charged.
Result: Case Dismissed
Young Man Accused of assaulting Security Guard at Downtown Hot Spot.
Result: Case Dismissed
Employee of Out of County Car dealership accused of Employee Theft.
Result: No Bill – Case Dismissed
College Student in Car with Boyfriend.
Result: Case Dismissed
Man Arrested in Shepherd Area.
Result: Case Dismissed
Russian Immigrant accused of assaulting man.
Result: Case Dismissed
Passed out woman.
Result: Case Dismissed
Young Man with long term mental health issues.
Result: Case Dismissed
Man pulled over by Game Warden.
Result: Case Dismissed
Young man & woman accused of trespassing.
Result: Pretrial Diversion
College student wrecked car on 45.
Result: Case Dismissed
Client accused of shoplifting.
Result: Case Dismissed
Businessman accused of head-butting officer.
Result: No Bill – Case Dismissed
Pre Law student accused of reckless driving on West Dallas & flunking field tests.
Result: Case Dismissed
Teacher accused of arranging armed robbery.
Result: Reduced to Misdemeanor during Trial
High School Social Worker accused of possession of marijuana alleged to be found in his bag with religious texts after a dog alert.
Result: Dismissed On Day of Trial
Businessman investigated for mortgage fraud scheme.
Result: No Charges Filed
Corporate Executive investigated for possible bribery charges involving local and out of state officials.
Result: No Charges Filed
Club Employee accused of punching ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend and running over his Motorcycle.
Result: Case Dismissed
College student accused of running from West University Police and abandoning purse which contained marijuana.
Result: Case Dismissed
Legal Resident charged with possession of cocaine. Agent looked in bathroom stall and allegedly viewed him ingesting white powder.
Result: Case Dismissed
Juvenile accused of possessing marijuana on middle school campus.
Result: Case Dismissed
Student investigated for sexual assault.
Result: No Charges Filed
Husband accused of assaulting wife while in bed.
Result: Case Dismissed
High Profile National Case involving Katy Area High School Mascot and cheerleaders accused of hazing younger cheerleaders.
Result: Case Dismissed
Wife accused of pointing gun at husband; Defense investigation revealed abusive husband filed false charge.
Result: Case Dismissed
Businessman accused of assaulting guard at Gentleman’s club.
Result: Case Dismissed
Businessman accused of theft.
Result: Case Dismissed
Brazoria County woman accused of falsifying vehicle registration.
Result: Case Dismissed
Galveston County Pakistani college student accused of injuring neighbor’s child.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houstonian accused of wrecking car in drunken accident and making false report to scene investigators.
Result: Case Dismissed
Pasadena Corporate Officer investigated for manslaughter when two employees died during a work related activity on company property.
Result: No Charges Filed
Drilling Supply Company supervisor investigated for theft.
Result: No Charges Filed
Letter carrier accused of stealing drugs out of mail, after carrier allegedly opens “dummy package”.
Result: Case Dismissed
Waiter accused of possession of marijuana.
Result: Case Dismissed
Jazz enthusiast pulled over by Sugarland Police accused of reckless driving, flunking all field sobriety tests and urinating on self.
Result: Reduced to Ticket
Insurance employee accused of possession of cocaine.
Result: Case Dismissed
Graphic Designer accused of kicking and grabbing estranged girlfriend in a household brawl.
Result: Case Dismissed
Realtor arrested by Humble Police after Rodeo, accused of reckless driving, trying to put diesel in her car, and flunking all field sobriety tests.
Result: Case Dismissed
Music instructor accused of violation of probation.
Result: Case Dismissed
Austin County School Administrator investigated for assaulting student.
Result: No Charges Filed
University of Texas student alleged to have participated in mortgage fraud as “straw purchaser”.
Result: No Charges Filed
Spring area school teacher investigated for allegedly assaulting an elementary school student.
Result: No Charges Filed
Spring area education specialist investigated for child abuse.
Result: No Charges Filed
Native Houstonian charged with possession of cocaine.
Result: No Bill – Case Dismissed
Juvenile accused of assaulting female student on bus.
Result: No Charges Filed
College student charged with possession of marijuana.
Result: Pre-Trial Diversion
High profile case involving Pasadena School bus driver accused of killing child on way to school.
Result: Not Guilty
Long term federal investigation into Texas City British Petroleum Explosion. Represented union member witnesses.
Result: No Charges Filed
Businesswoman accused of shoplifting from high end Galleria store.
Result: Case Dismissed
Ford Bend area businessman accused of felony employee theft.
Result: Case Dismissed
Young man accused of hitting ex-girlfriend with vehicle.
Result: No Bill – Case Dismissed
Argentinean National accused of conspiracy to manipulate websites to steal computers.
Result: Not Guilty
Young female Swedish National accused of possession of marijuana in vehicle.
Result: Case Dismissed
Building Contractor allegedly found with controlled substance in truck.
Result: Case Dismissed
Student allegedly found with controlled substance in vehicle in Memorial area.
Result: Case Dismissed
Young female overdose victim accused of possession of controlled substance.
Result: Case Dismissed
Former alleged sex offender accused of failing to register.
Result: Case Dismissed
Mechanic allegedly found with marijuana in vehicle.
Result: Case Dismissed
High profile case involving community activist accused of evading in motor vehicle while attempting to surrender suspect to police.
Result: Case Dismissed after Appeal
Middle Eastern student accused of sexual assault in his home after female party guest passed out in bed.
Result: No Bill – Case Dismissed
Canadian businessman accused of DWI in Galleria area arrest.
Result: Not Guilty
Girlfriend accused of helping boyfriend in drug deal.
Result: Case Dismissed
Flight Attendant accused of DWI in Heights area after single car accident.
Result: Case Dismissed
Young Spring area female student accused of DWI.
Result: Case Dismissed
Man accused of threatening girlfriend.
Result: Case Dismissed
Teacher accused of online child enticement and possession of pornography in case involving over 1,000 e-mails. Insanity Defense Asserted.
Result: Reduced Sentence Recommended Mid-trial
Young man accused of trespassing at nightclub.
Result: Case Dismissed
Galveston area man accused of assaulting girlfriend.
Result: Case Dismissed
High school student accused of shoplifting.
Result: Case Dismissed
Student accused of theft from shopping center.
Result: Case Dismissed
College student accused of stealing gas and running from police.
Result: Case Dismissed
Man accused of knocking cell phone out of woman’s hand during 911 call.
Result: Case Dismissed
Daycare owner’s adult son accused of molesting child.
Result: No Bill – Case Dismissed
Camp Counselor investigated for alleged sexual relations with camper.
Result: No Charges Filed
Client accused of stealing vehicle off car lot.
Result: Case Dismissed
Restaurant owner’s son arrested for DWI.
Result: Case Dismissed
Ex-boyfriend accused of entering property without permission.
Result: Case Dismissed
Client accused of driving the wrong way on 1960, Speeding and failing all field sobriety tests.
Result: Not Guilty
Beaumont area man accused of running over complainant’s leg at Houston Zoo.
Result: Not Guilty
Professional accused of illegally possessing explosives leading to federal investigation.
Result: No charges filed
Man charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston area rap artist accused of participating in cocaine drug conspiracy involving undercover agent and informant.
Result: Case Dismissed
Client accused of DWI on Northside after failing Field sobriety tests and urinating in public.
Result: Case Dismissed
Client accused of assaulting girlfriend.
Result: Case Dismissed
Client accused of robbing complainant at gunpoint on Westheimer in late night encounter.
Result: Not Guilty
Uncle accused of molesting niece while staying in mother’s house in Southeast Houston.
Result: Not Guilty
Fort Bend area businessman accused of molesting child.
Result: No Bill – Case Dismissed
School official accused of assaulting disruptive student.
Result: Case Dismissed
Young man arrested on sidewalk in front of his house and accused of possessing drugs.
Result: Case Dismissed
Music promoter accused of selling cocaine in apartment to informant.
Result: Case Dismissed
Client accused of throwing molotov cocktails at church. Insanity defense urged.
Result: Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity based on delusional thoughts.
Northside street racer accused of DWI.
Result: Case Dismissed
Houston area teacher investigated for allegedly molesting female students.
Result: No charges filed
High profile Waller County case involving a young man with mental health problems, accused of seriously injuring his child. Insanity defense asserted.
Result: Not Guilty, Guilty of lesser Charge, Received probation.
High profile case involving well known high school Band Director accused of molesting current and former student.
Result: Not Guilty
Young man accused of daytime car jacking, State provided two eye witnesses and client’s fingerprints found inside complainant’s car.
Result: Not Guilty
Oil Company employee arrested on Washington Street near Houston Police Department, accused of failing all field sobriety tests.
Result: Not Guilty
School employee accused of molesting student on campus.
Result: Case Dismissed
High profile case involving Montgomery County school employee accused of molesting student.
Result: No Bill – Case Dismissed
Palestinian National accused of molesting niece in racially charged case.
Result: Not Guilty
Multiple defendant case. Client accused of assisting drug dealer boyfriend in transporting drugs and money between Texas and New York in six week long federal trial.
Result: Not Guilty on All Charges
High profile multiple defendant case. Client accused by several informants of selling cocaine and using laundry as a front in nine week long federal trial.
Result: Not Guilty on All Charges
Wire manufacturer accused of stealing machinery from parent French-owned company.
Result: Not Guilty
College student attending Fright Night at Astroworld accused of assaulting Sheriff’s Deputy who attacked her in dispute place in line.
Result: Not Guilty
High profile case involving middle school coach accused of failing to report gang rape in school bathroom.
Result: Not Guilty
Client accused of guarding drug house in conspiracy case involving experienced undercover agent.
Result: Not Guilty
Client accused of stealing car from dealership where client worked. Co-worker identified client as suspect.
Result: Not Guilty
Client arrested for DWI after passenger fled scene on foot in West University area.
Result: Not Guilty
High profile multi-defendant Brownsville case. Houston area banker accused of money laundering for drug dealers.
Result: Case Dismissed
High profile murder charge. Client and three other juvenile suspects accused of slaying victim in what was alleged to be a cult-related killing.
Result: Case Dismissed
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