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Case Results

Doug Murphy has personally defended over 4000 criminal charges throughout his career ranging from DWI, intoxication assault, intoxication manslaughter and federal white collar corporate investigations. Many of those cases never resulted in a case being filed, or resulted in not guilty verdicts, dismissals, or reductions of charges. Texas attorneys are ethically prohibited from making any guarantee, but below are just a few examples of Doug Murphy's extraordinary results in the courtroom and/or working behind the scenes to benefit his clients:


FELONY CRIMINAL NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE - NO BILLED BY GRAND JURY AND DISMISSED

Client was involved in tragic accident where other person involved did not survive. The team at Doug Murphy Law Firm, P.C. did a through investigation and demonstrated this was a tragic and unavoidable accident, but it was not a crime. The grand jury agreed and declined to pursue felony criminal charges and returned a no bill. Case was dismissed.

FELONY AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A MINOR - NO BILLED BY GRAND JURY AND DISMISSED

Out of state businessman arrested for false allegations of sexually molesting his daughter. A thorough investigation of the allegations demonstrated that the allegations were not credible as they were made up solely for financial gain. Presentation of evidence to a grand jury demonstrated the allegations were without merit, and the grand jury declined charges by returning a no bill.

FELONY ASSAULT CONTINUOUS VIOLENCE - DISMISSED

Doug represented a Houston business man falsely accused of continuous violence of his ex-wife. After intuitive investigation and presentation of evidence to a grand jury, the grand jury returned a no bill against his client declining further prosecution. The case was dismissed.

FELONY VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER - NO BILLED BY GRAND JURY & DISMISSED

Doug represented a Houston business man falsely violating a protective order against his ex-wife. After investigating these claims and presentation of video and still photographs to a grand jury, the grand jury recognized that these allegations were false and returned a no bill against his client declining further prosecution. The case was dismissed.

FELONY ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER IMPEDING BREATHING - DISMISSED

Doug represented a Houston businessman falsely accused of choking his wife. After intuitive investigation and presentation of evidence and arguments to the chief prosecutor of the district court, the case was dismissed.

8TH DWI ARREST - FELONY DWI DISMISSED

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Client was arrested North of Houston in a county known for notorious punishment in DWI cases. It was his 8th DWI arrest in his life. Client had unfortunately been to prison before for his previous felony DWI. Doug Murphy required treatment for the client to get his personal life back on track. Doug fully investigated the case and found deficiencies in the evidence that resulted in a dismissal of the 8th DWI arrest. Client is doing well and remains sober living his best life.

Doug Murphy is one of only two Texas lawyers Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and also in DWI Defense by the National College for DUI Defense, accredited by the American Bar Association and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

.17 BREATH TEST - JURY TRIAL - NOT GUILTY

DWI first offense. Client was alleged to have been speeding 98 mph in 65 mph zone on Katy Freeway. Houston Police Department DWI Task Force officer made the stop. Client voluntarily complied with all field sobriety exercises, answered all police questions, and provided a breath sample. It was my client's first offense for DWI. After a 3 day trial in Harris County Criminal Court at Law #11, jury was out only 14 minutes before returning a verdict of not guilty.

FELONY ASSAULT OF A FAMILY MEMBER -- IMPEDING BREATHING

Client was charged and indicted for felony assault of a family member because of an allegation of impeding breathing. We investigated the case and presented facts to the District Attorney's office. We were ultimately able to get the felony case dismissed. Professional client is a distinguished military veteran with a spotless record. We are no working on expunging this arrest from his record.

CRIMINALLY NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE - JURY TRIAL - NOT GUILTY

In a tragic and extremely unfortunate accident where a lady lost her life. Texas Department of Public Safety trooper investigated accident. After months of investigation and multiple revisions as to how the accident took place, my client was indicted for criminally negligent homicide. Client was quickly found not guilty of felony criminally negligent homicide after a 3 day jury trial in Victoria County, Texas.

FELONY INTOXICATION ASSAULT – MONTGOMERY COUNTY - DISMISSED

Client crashed into a school bus full of students. Unfortunately there were several injuries. Client was also hospitalized because of the severity of the crash. Officers observed signs of intoxication on Client and determined that he was intoxicated after their investigation. We were able to demonstrate that Client was not intoxicated and case was ultimately dismissed without any probation or classes.

FELONY DWI 3RD– BRAZORIA COUNTY - DISMISSED

Client was coming back from an afternoon at the golf course when he was stopped. Client denied consuming any alcohol but Client smelled like alcohol and there were open containers inside his vehicle. Client failed the field sobriety tests and blew over the legal limit. Client was charged as a felony DWI because he had 2 prior DWI convictions. Case dismissed.

FAILURE TO STOP AND GIVE INFORMATION – HARRIS COUNTY - DISMISSED

Client was pulling out of his neighborhood and struck another vehicle, causing hundreds of dollars in damage. The other vehicle followed client to his house and police arrived. Client admitted to hitting the other vehicle and causing damage. Case dismissed.

FELONY EVADING WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE – CASE DISMISSED

Client had just purchased new sports car that was outfitted by Hennessey Motor Sports. Harris County Sheriff's Department deputy activated lights to stop client for speeding. Client tried to outrun the officer's in his brand new sports car when he lost control of the vehicle and ended up crashing into a ditch. Case dismissed.

DWI-2ND - .21 BLOOD TEST - MOTION TO SUPPRESS GRANTED - CASE DISMISSED

DWI-2nd in Montgomery County, Texas with a commercial driver's license. Montgomery County Sheriff's Department pulled up next to our client lawfully stopped on the shoulder of the road looking at his phone. Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy shined his spot light on our client and instructed him to roll down his window. Client acquiesced to display of legal authority and complied with officer's commands. Deputy arrested client after failing field sobriety tests. Deputy obtained search warrant for blood sample. Blood analyzed with .21 result. Judge granted our motion to suppress on basis deputy did not have a reasonable suspicion legal basis to initially detain client, nor did community care taking exception to Fourth Amendment exist. State appealed. We won the appeal. Case was later dismissed and expunged.

DWI-2ND - 0.199 BREATH TEST - HARRIS COUNTY - DISMISSED

Officer observed client speeding 20 miles per hour over the limit coming from the Houston Rodeo. The officer approached client's car and saw that client appeared intoxicated. There was vomit inside client's vehicle. Client failed the field sobriety tests. After the tests, client urinated next to his truck next to the officer. 0.199 Breath Test. Case dismissed.

DWI – HARRIS COUNTY - DISMISSED

Client was stopped for alleged speeding and for driving in every lane but hers. Officers observed Client to exhibit the classic signs of intoxication. Client showed nearly all the clues on the sobriety tests. Case dismissed.

FAILURE TO STOP AND GIVE INFORMATION – HARRIS COUNTY - NO CHARGES FILED

Client crashed his car into multiple vehicles parked on a street near a bar. Client was later identified as the driver of the vehicle. We investigated case and worked with police officers. No charges filed.

DWI-2ND - HARRIS COUNTY - DISMISSED

Client stopped for speeding nearly 20 miles over the speed limit. The police officer observed Client to show signs of intoxication. Client admitted to six beers before driving but refused to cooperate with field sobriety tests. Police obtained a warrant for Client's blood. High blood test of .30. Case dismissed.

FELONY ASSAULT OF A SECURITY OFFICER – HARRIS COUNTY - DISMISSED

Accountant Client was asked to leave a club after consuming too much alcohol. After being escorted out, client attempted to return to the club and was stopped by security. Client was on video hitting the security officer in the throat and the pushing the security guard, causing pain. Case was dismissed.

DWI-1ST - HARRIS COUNTY - DISMISSED

Client was stopped by private security guard. Client is a police officer. Client was arrested for DWI. Was able to get DWI dismissed after investigating stop showed illegal citizen's arrest and also that Client was not intoxicated. Case dismissed and Client is back to work for his police department.

DWI – .10 BREATH TEST - HARRIS COUNTY - DISMISSED

Out-of-State Resident Client was stopped for jumping a curb and stopped his car in the middle of the intersection when pulled over by police. Client had red eyes, slurred speech, and smelled like alcohol. Client failed the sobriety tests. 0.10 breath test. Case dismissed.

FELONY AGGRAVATED ASSAULT OF A FAMILY MEMBER AND DEADLY CONDUCT – HARRIS COUNTY - DISMISSED

Police were called to Tow Truck Driver Client's house after client's wife called to report a shooting. Client admitted to shooting the truck with a .40 cal pistol when his wife attempted to leave after an argument. We were able to demonstrate there was no assault and client was trying to prevent danger and prevent commission of a crime. Case dismissed.

DWI-1ST .197 BLOOD TEST - HARRIS COUNTY - DISMISSED

Engineer Client was found sleeping in car in a moving lane of traffic. Client alleged to have failed all sobriety tests and later had a .197 blood test. We were to get get case dismissed after diligent investigation showing reasonable doubt.

DWI-1ST .167 BLOOD TEST - HARRIS COUNTY - DISMISSED

0.167 Blood Test – Accountant Client was observed by police speeding over 20 miles per hour over the speed limit and swerving in an out of her lane. Client admitted to four drinks and officers observed multiple signs of intoxication. Client failed all sobriety tests. Case dismissed.

DWI-2ND -- .18 BREATH TEST -- NOT GUILTY

Client was stopped by Houston Police Department DWI Task Force Officer after allegedly running red light in downtown Houston. HPD Officer DWI Task Force officer told client on camera that he had it on camera. No video was ever produced that he in fact did run the red light to corroborate the HPD officer's version of events. Officer claimed client failed field sobriety exercise because he scored clues of intoxication. Cross examination revealed the officer's memory of the event did not match up with the facts, and the state's expert testified that the breath test machine in this case had not been calibrated in over a year prior to the breath test in this case. Ultimately, the jury decided that the allegations by the HPD DWI Task Force officer did not much up with the facts presented in court despite the .18 breath test. The jury took only 28 minutes to determine reasonable doubt and rendered a unanimous not guilty verdict.

FELONY DWI-3RD OFFENSE - .24 BLOOD TEST - CASE DISMISSED

Client was arrested for felony DWI-3rd offense after being accused of failing to maintain a single lane of traffic by Seabrook Police Department. We challenged evidence in a motion to suppress hearing. Judge granted motion to suppress. Case dismissed. Client gave up alcohol and is doing well, and has not had a drink since the date of arrest.

FAILURE TO STOP AND GIVE INFORMATION – GUADALUPE COUNTY - NO CHARGES FILED

Client alleged to have run a stop sign, and crashed into another vehicle. After yelling at the other car, client left the scene and left behind a license plate. Client was identified as the other driver. No charges filed after meeting with law enforcement.

FELONY EVADING ARREST IN A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MISDEMEANOR UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A WEAPON – HARRIS COUNTY - CASES DISMISSED

Client was seen by a police officer drag racing another vehicle on a public street and the officer attempted to pull client over with lights and sirens. After a chase, Client was taken into custody and a gun found in Client's vehicle. Both cases dismissed.

FAILURE TO STOP AND GIVE INFORMATION – HARRIS COUNTY - DISMISSED

Client was driving to pick up breakfast and crashed into a parked luxury vehicle. Client did not stay at accident scene but was followed by a third party and later identified in a photo lineup as the driver involved in the crash. Case dismissed.

DWI-1ST - .20 BREATH TEST - JUDGMENT OF ACQUITTAL

Client accused of impeding traffic while stopped at green traffic light with hazard lights flashing and arrested for DWI by Sugarland Police Department. We challenged stop on basis no traffic was actually impeded or obstructed, nor did 4 necessary factors exist to legally justify a welfare check on our client. Judge granted motion to suppress all evidence. State refused to dismiss. State rested and closed evidence. Judge granted directed verdict, and entered judgment of acquittal. Would have been interesting case to present to a jury with an good video showing good use of mental and physical faculties of our client. State's expert had missing breath test records that would have demonstrated failure to adhere to Texas DPS Standard Operating Guidelines.

FELONY AGGRAVATED ASSAULT OF A FAMILY MEMBER - HARRIS COUNTY - DISMISSED

Police arrived at Client's apartment after domestic partner called 911. After thoroughly investigating case and reviewing the evidence, we were able to demonstrate that client was not the aggressor and nor did her assault partner. Case dismissed.

DWI BLOOD TEST - GALVESTON COUNTY - DISMISSED

A third party called to report Client passed out in an intersection. Police arrived and located Client's vehicle. Client attempted to drive away but was eventually stopped. Client showed multiple signs of intoxication and is alleged to have failed all field sobriety tests. We demonstrated sobriety. Case dismissed.

UNLAWFULLY CARRYING A WEAPON – HARRIS COUNTY - DISMISSED AND GUN RETURNED

Police were called out to Client's apartment because a third party smelled marijuana. Client went outside to speak with the police and had a gun in his waistband. Case dismissed and gun returned to client.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT OF A POLICE OFFICER – HARRIS COUNTY - DISMISSED

Client hit a construction flagger and then police officer who was directing traffic and telling client to stop. The officer went up on Client's hood. We presented arguments to Harris County grand Jury and they declined to indict for any criminal charge. Case dismissed.

FAILURE TO STOP AND GIVE INFORMATION – HARRIS COUNTY - CASE DISMISSED

Client was involved in a road rage incident and struck another vehicle, causing $3,500 in damage, and left the scene without providing information. Other driver took a photograph of client's license plate and identified client as the fleeing driver. Case dismissed.

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED – MONTGOMERY COUNTY - DISMISSED

Underage Client was involved in a major one-vehicle accident on I-45 and ended up in a ditch. Police arrived and observed Client to be intoxicated. Blood test results came back at 0.124. Client also admitted to having taken two Xanax pills. Police also found a bottle of vodka in Client's vehicle. We were able to investigate case and find inconsistencies in allegation and illegalities in police investigation that resulted in case being dismissed.

FELONY DWI - .27 BLOOD TEST - JURY TRIAL - HUNG JURY - REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR

DWI-3rd felony offense arrested by Texas DPS and Montgomery County Sheriff's Department. Client due to employment could not sustain a felony conviction. Client drove off the road and hit a tree in a head on collision. Client voluntarily complied with all field sobriety exercises, answered all police questions, and provided a blood sample. We were able to have all but one state's witness provide an opinion that they did not believe our client was intoxicated. After a 4 day trial in Montgomery County, Texas, the jury could not come to a unanimous decision as several jurors believed he was not guilty. Hung jury declared by the judge. Judge ordered us back to trial the following Monday. On the day we showed up to start the second trial, the State agreed to reduce felony to a DWI-1st misdemeanor charge.

FELONY DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED WITH A CHILD PASSENGER – MONTGOMERY COUNTY - DISMISSED

Client was stopped for a traffic violation and officers observed her to exhibit signs of intoxication. Client submitted to field sobriety tests and breath test which is alleged she failed. After investigating case and setting case for trial, case was dismissed before trial.

FELONY POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE – WALLER COUNTY - DISMISSED

Political Consulting Client was stopped for speeding and admitted to having THC Oil in his vehicle, weighing approximately 3 grams. Officers also found a marijuana jar and marijuana grinder in Client's car. We presented package to Waller County Grand Jury and they refused to indict for any criminal charge.

DWI-2ND - .23 BLOOD TEST - MOTION TO SUPPRESS GRANTED

Client was a college student home for the holidays. Client went a convenience store / gas station where officers were drinking coffee late at night. Gillespie County Sheriff's Deputy ultimately arrested client for his second DWI arrest. Blood results were .23, almost three times the legal limit. We filed a motion to suppress and had an evidentiary hearing. Judge took case under advisement after testimony and leal arguments. Judge later granted motion to suppress all evidence and case was dismissed.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON A PEACE OFFICER - DISMISSED

Client is a 27 year veteran pilot with a major airline. Client was at a club with his wife and friends watching a friend perform. After a scuffle ensued, a Harris County Deputy grabbed our client from behind. Our client threw the Harris County Sheriff's Department Deputy to the ground not knowing he was a police officer until he landed on top of him. Deputies greatly exaggerated the facts of the case in their offense reports that did not resemble the truth. Our investigator discovered there were 32 surveillance videos inside and outside the club that could have verified our version of the events. We issued a subpoena duces cecum to obtain these videos to demonstrate the truth. The deputies referred to these videos in their offense report yet they specifically refused to request them after viewing the videos. After receiving 5 different stories as to why the videos were never produced or preserved, we were ultimately able to demonstrate no assault on a peace officer occurred. Case dismissed, and airline pilot's career was saved.

FELONY DWI WITH A CHILD PASSENGER – CASE DISMISSED

Client was arrested by Seabrook Police Department for speeding. Client had taken his valid prescription medication, and officers believed he was intoxicated due to his prescription medication. Most people do not realize that, in Texas, a person can be accused of being intoxicated (not having the normal use of their mental or physical faculties) due to prescription medication. Client was driving his friends and their son home. Client allegedly failed field sobriety exercises, and was arrested for felony DWI with a child passenger. We were able to convince the chief prosecutor of two things: (1) he had a valid and legal prescription for the medication he was taking; (2) the levels of the prescription medication were within the therapeutic levels that would not cause any impairment. Case dismissed.

INTOXICATION ASSAULT - .24 BLOOD TEST – FELONY REDUCED TO A MISDEMEANOR DWI

Client arrested by Montgomery County Sheriff's Department after an accident totaling his BMW. Another person involved in the accident sustained a broken arm. Client was facing 2-10 years in TDC. Case reduced to misdemeanor DWI-1st, and client did not sustain a felony conviction allowing him to keep his job.

DWI – 2ND OFFENSE - .19 BREATH TEST – NOT GUILTY

Client was stopped in her neighborhood for not coming to a complete stop at a stop sign by Friendswood Police Department. Client admitted to drinking earlier in the evening, and was just returning from a convenience store to buy cigarettes after an argument with her husband. Client was stopped in front of her house. Client did field sobriety tests in light rain. Cops alleged she failed field sobriety tests, and cops towed her car that was lawfully parked in front of her house. We argued the case on a theme that the cops were overzealous, and were not objectively reasonable with client. Jury agreed and found her not guilty.

FELONY POSSESSION OF A WEAPON ON CAMPUS – CASE DISMISSED

Student accused of possessing a weapon in his vehicle parking in his high school parking lot. We were able to demonstrate the weapons were used for hunting purposes only. Case dismissed.

FELONY DWI – CASE DISMISSED

High school coach on verge of retirement was arrested for Felony DWI – 3rd offense by Texas Department of Public Safety. The school district suspended him from teaching while the case was pending. Before the case was dismissed, we were able to convince the school district to allow him return to his teaching/coaching job he had held for over 30 years. He was stopped for not coming to a complete stop at a stop sign. Client admitted to drinking 3 beers at a friend's house. Client failed field sobriety tests, and was arrested for DWI-3rd. Case dismissed. Client had his job full reinstated.

THEFT – CASE DISMISSED

Houston Fire Department fire fighter was accused of stealing from Home Depot. Case dismissed.

FELONY INJURY TO ELDERLY – CASE DISMISSED

Young man accused of injuring an elderly person. Case dismissed and expunged from his record.

MURDER – CASE NO BILLED BY GRAND JURY

Client accused of murder when he was in a Houston poker club when two armed men tried to rob him. We were able to demonstrate client acted in self-defense in the shooting. The Grand jury agreed, and refused to accept any charges.

FEDERAL PROBATION REVOCATION DUE TO DWI – CASE DISMISSED

Client was on federal probation when he was arrested for DWI by Harris County Constable's Office, Precinct 1. Was able to get DWI case dismissed. The United States Attorney's office along with the United States Probation Office filed a motion to revoke his federal probation due to the arrest. The burden of proof for convicting someone of a crime is beyond a reasonable doubt, whereas the burden of proof for revoking a probation is a much lower standard of evidence—by a preponderance of the evidence (51% or more). During the hearing on the motion to revoke probation, we cross-examined the arresting deputy constable from Precinct 1 who arrested our client. We were able to demonstrate that the officer's opinion of intoxication was not only subjective, but also unreliable due to his poor administration of the standardized field sobriety exercises. Judge gave client's clues on the field sobriety exercises no weight, and denied the Federal government's motion to revoke our clients probation.

FELONY POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE – CASE DISMISSED

Student accused of possessing cocaine in his car at his high school. The cocaine in his car was detected by the Houston Independent School District Police with the use of a drug sniffing dog. We were able to demonstrate to the district court judge that the search was illegally conducted, and therefore the fruits of the poisonous tree doctrine mandated that the evidence illegally obtained should be suppressed. Case dismissed.

INTOXICATION ASSAULT - MOTION TO SUPPRESS GRANTED - CASE DISMISSED

Incredibly unfortunate and tragic accident where my client was driving and hit a motorcyclist causing severe bodily injury. Case investigated by Texas DPS and Fort Bend County Sheriff's Department. She was charged with intoxication assault due to her prescription medications she was taking for many debilitating ailments. Judge granted our motion to suppress the urine test, and her statements. Case was later dismissed.

.24 BLOOD TEST - MOTION TO SUPPRESS GRANTED - CASE DISMISSED

Client was stopped for allegedly impeding traffic by Houston Police Department DWI Task Force. Officer gave testified at ALR hearing to one version, the officer testified to another version at the hearing, and the officer had a 3rd version in his offense report. The judge did not find the officer credible, and also found that the stop was illegal and not supported with probable cause. Motion to suppress granted. Case dismissed.

DWI – 2ND OFFENSE – NOT GUILTY

Client was a lawyer, and was stopped by Houston Police Department DWI Task Force for allegedly weaving. When police officers requested he step out of the car, he initially refused. Client refused to answer any questions and immediately invoked his right to a lawyer. We were able to demonstrate that all officers stories conflicted with the videos shown at trial. Lawyer client was found not guilty.

FELONY DWI WITH A CHILD PASSENGER – CASE DISMISSED

Client was arrested by Seabrook Police Department for speeding. Client had taken his valid prescription medication, and officers believed he was intoxicated due to his prescription medication. Most people do not realize that, in Texas, a person can be accused of being intoxicated (not having the normal use of their mental or physical faculties) due to prescription medication. Client was driving his friends and their son home. Client allegedly failed field sobriety exercises, and was arrested for felony DWI with a child passenger. We were able to convince the chief prosecutor of two things: (1) he had a valid and legal prescription for the medication he was taking; (2) the levels of the prescription medication were within the therapeutic levels that would not cause any impairment. Case dismissed.

ASSAULT – CASE DISMISSED

Client accused of fighting with co-worker. Set the case for trial. Convinced the prosecutor the complaining witness was actually the aggressor who started the fight. Case dismissed with jury in the hallway.

DWI - .17 BREATH TEST – NOT GUILTY

Client was stopped for speeding on Washington Avenue by Houston Police Department. Client fully cooperated in answering all questions, doing all field sobriety tests, an taking the breath test and failing. 09Through the State's own witnesses, we were able to demonstrate reasonable doubt as to Defendant's alleged intoxication.

DWI-1ST OFFENSE - .14 BLOOD TEST – DISMISSED DURING TRIAL

Client was arrested after she was stopped by Houston Police Department due to damage to the front of her vehicle from an earlier accident. The officers conducted field sobriety exercises, and alleged she failed. Testimony at trial demonstrated officer did not know the standardized manner on how to perform or grade field sobriety exercises. All the evidence was suppressed. State dismissed during trial.

DWI-1ST OFFENSE – NOT GUILTY

Client was stopped for speeding by West University Police Department. Client was a courier for Fed Ex and would lose her job of 23 years with Fed Ex if she was convicted of a DWI or sustained a license suspension. She is alleged to have failed field sobriety tests, but were we able to demonstrate reasonable doubt. She was found not guilty, and is still working for Fed Ex.

DWI-1ST OFFENSE – NOT GUILTY

Client was stopped for speeding by Pasadena Police Department. She admitted to previously consuming alcohol. She took 39 steps on the 9 step walk and turn field sobriety exercise. We joked with the trial judge that she just lost jurisdiction over the case because client walked into Galveston County during the exercise. We were able to convince the jury that her performance on the field sobriety exercises were more influence by fear and nerves than from alcohol intoxication.

INTERFERENCE WITH DUTIES OF A PUBLIC SERVANT - CASE DISMISSED

Dad showed up at scene while his son had just been arrested for possession of marijuana in Harris County by the Harris County Sheriff's Department. Dad told police officers they did not have the right to search his truck. Dad used vulgar and racial sobriquets in raised tone of voice with deputies. Dad's vulgar and racially insensitive remarks were not well received. Police responded with a taser in his back, and an arrest for interference with duties of a public servant. We were able to demonstrate that while Dad's statements may have been ignorant and inappropriate, Dad's language was protected free speech and did not constitute interference. Case dismissed.

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA - CASE DISMISSED

This is son of Dad above. Charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana after being stopped for running a stop sign. Harris County Sheriff's Deputies arrested client after he admitted to having marijuana in his shirt pocket, and handed it to the police officer. Case dismissed.

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