Case Results

Drug Charges Result in Deferred Adjudication and Probation
September, 2026: Panhandle of Texas. Our Chicago based client was pulled over for a traffic stop and “suspicious behavior” a/k/a being African American in a nearly all white part of rural Texas. When our client refused a search request a drug dog (“Cracker Jack”) was called in and allegedly “hit” three times. A suitcase in the trunk was opened and drugs were discovered: 14 lbs fentanyl and 10 lbs cocaine. Our client agreed to 10 years deferred adjudication probation and a $5000 fine.
First-Degree Murder Charges Reduced to Manslaughter and Criminally Negligent Homicide
August, 2026: State of Texas v. Jose Flores. Randall County, Texas. Mass Shooting, Amarillo, Texas July, 2023. Our client was charged with 2 counts of 1st Degree Murder and 4 counts of Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon. He was facing two life sentences on the murder charges and 80 years on the other charges. We relied on various theories of self defense and challenged the ballistics since there was a struggle and random shots. After a 9 day trial the jury found Mr. Flores guilty of just lesser offenses of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. He was sentenced to just two years in a state jail prison and 10 years probation when he is released. He received good time credit for nearly a year and should be released in a matter of months.
No Charges Filed Against Paramedic Accused of Sexual Assault
July, 2026: Potter County, Texas. A registered nurse accused our client, a career paramedic, of sexual assault. We promptly arranged a voluntary interview, provided the results of an independent polygraph examination that he passed, and presented evidence of a possible financial motive. After reviewing the allegations, the District Attorney closed the investigation without filing charges.
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Charge Resolved with Deferred Adjudication Probation
June, 2026: Potter County, Texas. Our client was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child with an allegation of continuous offenses. He was facing a minimum mandatory sentence of 25 years. We successfully negotiated a plea agreement of 8 years deferred adjudication probation.
Aggravated Assault Charge Resolved with Deferred Adjudication Probation
May, 2026: Potter County, Texas. Our client was charged with seven counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly opening fire on a group of people at an apartment complex. We successfully negotiated a plea agreement of 10 years deferred adjudication probation.
Aggravated Sexual Assault Charge Resolved with Time-Served Plea Deal
May, 2026: Potter County, Texas. Our client was charged with aggravated sexual assault and was double enhanced as a habitual offender having been previously convicted of 8 other serious felony charges, including sexual assault. His mandatory minimum sentence range, if found guilty, was 25 years to life. We successfully negotiated a plea agreement to 6 years TDC which equated to time served.
Murder Charge Reduced to Manslaughter
February, 2026: Randall County, Texas. Our client was nearly indicted for murder but our prompt investigation and forthcoming approach with law enforcement resulted in a reduced charge of Manslaughter and a deferred adjudication probation plea agreement.
Major Sentence Reduction
January, 2026: Gray County, Texas. Our client was charged with Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The shooter Co-Defendant received a 45-year prison sentence. Another passenger (non-shooter) agreed to a 20-year prison sentence in a plea deal. Two weeks before trial, we negotiated a 5-year prison sentence for our client. The Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon charge was dismissed. The client will be eligible for parole after 2 ½ years. The client was facing 5-99 on the Murder charge and 2-20 years on the Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon charge. The sentences could have been stacked by the Court to run consecutively.
$450K Bail Reduction
January, 2026: Armstrong County, Texas. Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Aggravated Robbery charges against our client. Bail was set at $500,000.00 before we were hired. We demanded a reduction hearing immediately and the Court lowered bail to just $50,000.00, saving the client and his family $45,000.00.

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