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The First 48 Hours After an Arrest in Harris County: An Hour-by-Hour Guide

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The moment the handcuffs go on, a clock starts. For the next 48 hours, the state is the one on a deadline, not just you, and what happens during that window shapes how quickly you get out and how strong your defense will be. David Smith is a Board Certified Criminal Lawyer practicing criminal defense […]

Case Dismissed: When the State Cannot Prove Operation of a Motor Vehicle in Texas DWI Cases

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In Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges can have life-altering consequences. A conviction can lead to jail time, steep fines, license suspension, and a permanent criminal record. But what happens when the State cannot prove a critical element of the offense—such as whether the accused was actually operating a motor vehicle? Recently, a case in […]

Trial Setting Dismissal Secured for DWI with Alleged High BAC

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Featured in Show Me the Justice: Trial Setting Dismissal Secured for DWI with Alleged High BAC In a recent victory for criminal defense in Harris County, a DWI case involving an alleged high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was dismissed at trial setting—highlighting the critical importance of experienced legal representation when facing serious charges in Texas. The […]

How to Get Criminal Charges Dropped in Texas

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When you are facing criminal charges in Texas, the weight of the unknown can be overwhelming. It is crucial to understand one fundamental truth: an arrest is not a conviction. The Texas justice system provides several legal avenues that can lead to charges being dropped, from a prosecutor declining to file the case—a “no-file”—to a […]

Trial Setting Dismissal Secured for DWI 2nd with Alleged High BAC

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Featured in Show Me the Justice: Trial Setting Dismissal Secured for DWI 2nd with Alleged High BAC In the ever-evolving landscape of criminal defense in Harris County, securing justice for our clients often requires not just legal knowledge, but relentless advocacy, strategic collaboration, and a deep understanding of the courtroom dynamics. Recently, our work was recognized […]

.141 Breath Test Dismissed and ALR Hearing Victory

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Case Win: DWI Charge with a .141 Breath Test Dismissed and ALR Hearing Victory At David Smith Law Firm, PLLC, we believe every person accused of a crime deserves a strong defense and the presumption of innocence. This past week, our office secured a major victory for one of our clients: Criminal DWI case dismissed […]

Closing Out a Successful Week—Dismissals and Downpours

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Closing Out a Successful Week—Dismissals and Downpours [fusion_youtube id=”https://youtu.be/60hrYbL6iY0″ alignment=”center” width=”” height=”” start_time=”” end_time=”” autoplay=”false” mute=”false” loop=”false” controls=”true” api_params=”” title_attribute=”” video_facade=”” thumbnail_size=”auto” video_facade_no_cookie=”on” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” css_id=”” structured_data=”off” video_upload_date=”” video_duration=”” video_title=”” video_desc=””][/fusion_youtube] This week in Houston brought heavy rain—and two major victories in the courtroom. At the David Smith Law Firm, PLLC, we’re proud […]

Victory in the Courtroom: Honored to Be Recognized for a Trial Setting Dismissal

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Victory in the Courtroom: Honored to Be Recognized for a Trial Setting Dismissal I’m proud and deeply honored to share that I was recently recognized by ShowMeTheJustice.com for earning a trial setting dismissal in Cause Number 2535752, a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) case out of Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 10. This recognition […]

Earning a Trial Setting Dismissal in a DWI Case

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Earning a Trial Setting Dismissal in a DWI Case I’m proud to share that I was recently listed by Show Me The Justice for earning a trial setting dismissal for my client in Cause Number 2534680 for the offense of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). While being listed therein is not the end-goal, this recognition is […]

Trial-Day Dismissal for Our Client

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Trial-Day Dismissal for Our Client At the David Smith Law Firm, PLLC, we are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of legal representation. We are pleased to share a recent success story that highlights our commitment to justice and our ability to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients. Last week in Brazoria […]

Victory in Court: In-Trial Dismissal of a DWI Case

Victory in Court: In-Trial Dismissal of a DWI Case. David Smith and Savanna Luna in court attire on either side of our client outside the courtroom after the in-trial dismissal.

Victory in Court: In-Trial Dismissal of a DWI Case In the world of criminal defense, every case presents its own unique challenges, requiring strategy, legal expertise, and a thorough understanding of constitutional protections. Recently, defense attorneys Savannah Luna, David Smith, Brianne Boiarsky, and Tyler Flood successfully defended our client against a charge of Driving While […]

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