Toby Shook is known as one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Texas having tried over 300 jury trials. After an unprecedented career with the Dallas District Attorney’s Office, where he earned a reputation as being one of the nation’s top prosecutors, Toby Shook entered private practice to represent citizens accused of all criminal wrongdoing by both State and Federal authorities.

Throughout his career, Mr. Shook has been recognized by his peers as being one of the top criminal lawyers in the nation He was selected by D Magazine as one of Dallas’ Top Criminal Defense Attorneys 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.

The Texas District and County Attorneys’ Association awarded Mr. Shook its inaugural Lone Star Award recognizing him as the best prosecutor in the State of Texas in 2002. He was also awarded the Go-To Prosecutor by Texas Lawyer Magazine in 2002.

Toby Shook has been a Super Lawyer for 13 years. In the Fall of 2007, Mr. Shook was voted as one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America by Law Dragon Magazine. Mr. Shook was selected as a Super Lawyer by his peers in Texas Monthly for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,2012, 2013, and 2014.

Mr. Shook’s vast trial experience encompasses every type of crime in the penal code – DWI, theft, assault, murder, sex crimes, drug offenses, and organized crime. Mr. Shook earned a reputation as being an aggressive trial lawyer known for his relentless preparation, skillful cross-examination and passionate argument. He has lectured nationwide on cross-examination, closing argument, case preparation, jury selection, self-defense, and capital murder. Mr. Shook’s broad experience gives his clients a tremendous advantage during police investigations, grand jury investigations, plea negotiations, and trial.

With over twenty years experience with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Shook rose to the rank of Chief of the Felony Trial Division and tried some of the most high-profile cases in Dallas County history, including the Texas Seven prison escapees, serial killer Charles Albright, the AMC Grand killer, and was assigned the Darlie Routier prosecution.

In 2013, Toby Shook and attorney Bill Wirskye were appointed special prosecutors for the Kaufman Texas Prosecutor Murders, which received national attention. Their prosecution resulted in the conviction and death sentence of Eric Williams.

Over the years, Mr. Shook has been featured on many national network shows including: NBC’s Dateline, Court TV, A&E’s American Justice, Cold Case Files, 48 Hours, HBO’s Autopsy, Current Affair, and Texas Lawyer.

Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Texas, 1983

Education
J.D. Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas
Law Review: Texas Tech Law Review

B. A., Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Major: History

Honors and Awards

Professional Associations and Memberships

Dallas Bar Association
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Past Employment Positions

Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, Felony Trial Bureau Chief

Recent Results / 2016

Dallas woman arrested for misdemeanor assault. Case disposed of with a conditional dismissal
Waxahachie man indicted for Aggravated Sexual Assault by an Ellis County Grand Jury. Plead to Misdemeanor Assault with probation. Felony dismissed.
Dallas man arrested for solicitation of Prostitution. Case dismissed
Business man indicted for felony offense of Organized Retail Theft. Case reduced to class B misdemeanor theft 6 months deferred probation
Business man indicted for Felony offense of Aggravated Assault. Case reduced to class C misdemeanor served 90 days deferred probation
Dallas woman arrested for domestic violence charges. Case dismissed
Dallas man indicted for Felony Criminal Mischief with enhancement paragraphs. prosecution initially recommends 5 years in prison. Case reduced to misdemeanor deferred probation
Dallas man arrested for DWI 2. Case dismissed due to problems with blood test
Collin County man arrested and indicted for Aggravated Assault Family Violence. Case reduced to misdemeanor assault, 9 month deferred probation and no finding of family violence.
Dallas man arrested for misdemeanor assault/family violence charge. Case dismissed after completion of counseling course
Kaufman man arrested and indicted for the felony offenses of Theft of a Firearm and Theft Over $20,000. The felony Theft case was reduced to a misdemeanour and defendant was placed on deferred probation. The Theft of a Firearm case was Dismissed
Collin County man arrested by Addison Police for the felony offense of Aggravated Assault. Persuaded prosecutor to reduce felony to misdemeanour offense of Deadly Conduct and received 2 year deferred probation and fine
Dallas woman arrested for DWI. Plead to Obstruction of a highway and received deferred probation. DWI charge dismissed
Dallas man indicted for Organized Retail heft. Case reduced to Class B misdemeanors and one year deferred probation.
Dallas man arrested by the Addison Police for the Misdemeanour offense of Interference With a Public Servant. Case dismissed
Dallas police officer arrested for Felony Family Violence Assault. Case No Billed by Dallas County Grand Jury
Dallas Insurance adjuster arrested for the felony offense of Injury to a Child. Case dismissed
Dallas man indicted for Felony Aggravated Assault. Case dismissed
Dallas woman arrested for family violence assault against boyfriend. Case dismissed
Dallas man arrested for criminal mischief. Case dismissed
Dallas man arrested for the felony offense of Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon in a Tavern. Persuaded the District Attorney’s office to dismiss case
Dallas man arrested for misdemeanors assault. Case dismissed as part of conditional dismissal agreement
Dallas man arrested for family violence assault against step father. Case dismissed.

Notable Cases / 2015

Business man arrested on two case of sex abuse of a child. Both cases No Billed by a Kaufman County Grand Jury
Woman arrested by Irving Police for the felony offense of Injury to an Elderly Person. Case was No Billed by a Dallas county Grand Jury
Businessman arrested for Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. Persuaded Tarrant County Prosecutor to dismiss charges
Defendant originally arrested as an accomplice for a Capital Murder charge. Persuaded Dallas County Grand Jury to indict as Burglary of a Habitation. Plea bargained case to 5 years in TDCJ.
Denton police referred shooting case involving the death of two men to the Denton County grand jury. The case was No Billed based on Texas Stand Your Ground law.
Frisco man arrested for the felony offense for Texas Domestic Violence/Impeding Breath. Case No Billed by Denton County jury
Dallas man arrested for the felony offense of Family Violence Assault/Impeding Breath. Case dismissed as part of a conditional dismissal agreement
2015 Irving Woman arrested for DWI. Blood test score .127. After a day and half in trial reached plea bargain for Obstruction of a Highway and granted deferred probation. DWI dismissed
2015 Dallas Physician arrested for felony offense of Family Violence Impeding Breath. Case No Billed by Dallas County Grand Jury
Dentist arrested and indicted for Felony Family Violence Assault/Impeding. Persuaded Dallas District Attorney’s Office to dismiss case.
Dallas man arrested for Aggravated Assault. Charges lowered to misdemeanor assault at the grand jury. Persuaded prosecutors to dismiss charges.
Immigrant indicted for Texas Engaging in Organized Activity Compelling Prostitution. Case dismissed
Dallas Business woman arrested and indicted for the felony offense of Theft over $100,000. Persuaded prosecutor to dismiss case.
Criminal Negligent Homicide case involving pedestrian struck by car referred to Kaufman Count Grand Jury. Case No Billed.
College student arrested for DWI after rear end collision. Convinced Collin County prosecutors to dismiss the DWI after evidence showed accident due to seizure.
Teacher arrested on one count of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and three counts of Improper Educator Student relationship. Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child case dismissed, one Improper case dismissed. Deferred Probation on the remaining two Improper Relationship cases.
Dallas man arrested for Felony Charge of Intent to Deliver Heroin. Indictment enhanced with previous felony conviction of same charge, 15 year minimum. Reached plea bargain dropping enhancement paragraph and plead to 6 years deferred probation.
Dallas man arrested for Domestic Violence Assault. Prosecutors filed for a permanent Protective Order. At contested hearing the Judge ruled the State had not proven Domestic violence had occurred or that the victim was in danger of further violence. The criminal Assault case dismissed.
Irving man Indicted for Aggravated Assault road rage incident. State initially offered 15 years in prison. Reached plea bargain reducing case to misdemeanor, no contest plea and two days back time.
Dallas man arrested and indicted on two Felony Family Violence Assault charges. Reached plea bargain of dismissal of one case and reduction to misdemeanor assault with 2 years deferred probation
Ellis County woman arrested at Love Field for the Felony Offense of Possession of a Weapon in a Prohibited Place. Persuaded the Dallas County Grand Jury to No Bill
Dallas man arrested and indicted for Attempted Sexual Assault. The case was dismissed by the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office
Dallas man arrested for Domestic Violence Assault Case was dismissed on day of trial.
Dallas man arrested for Aggravated Assault which occurred during a bar fight. The victim’s suffered facial fractures near the eye socket causing serous bodily injury. Case reduced to a misdemeanour deferred probation.
College student arrested for Domestic Violence Assault charge. Case dismissed by Dallas County District Attorney’s Office after negotiation of conditional dismissal.
College student arrested for Aggravated Assault Family Violence and Resisting Arrest by the Dallas Police Department. The Felony Aggravated Assault charge was No Billed by Dallas County Grand Jury. Then the resisting arrest charge was dismissed after completion of a conditional dismissal
Fort Worth man indicted for Intoxication Manslaughter and Intoxication Assault. Offered 10 years prison time by the State. Received 2 years for Intoxication Manslaughter and 10 years probation for Intoxication Assault from Jury.
Dallas business man arrested fro DWI. Persuaded prosecutor to dismiss DWI charge and plead the case to Obstruction of a Passageway and receive one year deferred probation and $500 fine.
Dallas man charge with the felony Offense of Robbery. Persuaded prosecutor to reduce case to misdemeanor assault and sentenced to 1 year deferred probation.
North Texas State student arrested for felony offense of Delivery of Marijuana. Charge was change to misdemeanor and plead to deferred probation.
Denton man Arrested for Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer.  Persuaded Grand Jury to indict as Evading Arrest. Case plead to 3 years deferred probation.
Dallas man arrested for Aggravated Assault Family Violence.  Case No Billed by Dallas County Grand Jury
Dallas man arrested for Interfering with a 911 call. Persuaded the State to dismiss on day of trial.

Notable Cases / 2014

Plano teenager arrested for DWI by Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper in Collin County. Found Not Guilty at trial.
Dallas man arrested for the felony offense of Sexual Assault. Case No Billed by the Grand Jury
Dallas man arrested for family violence assault charge and motion to revoke for felony probation. Misdemeanor charge dismissed and felony probation continued
Immigrant Indicted for the felony offense of Criminal Mischief by a Dallas County grand jury. Case reduced to Class C Misdemeanor  and given 90 days unsupervised probation.
Irving man indicted on Burglary of a Habitation charge. Case reduced to misdemeanor criminal trespass charge and sentenced to deferred probation
Dallas woman arrested for the felony offense of embezzling funds from employer in excess of $100,000. Worked out civil settlement and charges dropped
Frisco man arrested for Terroristic Threats. Case reduced to Class C Misdemeanor charge of Disturbing the Peace, 180 deferred probation
Dallas man arrested and indicted for felony family violence choking charge. Case dismissed
Dallas man arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence charge. Case dismissed
Dallas domestic violence charges brought against Dallas restaurant owner. Case dismissed week before trial
Dallas DUI charge brought against Dallas man by DPS. Charged changed to Obstruction of a Passageway and given deferred probation
College student arrested for Terroristic Threats. Case reduced to Class C Disturbing the Peace and given 90 days deferred probation
Dallas man indicted on Domestic Violence Strangulation Assault. Case dismissed after completion of Anger Management class
Consultant arrested by Irving police for DWI. Charge changed to Obstruction of  a Passageway and the reduced to Class C misdemeanor and given deferred probation
Dallas Shoplifting charge brought against Dallas Area consultant. Case dismissed
Irving business man arrested for Misdemeanor Terroristic Threat charge. Case dismissed.
Dallas business woman arrested at airport for the felony offense Possession of a Weapon in a Prohibited Place. Case No Billed by Grand Jury
Irving man arrested on felony offense of Family Violence Assault. Case reduced to misdemeanor deferred.
Denton county man indicted for Aggravated Assault for road rage incident. Persuaded prosecutor to reduce case to misdemeanor charge of deadly conduct. Plead to misdemeanor deferred probation
Dallas man arrested for misdemeanor charge of Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. Case dismissed.
Collin County man arrested and indicted for felony Evading Arrest. Charges were reduced to misdemeanor and client given deferred probation
Dallas man arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution. Case dismissed.
Richardson woman arrested and charged with domestic violence. Case dismissed
Desoto woman accused of assault. Case dismissed on day of trial

Notable Cases / 2013

Texarkana man found Not Guilty on three counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and Indecency of a Child after a four week jury trial.
West Texas man indicted in Terrell County for the felony offense of Tampering with a Government Record. Case Dismissed
Irving women Indicted for State Jail Felony offense of Criminal Mischief. Persuaded District Attorney to dismiss charges
Dallas man arrested for Misdemeanor offense of Receiving Stolen Property. Case dismissed after case set for trial.
Richardson man arrested for Interfering with 911 Call. Persuaded District Attorney to dismiss case.
Garland man Indicted for Indecency of a Child. State originally offered 30 years. Case reduced on day of trial to a misdemeanor assault charge.
Dallas man arrested for Family Violence Assault. Case dismissed.
Mesquite man arrested and indicted for Aggravated Assault for shooting his girlfriend. Found Not Guilty at trial.
Dallas man arrested for Assault in a fight at a Deep Ellum parking lot. Found Not Guilty at trial.
Dallas man arrested and indicted for the felony offense of Assault on a Security Guard. Case reduced to a misdemeanor and sentenced to two months deferred non reporting probation.
Dallas business owner charged with DWI. Found Not Guilty at trial.
Collin County man arrested at Love Field for the felony offense of Possession of a gun in a Prohibited Place. Case was No Billed by the Grand Jury.
Frisco man arrested for the felony offense of Aggravated Assault. On day of trial case was reduced to a misdemeanor offense and given one year deferred probation.
Dallas man charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a felon. Case dismissed.
Dallas man arrested for DWI. Case plead to Obstruction of a Passageway and given deferred probation.
Frisco executive arrested for Felony Family Violence Aggravated Assault. Case was No Billed by Denton County Grand Jury.
Dallas teenager accused of sexual assault. Case No Billed by Collin County Grand Jury.
Wylie man arrested and charged for interfering with 911 call. Case set for Jury Trial then was dismissed.
Dallas realtor arrested for DWI, case reduced to Obstruction of a Passageway and defendant given deferred probation.
East Texas lawyer arrested in Dallas for having a gun at Love Field. Charged with the Felony offense of Possession of a Weapon in a Prohibited Place. Persuaded District Attorney to reject charge.
Highland Park man arrested for Deadly Conduct. Case dismissed.

Notable Cases / 2012

SMU student arrested for DWI by University Park Police with a .14 breath score. Found Not Guilty.
Dallas man arrested for Felony offense of Family Violence. Case was No Billed by the Dallas County Grand Jury.
Rockwall man arrested for DWI. Plead to offense of Obstruction of a Highway and received deferred probation. DWI charge dismissed.
Dallas man indicted for Indecency with a Child. Found Not Guilty at trial.
Dallas business owner charged with DWI in Collin County. Found Not Guilty at trial.
Dallas man indicted for Sexual Assault. Case reduced to misdemeanor Assault and placed on deferred probation.
Dallas woman arrested and charged by Dallas Police for Family violence assault against her former boyfriend. Found Not Guilty at trial.
Nurse arrested and indicted for the felony offense Obtaining a Controlled Substance by a Fraudulent Prescription. Persuaded prosecutor to reduce charge to Class C misdemeanor deferred probation for 6 months.
Dallas man arrested by Irving police for felony possession of Meth. After Indictment case was reduced to Misdemeanor and defendant granted deferred probation.
Dallas man on Felony probation was arrested for new DWI charge and motion to revoke filed by the State. At revocation hearing persuaded Judge to continue the Defendant on probation.
Dallas lawyer arrested for DWI. Case reduced to Obstruction of a Passageway and defendant given deferred probation.
Dallas man arrested for felony possession of cocaine. Case dismissed after defendant successfully completed drug education classes, community service hours, and drug testing.
Dallas man indicted for Capital Murder, State offered 30 years for a plea. During the second day of trial the State lowered the offer to 5 years Non Contest Plea for Aggravated Robbery.
Dallas business man arrested for DWI by Dallas Police. Case reduced to misdemeanor Obstruction and defendant granted 9 months deferred probation.
Dallas man arrested for DWI by the Dallas Police. Case reduced to Obstruction and defendant given back time.
Coppell man arrested for felony offense of Evading Arrest. Case was reduced to a misdemeanor Fleeing charge at Grand Jury. The misdemeanor case was dismissed.
Louisiana Physician indicted in Collin County for Indecency with a Child. On day of trial State offered 2 years deferred probation with no reporting.
School principal arrested for DWI by Rockwall TX Police. Case reduced to Obstruction of Highway and defendant granted deferred probation.

Notable Cases / 2011

Navarro County Night Club Owner arrested and indicted for Manslaughter and Aggravated Assault in connection with a man killed in a bar fight. Jury found “Not Guilty” on all three Felony charges.
Plano teenager arrested and indicted for Aggravated Assault in connection with fight at Fair Park in which victim was in coma for three weeks. Case went to trial and during prolonged jury deliberations State offered misdemeanor deferred adjudication.
SMU student arrested for Resisting Arrest. Case reduced to Class C misdemeanor.
Dallas man arrested for DWI after accident. Case dismissed.
Dallas businessman arrested for Resisting Arrest. Case reduced to Class C misdemeanor charge of Disturbing the Peace.
Rowlett man arrested for DWI by DPS. Case reduced to Obstruction of a Highway and defendant granted deferred probation.
Plano business woman Indicted for felony offense of Tampering with Evidence. Persuaded Collin County District Attorney’s Office to dismiss charges.
Collin County man arrested for Family Violence. Case reduced to Class C misdemeanor and given deferred probation.
Collin County housewife arrested for Family Violence. Persuaded Sheriff’s Office to drop charges.
Wylie mother arrested for felony offense of Aggravated Assault. Case “No Billed” by Dallas County Grand Jury.
Allen teenager arrested in Dallas for Possession of Marijuana. Case dismissed.
Irving businessman investigated for Assaulting an employee. “No Billed” by Dallas County Grand Jury.
Irving man arrested and Indicted for Indecency with a Child. Case set for trial. Pled to misdemeanor offense of deferred probation.
Austin man arrested by Dallas Police for DWI 2nd. Successful Motion to Suppress Stop granted. Case dismissed.
Arlington Police Officer arrested by Cedar Hill Police on four felony cases: Attempted Sexual Assault, Family Violence, and Retaliation. After Grand Jury presentation the cases were “No Billed” by the Dallas County Grand Jury.
Dallas man arrested for the felony offense of Deadly Conduct. Persuaded the Dallas Police to reject the charges.
Southlake executive arrested by the DFW police after a handgun was found in his travel bag. Case was rejected by the police.
Georgia man arrested and charged by the Dallas Police for Burglary of Habitation with Intent to Commit Assault and felony Evading Arrest. Burglary case was dismissed and the felony Evading was reduced to a misdemeanor deferred probation.
Dallas woman arrested and indicted on Felony Possession of Meth. Persuaded prosecutors to drop case to a misdemeanor.
High School coach investigated by DPS for Sexual Assault. Case “No Billed” by Ellis County Grand Jury.

Notable Cases / 2010

Dallas salesman arrested for Family Violence. Persuaded police to drop charges.
Teacher arrested for DWI by the DFW Police with a .17 breath test. Found “Not Guilty” at trial.
Louisiana Physician arrested on drug charges by the Irving Police Department. Won speedy trial motion, case dismissed.
Dallas woman charged with DWI that involved an accident and a .14 blood test. Motion to suppress the blood test was granted and the case was reduced to Obstruction of a highway.
Dallas executive investigated for Indecency with a Child by the University Park Police. Persuaded police to reject charge.
Dallas executive charged with DWI and Marijuana Possession by the Grapevine police. DWI reduced to Obstruction of a Highway and Marijuana case dismissed.
Law student arrested by Dallas police for Assault. Case dismissed.
Dallas man investigated by Dallas police for Sexual Assault of a Child. Case rejected by police.
Dallas real estate executive arrested for DWI. Case reduced to Obstruction and defendant granted deferred probation.
Businessman from Oklahoma City arrested in Dallas nightclub for Interference with Public Duties of a Police Officer. Case dismissed.
Rockwall man arrested for DWI by Rockwall police. Case reduced to Obstruction and defendant granted one year deferred probation.
Computer security analyst charged with Assault of ex-girlfriend by Dallas Police Department. Case dismissed on day of trial.
Physician arrested by Highland Park Police for Assault Family Violence. Case dismissed by the District Attorney’s Office.
Dallas oil executive arrested by Dallas Police for Family Violence Assault and Interference with an Emergency Call. Persuaded police to reject case.
Accountant charged by Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office with Misdemeanor offense of Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Case dismissed by the District Attorney’s Office.
Housewife arrested by the Grand Prairie police for Felony offense of Obtaining a Prescription by Fraud. Case reduced to Misdemeanor and given deferred probation.
Georgia man arrested by Dallas Police for Felony offense of Possession of Cocaine. Case reduced to Misdemeanor given deferred probation.
College student arrested and indicted for the Felony offense of Aggravated Assault. Case reduced to Misdemeanor Assault and given deferred adjudication.
Irving man arrested for Felony Possession of Drugs. Motion to Suppress granted for defective search warrant. Case dismissed.
Police officer arrested by DPS for DWI. Persuaded Rockwall County District Attorney to reject charge.
Executive arrested by DFW Police for Felony Offense of Prohibited Weapon. Case rejected by Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office.

Notable Cases / 2009

Mississippi man arrested by Irving Police for Obtaining Prescription by Fraud. Case reduced to Misdemeanor and given deferred probation.
Father and Son charged with Capital Murder by the Dallas Police Department. After Grand Jury presentation case was “No Billed” by the Dallas County Grand Jury.
Dallas construction supervisor arrested for Family Violence Assault. Found “Not Guilty” at trial.
Abilene juvenile arrested and prosecuted for Assault on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, and Evading Detention. Found “Not Guilty” at trial in all three cases.
Rockwall woman filed on for Negligent Homicide by Mesquite Police Department. Case “No Billed” by Dallas County Grand Jury.
Dallas executive indicted for Felony offense of Burglary with Intent to Commit Assault. Case reduced to Misdemeanor and given deferred probation.
Dallas computer analyst arrested for DWI 2nd offense. Found “Not Guilty” at trial.
Oklahoma man arrested by the Allen Police Department and indicted for Felony Drug Possession. Persuaded District Attorney’s Office to dismiss case due to search problems.
Dallas man was indicted on Federal Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and five State Felony cases of Possession with Intent to Deliver. Was facing 130 months under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and offered 20 years on the State cases. Federal Sentence reduced to 63 months and all State charges were dismissed.
Dallas man charged with Assault. Prosecutors dismissed charges on day of trial.
Dallas businessman investigated by the Dallas Police for the Deadly Conduct. Persuaded the police to drop the case.
Long time Federal employee arrested for Felony offense of Injury to a Child by Cedar Hill Police. Case “No Billed” by Dallas County Grand Jury.
North Texas Coed arrested for Felony offense of Possession of Cocaine. Case reduced to Misdemeanor and given deferred probation.
Dallas salesman arrested for Felony offense of Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon in a Tavern and Deadly Conduct. Felony reduced to Misdemeanor probation and Deadly Conduct charge dismissed.
SMU student arrested for DWI. Case reduced to Obstruction of a Highway, granted deferred probation.
Dallas man arrested by Cedar Hill Police Department for Boating While Intoxicated. Case reduced to Obstruction.
Houston man arrested by Dallas Police for Family Violence. Case dropped by Dallas Police Department.
Four SMU students charged with Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana. Persuaded District Attorney’s Office to reject cases due to search and seizure issues.
Dallas man arrested and indicted for Felony offense of Unlawful Restraint. Case reduced to Misdemeanor probation.

Notable Cases / 2008

Executive recruiter arrested by Murphy Police for Felony Theft. Case “No Billed” by Collin County Grand Jury.
Woman while on Felony probation out of Bell County was arrested on new case in Harris County for Possession of a Controlled Substance by Prescription Fraud. Week before trial persuaded Harris County District Attorney’s Office to dismiss case. Motion to Revoke withdrawn by Bell County.
Dallas Executive arrested for DWI by Dallas Police Department. Found “Not Guilty”.
Southlake man arrested for Assault. Case set for trial. Persuaded District Attorney’s Office to dismiss case.
Plano man arrested for Felony offense of Tampering with a Government Record. Pled guilty to Class C Misdemeanor.
Resident alien working as Engineer arrested by Irving Police Department for Prostitution. Case reduced to Class C Misdemeanor and given deferred probation.
Dallas woman arrested for Family Violence. Case rejected by the Police Department.
Dallas Oil Company executive arrested for DWI by Highland Park Police Department. Case reduced to a lesser offense of Obstruction of a Highway and defendant given deferred probation.
Rockwall college student investigated for Felony Charge of Criminal Mischief. Persuaded District Attorney’s Office to reject charge.
Dallas Investment Banker arrested for DWI. Successful in getting Motion to Suppress the stop granted. Case dismissed.
Dallas College student arrested for Aggravated Assault. Persuaded Dallas District Attorney’s Office to dismiss charges.
Dallas woman arrested for Felony Theft/Receiving Stolen Property. Case rejected by District Attorney’s Office.
Dallas businessman investigated for family violence. Persuaded Irving police to drop case.
Euless man investigated for the charge of Murder. Case was No billed by a Tarrant County Grand Jury.
Plano Financial advisor arrested for the felony offense of Aggravated Assault Family Violence. Case reduced to Misdemeanor at Grand Jury. Case was later dismissed.
Dallas Accountant investigated for Indecency of a child. Case was dropped by police.
Dallas Real Estate Broker investigated by the FBI for Mortgage Fraud. Prosecution declined.
Dallas bartender charged with two cases of Aggravated Assault. The District Attorney originally offered four years. Case reduced to Misdemeanor and given one year probation.
Richardson College student investigated for Sexual Assault. Persuaded police to drop charges.
Retired Rockwall engineer arrested for felony offense of Deadly Conduct by Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office. Case reduced to Misdemeanor offense of Terroristic Threat. Case was later dismissed.
Dallas College student arrested for Aggravated Assault. Able to get case reduced to Misdemeanor at grand jury. Case was later dismissed.
Dallas Salesman arrested for felony offense of Assault of Security Guard. Case rejected by District Attorney’s Office.
Dallas CPA arrested by Mesquite Police for Family Violence. Case was reduced to Class C Misdemeanor.
Son of prominent Dallas Business owner arrested for felony theft. Case was “No Billed” by Dallas County Grand Jury.
SMU Law Student filed on for Assault. Case was rejected by the Dallas County District Attorney’s office.

Notable Cases / 2007

Dallas juvenile arrested for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Plead to Injury of a Child, given two years deferred probation and was not required to register as a sex offender.
Denton man who was on felony probation in Denton County was arrested on Possession of Controlled Substance case by DFW Police. Persuaded District Attorney’s Office to dismiss case.
Dallas man arrested with a kilo of Cocaine and charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver. Successful in getting Motion to Suppress granted and case dismissed.
West Texas teacher charged with Improper Relationship between Educator and Student. Case was dismissed by Parker County District Attorney’s Office.
Grand Prairie man indicted for Federal Charges of Inter-State theft. Federal Prosecutors initially offered three years prison time. Defendant granted federal probation.
Desoto man arrested for family violence assault. Case was rejected by the District Attorney’s office.
Plano Office manager investigated for Embezzlement. Case was “No Billed: by Collin County Grand Jury.
Garland man charged with two cases of Indecency with a Child. Felonies were dismissed and case plead to misdemeanor.
Richardson Engineer arrested for Aggravated Assault of a Police Officer. Case was “No Billed” by Grand Jury.
Houston area business man charged with Indecency with a Child in Dallas County. Found Not Guilty at trial.
McKinney Business woman charged with Assault. Case was dismissed.
Plano teenager charged with Aggravated Assault, stabbing with a knife. Case was rejected by Collin County District Attorney’s Office.
Foreign visitor while on vacation investigated for Negligent Homicide and Failure to Stop and Render Aid. Case was rejected by the District Attorney’s Office.
Police Officer charged with Aggravated Assault Family Violence. Case was “No Billed” by the Rockwall Grand Jury.
Dallas CEO charged with DWI 2nd involving an accident. Case reduced to lesser misdemeanor offense of Obstruction of a Highway and given probation.