Attorney Brent R. Hardy's Legal Cases

Domestic violence

State of Texas vs. T.D.

Oct 19, 2015

OUTCOME: Dismissed.

Defendant was charged with Assault causing Serious Bodily Injury (married) with a Deadly Weapon. This is a first-degree felony which carries a punishment of up to 99 years or life. My client insisted t ... hat he was the victim of his wife's physical aggression, and that he only pushed her away in self-defense. A thorough examination of the medical records (with the aid of an assistant, who is a physician) revealed inconsistencies between the medical reports of two hospitals where the complaintant had been treated. As a result, there was some question as to whether the State could prove that complainant had suffered the "serious bodily injury" she claimed. In addition, I was of the belief that the State would be unable to prove use of a "deadly weapon". Two weeks before trial, the State offered a plea of 21 years in prison. I convinced my client not to accept the offer, and we instead prepared for trial. Moments before the trial was to begin, the State dismissed all charges against my client and he was freed from detention.

DUI and DWI

State of Texas vs. S.L.

Apr 08, 2015

OUTCOME: Dismissed.

Client charged with DWI. I alleged that the arresting officer had insufficient grounds to either pull over my client's vehicle, or to arrest him without a warrant. I filed a Motion to Suppress Evidence ... on which a hearing was held at which the arresting officer testified. I cross-examined the officer regarding his observations and his conduct in connection with the case.

Criminal defense

State of Texas v. T.L.M.

Sep 19, 2013

OUTCOME: Case dismissed.

Client was passenger in a vehicle pulled over for traffic violation. After driver consented to a search, officers found 5 grams of cocaine in client's purse. Client was charged with 2nd degree felony ... (possession, 2-20 years).

Criminal defense

State of Texas vs. B.H.R.

N/A

OUTCOME: Not guilty.

Client's charges arose from a small town traffic stop for unlawful U-turn. I alleged that the sign prohibiting U-turn was not positioned properly so as to give client timely and appropriate notice of t ... he prohibition. Legal research revealed that notice was imputed to client if existence of sign was filed of record with the county. Factual research revealed that no such notice had been filed. The case went to a jury, in part, as to whether client was given sufficient notice of U-turn prohibition. Throughout trial, the courtroom remained filled with uniformed officers "observing", in an apparent attempt to influence the jury. Instead of ignoring this fact, I drew the jury's attention to it, arguing that "you should send a message to any crooked cops, including those who may be among you."

Brent R. Hardy's Legal Cases (4)

State of Texas vs. T.D.

State of Texas vs. S.L.

State of Texas v. T.L.M.

State of Texas vs. B.H.R.