Fort Worth, TX
Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence ... +2 more
OUTCOME: Not Guilty
Evading arrest in a vehicle, normally a 3rd degree felony. Prior history had client enhanced to a 2nd degree felony, facing 2-20 years in prison with no chance of probation if convicted. James took th ... e case to trial and received a jury verdict of Not Guilty.
OUTCOME: No Billed
Client faced charges for Evading Arrest with a Vehicle. 3rd Degree Felony enhanced to 2nd Degree - 2-20 years TDC.
OUTCOME: Dismissed
Client faced felony charges for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a Controlled Substance 1-4 grams, both 3rd degree felonies. Client faced 2-10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fin ... e on each case. After discussing issues about the officer's stop with the prosecutor, case was dismissed.
OUTCOME: Dismissed
Client accused of shoplifting over $200 worth of merchandise. Video showed offense. Worked with prosecutor and convinced her a theft conviction in this case would not serve the interests of justice.
OUTCOME: Reduced to Misdemeanor
Tarrant County client charged with State Jail Felony Theft, facing 180 days - 2 years in a State Jail facility.
OUTCOME: Dismissed
Client faced 5 years to life in prison for allegedly fraudulently possessing a large quantity of other people's ID information and having previously been to prison. Prior attorney on the case advised ... client to accept the State's offer of 5 years in the pen. James got the case, reviewed the facts, and filed a motion to fight the search of client's purse. Same prosecutor who previously only offered pen time became convinced that James was correct.