Case Dismissed
Motion to Suppress Granted Possession of Marijuana 5lbs to 50lbs
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Court: Wise County 271st District Court Client charged with a 3rd Degree Felony, punishable between 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000, for allegedly housing a grow operation of 500 marijuana plants on their property. Additionally, the State sued to seize the client's 90 acres of land through civil asset forfeiture. Wise County Criminal Defense Lawyer David Sloane aggressively fought the state and successfully argued a Motion to Suppress on the basis of an unlawful search. As a result, both the criminal and civil asset forfeiture cases were dismissed! The client maintained their eligibility to have this incident expunged from their background and ownership of their property.
Case Dismissed
Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 5 Local Tarrant County Business Owner charged with Assault - Bodily Injury on a Family Member, a Class A Misdemeanor punishable up to one year in the county jail and a fine up to $4,000, after having an argument with his wife. If found guilty, the client would also lose their right to possess firearms. Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge fought relentlessly to have the case dismissed. Attorney Ian Routledge found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement and was able to successfully secure a conditional dismissal. Since the charge was dismissed, the client is expunction eligible - meaning they can have this incident removed from their criminal history.
Case Dismissed
Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 5 Local Tarrant County Business Owner charged with Assault - Bodily Injury on a Family Member, a Class A Misdemeanor punishable up to one year in the county jail and a fine up to $4,000, after having an argument with his wife. If found guilty, the client would also lose their right to possess firearms. Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge fought relentlessly to have the case dismissed. Attorney Ian Routledge found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement and was able to successfully secure a conditional dismissal. Since the charge was dismissed, the client is expunction eligible - meaning they can have this incident removed from their criminal history.
Case Dismissed
Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 5 Local Tarrant County Business Owner charged with Assault - Bodily Injury on a Family Member, a Class A Misdemeanor punishable up to one year in the county jail and a fine up to $4,000, after having an argument with his wife. If found guilty, the client would also lose their right to possess firearms. Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge fought relentlessly to have the case dismissed. Attorney Ian Routledge found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement and was able to successfully secure a conditional dismissal. Since the charge was dismissed, the client is expunction eligible - meaning they can have this incident removed from their criminal history.
Case Dismissed
Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 5 Local Tarrant County Business Owner charged with Assault - Bodily Injury on a Family Member, a Class A Misdemeanor punishable up to one year in the county jail and a fine up to $4,000, after having an argument with his wife. If found guilty, the client would also lose their right to possess firearms. Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge fought relentlessly to have the case dismissed. Attorney Ian Routledge found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement and was able to successfully secure a conditional dismissal. Since the charge was dismissed, the client is expunction eligible - meaning they can have this incident removed from their criminal history.
Case Dismissed
Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 5 Local Tarrant County Business Owner charged with Assault - Bodily Injury on a Family Member, a Class A Misdemeanor punishable up to one year in the county jail and a fine up to $4,000, after having an argument with his wife. If found guilty, the client would also lose their right to possess firearms. Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge fought relentlessly to have the case dismissed. Attorney Ian Routledge found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement and was able to successfully secure a conditional dismissal. Since the charge was dismissed, the client is expunction eligible - meaning they can have this incident removed from their criminal history.
Case Dismissed
Criminal Trespass - Critical Infrastructure
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 8 (CCC8) Client charged with Criminal Trespass on Critical Infrastructure, a Class A Misdemeanor punishable up to one year in the county jail and a fine up to $4,000, for entering a restricted area at the Dallas - Fort Worth Airport. Tarrant County Criminal Trespass Defense Lawyer Ian Routledge was able to successfully negotiate a conditional dismissal. The client maintained their expunction eligibility - meaning they can have this incident removed from their criminal record.
Case Dismissed
Discharging a Firearm in a Municipality
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 6 (CCC6) Client was arrested after firing his AK-47 at the ground in self-defense and in the defense of his mother from would-be attackers. Discharging a Firearm in a Municipality if a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable up to one year in jail and a fine up to $4,000. Tarrant County Firearm Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge, and proud 2nd Amendment supporter, relentlessly defended his client and had the State dismiss the matter instead of proceeding to trial. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will have the opportunity to have this matter removed from their background.
Case Dismissed
Discharging a Firearm in a Municipality
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 6 (CCC6) Client was arrested after firing his AK-47 at the ground in self-defense and in the defense of his mother from would-be attackers. Discharging a Firearm in a Municipality if a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable up to one year in jail and a fine up to $4,000. Tarrant County Firearm Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge, and proud 2nd Amendment supporter, relentlessly defended his client and had the State dismiss the matter instead of proceeding to trial. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will have the opportunity to have this matter removed from their background.
Case Dismissed
Discharging a Firearm in a Municipality
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 6 (CCC6) Client was arrested after firing his AK-47 at the ground in self-defense and in the defense of his mother from would-be attackers. Discharging a Firearm in a Municipality if a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable up to one year in jail and a fine up to $4,000. Tarrant County Firearm Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge, and proud 2nd Amendment supporter, relentlessly defended his client and had the State dismiss the matter instead of proceeding to trial. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will have the opportunity to have this matter removed from their background.
Case Dismissed
Discharging a Firearm in a Municipality
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 6 (CCC6) Client was arrested after firing his AK-47 at the ground in self-defense and in the defense of his mother from would-be attackers. Discharging a Firearm in a Municipality if a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable up to one year in jail and a fine up to $4,000. Tarrant County Firearm Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge, and proud 2nd Amendment supporter, relentlessly defended his client and had the State dismiss the matter instead of proceeding to trial. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will have the opportunity to have this matter removed from their background.
Case Dismissed
Discharging a Firearm in a Municipality
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 6 (CCC6) Client was arrested after firing his AK-47 at the ground in self-defense and in the defense of his mother from would-be attackers. Discharging a Firearm in a Municipality if a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable up to one year in jail and a fine up to $4,000. Tarrant County Firearm Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge, and proud 2nd Amendment supporter, relentlessly defended his client and had the State dismiss the matter instead of proceeding to trial. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will have the opportunity to have this matter removed from their background.
Case Dismissed
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 8 (CCC8) Client was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after crashing into another vehicle in a Walmart parking lot. A DWI is a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable up to 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, a six month driver license suspension, and a $3,500 superfine/ driver license reinstatement fee. Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge scientifically dismantled the State's forensic lab report resulting in the State choosing to dismiss the case instead of taking it to trial. The Client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 8 (CCC8) Client was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after crashing into another vehicle in a Walmart parking lot. A DWI is a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable up to 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, a six month driver license suspension, and a $3,500 superfine/ driver license reinstatement fee. Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge scientifically dismantled the State's forensic lab report resulting in the State choosing to dismiss the case instead of taking it to trial. The Client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 8 (CCC8) Client was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after crashing into another vehicle in a Walmart parking lot. A DWI is a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable up to 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, a six month driver license suspension, and a $3,500 superfine/ driver license reinstatement fee. Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge scientifically dismantled the State's forensic lab report resulting in the State choosing to dismiss the case instead of taking it to trial. The Client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 8 (CCC8) Client was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after crashing into another vehicle in a Walmart parking lot. A DWI is a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable up to 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, a six month driver license suspension, and a $3,500 superfine/ driver license reinstatement fee. Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge scientifically dismantled the State's forensic lab report resulting in the State choosing to dismiss the case instead of taking it to trial. The Client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 8 (CCC8) Client was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after crashing into another vehicle in a Walmart parking lot. A DWI is a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable up to 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, a six month driver license suspension, and a $3,500 superfine/ driver license reinstatement fee. Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge scientifically dismantled the State's forensic lab report resulting in the State choosing to dismiss the case instead of taking it to trial. The Client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 8 (CCC8) Client was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after crashing into another vehicle in a Walmart parking lot. A DWI is a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable up to 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, a six month driver license suspension, and a $3,500 superfine/ driver license reinstatement fee. Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge scientifically dismantled the State's forensic lab report resulting in the State choosing to dismiss the case instead of taking it to trial. The Client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 8 (CCC8) Client was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after crashing into another vehicle in a Walmart parking lot. A DWI is a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable up to 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, a six month driver license suspension, and a $3,500 superfine/ driver license reinstatement fee. Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge scientifically dismantled the State's forensic lab report resulting in the State choosing to dismiss the case instead of taking it to trial. The Client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 8 (CCC8) Client was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after crashing into another vehicle in a Walmart parking lot. A DWI is a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable up to 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, a six month driver license suspension, and a $3,500 superfine/ driver license reinstatement fee. Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge scientifically dismantled the State's forensic lab report resulting in the State choosing to dismiss the case instead of taking it to trial. The Client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 8 (CCC8) Client was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after crashing into another vehicle in a Walmart parking lot. A DWI is a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable up to 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, a six month driver license suspension, and a $3,500 superfine/ driver license reinstatement fee. Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge scientifically dismantled the State's forensic lab report resulting in the State choosing to dismiss the case instead of taking it to trial. The Client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 8 (CCC8) Client was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after crashing into another vehicle in a Walmart parking lot. A DWI is a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable up to 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, a six month driver license suspension, and a $3,500 superfine/ driver license reinstatement fee. Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge scientifically dismantled the State's forensic lab report resulting in the State choosing to dismiss the case instead of taking it to trial. The Client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Indecent Exposure
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Court: Bexar County Criminal Court Number 9 Client wrongfully accused of Indecent Exposure, a Class B Misdemeanor punishable up to six months in the county jail and a fine up to $2,000, after leaving a private sales meeting with a client. Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge investigated the accusation and found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement. Attorney Ian Routledge relentlessly fought for and secured a dismissal - clearing the client's good name. The client maintained their expunction eligibility, and can have this incident removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Indecent Exposure
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Court: Bexar County Criminal Court Number 9 Client wrongfully accused of Indecent Exposure, a Class B Misdemeanor punishable up to six months in the county jail and a fine up to $2,000, after leaving a private sales meeting with a client. Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge investigated the accusation and found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement. Attorney Ian Routledge relentlessly fought for and secured a dismissal - clearing the client's good name. The client maintained their expunction eligibility, and can have this incident removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Indecent Exposure
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Court: Bexar County Criminal Court Number 9 Client wrongfully accused of Indecent Exposure, a Class B Misdemeanor punishable up to six months in the county jail and a fine up to $2,000, after leaving a private sales meeting with a client. Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge investigated the accusation and found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement. Attorney Ian Routledge relentlessly fought for and secured a dismissal - clearing the client's good name. The client maintained their expunction eligibility, and can have this incident removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Indecent Exposure
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Court: Bexar County Criminal Court Number 9 Client wrongfully accused of Indecent Exposure, a Class B Misdemeanor punishable up to six months in the county jail and a fine up to $2,000, after leaving a private sales meeting with a client. Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge investigated the accusation and found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement. Attorney Ian Routledge relentlessly fought for and secured a dismissal - clearing the client's good name. The client maintained their expunction eligibility, and can have this incident removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Indecent Exposure
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Court: Bexar County Criminal Court Number 9 Client wrongfully accused of Indecent Exposure, a Class B Misdemeanor punishable up to six months in the county jail and a fine up to $2,000, after leaving a private sales meeting with a client. Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge investigated the accusation and found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement. Attorney Ian Routledge relentlessly fought for and secured a dismissal - clearing the client's good name. The client maintained their expunction eligibility, and can have this incident removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Indecent Exposure
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Court: Bexar County Criminal Court Number 9 Client wrongfully accused of Indecent Exposure, a Class B Misdemeanor punishable up to six months in the county jail and a fine up to $2,000, after leaving a private sales meeting with a client. Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge investigated the accusation and found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement. Attorney Ian Routledge relentlessly fought for and secured a dismissal - clearing the client's good name. The client maintained their expunction eligibility, and can have this incident removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Possession of a Controlled Substance Under One Gram in a Drug Free Zone
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Court: Hood County 355th District Court (D355) Client was wrongfully arrested for having Delta-8 THC within a drug free zone. Client was facing up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Hood County Criminal Defense Attorney David Sloane aggressively fought the State's case and was able to have the matter dismissed instead of going to trial. Client maintained their expunction eligibility and has the opportunity to have this matter removed from their record.
Case Dismissed
Possession of Methamphetamine Under One Gram
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Court: Dallas County Criminal District Court Number 6 (CDC6) Client was accused of Possessing Under One Gram of Methamphetamine, a State Jail Felony punishable up to two years in a state prison and a fine up to $10,000. Dallas County Drug Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge relentlessly defended the client and was able to negotiate a conditional dismissal. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this entire matter removed from their background.
Case Dismissed
Resisting Arrest
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 3 (CCC3) Client was charged with Resisting Arrest, a Class A Misdemeanor punishable up to one year in the county jail and a fine up to $4,000, for pulling away from police due to mental health complications. While represented by another law firm, client was unable to attend court due to their mental health and an arrest warrant was issued. Client turned to Sloane Law Firm for help. Tarrant County Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge obtained medical paperwork that substantiated the client's claims, and was able to advocate for a conditional dismissal. Since the case was dismissed, the client maintained their expunction eligibility - meaning they can have this incident removed from their criminal record.
Case Dismissed
Theft of Property $750 - $2,500
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 4 (CCC4) Client accused of stealing over $900 from a local Walmart, a Class A Misdemeanor punishable up to one year in the county jail and a fine up to $4,000. Tarrant County Theft Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge was able to negotiate a dismissal after enrolling the client in a Theft Intervention Program. Since the case was dismissed, the client retained their ability to have this matter erased from their criminal record.
Case Dismissed, Motion to Suppress Granted
Possession of Marijuana
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Court: Wise County Court at Law Client was charged with Possession of Marijuana under Two ounces, a Class B Misdemeanor punishable up to 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, and a six month driver license suspension. Wise County Criminal Defense Attorney David Sloane successfully argued that the police officer unlawfully prolonged the traffic stop. The Court granted Attorney David Sloane's Motion to Suppress and the case was subsequently dismissed. The Client maintained their expunction eligibility and will have the opportunity to have all records of the incident destroyed and removed from his background.
Cases Dismissed
Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member and Emergency Protective Order
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Court: Johnson County Client was arrested after a family member accused her of assault in retaliation for removing the family member from the home because they were intoxicated. The family member secured an emergency protective order, which prevented the client from returning to her own home. Client also worked from home and was in jeopardy of loosing her employment. Johnson County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge quickly secured and won a hearing before the Court, removing the emergency protective order, which allowed the client to return to her home. Thereafter, Attorney Ian Routledge was able to have the charges rejected by the Johnson County Attorney's Office and not be pursued. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from her background.
Cases Dismissed
Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member and Emergency Protective Order
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Court: Johnson County Client was arrested after a family member accused her of assault in retaliation for removing the family member from the home because they were intoxicated. The family member secured an emergency protective order, which prevented the client from returning to her own home. Client also worked from home and was in jeopardy of loosing her employment. Johnson County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge quickly secured and won a hearing before the Court, removing the emergency protective order, which allowed the client to return to her home. Thereafter, Attorney Ian Routledge was able to have the charges rejected by the Johnson County Attorney's Office and not be pursued. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from her background.
Cases Dismissed
Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member and Emergency Protective Order
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Court: Johnson County Client was arrested after a family member accused her of assault in retaliation for removing the family member from the home because they were intoxicated. The family member secured an emergency protective order, which prevented the client from returning to her own home. Client also worked from home and was in jeopardy of loosing her employment. Johnson County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge quickly secured and won a hearing before the Court, removing the emergency protective order, which allowed the client to return to her home. Thereafter, Attorney Ian Routledge was able to have the charges rejected by the Johnson County Attorney's Office and not be pursued. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from her background.
Cases Dismissed
Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member and Emergency Protective Order
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Court: Johnson County Client was arrested after a family member accused her of assault in retaliation for removing the family member from the home because they were intoxicated. The family member secured an emergency protective order, which prevented the client from returning to her own home. Client also worked from home and was in jeopardy of loosing her employment. Johnson County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge quickly secured and won a hearing before the Court, removing the emergency protective order, which allowed the client to return to her home. Thereafter, Attorney Ian Routledge was able to have the charges rejected by the Johnson County Attorney's Office and not be pursued. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from her background.
Cases Dismissed
Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member and Emergency Protective Order
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Court: Johnson County Client was arrested after a family member accused her of assault in retaliation for removing the family member from the home because they were intoxicated. The family member secured an emergency protective order, which prevented the client from returning to her own home. Client also worked from home and was in jeopardy of loosing her employment. Johnson County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge quickly secured and won a hearing before the Court, removing the emergency protective order, which allowed the client to return to her home. Thereafter, Attorney Ian Routledge was able to have the charges rejected by the Johnson County Attorney's Office and not be pursued. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from her background.
Cases Dismissed
Burglary of Habitation and Interfering with Emergency Call
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal District Court Number 3 (CDC3) Client was arrested for allegedly forcing entry into ex-partner's home and subsequently interfering with the partner attempting to contact 911. Client was charged with a first degree felony, punishable between five to 99 years, or life in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Tarrant County Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge thoroughly investigated the allegation and found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement. Attorney Ian Routledge was able to have the State dismiss the matter. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from their background.
Cases Dismissed
Burglary of Habitation and Interfering with Emergency Call
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal District Court Number 3 (CDC3) Client was arrested for allegedly forcing entry into ex-partner's home and subsequently interfering with the partner attempting to contact 911. Client was charged with a first degree felony, punishable between five to 99 years, or life in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Tarrant County Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge thoroughly investigated the allegation and found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement. Attorney Ian Routledge was able to have the State dismiss the matter. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from their background.
Cases Dismissed
Burglary of Habitation and Interfering with Emergency Call
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal District Court Number 3 (CDC3) Client was arrested for allegedly forcing entry into ex-partner's home and subsequently interfering with the partner attempting to contact 911. Client was charged with a first degree felony, punishable between five to 99 years, or life in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Tarrant County Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge thoroughly investigated the allegation and found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement. Attorney Ian Routledge was able to have the State dismiss the matter. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from their background.
Cases Dismissed
Burglary of Habitation and Interfering with Emergency Call
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal District Court Number 3 (CDC3) Client was arrested for allegedly forcing entry into ex-partner's home and subsequently interfering with the partner attempting to contact 911. Client was charged with a first degree felony, punishable between five to 99 years, or life in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Tarrant County Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge thoroughly investigated the allegation and found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement. Attorney Ian Routledge was able to have the State dismiss the matter. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from their background.
Cases Dismissed
Burglary of Habitation and Interfering with Emergency Call
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal District Court Number 3 (CDC3) Client was arrested for allegedly forcing entry into ex-partner's home and subsequently interfering with the partner attempting to contact 911. Client was charged with a first degree felony, punishable between five to 99 years, or life in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Tarrant County Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge thoroughly investigated the allegation and found evidence that directly contradicted the alleged victim's statement. Attorney Ian Routledge was able to have the State dismiss the matter. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this matter removed from their background.
Cases Dismissed
Possession of a Controlled Substance Under One Gram and Reckless Driving
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Court: Dallas County Criminal District Court Number 7 & County Criminal Court Number 8 Client charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Under One Gram, a State Jail Felony punishable between six months to two years in prison and a fine up to $10,000, and Reckless Driving, a misdemeanor. Dallas County Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge aggressively fought and secured a conditional dismissal. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and can have both charges removed from their record.
Cases Dismissed
Possession of a Controlled Substance Under One Gram and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon
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Court: Hood County 355th District Court Client was arrested after police officers responded to a domestic disturbance and allegedly found narcotics and a firearm in the client's vehicle. Client was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon. Client was facing up to two years in State Prison and a fine up to $10,000. Hood County Criminal Defense Attorney David Sloane faithfully represented the client and was able to have the State dismiss the matter instead of going to trial. The client maintained their expunction eligibility and will be able to have this incident removed from his record.
Charge Dismissed
Possession of Marijuana
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 7 TSA found what appeared to be marijuana cigarettes inside of client's luggage at the Dallas - Fort Worth Airport. Attorney Ian Routledge negotiated a dismissal, protecting the client from up to 6 months in jail, and a fine up to $2,000.
Charges Dismissed
Deadly Conduct, Unlawful Carry of Weapon, and Possession of Marijuana
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Court: Johnson County Criminal Court Number 1 & Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 10 Client charged with a Class A Misdemeanor in Johnson County, punishable up to one year in jail and a fine up to $4,000, for allegedly pointing a firearm at a person during an argument. Additionally, Client charged with a Class A and B Misdemeanor in Tarrant County for allegedly possessing a firearm and marijuana at the same time. Johnson and Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyer Ian Routledge thoroughly reviewed all evidence and found video footage that undermined the victim's theory and successfully negotiated a conditional dismissal. Subsequently, Attorney Ian Routledge negotiated a conditional dismissal for both Tarrant County charges as well. Johnson and Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyer Ian Routledge successfully had all charges dismissed, protected the client from criminal prosecution, and maintained their eligibility for an expunction - which would remove these incidents from their record.
Charges Dismissed
Keeping a Gambling Place & Intentionally & Knowingly Operate a Game Room
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 2 Local Tarrant County business owner accused of operating a gambling room, a Class A Misdemeanor punishable up to a year in the county jail in addition to a fine not to exceed $4,000. Attorney Ian Routledge negotiated a dismissal of all charges and protected the client from potential immigration issues as well.
Motion to Adjudicate Dismissed Motion to Adjudicate
Possession of 4 to 200 grams of Methamphetamine, Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, and Theft of $30,000 to $150,000
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Court: Tarrant County 213th District Court (D213) Client was on Felony Deferred Adjudication Probation for Possession of 4 to 200 grams of Methamphetamine when he was arrested for Evading Arrest with a Vehicle and Theft of $30,000 to $150,000 of Property. Client was facing up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Tarrant County Criminal Defense Attorney successfully represented the Client and was able to have his probation supervision reinstated.
Motion to Revoke Dismissed Probation Revocation
DWI 3rd, Possession of a Controlled Substance 4 to 400 grams, and Possession of Marijuana
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Court: Tarrant County 432nd District Court (D432) Client was on probation for DWI 3rd or more, a 3rd Degree Felony punishable up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Client allegedly failed to comply with the imposed DWI conditions, check-in requirements, and was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance between 4 to 400 grams and Possession of Marijuana Under Two Ounces. Altogether, the client was facing up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Lawyer Ian Routledge was able to successfully negotiate the reinstatement of the client's probation supervision and dismissal of the two new charges.
Reduced to Class C Non-Reporting Probation
Criminal Trespass
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 6 Client charged with Criminal Trespass, a Class B Misdemeanor punishable up to 180 days in the county jail and a fine up to $2,000, for entering an amusement park after hours. Tarrant County Criminal Trespass Defense Lawyer Ian Routledge advocated for and secured a Non-Reporting Deferred Adjudication Probation to a Lesser Included Class C offense. If successfully completed, the client will avoid the criminal conviction and maintain their expunction eligibility - meaning they can have this removed from their criminal record.
Reduced to Class C Non-Reporting Probation
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 7 Client charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), a Class B Misdemeanor punishable between three to 180 days in the county jail and a fine up to $2,000, for driving home after having a couple of beers with family. Tarrant County DWI Defense Lawyer Ian Routledge aggressively fought the State and secured a plea of 30 days non-reporting deferred adjudication probation to the lesser included Class C Ticket offense of Public Intoxication. If successfully completed, the client will avoid a criminal conviction and maintain their expunction eligibility - meaning they can have this incident removed from their criminal record.
Reduced to Class C Non-Reporting Probation
Falsification of Drug Test Results
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 6 Client accused of falsifying a drug test result with a device, a Class A Misdemeanor punishable up to one year in the county jail and a fine not to exceed four thousand. Attorney Ian Routledge successfully negotiated an offer securing the Client 6 months Non-Reporting Deferred Adjudication Probation to a Lesser Included Class C offense. If successfully completed, the client will avoid the criminal conviction and maintain their expunction eligibility - meaning they can have this removed from their criminal record.
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Evading Arrest
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Court: Tarrant County 271st District Court (D271) Client charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a Second Degree Felony punishable up to 20 years in prison and a fine up $10,000, and Evading Arrest, a misdemeanor, for allegedly trying to hit their ex-girlfriend with a vehicle and subsequently running from the police. Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge investigated the alleged offense and found substantial mitigating evidence. Attorney Ian Routledge was able to negotiate a reduction to a misdemeanor and a dismissal of the original charges. Client maintained their eligibility to have this matter sealed from their criminal record
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Evading Arrest
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Court: Tarrant County 271st District Court (D271) Client charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a Second Degree Felony punishable up to 20 years in prison and a fine up $10,000, and Evading Arrest, a misdemeanor, for allegedly trying to hit their ex-girlfriend with a vehicle and subsequently running from the police. Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge investigated the alleged offense and found substantial mitigating evidence. Attorney Ian Routledge was able to negotiate a reduction to a misdemeanor and a dismissal of the original charges. Client maintained their eligibility to have this matter sealed from their criminal record
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Evading Arrest
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Court: Tarrant County 271st District Court (D271) Client charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a Second Degree Felony punishable up to 20 years in prison and a fine up $10,000, and Evading Arrest, a misdemeanor, for allegedly trying to hit their ex-girlfriend with a vehicle and subsequently running from the police. Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge investigated the alleged offense and found substantial mitigating evidence. Attorney Ian Routledge was able to negotiate a reduction to a misdemeanor and a dismissal of the original charges. Client maintained their eligibility to have this matter sealed from their criminal record
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Evading Arrest
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Court: Tarrant County 271st District Court (D271) Client charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a Second Degree Felony punishable up to 20 years in prison and a fine up $10,000, and Evading Arrest, a misdemeanor, for allegedly trying to hit their ex-girlfriend with a vehicle and subsequently running from the police. Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge investigated the alleged offense and found substantial mitigating evidence. Attorney Ian Routledge was able to negotiate a reduction to a misdemeanor and a dismissal of the original charges. Client maintained their eligibility to have this matter sealed from their criminal record
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Evading Arrest
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Court: Tarrant County 271st District Court (D271) Client charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a Second Degree Felony punishable up to 20 years in prison and a fine up $10,000, and Evading Arrest, a misdemeanor, for allegedly trying to hit their ex-girlfriend with a vehicle and subsequently running from the police. Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge investigated the alleged offense and found substantial mitigating evidence. Attorney Ian Routledge was able to negotiate a reduction to a misdemeanor and a dismissal of the original charges. Client maintained their eligibility to have this matter sealed from their criminal record
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Assault on a Security Officer
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Court: Tarrant County 396th District Court (D396) Client was accused of assaulting a security officer after becoming intoxicated at Texas Live during a Dallas Cowboy football game. Assault on a Security Officer is a 3rd Degree Felony, punishable up to ten years in a prison and a fine up to $10,000. Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge relentlessly defended his client and was able to secure a reduction to a misdemeanor before the client was indicted on the felony charge. Due to Attorney Ian Routledge's hard work, the client maintained their ability to seal this incident from their record and the public.
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Assault on a Security Officer
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Court: Tarrant County 396th District Court (D396) Client was accused of assaulting a security officer after becoming intoxicated at Texas Live during a Dallas Cowboy football game. Assault on a Security Officer is a 3rd Degree Felony, punishable up to ten years in a prison and a fine up to $10,000. Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge relentlessly defended his client and was able to secure a reduction to a misdemeanor before the client was indicted on the felony charge. Due to Attorney Ian Routledge's hard work, the client maintained their ability to seal this incident from their record and the public.
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Assault on a Security Officer
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Court: Tarrant County 396th District Court (D396) Client was accused of assaulting a security officer after becoming intoxicated at Texas Live during a Dallas Cowboy football game. Assault on a Security Officer is a 3rd Degree Felony, punishable up to ten years in a prison and a fine up to $10,000. Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge relentlessly defended his client and was able to secure a reduction to a misdemeanor before the client was indicted on the felony charge. Due to Attorney Ian Routledge's hard work, the client maintained their ability to seal this incident from their record and the public.
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Assault on a Security Officer
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Court: Tarrant County 396th District Court (D396) Client was accused of assaulting a security officer after becoming intoxicated at Texas Live during a Dallas Cowboy football game. Assault on a Security Officer is a 3rd Degree Felony, punishable up to ten years in a prison and a fine up to $10,000. Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge relentlessly defended his client and was able to secure a reduction to a misdemeanor before the client was indicted on the felony charge. Due to Attorney Ian Routledge's hard work, the client maintained their ability to seal this incident from their record and the public.
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Assault on a Security Officer
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Court: Tarrant County 396th District Court (D396) Client was accused of assaulting a security officer after becoming intoxicated at Texas Live during a Dallas Cowboy football game. Assault on a Security Officer is a 3rd Degree Felony, punishable up to ten years in a prison and a fine up to $10,000. Tarrant County Assault Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge relentlessly defended his client and was able to secure a reduction to a misdemeanor before the client was indicted on the felony charge. Due to Attorney Ian Routledge's hard work, the client maintained their ability to seal this incident from their record and the public.
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Possession of 1 to 4 grams of Methamphetamine and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal District Court Number 1 (CDC1) Client was arrested for allegedly possessing methamphetamine and a firearm after a police officer smelled marijuana coming from his vehicle at a gas station. Client was facing up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Tarrant County Drug Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge successfully negotiated a reduction from a 3rd Degree Felony to a misdemeanor and a dismissal of the firearm charge. The client maintained their nondisclosure eligibility and will be able to have this matter sealed from the public.
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Tampering with Evidence
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Court: Kaufman County 422nd District Court (D422) Client was arrested for Tampering with Evidence after allegedly destroying narcotics during a traffic stop. Client was facing up to 10 years in prison and a find up to $10,000. Kaufman County Criminal Defense Lawyer Ian Routledge found favorable case law that contradicted the State's case and was able to negotiate a reduction to a misdemeanor. Client maintained their non-disclosure ability to have this matter sealed from their record and the public.
Reduced to Obstruction of a Highway
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number 7 (CCC7) Client charged with Driving While Intoxicated, a Class B Misdemeanor punishable between three days to 180 days in county jail and a fine up to $2,000, after being involved in a car accident. Client needed to avoid a DWI conviction in order to maintain his ability to operate a work vehicle. Tarrant County DWI Defense Lawyer Ian Routledge was able to successfully attack the blood results and negotiate a reduction to deferred adjudication probation to Obstruction of a Highway. Client was able to keep his job. If the client successfully completes probation, they will avoid a criminal conviction and be eligible to have the matter sealed from their record.
Reduced to Obstruction of a Highway
Driving While Intoxicated 2nd (DWI)
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court Number Two Client charged with a second Driving While Intoxicated, a Class A Misdemeanor punishable between five days to 1 year in the county jail and a fine up to $4,000, for driving home after a dinner date. A DWI 2nd is also potentially punishable with a driver license suspension, driver license super-fine, and enhanced offense severity for future offenses. Tarrant County Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Defense Lawyer Ian Routledge investigated the incident and found evidence that undermined police action in the matter. Attorney Ian Routledge was able to negotiate a reduction of the charge to a non-DWI lesser included offense of Obstruction of a Highway. The client maintained his non-disclosure eligibility - meaning the client will be able to have this incident sealed from his record.
Reduced Under 12.44 Motion to Adjudicate
Possession of Methamphetamine Under 1 Gram and Criminal Trespass
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal District Court Number Two (CDC2) Client on Felony Deferred Adjudication Probation for Possession of Methamphetamine Under One Gram when charged with Criminal Trespass and a new Possession of Methamphetamine Under One Gram. Client face up to two years in a state jail facility and a fine up to $10,000 based on the violations. Client desired a quick release from custody due to her being pregnant. Tarrant County Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge was able to successfully negotiate a punishment reduction under 12.44 and a credit time served offer, securing the client's immediate release from custody.
Reduced Under 12.44 Motion to Adjudicate
Possession of Methamphetamine Under 1 Gram and Possession of Methamphetamine 1-4 Grams
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Court: Tarrant County 371st District Court (D371) Client on Felony Deferred Adjudication Probation for Possession of Methamphetamine Under One Gram, a State Jail Felony punishable up to two years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Client charged with a new Possession of Methamphetamine 1 to 4 Grams, a 3rd Degree Felony punishable up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Client desired a quick release from custody. Tarrant County Drug Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge successfully negotiated a punishment reduction under 12.44 and a credit time served offer, which secured the client's immediate release from custody.
Reduced Under 12.44 Motion to Adjudicate
Violation of Bond 2+ Times within 12 months, Publication of Intimate Visual Material, and Driving While Intoxicated
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal District Court Number 1 (CDC1) Client on Felony Deferred Adjudication Probation for a 3rd Degree Felony and a State Jail Felony when charged with a second Driving While Intoxicated. Client was facing up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000 based on the probation violation. Tarrant County Criminal Defense Attorney Ian Routledge was able to successfully negotiate a credit time served punishment reduction under 12.44.
Unlawful Stop - Charge Dismissed
Possession of Marijuana
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Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 6 Client stopped for faulty license plate light and arrested for Class B Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana