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

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.  

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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 The Law Office of David Sloane 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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Court: Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 6

Client stopped for faulty license plate light and arrested for Class B Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana <2oz in Arlington, Tarrant County. Attorney Ian Perez-Routledge found video evidence proving the client's license plate light was working and fought to secure a dismissal.

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.

Court: Wise County Court @ Law

Invalid search after a prolonged traffic stop in Bridgeport, Texas. Client was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana under 2 ounces, a class B misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 180 days in jail, with a $2,000 fine. The court granted defense motion to suppress all of the evidence based on the illegal search. Case was dismissed.