Texas State Case Results

Case: 
Client, a physician, charged with Class A Assault.

Result: 
Case set for trial and dismissed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a college student, charged with Class A possession controlled substance.

Result: 
Case reduced to Class C misdemeanor possession drug paraphernalia. 3 months probation. Expunction eligible. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, charged with possession gun-airport.

Result: 
Grand jury no-bill. Case closed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client receives a target letter from the FBI and US Attorney Office.

Result: 
After many meetings, the federal authorities decline to prosecute Client for anything. Dallas Division, US Attorney Office for Northern District of Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for possessing a gun in DFW airport security zone.

Result: 
Grand Jury declines to indict. Case Closed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for aggravated assault.

Result: 
Grand Jury packet submitted. No Bill. Case Closed. Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for injury to a child.

Result: 
Resolved with no charges filed. Arrest to be expunged. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for aggravated assault/deadly weapon. Case goes to the grand jury. Attorney Finn presents a grand jury packet and is allowed to address the grand jury in person. The “victim” also testifies before the grand jury.

Result: 
Grand Jury No-Bills the case. Case dismissed. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested and charged with DWI.

Result: 
Result: DWI is dismissed and Client placed on 6 month probation for obstruction of a passageway. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, indicted for two deaths, alleged racing, criminal negligent homicide.

Result: 
10 years probation. Collin County, Texas. October 2015.

Case: 
Client, arrested for possession of gun in airport.

Result: 
Class C ticket. Expunction pending. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a local college student. Accused of drugging and raping a fellow student.

Result: 
After passing two polygraph tests, Client wins disciplinary hearing. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client indicted for felony forgery of motor vehicle title.

Result: 
Trial: Not Guilty. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Gun in Airport case.

Result: 
Dismissed with gun safety course. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for assault.

Result: 
DA declines case.

Case: 
Client arrested for possession of controlled substance.

Result: 
Case Dismissed. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for gun in airport.

Result: 
Grand Jury No Bill. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client indicted for illegally taking gun into DFW Airport.

Result: 
Class C Misdemeanor. Fine. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Not guilty. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for gun at airport.

Result: 
Grand jury no bills. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for gun at airport.

Result: 
Grand jury no bills. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for gun at airport.

Result: 
Grand jury no bills. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for possession of gun at Love Field Airport in Dallas.

Result: 
Grand Jury no-bill. Case dismissed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, wife of a famous musician, arrested at DFW Airport for gun in the airport.

Result: 
Case dismissed. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, arrested for gun in DFW Airport.

Result: 
Result: Conditional dismissal (forfeit weapon). Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, arrested for DWI.

Result: 
On day of trial, case dismissed. Dallas, County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, arrested for gun in DFW Airport.

Result: 
Conditional dismissal (forfeit weapon). Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, arrested for DWI.

Result: 
On day of trial, case dismissed. Dallas, County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for assault and injury to child.

Result: 
Trial Verdict Not Guilty. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for possession of gun at airport.

Result: 
Case dismissed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for felony criminal mischief.

Result: 
Case Dismissed after restitution verified and anger management class. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for possession of knife at Love Field Airport.

Result: 
Grand Jury No Bill. Case Closed. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for possession of firearm at DFW Airport.

Result: 
Grand Jury No Bill. Case Closed. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client: arrested for possession of a weapon at DFW Airport.

Result: 
Grand Jury no-bills the case. Case closed.

Case: 
Client, a police officer, arrested for public oppression and assault.

Result: 
Grand Jury no-bills client. Case Closed. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for assault (on parole).

Result: 
Not Guilty -trial. Dallas Ciunty, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for possession of firearm in airport.

Result: 
Dismissal (forfeited weapon). Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Jury Verdict: Not Guilty. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for felony weapons offense for having weapon in bag on commercial flight.

Result: 
Grand Jury issues No-Bill on all charges. Case dismissed. Tarrant County, Texas. (press link here)

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
DWI dismissed and Client receives probation for Obstruction of Passageway. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Result: DWI dismissed and Client receives probation for Obstruction of Passageway. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for felony weapons at DFW Airport.

Result: 
Grand Jury issues No-Bill on all charges. Case dismissed. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Not Guilty in jury trial. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested and charged with aggravated assault.

Result: 
On the day of trial the case is dismissed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for having a gun in carry-on bag at DFW Airport.

Result: 
Grand jury declines to indict client and case is no-billed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for assault on public servant.

Result: 
Client enters Veterans Program and upon successful completion case will be dismissed. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client goes on trial for aggravated assault-deadly weapon, a second degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

Result: 
After a hard-fought and emotional trial, and as jury continued deliberations, client accepted plea agreement to Class A misdemeanor deferred adjudication probation and no jail time. When Client completes 18 months of probation successfully the case will be dismissed and no conviction on record. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested and indicted for three aggravated assault charges.

Result: 
All charges dismissed just before trial. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
On the day of trial, prosecution offers to dismiss DWI and offers obstruction of passageway. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a nurse, is arrested and charged with D.W.I.

Result: 
Trial verdict: Not Guilty. Arrest being expunged from her record. Collin County, Texas. March 2011

Case: 
Client, a police officer, is arrested for assault.

Result: 
Case Dismissed after Client completed counseling. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a juvenile, arrested for possession of controlled substance.

Result: 
Client completes drug education program, performs community service, and case is non-suited/dismissed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a lawyer, is contacted by the F.B.I. in connection with a federal bank fraud investigation.

Result: 
Client retains Mr. Finn, and cooperates with the federal investigation. Client testifies before the federal grand jury. Client testifies at subsequent trial of the indicted defendant. Defendant is convicted on all counts and faces a potential life sentence. Client is not charged with anything. Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division.

Case: 
Client is contacted by the I.R.S. and F.B.I. for possible federal tax fraud. Client immediately retains Attorney Finn.

Result: 
Client cooperates with the investigation and is advised that she is not subject or target of investigation. Client testifies before federal grand jury. Client is not indicted on any charges. Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division.

Case: 
Client, an owner of a local restaurant chain, is arrested for misdemeanor family violence assault.

Result: 
On the day of trial, the case is dismissed. Dallas, County.

Case: 
Client, an executive with a major corporation, is arrested for possessing a firearm in an airport.

Result: 
The case is declined for prosecution by the District Attorney’s Intake Division. Case closed.
Tarrant County, Texas.
November 2010.

Case: 
Client, a corporate executive, arrested for felony, possession of prohibited weapon-airport, when he forgets that he has a firearm in his bag and attempt to go through security at Dallas Love Field Airport.

Result: 
Grand Jury issues a No-Bill. Case closed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a professional athlete, is arrested for Class-A assault/bodily injury.

Result: 
Case reduced to a Class C citation, $100 fine, on the day of trial. Collin County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a law enforcement employee, forgets that he has a police baton in his carry-on bag and attempts to go through security at Dallas Love Field Airport. She is arrested and charged with a felony.

Result: 
Grand Jury issues a No-Bill. Case closed. Dallas, Texas. October 2010.

Case: 
Client, an engineer with a Fortune 500 company, is arrested for felony evading/vehicle.

Result: 
The District Attorney’s Office rejects the case at intake. Collin County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a college professor with no criminal history, arrested for indecent exposure.

Result: 
Jury finds Client Not Guilty. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, an out-of-state executive is arrested and charged with DWI.

Result: 
On the day of trial, State offers and Client accepts deferred adjudication probation for obstruction of a passageway. DWI dismissed.

Case: 
Client, a 22 year-old, is indicted for felony burglary of a building.

Result: 
Client pleads guilty to of criminal trespass and is place on deferred-adjudication probation. Client paid 2k up front restitution as part of the plea agreement. Denton County, Texas. September 2010.

Case: 
Client, a software engineer, arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Not Guilty Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, an energy company executive, arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Jury finds Client Not Guilty. Arrest will be expunged from Client’s record. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, an electrical engineer, is arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Jury finds Client Not Guilty. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a concealed handgun license holder, enters an airport security zone with a handgun. She had forgotten that it was in her purse. Client is arrested and charged with a felony offense. Case is indicted by the grand jury.

Result: 
Client is placed on 3 months of unsupervised deferred adjudication probation for a Class C misdemeanor-disorderly conduct. In three months the case will be dismissed and when the statute of limitations runs she will be eligible for an expunction. Dallas County, Texas. March 2010.

Case: 
Client, a juvenile, arrested for felony burglary of habitation.

Result: 
After one year of supervision, case non-suited/dismissed without adjudication. Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a real estate developer, is arrested for misdemeanor family violence assault.

Result: 
On the day case is scheduled for jury trial, case is Dismissed.
Dallas County, Texas

Case: 
Client, a real estate developer, is arrested for misdemeanor family violence assault.

Result: 
On the day case is scheduled for jury trial, case is Dismissed.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence assault.

Result: 
On the day of trial, prosecution offers a conditional dismissal. Client completes counseling and is dismissed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client accused of criminally negligent homicide as a result of a motor vehicle fatality accident.

Result: 
Grand jury no-bills the case. No indictment returned. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, arrested for felony interference with child custody order.

Result: 
Grand jury no-bills the case. No indictment returned. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, indicted for felony burglary of habitation.

Result: 
Charge reduced to misdemeanor criminal trespass, two years of deferred-adjudication probation with no jail time. Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for misdemeanor assault.

Result: 
Conditional dismissal (anger management classes). Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested/indicted on felony theft.

Result: 
Case reduced to misdemeanor theft. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for burglary of habitation.

Result: 
Conditional dismissal (community service). Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for sexual assault.

Result: 
Grand Jury No-Bills the case. No charges will be pursued. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for sexual assault.

Result: 
Grand Jury No-Bills the case. No charges will be pursued. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for theft.

Result: 
Case dismissed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Charges reduced to obstruction of passageway. DWI dismissed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for aggravated assault-deadly weapon.

Result: 
Grand jury No-Bills the case. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for allegedly possessing a firearm in a controlled area/airport.

Result: 
Grand jury No-Bills the case. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Clients, brothers, are arrested for evading arrest during Texas v. OU weekend.

Result: 
Not Guilty. Both Clients eligible for an immediate expunction of their records. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a college student on an academic scholarship, is arrested and indicted for felony possession of controlled substance.

Result: 
Case reduced to a Class C misdemeanor ticket, 3 months of unsupervised deferred adjudication probation. If Client does not get in trouble over the next 3 months the case will be dismissed and eligible for an immediate expunction. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, arrested for felony aggravated assault/deadly weapon.

Result: 
The Grand Jury declines to indict on any charges. Case Closed. Dallas County.

Case: 
Client, arrested for family violence/assault.

Result: 
Case Dismissed days before trial. Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, arrested for family violence/assault.

Result: 
Case Dismissed days before trial.Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, arrested and charged with assault-bodily injury.

Result: 
On the date case set for jury trial case dismissed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
During jury trial State dismisses DWI and offers obstruction of passageway, which is accepted. Dallas County, Texas. June 2009

Case: 
Client arrested and indicted on felony possession.

Result: 
Motion to Suppress hearing, granted. Case dismissed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for prostitution.

Result: 
Client performs community service and attends counseling and case reduced to disorderly conduct, deferred. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for terroristic threat.

Result: 
Case reduced to Class C ticket, deferred adjudication, unsupervised probation. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a nurse, arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Not Guilty. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for furnishing alcohol to minors. Case had previously been dismissed when judge granted a motion to quash the Information, but the State refiled the case.

Result: 
Trial verdict-Not Guilty. Arrest will be expunged from Client’s record. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a juvenile, arrested for burglary of a habitation. Case set for jury trial.

Result: 
Two weeks prior to trial the case is dismissed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Not Guilty. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for theft.

Result: 
Conditional Dismissal (alcohol evaluation)(offered on the day of trial). Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for f/v assault.

Result: 
Conditional Dismissal (alcohol evaluation)(offered on the day of trial). Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Obstruction of Passageway (offered during jury trial). Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for theft.

Result: 
Conditional Dismissal/Memo Agreement (community service). Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a student, is arrested for felony arson.

Result: 
Pretrial Diversion (including community service, restitution, etc). When Client successfully completes the program the arrest/case can be expunged from his record. Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Trial Verdict: Not Guilty Dallas County, Texas.November 2008.

Case: 
Client arrested for leaving the scene of an accident.

Result: 
Case Dismissed on day of trial. Client did complete 24 hours of community service. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, arrested for felony aggravated assault-deadly weapon. Mr. Finn is hired and he makes a presentation to the grand jury.The grand jury indicts Client, but on the reduced charge of deadly conduct.

Result: 
After a hard-fought jury trial, the jury finds Client Not Guilty of deadly conduct. The arrest will be expunged, removed from his record. Note: Mr Finn tried the case with George Milner, Sr. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault.

Result: 
On the day case scheduled for a jury trial, charge reduced to misdemeanor assault, probation. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for bringing a firearm into DFW Airport, a felony offense.

Result: 
Honest mistake on the part of a concealed handgun permit holder, grand jury No-Bills the case. Case closed. Dallas County, Texas. October 2008.

Case: 
Client, arrested and charged with a misdemeanor offense of allegedly providing alcohol to minors.

Result: 
On the day of trial, motion to quash the information is granted. Case Dismissed. Dallas County.

Case: 
Client arrested for misdemeanor theft (shoplifting).

Result: 
Memo Agreement-Conditional Dismissal (community service). Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for state jail felony possession controlled substance.

Result: 
Reduced to misdemeanor, deferred adjudication probation. Dallas County, Texas.August 2008.

Case: 
Client arrested for felony possession c/s.

Result: 
Reduced to misdemeanor, deferred adjudication probation. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for misdemeanor assault/family violence. Client has security clearance and immigration issues.

Result: 
Day set for jury trial: Case Dismissed. Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a student, is arrested for arson.

Result: 
Case Dismissed Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client investigated for criminal negligent homicide relating to a fatality automobile accident.

Result: 
Grand jury declines to indict Client Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for allegedly leaving the scene of accident and failure to maintain financial responsibility.

Result: 
Memo Agreement. Client to complete community service and both cases to be dismissed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for failure to maintain financial responsibility.

Result: 
Reduced to Class C misdemeanor, deferred adjudication. Eligible for expunction. Collin County, Texas.

Case: 
Client indicted for first-degree theft. Range of punishment 5-99 years.

Result: 
2 years TDC. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client indicted on felony drug possession case.

Result: 
Case reduced to misdemeanor, deferred adjudication probation. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a businessman with no criminal history, forgets that he has a firearm in his bag when he goes through security at the airport. Client is arrested.

Result: 
Grand Jury receives a defense packet prepared by Attorney Finn and declines to indict Client for any offense. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a high school student (juvenile) is arrested for sexual assault. At the detention hearing the prosecution moves for continued detention pending the disposition of the case.

Result: 
Client is released from custody. Attorney shares information with the prosecution and no criminal charges are pursued against Client. He does not enter any plea to the case. Instead, Client enters into a 6-month deferred prosecution agreement without a finding that Client engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision. March 2008. Collin County Texas.

Case: 
Client, a college student, is arrested for a felony possession of controlled substance. Client hires Mr. Finn, who instructs Client to enroll in an intensive in-patient drug and after-care program during the summer break. Client successfully completes the drug program and submits several clean drug tests. Client also completes 24 hours of community service.

Result: 
Charges reduced to misdemeanor deferred adjudication probation. When Client successfully completes the probation the charge will be dismissed, and Client will be eligible for an order of non-disclosure.

Case: 
Client is arrested for possession of a controlled substance, MDMA/Ecstasy. Mr. Finn presents a defense packet to the grand jury and Client testifies.

Result: 
The grand jury declines to indict Client. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI with .17 breath test.

Result: 
Jury finds Client Not Guilty Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a successful and high-profile business owner is arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Client is found Not Guilty. Client has hired Mr. Finn to do the expunction. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a college student, is arrested for DWI.

Result: 
DWI is dismissed and Client placed on deferred adjudication probation for obstruction of a highway. Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a successful real estate developer, is arrested for DWI. Defense files Motion to Suppress based upon the illegal stop and detention of Client.

Result: 
After a contested hearing, Defense wins the Motion to Suppress. Case dismissed. Client can get matter expunged from her record. Dallas County, Texas November 2007.

Case: 
Client indicted for capital murder.

Result: 
Client accepts an offer of 8 years on manslaughter, non-aggravated and no deadly-weapon finding. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client is indicted for felony theft. Client makes full restitution to complainant.

Result: 
Case reduced to misdemeanor theft, deferred adjudication probation. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a juvenile, is arrested for assault. Client completes intensive counseling, community service, and apologizes to the complainant.

Result: 
Case dismissed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a juvenile, is arrested for possession of controlled substance.Client undergoes intensive counseling for 6 months, including random UA testing, and completes community service.

Result: 
Case dismissed Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Motion to Suppress the illegal warrantless stop GRANTED on day of trial. Case DISMISSED. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI and pleads guilty in exchange for 1 year probation. Client’s original attorney had not seen jail videotape prior to plea and neither had Client. Client hires Attorney Finn after two months of probation. Finn files a motion for new trial. Hearing is held and motion for new trial is granted. Case is then set for an immediate jury trial.

Result: 
On the day of trial, moments from voir dire, the State agrees to reduce the charge to obstruction of a passageway. Client found NOT GUILTY of DWI. Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a swim-coach, arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a 17 year-old (adult) student. Client passes polygraph regarding lack of knowledge of new law and he testifies before the grand jury.

Result: 
Grand Jury declines to indict Client. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested and indicted for felony criminal mischief.

Result: 
Client pays up-front restitution and charge reduced to misdemeanor deferred adjudication probation. Upon completion of unsupervised probation the case will be dismissed and Client eligible for order of non-disclosure. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI. Case goes to trial.

Result: 
Client found Not Guilty. Expunction pending. Dallas County, Texas

Case: 
Client hires Mr. Finn to file a Motion for New Trial on his behalf.

Result: 
After a contested hearing, the trial judge GRANTS the Motion for New Trial. Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Client found NOT GUILTY. Client has asked Attorney Finn to get case expunged from her record.

Case: 
Client arrested for allegedly engaging in organized crime. Mr. Finn requests an examining trial and begins to gather evidence. On the day of the scheduled examining trial, the lead detective acknowledges that there has been some sort of mistake.

Result: 
The prosecutor agrees to dismiss the case. Prosecutor further agrees to give Mr. Finn advance notice of any subsequent referral to the grand jury so that Mr. Finn can present Client’s side of the story. June 2007, Dallas County Texas

Case: 
Client arrested for felony retaliation. Client hires David Finn and Ellis County lawyer Mark Griffith.The grand jury is given a defense packet submitted on behalf of Client.

Result: 
The grand jury no-bills the case. Client is not indicted Ellis Texas.

Case: 
Client is arrested for felony possession of controlled substance.

Result: 
Client accepts a conditional dismissal. Dallas County.

Case: 
Client, a self-employed businessman subject to regulatory and licensing scrutiny, retains Mr. Finn to file for an order of non-disclosure for a criminal case that concluded five years ago. The State objects to the requested relief and claims that Client is not eligible to request the order of non-disclosure. The matter is set for a contested hearing.

Result: 
The Judge finds that the Client is, in fact, eligible and the request for the order of non-disclosure is Granted. Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI and submits to a breath test. Results are slightly over the .08 legal limit. Attorney Finn files a Motion to Suppress the Breath Test Results because the arresting officer deviated from the proscribed statutory warning and induced the Client to submit to the breath test. A hearing is held on the Motion to Suppress and the Court ruled in Client’s favor. The breath test is suppressed. The prosecution then offers to dismiss the DWI arrest if Client agrees to plead to obstruction of a passageway. Client accepts the state’s offer.

Result: 
The DWI will be dismissed and expunged from Client’s record. Dallas CountyTexas.

Case: 
Client is charged with Class A-Theft. Client, a successful businessman, did not even know there had been an active warrant for his arrest dating back to 2003. Attorney Finn contacts the vendor, makes full restitution on behalf of Client, and obtains an Affidavit of Non-Prosecution from merchant.

Result: 
State agrees to dismiss the charge. Client will be eligible for an expunction once the two-year statute of limitations expires.Collin County, Texas.

Case: 
Client is contacted by the police for allegedly leaving the scene of a minor accident.

Result: 
Attorney meets with the police, provides an affidavit from Client, coordinates exchange of information between two insurance companies. No criminal charges are filed against Client.  Dallas County, Texas. April 2007.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
On the day of trial the prosecution agrees to dismiss the DWI in exchange for deferred adjudication on obstruction of passageway.  The DWI will be expunged from Client’s record. The obstruction will be sealed from public view once the six month probation period expires and case dismissed.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client is arrested and charged with two misdemeanor cases of criminal mischief.

Result: 
A week before the scheduled jury trial the prosecution agrees to dismiss the cases with prejudice if Client pays restitution for the damage. Restitution is paid. Cases are dismissed. Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client stopped for going 83 mph in a 60. Officer conducts field sobriety tests and arrests Client for DWI.

Result: 
Jury finds Client NOT GUILTY. Case will be expunged and license suspension rescinded. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client indicted for felony theft.

Result: 
Client placed on misdemeanor probation for two years, no jail time.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client is arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Client is found NOT GUILTY at trial. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client is charged with driving under the influence.

Result: 
Client is placed on 6 months deferred adjudication probation. Upon successful completion of probation Client is eligible to have the matter expunged from her record. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client is charged with public intoxication.

Result: 
Case dismissed. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a college student with an otherwise clean record, is arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting/theft. Client hires attorney Finn and full restitution is made to merchant. Client also apologizes to store owner. Client agrees to pay maximum fine and court costs up front.

Result: 
Charge is reduced to a Class C ticket with 6 months of deferred adjudication probation. Once client successfully completes the probation the charge will be dismissed and the Client has authorized attorney Finn to file for an expunction on her behalf.
Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a college student, is accused of sexual assault. Attorney Finn arranges for Client to take a polygraph examination given by a very reputable polygraph examiner who is also used by the law enforcement community. Client passes polygraph examination with flying colors- no indication of deception in answers to the relevant questions. Attorney Finn submits a packet to the Grand Jury, including the polygraph results and statements from various material witnesses. Additional information is presented to the grand jury regarding the character and truthfulness of the alleged victim. Attorney Finn and Client appear at the Grand Jury on the date that the case is considered. Attorney Finn and Client make it known to the Grand Jury that Client is available and willing to answer any questions that the grand jurors might have for Client.

Result: 
The grand jurors have no questions for Client and they vote not to indict Client. Case Closed.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for impersonating a public servant.

Result: 
Attorney Finn discusses the case with the arresting agency and they decline prosecution. Case Closed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Jury finds Client NOT GUILTY. Client has hired Attorney Finn to file expunction on her behalf. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with Class B, Terroristic Threat.

Result: 
Reduced to Class C misdemeanor disorderly conduct, 6 months deferred adjudication probation, and a fine. When Client completes probation the case will be dismissed and she will apply to have the entire matter expunged from her record. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Juvenile client arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault/deadly weapon for an incident at middle school. Grand Jury approves prosecution’s application for determinate sentencing, which could result in a 20 year prison sentence if Client convicted.

Result: 
On the day case is set for jury trial the prosecution reduces charge to misdemeanor assault, no deadly weapon finding. Client is placed on misdemeanor probation for eighteen months. File to be sealed upon successful completion of probation when Client turns eighteen years old. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with misdemeanor offense of injury to animal.

Result: 
A week before case set for jury trial the case is dismissed with prejudice. Client eligible for expunction in three months.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, arrested and prosecuted for DWI. Arresting Agency: Highland Park Police Department.

Result: 
Jury Verdict: Not Guilty.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a physician, arrested and charged with DWI.

Result: 
The jury finds Client NOT GUILTY. Attorney Finn has filed to have Client’s record expunged.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested and charged with Class A Assault-Bodily Injury. Jury selection concludes and panel is busted. Not enough qualified jurors remained available. Many jurors explained to Mr. Finn and the Judge that they could not give Client the presumption of innocence. A second, subsequent, panel of jurors is summoned from the Central Jury Room.

Result: 
Before jury selection began with the second panel, the State offered to reduce the case to a Class C-Assault deferred adjudication probation with a $500 fine and anger management. Client accepted the offer and will be eligible to have the entire matter expunged from his record when he successfully completes the six-month probation period. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, an attorney, arrested for DWI.

Result: 
The Trial Verdict-Not Guilty. Client to have arrest expunged from his record. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI. Case set for jury trial.

Result: 
On the day of trial the state offers to dismiss the DWI and place Client on deferred adjudication for obstruction of a passageway. Client to have DWI expunged from record and order of non-disclosure on obstruction of passageway upon completion of probation.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested and charged with Class-A Misdemeanor Assault.

Result: 
On the day of the jury trial the State agrees to reduce the charge to a Class-C ticket. Client will complete six months of deferred adjudication probation and anger management. Upon completion Client will get case expunged from his record.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a college student, is arrested for DWI. State also alleged open container in vehicle.

Result: 
On the day of trial, the prosecution agreed to Dismiss the DWI and open container and offers Client probation on obstruction of a passageway. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a high school student, is investigated for a prank that resulted in property damage.

Result: 
Client and his friends make full restitution to the homeowner and the police agree to drop the criminal investigation.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a college student, is arrested for public intoxication.

Result: 
Client is placed on deferred adjudication probation (including alcohol education/counseling) and the case is dismissed.
The matter will be expunged from Client’s record.
Dallas County.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Moments before scheduled jury trial, the State agrees to dismiss the DWI and offers Client deferred adjudication probation on an obstruction of a passageway. Denton County, Texas .

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Jury Verdict-Not Guilty. Client will have arrest expunged from record.
Dallas County.

Case: 
Juvenile client arrested on a felony charge involving a statement he allegedly made while at school. Attorney Finn meets with prosecutor and the charge is downgraded to a misdemeanor- terroristic threat.

Result: 
Client then completes 50 hours of community service and the charge is non-suited/dismissed. Client is eligible to have his record expunged. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Trial Verdict: Not Guilty. Client has hired Attorney Finn to have records expunged. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client hires Attorney Finn to request that a ten-year old public intoxication be expunged from her record. Client was in college at the time and she was worried that a background check could cost her a job.

Result: 
The arrest and disposition are expunged/removed from Client’s record. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client indicted on a felony tampering with government record. Client could face deportation if he pleads guilty, is found guilty, or even placed on deferred adjudication probation, for a felony offense.

Result: 
Client is placed on one-year misdemeanor deferred adjudication probation. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client is arrested for public intoxication.

Result: 
Client placed on unsupervised deferred adjudication probation and will qualify for an expunction in three months.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client indicted for felony theft.

Result: 
Restitution paid and Client receives one-year deferred adjudication misdemeanor probation. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for felony theft.

Result: 
Restitution paid before case goes to grand jury and an affidavit of non-prosecution is presented. Grand Jury NO BILLS the case. No criminal prosecution. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client accused of felony theft. Before case is heard by the grand jury restitution is paid and Client is placed on 30 days deferred adjudication probation for a Class-C theft.

Result: 
Client is not indicted. Instead, once the probationary period expires Client will be eligible for an expunction.
Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client is arrested and indicted for allegedly assaulting an on-duty police officer-a third degree felony.

Result: 
After an examining trial, grand jury presentation, polygraph results, and independent analysis of the officer’s in-car videotape of the incident, the prosecution agrees to reduce the case to non-reporting deferred adjudication probation, Class-C misdemeanor (the same category offense as a speeding ticket) (non-reporting deferred adjudication probation)and in three months the Client will be able to apply for a expunction of the entire matter.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested and charged with DWI.

Result: 
Case is tried and Client is found NOT GUILTY. Client has hired Mr. Finn to secure an expunction and has requested that Mr. Finn assist him in the return of his concealed handgun permit. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested and charged with criminal trespass/habitation. Mr. Finn investigates the allegations and shares his results with the prosecution.

Result: 
The charge is dismissed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a lawyer, is arrested for DWI.

Result: 
DWI is dismissed and expunged. Client is placed on deferred adjudication probation for obstruction of a passageway, a Class B Misdemeanor which has nothing to do with alcohol or drugs. January, 2006, Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Juvenile client arrested for allegedly making a threat towards her school teacher. Prosecution asks juvenile court judge to detain Client and keep her in custody.

Result: 
Attorney Finn immediately meets with the judge and the prosecution and the judge allows Client to return home to live with her parents. Prosecution ultimately decides not to pursue any criminal charges against Client.
January 2006, Kaufman County, Texas.

Case: 
Client accused of felony computer-related crime.

Result: 
After a lengthy and detailed investigation by Attorney Finn, the case is scheduled to be heard by the grand jury. Attorney Finn submits a grand jury packet on Client’s behalf, including favorable results of a polygraph examination, and the grand jury votes to NO-BILL the case. This means that the case is closed with no further criminal prosecution of Client. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client accused of felony sexual assault.

Result: 
Attorney Finn investigates the matter and submits a grand jury packet on Client’s behalf. The grand jury votes to NO-BILL the case. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested and charged with DWI.

Result: 
Trial Verdict: NOT GUILTY. Dallas County.

Case: 
Mother accused of assaulting her teenage daughter.

Result: 
Trial Result: NOT GUILTY. Arrest will be expunged from her record. Dallas County.

Case: 
Client arrested for two separate counts of felony aggravated assault/deadly weapon. Complainant alleged that Client cut her off in traffic and pointed a gun at her and her child. After conducting an independent investigation, including Client passing a polygraph examination regarding whether she possessed or pointed a gun, and an examining trial wherein the investigating officer admitted that the complainant’s description of the alleged gun was somewhat vague (and the officer acknowledged that the complainant is his next-door neighbor), and a grand jury packet is presented, the grand jury drops both cases down to misdemeanor deadly conduct charges.

Result: 
On the day the cases are set for trial, the defense announces ready for trial. The prosecution announces that it is not ready. Subsequent investigation reveals that the complainant initially told investigators that she saw the weapon. Then in front of the grand jury she admits that she’s not positive that she saw a weapon. Then she tells the prosecutor that she was relying upon what her five-year old child had told her. Then she states that she saw “something” in Client’s hand. The prosecution ultimately offers Client a conditional dismissal on both cases, which she accepts. Once the Client completes an anger management class the cases will be dismissed and expunged from her record. Dallas County.

Case: 
Client is indicted on several drug delivery cases wherein she allegedly sold illegal controlled substances to undercover police officers.

Result: 
8 years of deferred adjudication probation. No felony convictions if she successfully completes drug counseling and probation.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Case dismissed and expunged. Client is offered and accepts deferred adjudication on obstruction of a passageway.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with second-degree felony aggravated assault, with a range of punishment up to 20 years in prison.

Result: 
On the day that the case is scheduled for a jury trial the State reduces the charge to a misdemeanor and Client is placed on probation for two years. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Female Client charged with family violence assault. She is in the midst of a divorce and her husband attempts to use the criminal case to gain leverage in the divorce and child custody proceedings.

Result: 
On the day the case is set for a jury trial the charge is DISMISSED. Client will have the charges expunged from her record.
Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Juvenile Client charged with felony evading arrest in a vehicle. Client is initially detained and placed in the juvenile detention facility. The prosecution then moves for continued detention. Client’s family then hires David Finn and Mr. Finn requests a hearing on the issue of detention.

Result: 
After a hearing before the judge the Client is released to the custody of his parents and he is able to return to school.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with assault. Case set for trial.

Result: 
On the day of trial the case is DISMISSED. Client will have the charges expunged from his record.
Fort Worth, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with DWI.

Result: 
Jury Verdict: NOT GUILTY. Collin County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
On the day of trial the case is DISMISSED. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Seventeen year old Client arrested for alleged sexual assault. Attorney Finn prepares grand jury packet and Client is prepared to testify before the grand jury.

Result: 
On the day that Attorney and Client are scheduled to appear before the grand jury, the case is DISMISSED.
Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for felony theft. Attorney Finn presents defensive materials to the grand jury and the Client testifies before the grand jury.

Result: 
Case DISMISSED. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Physician Client charged with DWI.

Result: 
Trial Verdict: NOT GUILTY. Dallas County, Texas

Case: 
Client charged with domestic violence assault. Child custody and professional licensing implications.

Result: 
Jury Verdict: NOT GUILTY. Record of the arrest and charge to be expunged (removed) from Client’s record.
Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Sixteen-year-old juvenile client charged with making several terroristic threats against classmates.

Result: 
On the day of the jury trial, the state offers client a Conditional Dismissal. Once client completes 20 hours of community service the case will be dismissed.
Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with physically assaulting a youngster in her care at a day care facility. Case goes to trial.

Result: 
Verdict: NOT GUILTY. Client has requested that Mr. Finn file an expunction on her behalf. Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client accused of felony insurance fraud. Attorney Finn conducts extensive investigation and consults with Client’s civil attorney regarding information gathered during civil discovery process.

Result: 
Attorney Finn presents findings to Grand Jury and Client testifies before the Grand Jury. The Grand Jury declines to indict Client and the criminal case against him is “No Billed.” Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with domestic violence assault. Case set for jury trial.

Result: 
Case DISMISSED. Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for assault-family violence. Client has high security clearance with the federal government and Client would have been subject to termination if the charges are substantiated.

Result: 
Jury Verdict: NOT GUILTY. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI and allegedly causing and leaving the scene of an accident.

Result: 
Jury Verdict: NOT GUILTY. Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for DWI.

Result: 
Jury Verdict: NOT GUILTY. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with six separate counts of domestic violence assault.

Result: 
Jury finds client NOT GUILTY on each and every count. Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with assault.

Result: 
One week before trial, the case is DISMISSED. Denton County, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with DWI.

Result: 
Jury finds Client NOT GUILTY. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client indicted on burglary case, a second-degree felony with a range of punishment of 2-20 years in prison.

Result: 
On the day of jury trial, the prosecution reduced the offense to a misdemeanor and Client was placed on one year of deferred adjudication probation. Once Client successfully completes probation the case will be DISMISSED, and five years thereafter Client may petition the Court to issue an order prohibiting criminal justice agencies from disclosing to the public the criminal history record information related to the deferred adjudication probation (Order of Non-Disclosure).
Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client arrested for assault.

Result: 
Attorney David Finn conducts videotaped interview of complaining witness wherein complainant states that he was intoxicated and that he started the physical altercation, and that the defendant simply acted in self defense. Complainant also signed affidavit stating same. Attorney shares this information with the detective handling the case and the police agree to drop the investigation and not file the case with the District Attorney’s Office. Case Closed. Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with DWI.

Result: 
Jury trial. Verdict: NOT GUILTY. Fort Worth, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with domestic violence assault. Case set for jury trial.

Result: 
On day of trial, case DISMISSED. Client, who is not a United States citizen, would have been deported if convicted of charge or even placed on probation for same. Client has authorized attorney to file for an expunction so that the matter is removed from his record.
Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a recent college graduate is arrested for DWI.

Result: 
On the day the case is scheduled for a jury trial, the case is dismissed. Client has now hired David Finn to have his record expunged.
Dallas, Texas.

Case: 
Client is accused of stealing an automobile valued at $55,000. During the investigative phase of the case, and before the case is presented to the grand jury, Attorney arranges for client to take a polygraph examination from a very reputable polygraph examiner. Client passes the polygraph examination with flying colors.

Result: 
Attorney shares the results of the polygraph and other investigative work with the detective handling the case and the case against Client is closed. Client is not arrested or indicted. Plano, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with impersonating a public servant, a third-degree felony with a maximum punishment of 10 years in prison. Attorney made presentation to the grand jury on behalf of client and the grand jury NO-BILLED the case.

Result: 
Case closed. Charges dismissed. Client has now authorized attorney to a file motion to expunge the case from her record which, if granted, will remove the entire matter, including the arrest, from her record.

Case: 
Client charged with DWI.

Result: 
Jury Trial. Verdict: NOT GUILTY. Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas

Case: 
Client indicted on three separate felonies: aggravated kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault, stalking. State’s last pre-trial offer was 10 years in the pen on the aggravated sexual assault and prosecution decided to try each case separately so that they could ask the judge to stack the sentences.

Result: 
After a week-long jury trial on the aggravated sexual assault the jury indicated that they were deadlocked. The prosecution reduced the offer to 5 years in the pen on the aggravated sexual assault and they dismissed the aggravated kidnapping and stalking cases. Client accepted the offer. Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a national television personality, is charged with DWI. A DWI conviction would seriously damage client’s professional reputation. Case is tried before a jury.

Result: 
Jury’s verdict: NOT GUILTY. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with aggravated assault. Case set for a jury trial.

Result: 
On the day of trial, immediately prior to the beginning of jury selection, the case is DISMISSED. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with aggravated robbery, alleged to have shot an individual during the course of an armed robbery. Range of punishment if convicted: 15 years-life. Not eligible for probation.

Result: 
Jury verdict: NOT GUILTY. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client applies for a job and is told that a criminal background check indicates an arrest dating back to 1992. Client tells prospective employer that the case was dismissed. Prospective employer tells Client that they can’t hire her as long as that arrest is on her record. Client hires Attorney. Attorney gets record expunged.

Result: 
Client is hired. Collin County, Texas.

Case: 
Client is arrested for violation of a protective order.

Result: 
Jury finds client NOT GUILTY. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client is charged with felony theft. Prosecution’s last offer is 7 years in prison.

Result: 
Jury grants Client PROBATION. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client is on deferred adjudication probation for theft when she is arrested for DWI. State files a motion to adjudicate Client’s probation, alleging the new DWI.

Result: 
Jury finds Client NOT GUILTY of DWI, and she is allowed to continue her deferred adjudication probation on the theft case. Denton County, Texas

Case: 
Client arrested for briefly leaving young child in a vehicle unattended. Police file felony child endangerment case with the District Attorney’s Office, which takes case to the grand jury. Attorney makes presentation to grand jury on Client’s behalf and Client testifies.

Result: 
Grand Jury does not indict client. CASE CLOSED. This case was particularly important to the Client because, although she is married to a United States citizen, the INS informed her that they would initiate removal proceedings and she would be deported if convicted or even placed on deferred adjudication probation. Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client involved in a motor vehicle accident in which the driver of the other vehicle was tragically killed. Police investigated the matter and referred the case to the local prosecuting authorities for possible manslaughter/criminally negligent homicide indictment. Attorney retains independent investigator and shares information with police investigators and prosecutors about the incident.

Result: 
Client cited for failure to yield. No other criminal charges filed against client. CASE CLOSED.

Case: 
Client, an airline pilot, is charged with misdemeanor assault-family violence.

Result: 
CONDITIONAL DISMISSAL. State agrees to dismiss case when she completes counseling. Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas

Case: 
Juvenile Client loses control of his vehicle and passenger is killed. Grand jury approves prosecution’s petition for determinate sentencing for manslaughter, which provides for incarceration in the Texas Youth Commission with a possible transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (adult prison system) for a term up to 20 years. Attorney hires a private investigator who interviews witnesses and an accident reconstruction expert generates an accident report. Attorney relays findings to prosecutor.

Result: 
Prosecutor agrees to withdraw determinate sentencing petition and Client is placed on JUVENILE PROBATION with the juvenile probation department. Client is allowed to continue to live at home with his family and complete high school. Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas.

Case: 
Client indicted for aggravated assault (felony). Case set for a jury trial.

Result: 
One week before the trial date, the prosecutor agrees to reduce charge to misdemeanor assault and place Client on deferred adjudication MISDEMEANOR PROBATION. Richardson, Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client charged with assault. Case is set for jury trial and prosecution requests and receives a continuance. On the date of the second jury trial setting the prosecution announces ready for trial.

Result: 
As the jury is being brought in to the courtroom, the case is DISMISSED. Case closed. Dallas County, Texas.

Case: 
Client, a member of law enforcement with a high federal security clearance, is informed that he is being investigated for a possible violation of Texas Penal Code Section 39.06, Misuse of Official Information. Mr. Finn investigates the allegations, makes an Open Records request for various records, and shares his findings.

Result: 
No action taken against Client. Case Closed. Undisclosed County in North Texas.

Case: 
Client is arrested and charged with a felony assault.

Result: 
Client accepts a reduction to a misdemeanor assault, deferred adjudication probation. Tarrant County, Texas.