Case Results
» Print This PageA Grand Jury returned a No Bill for client on charge of Injury to a Child
A Grand Jury returned a No Bill for client on charge of Injury to a Child. On a charge punishable by up to an aggravated ten year sentence, the Grand Jury exonerated client and decided the Rowlett police department failed to consider client’s efforts to reasonably discipline his own child.
Another DWI Client Received Deferred Adjudication to a Lesser Offense
Client who was arrested for DWI has his charge reduced to an Obstruction of a Passageway. Denton County DWI client with a breath test reduced to an Obstruction of a Passageway and received a deferred adjudication. Client’s record will be eligible to be sealed.
DWI Not Guilty
Mr. Lowe was able to obtain a Not Guilty verdict for a client charged with DWI in Dallas County. Client is a medical student that was accused of DWI by Dallas Police after he was pulled over off of Greenville Avenue. Mr. Lowe’s client had trouble counting backward and reciting the English alphabet forward. Nevertheless, Mr. Lowe’s client was found NOT GUILTY and his record will be expunged.
Felony Choking Case No Billed
Client charged with Choking his girlfriend. Mr. Lowe’s presentation to the Dallas County Grand Jury resulted in his case being No Billed. A No Bill is the equivalent to a no probable cause finding. Client will be record expunged.
Felony Possession of a Prohibited Weapon Case No Billed
TSA caught client with an illegal switchblade knife at the DFW Airport. Mr. Lowe’s Grand Jury Presentation convinced a Dallas County Grand Jury to No Bill client’s case. Client will be eligible to have her record expunged.
Marijuana Grow Defendant Receives Up to approximate 75% Reduction Federal Sentencing Guideline Range
Approximately three years ago, Mr. Lowe was hired to represent a local businessman that graduated from SMU with a degree in Economics. At that time, Mr. Lowe’s client was the target of a Federal IRS/HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas) investigation in an eventual six defendant Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana in the Dallas area. Mr. Lowe’s client participated in this hydroponic marijuana grow operation. The client was accused of conspiring to cultivate at total approximate weight of 400 kilograms of highly potent marijuana cultivated in 11 separate grow houses Dallas and Richardson. Mr. Lowe’s client was facing a range of punishment from 10 years to life in the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for his role this Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance in Federal Court.
Over the last 3 years, Mr. Lowe’s work resulted in the case being dropped to a Money Laundering Conspiracy and Aiding and Abetting, 18 U.S.C. section 1956(h) which capped his client’s sentence to 20 years. More importantly, the plea agreement Mr. Lowe negotiated was a Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(c)(1)(C) plea agreement wherein his client could not be sentenced to more than 24 months in the BOP. The applicable guideline range was a level 27 which carries a recommend non-mandatory imprisonment range of 70-87 months in the BOP. Mr. Lowe was able to persuade Federal District Judge David Godbey to accept the agreement and sentence his client to only 24 months and impose no fine. That is, Mr. Lowe’s client received up to a 74% reduction in his sentence from the recommended guideline range.
Sexual Assault No Billed in Tarrant County
Mr. Lowe’s client charged with raping a relative and for incest; each charge carries up to 20 years in the TDCJ. Mr. Lowe’s pre-indictment investigation uncovers evidence which persuaded the Tarrant County Grand Jury to No Bill the case. Client’s case will be expunged.
Two Tarrant County Shoplifting Cases Dismissed
A pair of High School Seniors were arrested and charged with Class “B” Theft before graduation. Mr. Lowe was able to convince the Tarrant County DA’s Office to dismiss both of his clients’ cases. Mr. Lowe will be able to have both cases expunged.
700 Pounds of Marijuana: Hung Jury-Mistrial-Deferred Adjudication
Mr. Lowe’s client was stopped on I-20 in Parker County, Texas while pulling an 18-wheeler with a payload filled with 700 pounds of marijuana worth more than $1,000,000 described by the State Trooper as a “S*** Load of Marijuana!” Mr. Lowe’s client faced up to 20 years in the Penitentiary and turned down an offer for 7 years from the Parker County Assistant District Attorney. After a trial lasting almost a week and jury deliberations lasting almost two days, the jury refused to convict Mr. Lowe’s trucker-client. The Parker County Judge was forced to declare a mistrial. On the eve of the second jury trial, Mr. Lowe was able to get his client a deferred adjudication. Mr. Lowe’s client NEVER cooperated with law enforcement and NEVER agreed to cooperate. Mr. Lowe’s client is set to have his case dismissed and cleared from his record upon his successful completion of community supervision.
Dallas Aggravated Sexual Assault Case Dismissed
Client charged with one count of 1st degree Aggravated Sexual Assault. Client faced up to Life in TDCJ and lifetime registration as a sex offender. After Mr. Lowe’s investigation revealed witnesses not disclosed by Dallas Police that directly controverted the allegations made, the District Attorney’s Office dismissed case on the day of Jury Trial.
Dallas Real Estate Agent arrested and charged
Dallas Real Estate Agent arrested and charged with Class “B” Marijuana Possession. Mr. Lowe was able to get his case dismissed without any probation or jail time. The client will be eligible to have his record expunged.
Not Guilty on Dallas County DWI charge
Mr. Lowe’s client was stopped by Cedar Hill Police department for Driving While Intoxicated. The police officer found alcohol in the car and later determined that Mr. Lowe’s client failed at 3 of the stand field sobriety tests. Mr. Lowe tried the case in Dallas County Criminal Court #5 and obtained a Not Guilty Verdict. Mr. Lowe’s client will be eligible to have his record expunged.
Resisting Arrest case dropped.
After client arrested by Rowlett police for Resisting Arrest, Mr. Lowe’s investigation revealed Rowlett Police had insufficient evidence to file case. Resisting Arrest case dropped. After client arrested by Rowlett police for Resisting Arrest, Mr. Lowe’s investigation revealed Rowlett Police had insufficient evidence to file case on client. Rowlett P.D. dropped the case before they filed it with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office.
Client’s parole NOT revoked and sentence discharged.
Client assumed a new identity for six years in Ohio although he had a parole warrant for his arrest in Texas. After client fled the State of Texas and lived in Ohio for six years, client’s parole NOT revoked and sentence discharged. Client assumed a new identity for six years in Ohio although he had a parole warrant for his arrest in Texas. Client was extradited to Texas. Mr. Lowe persuaded the Texas Parole Board to allow client to discharge his sentence. Client’s parole NOT revoked and client released with no additional parole to serve.
Federal Structuring Case: Lowest Possible Guideline Sentence up to 58% Reduction
Mr. Lowe represented a local Pharmacist that owned two Pharmacies in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Mr. Lowe’s client was accused of violating Titles 18 USC section 371 and Title 31 section 5324(d)(1). Mr. Lowe’s client made 77 deposits in his personal bank accounts at JP Morgan and Bank of America totalling over $460,000 in amounts that were intended to cause the bank to not file a Cash Transaction Report (“CTR”). Before hiring Mr. Lowe, the client had been served with “Warrant For Arrest of Property in Rem” under 31 U.S.C. section 5317(c) and 18 U.S.C. sections 981 and 984. In that Federal Complaint, the US Attorney’s Office alleged that Mr. Lowe’s client was involved in a “Pill Mill” operation in connection with a few local pain management Physicians under investigation by the Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”). Mr. Lowe’s client was looking at a potential sentence of up to 10 years and a guideline range up to 57 months in the Bureau of Prisons (‘BOP”). Mr. Lowe was able to plead his client to a non-Title 31 count in the Information. That is, Mr. Lowe able to negotiate plea agreement that resulted in a much lower guideline calculation imposed by Federal District Judge for the Northern District of Texas Reed O’Connor at sentencing. After Mr. Lowe’s objections were sustained to United States Probation Officer’s (USPO) report and the lower guideline range associated the non-Title 31 plea agreement, Mr. Lowe client was only sentenced to 24 months in the BOP. That is, Mr. Lowe’s work reduced his client’s sentence by up to 58%.
No Case Filed Possession/Distribution Child Pornography
Mr. Lowe’s client was investigated for downloading, possessing and distributing child pornography. Mr. Lowe’s own investigation persuaded Dallas Police Child Porn Investigators that client had not violated any state or federal law. Dallas Police agreed and completed their investigation without filing any charges.
Aggravated Assault Dismissed
Mr. Lowe’s client charged with trying to run her husband over with her car. Because the car was alleged to be a deadly weapon, Mr. Lowe’s client was faced up to 20 years in TDCJ on an Aggravated Assault indictment. Mr. Lowe was able to force the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office to dismiss the charge. Client will be able to have her record expunged.
Structured Money Laundering/Tax Evasion
Sentence Reduced by 42 months–Judge Departs From Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Pre-Sentence Report called for a 46-57 month sentence. Client only received 15 months. Dallas Federal Judge Godbey sustained Mr. Lowe’s objections to pre-sentence report calling for various enhancements. Judge also agreed to NOT apply theft/embezzlement sentencing guidelines. Instead, Mr. Lowe persuaded Federal Judge to apply tax evasion guidelines for a 42 month reduction in client’s sentence.
Denton County Aggravated Assault allegations reduced.
Two clients charged with breaking the nose of another in a fight each received deferred adjudication for a Class “C” misdemeanor. Denton County Aggravated Assault allegations reduced to Class “C” misdemeanors (fine only offense) and will be expunged. Two clients charged with breaking the nose of another in a fight each received deferred adjudication for a Class “C” misdemeanor. Clients will be eligible to expunge the entire case from their records in 30 days.
Dallas Drug Case Dismissed
Dallas Methamphetamine Case Dismissed Mr. Lowe discovered corrupt Dallas Police Department Officers’ role in lying under oath. Mr. Lowe able to force District Attorney’s Office to dismiss client’s case without condition.
Tarrant County DA’s Office dismissed Felony Burglary of a Habitation case.
Investigation exonerates client who was facing up to twenty years for a Second Degree Felony Burglary of a Habitation case. Tarrant County DA’s Office dismissed Felony Burglary of a Habitation case. Investigation exonerates client who was facing up to twenty years for a Second Degree Felony Burglary of a Habitation case. DA’s office dismissed the case before a Tarrant County Grand Jury even heard the matter. Case dismissed and client’s record will be eligible for expungement.
Taylor County (Abilene) Judge dismissed weapons trafficking and theft charg
Taylor County (Abilene) Judge dismissed weapons trafficking and theft charge. Court suppressed illegally obtained evidence pursuant to a search of client’s vehicle without consent to search. DA’s Office dismissed charge against client.
Indecent Exposure Case Dismissed
Client case dismissed after DA’s investigation into DPD’s Club Dallas Cases Mr. Lowe’s client was arrested and charged with Indecent Exposure at the Club Dallas. Dallas Police targeted gay men at a private club. Client’s case was dismissed after the DA’s office conduct an internal investigation into all arrests made the Club Dallas. Client’s case will be eligible for expunction.
1st Degree Delivery of a Controlled Substance Case Reduced to Misdemeanor
Mr. Lowe’s client was charged with a 1st Degree Felony and faced up to Life in the Penitentiary. Mr. Lowe filed a motion to reveal the identity of the confidential informant used by the Dallas Police Department to make their 1st Degree Delivery of Meth case against his client and set the case for trial. On the day of trial, Mr. Lowe was able to force the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office to reduce the case from the highest level felony to a misdemeanor deferred adjudication. Mr. Lowe’s client will be eligible to have his record sealed.
Dallas .25 Blood Case Dismissed
Mr. Lowe’s client was arrested by Texas Department of Public Safety and Grand Prairie Police officers after he was accused of having a major role over one car accident on 161 Tollroad in Dallas County. The officers accused him of Driving While Intoxicated. The Client had never before been arrested and had no criminal history. Mr. Lowe’s client was then subjected to a search warrant for his blood. The blood was extracted and the test result indicated that he was at least 3 times the legal limit. Mr. Lowe filed 4 Motions To Suppress Illegally Obtained Evidence. Mr. Lowe’s hearings last more than 2 days. In particular, Mr. Lowe’s motions claimed that the arrest was made without probable cause, the search warrant lacked probable cause, the detention was illegal and there was a Franks vs. Delaware issue concerning the truthfulness of the affiant officer who swore out the search warrant. After all the motions were heard over two days, a Dallas County Judge granted 3 of the 4 motions. In other words, the Dallas County DA’s Officer was not permitted to present ANY evidence against Mr. Lowe’s client. Because the Dallas County DA’s Office couldn’t present ANY evidence at trial against his client, the DA’s Office dismissed their case against Mr. Lowe’s client.
The dismissal filed by the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office self-demonstrates that the DA’s Office couldn’t even make a prima facie case against Mr. Lowe client. This is important for Mr. Lowe’s client. The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure article 55.01 is the Texas law which governs who may get their record expunge and, more importantly, WHEN they may get their record expunged. In this case, a normal dismissal would require that the client wait the full statute of limitations under 55.01(a)(2)(B) expire before the client can have his record totally cleared up. However, there is an exception to this rule in a case where a case is dismissed due to a lack of probable cause. The exception is known as a “no probable cause expunction” and can be found under 55.01(a)(2)(A)(ii). In these rare cases, if the Petitioner can demonstrate that not only was his case dismissed but he was actually arrested WITHOUT probable cause, the case can be expunged AT ANY TIME. Therefore, Mr. Lowe’s work will result in a quick and easy expunction for his client.
Mr. Lowe gets another family violence case dismissed.
On the day of trial, Mr. Lowe forced the governement to dismiss a Class “A” misdemeanor charge against his client. Mr. Lowe was also able to get the protective order, which had already been granted against his client, dismissed.
Dallas County Felony Theft Dismissed
Dallas Theft $1,500 to $20,000 State Jail Felony Case Dismissed. Mr. Lowe’s client was charged with stealing approximately $10,000 of Texas unemployment benefits. Mr. Lowe was able to get the Felony dismissed and the client will be eligible to have his record expunged so he can keep working.
Williamson County Indecency With a Child Dismissed, Probation Reinstated
Mr. Lowe’s client had been previously convicted for Indecency With a Child by Exposure and was also on probation for 2nd Indecency With a Child by Exposure case when he was arrested and charged with a 3rd Indecency With a Child By Exposure. The new case was covered by Austin TV media. Mr. Lowe’s client was accused of standing totally naked in front of his home which is very close to a busy road early in the morning. The Williamson County Sheriff claimed that children were on the way to school and saw Mr. Lowe’s client. Mr. Lowe’s client was arrested and charged with his 3rd Indecency With a Child by Exposure in Williamson County. After some investigation, Mr. Lowe was able to get the new case dismissed and have his client’s Williamson County probation re-instated.
Tarrant County (Fort Worth) Jury finds Mr. Lowe’s client Not Guilty of DWI.
Tarrant County (Fort Worth) Jury finds Mr. Lowe’s client Not Guilty of DWI. Although client admitted to speeding 110 mph, admitted to consuming four beers and admitted that he could not say whether or not he was under the influence of alcohol, Mr. Lowe was able to convince the jury to find him not guilty. Through his cross examination of the arresting officer and other evidence, Mr. Lowe was able to discredit each of the three field sobriety tests relied upon by the State. Client’s record will be expunged.
DA Watch: Students’ Hard Work Results in Exoneration of Two Men After 10 Years Into Their Life Sentences
Justice has been victorious all because of the hard work of students involved with both (1) UT-Austin’s Texas Center for Actual Innocence and (2) the Innocence Network at UT-Arlington. Long after the criminal justice system placed Claude Alvin Simmons, Jr., 54, and Christopher Shun Scott, 39, into Texas prisons for life and threw away the key, these two student organizations originated the efforts that resulted in this week’s exoneration of the two men. What a wonderful thing. Back in 1997, Alfonso Aguilar was shot and killed during a home-invasion. Then, get this: the jury deliberated a mere 6 minutes before convicting Simmons. Scott was also convicted for the murder in a back-to-back trial with Simmons. For ten years, Simmons and Scott — innocent men — have been incarcerated for a murder they didn’t commit. The UT-Austin and UT-Arlington students took their concerns about Scott and Simmons to the Dallas County District Attorney. Working with the Dallas Police Department, the DA’s office opened the cold case and reviewed not only the physical evidence from the crime scene but the confession by another man, Alonzo Hardy, who also passed a lie detector test where he admitted to the killing of Mr. Aguilar so long ago. The truth will out, as Shakespeare wrote — and now we know that Alonzo Hardy and his pal, not Simmons and Scott, were the ones robbing the Aguilar home back in 1997 when a capital murder was committed. Hardy’s pal Anderson has been arrested. Simmons and Scott have been exonerated and are expected to be released from jail this week. Hats off to the UT students who started this ball rolling. And, congratulations to Mr. Simmons, Mr. Scott, and their loved ones on this happy day.
Federal Conspiracy to Distribute Case: Reduced 73.5%
Mr. Lowe’s client was arrested by the Drug Enforcement Administration and Mesquite Narcotics Task Force with the assistance of DPS on I-20 in Van Zandt County, Texas. The client was determined to be in possession of 15 kilograms of powder cocaine. Mr. Lowe’s client was ultimately charged with Conspiracy to Distribute 5kg (kilograms) or more of Cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. section 846 and 21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(A).
Read the full case result here.
Henderson County No Bill
Client’s Indecency With a Child 2nd degree felony case filed by Gun Barrel City Police Department with the Henderson County District Attorney’s office. Mr. Lowe’s client was No Billed by a Henderson County Grand Jury. Mr. Lowe’s client will be eligible to have all records expunged.
Dallas County Assault/Family Violence Case Dismissed
Mr. Lowe’s client charged with Class “A” Assault/Family violence. Mr. Lowe was able to obtain a dismissal. Client was not required to attend lengthy classes and did not pay a fine. Client will be eligible to have his record expunged.
Dallas Indecent Exposure Case Reduced to Class “C”
Class “B” Indecent Exposure Reduced to Class “C” Set to be Expunged
Mr. Lowe was once again able to convince the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office to reduce a Class “B” Indecent Exposure Case to a Class “C” disorderly conduct. As a result, Mr. Lowe’s client only paid a fine and is now set to have all of the records relating to the charge expunged.
Fail To Stop and Render Aid Case No Billed
Mr. Lowe’s client has a previous conviction for DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) and is now accused of getting into an accident and then failing to render aid to the passenger that was later killed on Loop 12 in Irving and for a DWI 2nd. Mr. Lowe’s work resulted in a No Bill by the Dallas County Grand Jury on the Fail to Stop and Render Aid Case.
Rockwall County Marijuana Case Reduce
Client is professional arrested and charged with Class “B” Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Controlled Substance in Rockwall County. Mr. Lowe was able to persuade the Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office to drop the Controlled Substance case and reduce the Marijuana case to a Class “C” deferred. Client’s record will be expunged.
.22 Breath Test Case Dismissed; Parole “Blue Warrant” lifted
While on Parole with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, client found asleep stopped on the side of the roadway with the car in gear and running. Client failed all field sobriety tests and gave a .22 breath specimen (almost 3 times the legal limit). Mr. Lowe’s work resulted in a Dallas County Judge granting a pre-trial motion to suppress and found no probable cause. Mr. Lowe subsequently convinced TDCJ to withdraw the “Blue Warrant” and release Mr. Lowe’s client without the need to even have a hearing.
Recitivist Meth and GHB Distributor Gets Deferred Probation
Mr. Lowe able to persuade a Dallas County District Judge to award his client with Deferred Adjudication on 3 Drug Distribution cases. Mr. Lowe’s client was arrested and charged with selling Methamphetamine to an Irving undercover officer. While on bond for that case in Dallas County, Mr. Lowe’s client was caught again by Irving narcotics with a gallon of GHB and an ounce of Methamphetamine. Mr. Lowe was able to convince a Dallas District Judge that his client deserved deferred adjudication probation and no jail time for all three cases. If client successfully completes probation, he will be able to have his record sealed.
Class “A” Employee Theft Dismissed
Mr. Lowe’s client charged with theft from his employer for less than $1,500, a Class “A” misdemeanor. The case was dismissed and Mr. Lowe will expunge the entire case from his record.
Dallas County 1st Degree Felony Theft More Than $100,000 Case No Billed
The Irving Police Department filed a 1st Degree Felony Theft case on Mr. Lowe’s client without the client becoming aware of the case. Before Mr. Lowe was hired, the client found himself in a San Diego, California jail upon entering the United States from Mexico. The client hired another attorney who couldn’t get him out of jail on the Dallas County warrant as he sat in jail for 12 days. As soon as Mr. Lowe was hired, Mr. Lowe was able to get a bond set, posted and the client was immediately released from the jail.
Later on, Mr. Lowe conducted an extensive investigation into the unexpected Theft case. Mr. Lowe discovered that the complaining witness had not been totally truthful with Irving Police about the items that she claimed his client took from her. Mr. Lowe discovered that the complaining witness may have misled Irving Police in an attempt to obtain a civil settlement from his client. Mr. Lowe also helped his client prepare to testify in front of the Dallas County Grand Jury. In addition, Mr. Lowe submitted a large written report with evidence attached to it to the Dallas County Grand Jury.
After two days of Grand Jury hearings and three witnesses heard, including the complaining witness, the Dallas County Grand Jury sided with Mr. Lowe’s client. The case was “No Billed.” In other words, the Dallas County Grand Jury declined to Indict Mr. Lowe’s client and he was cleared of all charges. Mr. Lowe will be able to soon expunge the client’s record. The client is now evaluating a civil claim against the complaining witness for damages to his character and his time spent locked up in San Diego.
Dallas DWI Case Dismissed
Mr. Lowe forced the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office to Dismiss another DWI on the day of jury trial. Mr. Lowe’s client was arrested by Farmers’ Branch PD and allegedly failed all Field Sobriety Tests. In addition, Mr. Lowe’s client was verbally hostile toward the officer and invited the officer to arrest him. Mr. Lowe able to show that the traffic stop was illegally made and the District Attorney’s Office was forced to dismiss on the day of trial. Client’s case will be expunged.
Hunt County Possession of Marijuana Reduced to Class “C” misdemeanor
Mr. Lowe’s client arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana. The client had no record and works for a high profile security firm. On the morning of a Motion to Suppress an illegal traffic stop and illegal detention, Mr. Lowe able to get the Hunt County Attorney to reduce his client’s case down to a Class “C” and client received a deferred adjudication. Client will have his record expunged.
Dallas DWI Blood Test Case Dismissed
Over the course of a 2 day Motion to Suppress, Mr. Lowe was able to demonstrate that Irving Police Officers had given false statements and testimony concerning the reason for detaining his client. Mr. Lowe was able to convince a Dallas County Criminal Court Judge to grant his Motion to Suppress Illegal Detention. Mr. Lowe’s client admitted he was intoxicated, asked the officer to arrest him, failed all field sobriety tests and bled a .20 BAC (almost 3x the legal limit). After a 2 day Motion to Suppress, Mr. Lowe was able to get ALL evidence suppressed due to an illegal detention. Mr. Lowe’s client will soon be able to have the entire arrest and charge expunged from his record.
Jury Finds Michael Lowe’s Client Not Guilty.
A Tarrant County (Fort Worth) jury has found Michael Lowe’s client not guilty of DWI. Tarrant County (Fort Worth) Jury finds Mr. Lowe’s client Not Guilty of DWI. Although client admitted to speeding 110 mph, admitted to consuming four beers and admitted that he could not say whether or not he was under the influence of alcohol, Mr. Lowe was able to convince the jury to find him not guilty. Through his cross examination of the arresting officer and other evidence, Mr. Lowe was able to discredit each of the three field sobriety tests relied upon by the State. Client’s record will be expunged.
PROBATION ON FEDERAL CHILD PORN CASE
A U.S. District Court Judge told Mr. Lowe’s client:
“I’ve given you the biggest break I’ve ever given in the 26 years I’ve been on this bench.”
Read about how Mr. Lowe was able to get probation on a Federal Child Porn case even though the client’s maximum guideline range was 168 months in the Bureau of Prisons.
Probation Northern District of Texas Federal Marriage Fraud
Mr. Lowe’s client was investigated by and eventually arrested for Marriage Fraud by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DHS-ICE).
Mr. Lowe’s client was specifically indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Marriage Fraud which is a violation of 18 U.S.C. section 371 and 8 U.S.C. section 1325(c). Mr. Lowe’s client faced up to 5 years in the Bureau of Prisons and fine up to $250,000.
Mr. Lowe’s client was accused worked in a tax office and was the subject of an undercover investigation for marriage fraud. Mr. Lowe’s client was video/audio recorded brokering a deal to marry an illegal alien to a U.S. citizen in exchange for $10,000. Mr. Lowe’s client admitted she had done it many times before as well. Mr. Lowe’s work resulted in his client receiving a two year probation. Even thought Mr. Lowe’s client already had a felony criminal record, she will not spend a single day in jail and will only pay a $100 fine.
Garland Indecent Exposure Case Reduced to Class “C” Misdemeanor
Mr. Lowe’s client was found masturbating in his car while illegally parked in a fire land on West Centerville Road in Garland Texas. Garland Police walked up to his vehicle while he was exposed and masturbating in a public place. The client was arrested and charged with the Class “B” Misdemeanor of Indecent Exposure; jailable up to 6 months and a $2,000 fine. Mr. Lowe worked to persuade the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office to reduce the Indecent Exposure case to a Class “C” Misdemeanor charge of Disorderly Conduct; fine only offense. Mr. Lowe’s client received a 3 month deferred adjudication and was fined $200. Mr. Lowe’s client will be eligible to have the entire record for the cases expunged upon the expiration of the applicable limitations period.
Dallas Fraud Case Dismissed
Mr. Lowe’s client was a Dallas School Teacher that lost her job because she was charged with State Jail Felony Fraud. The client was accussed of defrauding the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Mr. Lowe was able to convince the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office to dismiss the case. Client paid no fine, no court costs and did no probation. Mr. Lowe’s client got her job as a school teacher back as a result.
Fort Worth Terroristic Threat case dismissed.
Fort Worth Terroristic Threat case dismissed. Alleged family violence case was dismissed by the Tarrant County District Attorney’s office prior to trial.
5 Pound Marijuana Wichita Falls Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor
A professional marijuana cultivation farmer from Colorado was stopped in Wichita Falls on his way into Texas to deliver 5 pounds of high quality marijuana. The man was then detained and questioned on the side of the road until he eventually gave consent for the police officer to search his rental car. Texas DPS officer found 5 pounds of premium grade marijuana in the client’s trunk.
Mr. Lowe was hired after the client interviewed numerous Dallas Attorneys. Mr. Lowe later obtained a copy of the video and then filed a his Motion to Suppress. Mr. Lowe claimed the traffic stop was without probable cause or reasonable suspicion and the subsequent detention was also without probable cause or reasonable suspicion, even though the client eventually consented to the search. Mr. Lowe’s work paid off. Shortly before the Motion to Suppress Hearing, Mr. Lowe was able to persuade the Assistant District Attorney in Wichita Falls County to drop the serious Felony charge down to a misdemeanor. Mr. Lowe’s client did NO probation and NO jail time. Mr. Lowe’s client was only required to pay a small fine and go back to Colorado.
Collin County Felony Marijuana Delivery Reduced to Misdemeanor
Mr. Lowe’s client was shown on video delivering a felony quantity of marijuana to a police informant/snitch. Although Mr. Lowe’client had a record from Marijuana and he was caught on video engaged in a hand-to-hand narcotics transaction, Mr. Lowe was able to persuade the Collin County District Attorney’s Office to reduce the case to a misdemeanor. Mr. Lowe’s client was awarded deferred adjudication probation on a misdemeanor, which will make him eligible to have his record sealed at the conclusion of his probation.
Dallas County Sexual Assault Case No Billed
Mr. Lowe’s client was accused of Sexual Assaulting (Rape) a woman at a party in Cedar Hill, Dallas County. Mr. Lowe’s investigation demonstrated that the complainant’s story concerning the Sexual Assault was false. Mr. Lowe’s presentation to the Dallas County Grand Jury resulted in their finding his client’s case lacked probable cause to Indict the Sexual Assault charge. The case was No Billed by the Dallas County Grand Jury. The client will not have a record and the police report will be expunged.
Probation on Federal Texas Eastern District Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods
Mr. Lowe’s client hired him two years ago after a disappointing experience with another attorney. At that time, the Department of Homeland Security had raided his client’s home based on a search warrant supported by an evidentiary affidavit establishing probable cause. The raid yielded 63,088 counterfeit DVDs in the client’s possession, which were valued at $741,284.00. Mr. Lowe’s client was facing a charge for Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2320(a)(1), 18 U.S.C. 2320(b)(1)(A). Mr. Lowe’s client faced up to 10 years in the Bureau of Prison (Federal Penitentiary), a fine up to $2,000,000 and restitution. The applicable guideline calculation was a 21 and a criminal history category of I. Therefore, the applicable guideline range for Mr. Lowe’s client was 37 to 46 months in the BOP.
After a lengthy negotiation with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas and investigation, Mr. Lowe was able to persuade the Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division, to agree to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(c)(1)(C) plea agreement. The agreed sentence was a 5 year probation and no fine. Mr. Lowe’s client was also subject to restitution payments up to the full value of the DVDs. That is, Mr. Lowe’s client faced more than $700,000 in restition for the counterfeit DVDs for which he was responsible. Mr. Lowe was able to negotiate his client’s restitution down to $100,000 payable over the during of the five year probation. Federal District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas, Amos Mazant, approved the 11(c)(1)(C) plea agreement. Mr. Lowe’s client did not server a single day in jail and will not serve any time for his conduct on this case.
Dallas Public Lewdness Case Reduced
Mr. Lowe was able to get the District Attorney’s Office to reduce his client’s case from a Class “A” Misdemeanor Public Lewdness to a Class “C” Disorderly Conduct; client’s record will be expunged.
Evading Arrest No Billed/Dallas County Grand Jury
Mr. Lowe’s client was arrested and charged with Evading Arrest and Detention by the University Park Police on April 30, 2013. Mr. Lowe’s client was driving through a construction zone on the SMU campus on the way to pick up his family from the Highland Park Methodist Church, Christmas Eve 2012. University Park police attempted to waive the client down after he was travelling the wrong direction on a street on campus. Mr. Lowe’s client failed to stop and continued driving for another 2-3 blocks with University Park Police in pursuit with the overhead lights and sirens activated. During the pursuit, Mr. Lowe’s client ran 2 stop signs. Mr. Lowe’s client was immediately arrested for Third Degree Felony Evading Arrest. Mr. Lowe’s client had never before been arrested and is a successful businessman in the North Texas area. After conducting thorough pre-indictment discovery, including an Examining Trial, Mr. Lowe made a presentation to a Dallas County Grand Jury. Mr. Lowe’s work resulted in his client’s NO BILL from the Dallas County Grand Jury. Mr. Lowe’s client will be eligible to have his record expunged. The following is a review that Mr. Lowe’s client recently posted:
“As this was my first time to need a criminal defense attorney, I did a bit of research and interviewed three different Board Certified Criminal Defense attorneys, one of which had been recommended by a relative which practices criminal law in another state. I ended up choosing Michael Lowe because he was more knowledgeable and provided a quick and concise strategy without having to reference law books or “guess” about a defense plan. He clearly stated what should have happened the night of my arrest, what could (by law) happen as consequences, what he would do, and the possible outcome(s). I fully disclosed what occurred and he fully disclosed to me the process, procedures and outcome he would set as the goal. Ultimately, Michael obtained a “NO-BILL” from the Dallas County Grand Jury. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking a qualified, experienced, knowledgeable, and aggressive Board Certified Criminal defense Attorney.”
Denton County Felony Aggravated Assault Case Reduced to Class “C”
17 year old client with no criminal history charged with 2nd Felony Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon. Although Mr. Lowe’s client faced up to 20 years in the TDCJ, he was able to get the case reduced down to Class “C” misdemeanor of Disorderly Conduct; No Probation, No Jailtime.
No Bill Dallas County Grand Jury on Injury to an Elderly Person
Mr. Lowe’s client was arrested and charged by the Mesquite police department with Injury to an Elderly Person. A violation of Texas Penal Code 22.04(3) is a third degree felony which carries a range of punishment from 2 to 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and an optional fine not to exceed $10,000. The complaining witness was the client’s mother. The complaining witness was knocked unconscious and had to be rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. Mr. Lowe’s client was later alleged to have pushed her mother-in-law over a living room step which caused the injuries.
Mr. Lowe’s investigation revealed that the there really was no assault. Mr. Lowe’s work persuaded the Dallas County Grand Jury to “No Bill” the case. A “No Bill” is a no probable cause finding wherein the Grand Jury elects to NOT indict a case. Grand Juries No Bill fewer than 5% of cases presented, depending on the County. Mr. Lowe’s client will be eligible to have her record expunged.
Felony Terroristic Threat Reduced in Tarrant County
Mr. Lowe’s client was arrested for pointing a handgun at her husband and later assaulting him as well. Mr. Lowe’s client gave a confession after her arrest. Mr. Lowe was able to have the charge reduced to a Class “C” Disorderly Conduct deferred adjudication. Mr. Lowe will be able to expunge his client’s record in the near future.
Carson County Money Laundering Case Dismissed
Mr. Lowe’s client was stopped by Danny Dawson, 100th Judicial District of Texas (Carson County, Donley County, Hall County, Collingsworth County and Childress County) Peace Officer for District Attorney Luke Inman travelling Westbound on IH-40. Officer Dawson was able to convince Mr. Lowe’s client to allow him to search the vehicle. Mr. Lowe’s client was travelling in a vehicle was New Jersey license plates. Officer Dawson found a secret compartment inside the floorboard underneath the passenger seat in the vehicle. Officer Dawson ultimately recovered approximately $55,693.00.
Read the full case result here.
Indecent Exposure Case Reduced to Class “C” Disorderly Conduct
Client set to have Indecent Exposure Case Expunged A Dallas County man was arrested for Indecent Exposure. Mr. Lowe’s client was accused of a Class “B” Indecent Exposure case at a City of Dallas Park. Mr. Lowe was able to convince the Dallas County District Attorney’s office to reduce the case down to a Class “C” Disorderly Conduct so that his client could later have his record expunged. Mr. Lowe successful work resulted in his client being set to shortly have his record expunged.
DWI Breath Test thrown out in Collin County.
DWI Breath Test thrown out in Collin County. Mr. Lowe’s Motion to Suppress the 0.11 breath test result (well beyond the legal limit), was granted in Collin County. The Collin County Court agreed with Mr. Lowe’s evidence that Mr. Lowe’s client had been coerced into giving a sample of his breath by a Plano Police Officer and consequently threw the incriminating evidence out of court.
Indecency With a Child Case Dismissed
Mr. Lowe’s work over the course of five years resulted in the Dallas County District Office being forced to dismiss the 2nd degree felony case. Mr. Lowe’s client faced up to 20 years in the TDC and mandatory life sex offender registration. Client’s case dismissed, no probation. Client’s case will eligible to be expunged.
Donley County 2nd Degree Money Laundering Reduced to Misdemeanor and Money Returned
Mr. Lowe’s client was stopped by DPS Trooper Danny Nunez and later prosecuted by District Attorney Luke Inman of the 100th Judicial District of Texas (Carson County, Donley County, Hall County, Collingsworth County and Childress County). Trooper Nunez is one of the most prolific Drug Interdiction Police Officers in the State of Texas.
Trooper Nunez eventually did get consent from Mr. Lowe’s client and quickly discovery $130,000 in cash in the rental’s trunk. Mr. Lowe’s client was charged with 2nd degree Felony Money Laundering.
Read the full case result here.
DWI, .11 breath test, Collin County, Texas: Not Guilty.
Mr. Lowe obtained an acquittal for his client who is an attorney at one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in Dallas. DWI, .11 breath test, Collin County, Texas: Not Guilty. Mr. Lowe obtained an acquittal for his client who is an attorney at one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in Dallas. Mr. Lowe persuaded a Collin County Judge to suppress the damning breath test evidence (well beyond the legal limit). Mr. Lowe’s client was later found Not Guilty. Client’s record will soon be expunged.
Success in Intoxication Manslaughter Case Before Fort Worth Court of Appeals: Patterson v. State of Texas
The Fort Worth Court of Appeals (panel of Justices Walker, Gabriel, and Sudderth) has issued its opinion in an appeal of an intoxication manslaughter case coming out of Cooke County, Texas. Michael Lowe was not on board for the criminal DWI / manslaughter trial court proceedings; he began representing the defendant, Steve Patterson, afterwards in the appellate process where the Court of Appeals based in Fort Worth was asked to review what happened in the courtroom.
During the appellate process, the court of review considers the “points of error” that are presented to them by the appellant’s counsel as errors in the application of law, or mistakes in the admission of evidence, during the criminal trial. (For more on the Texas criminal appellate process, read our web resources on appeals and expungement.)
Here, the Court of Appeals agreed with all points made in Mr. Lowe’s briefing.
The case has been returned to the trial court for a new trial regarding sentencing of Mr. Patterson. That new trial date has yet to be scheduled. The notice, the judgment, and the opinion are all available for review at the court’s web site and in the Michael Lowe Digital Library.
Here is the Opinion in Patterson v. State of Texas:
Class “A” Assault reduced to Class “C” Assalt
Client was arrested and charged with Class “A” Assault. Client had previously been arrested for Family Violence Assault. Mr. Lowe’s work resulted in his client’s case getting reduced to a Class “C” Assault. Mr. Lowe’s client will soon be eligible to have his record totally expunged.
4th DWI in Dallas County Reduced from Felony to Misdemeanor
Having previously been convicted of DWI in Texas 3 times, client was charged with Felony DWI in Dallas County. On the day of trial, Mr. Lowe was able to persuade the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office to reduce to the case to a Misdemeanor. Mr. Lowe’s client faced up to 10 years in TDCJ and avoided a Felony criminal record.
Probation on Denton County Felony 4th DWI
Client on felony probation in Dallas for DWI 3rd and was arrested and charged with 4th DWI in Denton County. Mr. Lowe able to convince Dallas County judge to continue his probation in Dallas. In addition, Mr. Lowe able to get Denton County Judge to give his client a second Felony probation in Denton County on the 4th DWI. Client served no pen time on either Felony DWI and is currently in recovery.
Dallas Grand Jury “No Billed” Aggravated Sexual Assault
Mr. Lowe’s client was charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault by the Mesquite Police Department. The client was accused of holding his ex hostage in his apartment and repeatedly raping her. The complaining witness even had injuries to her face which were visible and there was sufficient SANE exam evidence to demonstrate the complaining witness had recently had sexual intercourse. A SANE exam is a standardize exam done by a qualified nurse to determine whether any physical evidence can be found on the rape victim’s body to corroborate her Sexual Assault claim.
A Grand Jury makes a probable cause determination on all felony cases in Texas. The Grand can only “True Bill” or “No Bill” a case. A “True Bill” means that the client is indicted and that the case moves forward to court. More than 95% of all cases presented to Texas Grand Juries are indicted. A Grand Jury is not a trial and there is no judge present in the Grand Jury room. In Dallas County, only an Assistant District Attorney, a court reporter, a bailiff and 9-12 citizens from Dallas County are permitted to be in the Grand Jury room. The Grand Jury hears testimony from witnesses before it decides the Defendant’s fate.
The client was already on felony probation in Collin County. Mr. Lowe was able to convince the Dallas County Grand Jury that the original statements taken weren’t accurate and that his client was really innocent. The Dallas County Grand Jury “No Billed” the case. The Grand Jury didn’t even report the case out as a misdemeanor Assault. The client will be eligible have his record expunged. Mr. Lowe’s client was not revoked on his Collin County probation.
Carson County Felony Money Laundering Case Reduce to Misdemeanor Money Returned
Mr. Lowe’s client was arrested driving slightly over the speed limit westbound on Highway I-40 near Panhandle, Texas in Carson County. The local DPS trooper stopped him for speeding. Mr. Lowe’s client refused to consent to the DPS trooper’s search of his truck. After about 20 minutes waiting on the drug dog to arrive and being interrogated by the trooper about the client roadtrip from Michigan through Texas, the DPS trooper believed he had reasonable suspicion or probable cause to conduct a search based on the free air search done by the local DPS canine unit. The DPS trooper found a present wrapped in the client’s trunk containing $167,000 in cash US Currency.
Read the full case result here.
Dallas Resisting Arrest Case Reduce to Class “C” and Assault Dismissed
Resisting Arrest case reduced to Class “C” and Assault/Family Violence Case Dismissed Client with lengthy criminal history was arrested by the Dallas Police Department for Assaulting his wife. Client was also charged with Resisting Arrest. After discovering that the arresting officer had a history of misconduct documented by Dallas Police Internal Affairs, Mr. Lowe was able to convince the Dallas County District Attorney to reduce the Resisting Arrest case down to a Class “C” disorderly conduct. Mr. Lowe client will be eligible to have his record cleared. The Assault case was also dismissed.
Dallas County DWI Breath Test Case Dismissed
Mr. Lowe’s client was visiting Dallas for the Superbowl from the East Coast. Mr. Lowe’s client was stopped leaving a restaurant on Belt Line in Addison, Texas. The client was asked to perform all three standardized field sobriety tests. The Addison Police Officer claimed that Mr. Lowe’s client failed all of the test and he was arrested. The client gave a breath sample of .133, well in excess of the legal limit in Texas. Mr. Lowe filed a pretrial Motion to Suppress the Breath Test alleging that the test was illegally obtained. Subsequently, the client’s case was dismissed. In exchange, Mr. Lowe negotiated a deferred adjudication for an obstruction of a passageway, which will be sealed from his client’s record. Mr. Lowe’s client did not have to take any class, do any evaluations and was not required to report once to probation.
Carson County 1st Degree Felony Money Laundering Case Dismissed
Mr. Lowe’s client was targeted by State Trooper Danny Dawson as he was travelling west bound on I-40 through Carson County, Texas. Trooper Dawson stated in his arrest report that Mr. Lowe’s client was following too closely (Texas Transportation Code 545.062) and changed lanes without signalling (Texas Transportation Code 545.104) as the probable cause reasons for stopping him. Mr. Lowe’s client was travelling with out of state license plates and had a female passenger with him. The vehicle he was driving didn’t belong to him and he had a lengthy criminal history which included several prior drug related arrests.
Inside the trunk, Trooper Dawson found an access plate to a hidden compartment. Inside the false compartment Trooper Dawson found 16 bundles of U.S. currency. The final money count yielded $460,150.00.
Read the full case result here.
Probation In A Federal Child Porn Case: Case Study by Defense Attorney Michael Lowe
An Arlington family hired Texas defense attorney Michael Lowe to defend their son on a potential federal trafficking of child pornography. A few days before, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) under Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”) executed a federal search warrant for computers and hard drives at the Arlington family residence.
Read the full case result here.
Fort Worth Federal Judge John McBryde Child Porn Downward Departure Sentence
Mr. Lowe’s client was investigated by the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) officer assigned to Crimes Against Children Unit who was conducted an investigation of a peer-to-peer file sharing network. The file sharing network being investigated was called eDonkey. eDonkey required its users to download file sharing software called Shareaza. This software enabled the users to share child pornography videos and images with other consenting users on the network.
During their investigation, FWPD officers identified the client’s IP address after downloading two child porn video clips from the client’s computer which was also connected to this file sharing network. Further investigation by FWPD revealed the client’s identity and a search warrant was obtained to search the client’s residence and any computers inside of his residence.
Read the full case result here.
Ring Camera Proves Alibi Defense in Tarrant County Aggravated Assault/Deadly Weapon
Michael Lowe’s client was accused with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Tarrant County. The father of her child was the complaining witness. Late last year, Mr. Lowe’s client was assaulted by the complaining witness. He was arrested and charged with Assault/Family Violence in Tarrant County. The child’s father continued to have contact with Mr. Lowe’s client despite an Emergency Protective Order and a bond condition stay away order. Both of these court orders prohibited him from contacting her or being around her or her residence.
Read the full case result here.
Probation, No jail time for Habitual Offender (25 to Life)
Client on Parole and facing a minimum of 25 years to Life on Felony DWI gets probation with no jail time. Client arrested for his third DWI in Coppell while on parole. Because Mr. Lowe’s client had been to the Pen twice before, client was facing a 25 to Life sentence on Felony DWI. Mr. Lowe negotiated an agreement with the Dallas County District Attorney’s office and client received probation with 10 days work release. Client’s Parole was not revoked.
Denton County Probation Violation Dismissed
While on probation for Resisting Arrest in Denton County, client was arrested and charged with Felony DWI (DWI 3rd). Shortly before the hearing, Mr. Lowe was able to force the Denton County District Attorney’s Office to withdraw their probation violation motion and discharge his client from probation; no jail time, no additional probation.
Collin County Sexual Assault “No Billed”
Mr. Lowe got his client’s 2nd degree Felony Sexual Assault charged “no billed” in Collin County. Mr. Lowe’s client (Texas State licensed armed security guard) was attempting to remove his live-in girlfriend from his home in Plano, Texas. When Plano Police arrived at the scene, his girlfriend claimed that Mr. Lowe’s client sexually assaulted (“rape”) her and slapped her face shortly before Plano PD’s arrival on the scene.
Mr. Lowe’s client was later arrested and charged with 2nd degree felony Sexual Assault (non-consensual sexual intercourse). Before Mr. Lowe’s client hired him, he was contemplating spending the next 20 years of his life in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (“TDCJ”) and serving out a lifetime sex offender registration thereafter. Mr. Lowe was able to put his client’s mind at ease once he was on the case.
Mr. Lowe’s pre-grand jury investigation yielded an excellent strategy which ultimately led to the Collin County Grand Jury to “No Bill” his case. In Texas, a Grand Jury can decide whether probable cause exists such that a case should be indicted and move forward to trial. In this case, the Collin County Grand Jury made the statistically rare decision to “No Bill” the case. A “No Bill” is a vote from the Collin County Grand Jury to NOT indict the case. Once a case is “No Billed”, it is dropped and is rarely brought up again.
Mr. Lowe’s client will be eligible to have his arrest record totally expunged before the statutue of limitations period has expired under the expungement rules found in 55.01(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. No Assault case was filed. The Client’s armed security guard license will be unaffected by the charge and arrest. In this case, Mr. Lowe’s investigation was able to establish not simply a lack of probable cause. Mr. Lowe’s worked demonstrated that the charge actually arose from “false information.” In such a case, the Texas Expungement statute permits the Petitioner to have their record expunged in a expedited manner. That is, Mr. Lowe’s client will NOT need to wait for the statute of limitations to expire before he can have his name cleared up. The applicable statute of limitations for Sexual Assault in violation of Texas Penal Code 22.011(a)(1), 10 calendar years from the date of alleged incident.
Felony Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Case Dismissed
Client charged with attacking her ex-boyfriend with two knives. On the day of trial, the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office agreed to dismiss their case. Client did not serve any probation and wasn’t required to do anything in exchange for the dismissal. Client will have her record expunged.
Shaken Baby Death Case: Deferred Adjudication in Potter County, Amarillo, Texas
Mr. Lowe’s client was charged with Injury to a Child, Serious Bodily Injury, a second degree felony in Potter County, Amarillo, Texas. The Potter County District Attorney’s office accused Mr. Lowe’s client of causing the injuries that led to a 2 year old child’s death and faced up to 20 years in the penitentiary.
The 2 year old child was left in the client’s care and shortly thereafter the child stopped breathing. Mr. Lowe’s client gave a statement to the investigators. After working on the case for 2 years and conducting extensive investigation, Mr. Lowe was able to obtain a deferred adjudication probation for his client on the day of trial. Mr. Lowe’s client will not go to the penitentiary for the child’s death. Mr. Lowe’s client will not be charged with Manslaughter, Murder, or Capital Murder related to the child’s death.
Mr. Lowe was able to controvert much of the State’s medical evidence through the use of his own forensic medical examiner who is a well known physician in Dallas. Mr. Lowe’s evidence cast serious doubt on the Lubbock Medical Examiner’s conclusions and the conclusions of the hospital radiology department upon which the State of Texas intended to rely for their case in chief. In addition, Mr. Lowe was able to show inconsistent statements from various family members related to the deceased child’s death.
Online Solicitation of a Minor
Client was investigated by the Collin County Sheriff’s Department for Online Solicitation of a Minor. Client attempted on more than one occasion to solicit what he thought was a 13 year old girl to meet up with him to have sexual intercourse in Collin County. Client wrote a full confession and his computer containing numerous chat logs with children was also seized pursuant to a lawful search warrant. Client was charged with 2 counts of Child Solicitation in Collin County and faced up to 40 years in Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Over the course of two years, Mr. Lowe was able to eventually convince the Collin County District Attorney’s Office to offer his client probation. Client has not and will not serve a day in jail. Client was able to retain his employment as a professional.
Major Victory: 74% Sentence Reduction in Federal Drug Importation Case
When my client was arrested at the Lincoln International Bridge Port of Entry in Laredo, Texas, the situation looked grim. CBP had discovered 35.58 kilograms of 100% pure methamphetamine and 8.88 kilograms of black tar heroin hidden in welded metal containers inside his truck’s wheels. As a Mexican national and green card holder, he faced not only severe federal charges but also an immigration detainer that threatened his legal status in the United States.
