Criminal Law Cases

Rockwall, Kaufman County, Collin County, and Dallas County Criminal Cases

Rockwall County Cases

March 18, 2013

Second Degree Felony Indecency with a Child Case reduced to Class A Assault in Rockwall

Client is arrested for Indecency with his step-daughter. Corrigan gets client into treatment immediately and client makes great progress for several months before the case goes to Grand Jury. In the end, the assistant district attorney and the mother of the victim are impressed with client's progress and do not want to take the case to trial or insist on sex offender registration. Corrigan convinces the prosecutor to drop the case to a Class A misdemeanor. Client does not have a felony on his record nor will he have to register as a sex offender.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

February 28, 2013

2 Counts of Assault/Family Violence Dismissed and Expunged in Rockwall

Client assaulted 2 people in a public place over a very personal grievance. Given the sympathetic facts of the case, Corrigan convinced the prosecutor to dismiss one case and grant a deferred disposition in the other. After 6 months, the deferred disposition case was dismissed and Corrigan filed for an early expunction which was granted. Client can now say that she was never arrested for this offense.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

February 6, 2013

Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Theft $50 Dismissed in Rockwall

Client was arrested for shoplifting and had marijuana on her person. On a different day, she was pulled over on traffic and cited for drug paraphernalia. Corrigan got client into drug offender education and life skills anti-theft courses. With her proactive steps and youth, Corrigan got client a pretrial diversion which she completed. All cases were then dismissed and are eligible for expunction.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

January 23, 2013

Assault Family Violence case Dismissed and Expunged

Client was trying to intervene in his daughter's abuse of drugs. He wanted her to take a drug test to prove that she had not been using meth. The daughter called the police and the police arrested him for Assault and his daughter for drug paraphernalia. Corrigan contacted the arresting officer through a private investigator to verify his client's story and then contacted the prosecutor and convinced him to dismiss the charge before the first setting. Corrigan then filed for an expunction in District Court which was granted only 2 months after the initial arrest. Client can now say that this arrest did not occur.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

December 12, 2012

Pre-trial Diversion granted for Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana

Client caught with marijuana on a traffic stop. Corrigan put together the story of client's life which included outstanding progress in a trade for many years that had brought him to the point of certification by the state. Client's background also included carrying the load for his disabled father. In the end, Corrigan convinced the prosecutor to grant a pretrial diversion. When complete, the case with be dismissed and will be eligible for expunction.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

November 28, 2012

Petition for Non-disclosure Granted for Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana case in Rockwall

Client had completed a deferred probation and hired Corrigan to get the record sealed. Client can now legally say that the arrest never happened.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

November 8, 2012

Misdemeanor Possession of Dangerous Drug Case Dismissed

Non-reporting deferred probation granted for Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana case in Rockwall

Client arrested with Xanax and marijuana on a traffic stop. Corrigan got client into drug offender education and collected records related to client's college credits. Corrigan convinced DA to drop the Xanax case and plea the marijuana to a non-reporting probation. Client will be able to have a non-disclosure granted when his probation is up.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

November 2, 2012

Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity (First Degree Felony) reduced to Class A Assault with 2 years probation in Rockwall

Client was charged with several co-defendants in a home-invasion assault. The initial offers were for pen time. The case was set for trial and character issues came to light that made the D.A.'s Office question the credibility of their victim. Corrigan convinced them to drop it to a misdemeanor.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

October 29, 2012

Misdemeanor Theft $50-$500 case dismissed in Rockwall

Client was caught shoplifting and hired Corrigan. Corrigan investigated the facts and proved that it was at first inadvertent to the prosecutor. Then Corrigan organized the client's background of turmoil in her life, particularly divorce and financial. Corrigan also had client complete a life skills, anti-theft course. Ultimately, Corrigan convinced the prosecutor to dismiss it altogether. The case will be eligible for expunction.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

June 28, 2012

Client Continued on Felony Probation Violation/Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information

Client falsified community service hours which is a felony (Tampering with a Government Record). The prosecutor was intent on sending client to prison, so Corrigan prepared his client and his family to have a hearing in front of Judge Rako. After testimony and arguments, Corrigan convinced the Judge to continue client on probation.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

June 28, 2012

Accident Involving Damage to a Vehicle >= $200 case Dismissed in Rockwall

Corrigan convinced the prosecutor that the damage resulted from a pure accident and that client’s leaving the season was just a momentary lapse of reason. Full restitution was tendered and the case was dismissed. It is eligible for expunction.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

September 6, 2012

Possession of Dangerous Drug Case Rejected by District Attorney before being filed in Court in Rockwall

Client was involved in a domestic disturbance and the police responded. He was in possession of Lortab but could not supply a current prescription. In fact, he had borrowed the drug from a relative (technically illegal). He was also on bond for a Felony DWI, so he was in danger of being jailed until trial. Corrigan got all of clients prescriptions, pharmacy records, and physician note showing that the gap between his prescription being used and the filling of his next prescription was only a matter of days and there was no sign of over-use or abuse. Case rejected and eligible for expunction.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

September 7, 2012

Probation Granted on Intoxication Assault with work release on statutory mandated jail-time in Rockwall

Client ran over and nearly killed her boyfriend with her vehicle while intoxicated. Thanks in part to Corrigan’s efforts, the prosecutor eventually became convinced that it was an accident and not intentional. Corrigan interviewed client’s entire family about client’s background and life story and also enrolled client in DWI related classes and treatment. The initial offer was prison time but Corrigan secured an agreement for probation.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

September 21, 2012

Probation granted with no fine for Driving While Intoxicated case, Accident Involving Damage to a Vehicle => $200 case Dismissed in Rockwall

Client had 2 Intoxication related incident in a vehicle related to abuse of prescription drugs. Client at one point while the case was pending attempted suicide. Corrigan put together the story of client’s life, including previous mental health treatment, and took charge of managing a gameplan for client’s treatment. Client got clean and completed a 6-month Intensive Outpatient Treatment. Client’s efforts along with Corrigan’s achieved a dismissal on one charge and favorable probation on the DWI case.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

September 27, 2012

Non-Reporting Deferred Probation granted with a $200 fine for Possession of CS PG2<1G in Rockwall

Client tried to bond out when family hired Corrigan and found a warrant for an Assault in Dallas. Corrigan got a PR bond the same day and client was released. Client was in a car with others where marijuana had been admittedly smoked and police search vehicle finding hydrocodone and clonazapam. Corrigan enrolled client in drug education and supplied client’s history of anxiety and pain management although she did not have a prescription for any of the drugs. Corrigan secured a non-reporting deferred probation and the case will be eligible for a petition for a non-disclosure.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

October 18, 2012

Assault Family Violence case Dismissed in Rockwall County

Client was arrested for Assault Family Violence in Rockwall for an incident involving his wife. His wife filed an affidavit of nonprosecution but the prosecutor insisted on pursuing the matter and offered 2 years probation with a finding of family violence. Client was fearful of his professional licensing being affected and hired Corrigan. Corrigan fully interviewed the wife and identified some factual problems. Corrigan also got client into family violence counseling. Corrigan pointed out the problems in the case and suggested a pretrial diversion with the counseling that client had already begun. The prosecutor eventually relented and dismissed the case when client’s counseling was complete. The case is eligible for an expunction.

September 26, 2012

Assault Class C Case Dismissed in Rockwall

October 17, 2012 Felony Possession of Controlled Substance Case Probation Reinstated in Dallas

October 24, 2012 Interference with 911 Call Case Dismissed in Rockwall County

Client was on Felony probation for possession of controlled substance and had already completed SAFP Special Needs when the police responded to a disturbance at his home. He was cited for Class C Assault. Weeks later he discovered that the police had also referred a Class A Interference with a 911 call to the District Attorney and he feared violating his probation. Client hired Corrrigan who discovered that a warrant was already active for the Interference case. On the same day client was due back in court on the Class C Assault, Corrigan got a bond set and arranged for his surrender/making bond just in time to make his court date. Corrigan fully interview the complainant who made clear that she did not want to go to court for any of the cases. Corrigan appeared, ready for trial, and the Assault case was dismissed when the complainant did not show. Then Corrigan interviewed client and his family and put together client’s tragic history of vicious child abuse at the hands of his father and resulting mental illness and depression. Corrigan convinced the Rockwall prosecutor to dismiss the 911 case with a modification of his current probation to include additional therapy. Corrigan then convince the Dallas prosecutor to continue client on probation before a warrant was issued or the motion to adjudicate was ever filed.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

May 1, 2012

Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Marijuana Case Expunged after Dismissal in Rockwall County

Last year, Corrigan represented client on these charges when they were new and he got them all dismissed. Client rehired Corrigan to expunge the records. Now, client can legally say that this arrest never happened.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

May 25, 2012

Petition for Nondisclosure Granted for Theft Case in Rockwall County - Court and Arrest Records Sealed

Client lived out a deferred adjudication from a 2007 arrest for theft. Client hired Corrigan to seal the record. Now, the arrest is sealed and will be off her record for job interviews.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

April 29, 2012

Driving While Intoxicated Case Dismissed in Rockwall County

Client was arrest for DWI in Royce City in the late summer of 2010. After evaluating the case with Corrigan, client decided to go to trial. Corrigan also got client an occupational license. Corrigan and client were ready for trial multiple times with the State not producing the officer who was unavailable. Corrigan filed a Motion for Speedy Trial and, later in the case, a Motion to Dismiss for Want of a Speedy Trial. The judge granted the motion and the case is now eligible for expunction.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

April 23, 2012

Assault case dismissed in Fate, Texas

Client was charged with assaulting her ex-husband. Corrigan thought the case was ridiculous and a clear case of self-defense under the "Castle Doctrine." The alleged incident happened in client's home and the "victim" had entered client's home without her permission. When the prosecutor did not back down, Corrigan set the case for trial. At the trial, the State did not produce a witness and the case was dismissed. The case is eligible to be expunged.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

May 3, 2012

Probation Granted for Money Laundering Case in Rockwall County

Client was arrested with several co-defendants from out-of-state, when officers found $30,000 of unexplained money. The evidence in the case pointed to narcotics trafficking and other co-defendants in the case went to prison. Corrigan presented positive information about the circumstances and client's life and convinced the DA that probation was the best option.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

Probation Granted for Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance PG - <28 grams (Xanax) in Rockwall County; 2 Possession of Marijuana Cases Dismissed

Evidence proved that client was a drug dealer, selling Xanax and marijuana among other substances. Corrigan investigated client's background, including an abusive, drug addict/drug dealing father as well as client's own problems with drug abuse and addiction. In the end, Corrigan convinced the DA to offer probation and dismiss the 2 misdemeanor cases.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

Kaufman County Cases

February 25, 2013

Family Violence Assault Case Dismissed

Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (Handgun) Dismissed

Deferred Probation granted for Possession of Marijuana

Client was arrested for Assault Family violence in Crandall. Corrigan convinced the prosecutor to grant a pretrial diversion with BIPP counseling (family violence). Unfortunately, client was arrested with marijuana and a gun on a traffic stop before the pretrial diversion was completed. Through much effort and documentation of client's skill as a teacher, problems with drugs, and the sudden death of his father, Corrigan convinced the prosecutor to drop all charges except the marijuana case. All cases will be eligible to be expunged or non-disclosed.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

December 6, 2012

Talty Municipal Assault Case Dismissed in Kaufman

An argument at a community meeting turned into an arrest for Assault. Talty refused to dismiss the case, so Corrigan appealed it up to the county level where Corrigan convinced the prosecutor to dismiss it. It is eligible to be expunged.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

October 22, 2012

Client continued on Probation for Felony Taking a Prohibited Substance in a Correctional
Client was several thousand dollars behind on his fees and briefly absconded his probation. A motion was filed and warrant issued. Client made bond and hired Corrigan. Corrigan discovered that a family medical crisis was the reason for the missed reports and negotiated a payment plan to get current on fees.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

October 16, 2012

First Degree Felony Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance 4-200 grams case DISMISSED
Unlawful Possession of Firearm by a Felon case DISMISSED in Kaufman

Client was arrested with a sizeable quantity of cocaine and a gun on a traffic stop. Corrigan contact the DA and was able to quickly get discovery on the case. Corrigan reviewed all the documentation and found a fatal weakness in the case that had been overlooked at Grand Jury. Corrigan conference with the prosecutor about the weakness and took it under advisement. A few days later, the cases were dismissed and client was freed (and very pleased). Both cases are eligible to be expunged in the future.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

October 17, 2012

6 months Deferrred probation granted for Deadly Conduct Firearm in Kaufman County

Client discharged a firearm in a crowded restaurant parking lot in Forney. Corrigan convinced the prosecutor to grant a pretrial diversion if client went in to the military. When it became apparent that client was not going to be able to pass the assessment test to get in the military, Corrigan re-approached the prosecutor to negotiated a brief deferred probation, giving client credit for his community service completed and fees paid.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

October 4, 2012

Misdemeanor Class A Assault Case Dismissed and Expunged in Kaufman

Police failed to file a case for several years, but it was still with the Statute of Limitation. Corrigan put together  the backstory between client and the victim and convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the case. Then Corrigan filed for and expunction and it was granted. Client can say the arrest never happened.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

June 21, 2012

Felony Interference with Child Custody Case Dismissed in Kaufman

Client did not return her child in exact accordance with a child custody order from years ago and her ex-husband called the police. Client was contacted by law enforcement, but never interviewed, and later discovered a felony warrant for her arrest. Client contact Corrigan and Corrigan immediately secured records through client. Corrigan showed a pattern of ignoring the order on both sides for years that made the ex-husband seem vindictive. With letters and in-person meetings, Corrigan convinced the D.A. to dismiss the case. Client never had to appear in Kaufman or even make bond. The case was dismissed, the warrant lifted, and the case is eligible for expunction.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

May 31, 2012

Pretrial Diversion Granted For Possession of Marijuana in Kaufman, Case Dismissed

Corrigan convinced the prosecutor that client deserved a pretrial diversion due to his youth, tough life experiences, and by client pro-actively (with Corrigan’s advice) enrolling in drug education.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

April 30, 2012

Probation granted for Habitual Offender in Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Evading Arrest and Possession of Marijuana cases Dismissed in Kaufman County

Client had twice been to prison in the 90's and had only been off parole for a short time. He was pulled over by a state trooper and was caught with marijuana and a handgun. To make matters worse, he ran on foot to try to escape. He was looking at 25-Life. Corrigan put together the story of client's life including family ties and work history and convinced the DA that prison was not the answer. Client received 5 years probation and all the misdemeanor cases were dismissed.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

April 18, 2012

Occupational License Granted in Kaufman County

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

Dallas County Cases

December 13, 2012

Adminstrative License Supension Dismissed and Driving While Intoxicated case pled down to 12 months probation

Client is pulled over for DWI after a concerned motorist called the police. She was obviously intoxicated, but Corrigan enrolled her in DWI Education and Victim Impact Panel. Corrigan also contested the ALR suspension and kept her license from getting suspending. In the end, Corrigan convinced the DA to drop the probation to only 12 months.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

November 28, 2012

Rowlett Assault Family Violence Dismissed

Client arrested for Assault against wife. Corrigan interviews wife and secures an affidavit of non-prosecution. Corrigan then enrolls client in alcohol awareness and anger management. At the court setting, Corrigan convinces the prosecutor to drop the case.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

November 2, 2012

Felony Compelling Prostitution Case Dismissed

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

August 8, 2012

Memo-Agreement/Pretrial Diversion granted for Mesquite shoplifting, Theft $50 case in Dallas County

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

July 10, 2012

Theft Case Dismissed in Dallas County

Client was arrested for shoplifting in Dallas. Corrigan secured a pretrial diversion, or “Memo Agreement,” for client. Client completed community service and an anti-theft class in exchange for the case being dismissal. The case is eligible for expunction.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

August 2, 2012

Felony Possession of Heroin reduced to misdemeanor with deferred adjudication, Deferred granted in 2 other misdemeanors with a Possession of Marijuana case Dismissed in Dallas County

Client was a heroin addict for over 20 years and had been abusing drugs for nearly 30 years. She was arrested for felony possession of controlled substance (heroin), possession of controlled substance PG3, Possession of Marijuana, and UCW Handgun. She had a history related to guns and marijuana from the late 1980s. Corrigan enrolled client in Intensive Outpatient Treatment and put together the story of client’s life which in part included childhood abuse but also great achievement in academics and music. Corrigan advocated strongly for his client for months during her treatment and won the day when client came through treatment successfully. Client was granted deferred probation and the felony was dropped to a misdemeanor. Client is successful and sober for the first time in her life and this arrest will be eligible to be sealed when client completes probation and a waiting period.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

September 4, 2012

Client receives deferred probation for Forgery despite 3 prior felonies in Dallas

Corrigan had already secured SAFP (drug treatment) for his client on felony possession of controlled substance charges in Rockwall despite prior drug-related felonies when another felony warrant was discovered in Dallas for a Forgery. Corrigan took the same materials showing client’s early exposure to drugs as a child by his father as well as the proof of going to SAFP from Rockwall. Dallas granted a concurrent deferred probation with no fine and agreed to a PR bond to allow client to go to SAFP without problems. Client went to court on his own with Corrigan after SAFP and formalized his agreement.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

September 25, 2012

Client found “NOT GUILTY” in Assault Trial in Dallas Municipal Court

Client was involved in ongoing child custody and child support disagreements with her ex-boyfriend/father of her child. Client called the police when her ex showed up late (again) with her child. The ex also called the police and reported that client had assaulted his mother and sister during the exchange of their child. During the trial, Corrigan grilled the ex, his mother, and his sister about the events and presented the client and her mother as witnesses. In the end, the Judge found client NOT GUILTY. This case is eligible to be expunged.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

October 18, 2012

Probation Reinstated for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance in Dallas County

Client had an active warrant for dirty UAs and not enrolling in treatment. She also lived hundreds of miles from Dallas and had children to care for as well as elderly parents with health problems. Corrigan marshaled records showing that the UAs could be tied to a legitimate prescription for pain pills and had client enroll in the proper treatment. Corrigan presented the records and convinced the DA to a simple year extension of client’s probation. Client appeared one time in court, was reinstated, and the warrant was recalled. She is back on probation.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

May 23, 2012

Pretrial Diversion or "Memo Agreement" Granted for Theft/Shoplifting case in Dallas County, Case Dismissed

Client was arrested for shoplifting in Mesquite, Texas. Corrigan secured a pretrial diversion, or "Memo Agreement," for client where she was allowed to do community service and an anti-theft class in exchange for the case being dismissal. The arrest will be eligible for expunction.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

May 17, 2012

Jury Finds Client NOT GUILTY in Second Degree Possession of Controlled Substance Jury Trial

Client caused a disturbance in a recreation center in Dallas and the police were called. The police made contact with client outside the center, questioned him, searched him and found over 4 grams of crack cocaine in his pants pocket. Client had been to prison several times and was looking at 25-Life if convicted. Corrigan filed a Motion to Suppress evidence claiming that the officer's search was illegal. The Judge disagreed and the case went to jury trial. Corrigan cross-examined the officers vigorously and impeached them with Defense exhibits of the scene as well as inconsistencies in their reports. Corrigan requested a jury instruction utilizing 38.23 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and argued to the jury that the search was illegal. The jury deliberated for just under 5 hours before acquitting Corrigan's client and finding him "NOT GUILTY." A post-trial interview with the jury found that it was never even close with even early votes being 10-2 for not guilty.Â

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

April 12, 2012

2 Counts of Felony Theft $1500 Dismissed

Client had more than $6000 in bad checks including 2 that turned into felonies. Corrigan negotiated PR bonds and setup a payment plan to resolve all checks to client’s satisfaction with no probation.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

April 12, 2012

Client received 5 years in prison for 3 Aggravated Robberies - down from the initial offer of 20 years

Client confessed to multiple Aggravated Robberies and was being offered 20 years in prison when Corrigan took over the case. The evidence was rock-solid and the police suspected that client had taken part in as many as 6 robberies and was the gunman in most of them. Corrigan investigated and discovered a history of mental illness in client that fell short of allowing an insanity defense, but highly mitigated against severe punishment. Corrigan read and summarized over 1000 pages of mental health records and had client evaluated for insanity by a psychiatrist. In the end, Corrigan convinced the DA to offer the minimum prison sentence of 5 years for the string of offenses.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

May 3, 2012

Client given "time served" for 0.24 BAC Driving While Intoxicated with an Accident Charge in Dallas

Corrigan had already gotten client continued on probation for Delivery of a Controlled Substance 4-200 grams after this DWI arrest where he was 3 times the legal limit and hit another vehicle. He got client into intensive outpatient treatment, had him complete DWI Education, and Victim Impact Panel. Client was then placed in ISFP facility for 90 days which he successfully completed. Client then enrolled in after-care at Corrigan's urging and was doing well. Corrigan then convinced the Judge to give client time served for the DWI charge with no additional fines, court costs, fees, or interlock.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

March 22, 2012

Client received Deferred Adjudication for Indecency with a Child

Client was never offered probation by the DA and the case was tried to a judge. Corrigan convinced the judge to grant deferred adjudication. Corrigan also convinced the court to allow client to stay in his home even though he lived in a child safety zone.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

May 17, 2012

Probation dropped to 18 months, Interlock Waived for 0.26 (BAC) Driving While Intoxicated, ALR Suspension Dismissed (Client's license never suspended)

Client blood alcohol concentration was more than 3 times the legal limit when arrested for DWI. Corrigan requested a hearing on the ALR hearing and the officer did not show. As a result, client's license was never suspended. Corrigan got client into DWI Education and had him complete the MADD Victim Impact Panel. Corrigan also interviewed client about the other heartbreaking circumstances in his life and family, including loss of job and a loved one dying of cancer. Corrigan convinced the judge to waived interlock and reduced the duration of the probation despite the high blood level.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

Hunt County Cases

June 1, 2012

Terroristic Threat Case Dismissed in Hunt County

Client threatened his sister's boyfriend in reaction to family violence committed by the victim. Prosecutor would not dismiss the case initially, but did so after Corrigan set the case for trial.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

August 3, 2012

Juvenile Probation granted for Aggravated Sexual Assault

Corrigan got client into sex offender treatment immediately and client made progress. Later client was violated for failed polygraphs. It came out that client had been abused and Corrigan coordinated with probation to get client into a boy's home to get help. With success, client can still avoid being a registered sex offender as an adult.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

June 13, 2012

Family Violence Assault Bodily Injury case Rejected and Expunged before being filed by County Attorney in Hunt County

Client was involved in an argument with ex-husband related to child visitation issues. Client contacted Corrigan who put together the entire history of the relationship and the context of the incident. Corrigan was also quickly in contact with the complaining witness to verify accuracy and his feelings as well as to discuss the possibility of the complaining witness submitting an affidavit of nonprosecution. Corrigan secured an ANP from the complaining witness and submitted it with a full case-history to the County Attorney and convinced them to reject the case and agree to an expunction before client was even entitled. The arrest was expunged on July 25, 2012.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

September 27, 2012

Juvenile Granted Probation for Indecency with a Child

Teenage client charged with indecency involving a close relative. Corrigan took fast action with polygraphs and pro-active enrollment in sex offender treatment before the County Attorney had even received a report from the investigating agency. Client’s guilt was well established by the time the prosecutor’s had the file, but any attempt to pursue prison was already futile due to the proactive steps with client’s parents and client. Judge granted probation and client may still be able to escape sex offender registration.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

May 2, 2012

Client granted work release for DWI Jail Sentence, with new Felony Charge, while on Felony Probation

Client evaded police on his motorcycle at over 100 mph. It was determined that his blood alcohol concentration was over twice the legal limit after he crashed and was arrested for DWI and felony evading arrest. He was also on probation for felony in Collin County. Corrigan got client continued on probation, got a new probation for the Felony Evading, and convinced the DA to grant work release for a 90 day jail sentence. Corrigan got references from family, friends, and co-workers, showing that this was out of character for him. Client is able to keep his job.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

June 6, 2012

7 Bad Check Warrants in 4 Courts lifted in 24 hours in Hunt County

Client had stage 3 ovarian cancer and was due for a hysterectomy in 2 weeks. She was driving to California to see old friends, possibly for the last time. She was pulled over in Canton, Texas and found that she had 7 warrants out of Hunt County for hot checks from 6 years before. She was taken to jail with "No Bond" being set. She could be stuck there for as many as 10 days before Hunt County was required to come get her. Her mother hired Corrigan who went to work getting the holds lifted, driving over 200 miles in one afternoon going from court to court. Corrigan got 3 of the cases dismissed and time-served on the rest. Corrigan also communicated with the nurse at the Van Zandt County Jail to check on the comfort and health of his client.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

April 11, 2012

Accident Involving Damage to a Vehicle Case dropped to a Class C Deferred

Client hit another vehicle on Interstate 30 and did not stop. Corrigan reviewed the filed and convinced that DA to drop the case to a class C and give deferred. The arrest will be eligible to be expunged.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

May 2, 2012

Client granted work release for DWI Jail Sentence, with new Felony Charge, while on Felony Probation

Client evaded police on his motorcycle at over 100 mph. It was determined that his blood alcohol concentration was over twice the legal limit after he crashed and was arrested for DWI and felony evading arrest. He was also on probation for felony in Collin County. Corrigan got client continued on probation, got a new probation for the Felony Evading, and convinced the DA to grant work release for a 90 day jail sentence. Corrigan got references from family, friends, and co-workers, showing that this was out of character for him. Client is able to keep his job.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

January 24, 2012
Class A Misdemeanor Theft by Check $500-$1500 case Dismissed in Hunt County

Client wrote a bad check to an employee over $500. Developing client's background and circumstances, Corrigan convinced the County Attorney to drop the case if the client paid restitution.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

March 19, 2012
Possession of Marijuana Case Dismissed in Hunt County

Client is arrested in his college dorm room for marijuana possession. Corrigan explained the back story of the client, his family, and his roommate's involvement in drugs. With completion of a drug offender education course and a clean UA, Corrigan got the case dismissed. The case is eligible for expunction.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

Van Zandt County Cases

October 1, 2012

Pretrial Diversion Granted for Domestic Violence Assault Bodily Injury and Violation of a Protective Order in Van Zandt County

Client was charged with assaulting his girlfriend and then violating a court-ordered stay away order days later. Corrigan put together client’s life story, including undiagnosed and untreated mental health issues. Corrigan enrolled client in family violence counseling and follow-up with client’s efforts to seek psychiatric help. Client completed counseling and was prescribed new medications from his psychiatrist. Corrigan also sold client’s youth, dedication to education, and his dreams of a professional career. In the end, Corrigan convinced the prosecutor that a pretrial diversion was the appropriate outcome. Case will be eligible for expunction when client completes the diversion period.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

Fannin County Cases

October 19, 2012

Client continued on probation for 4 Felony Burglary of a Habitation Cases after new Driving While Intoxicated Cases (2 previous Motions to Adjudicate)

Client was on 10 years deferred adjudication. He had had 2 previous motions, been in drug court, the restitution center, and several other judge-ordered modifications when client was arrested recently for DWI. Prosecutors initial though was prison, but Corrigan put together client’s life story, including the unanimous opinion of his friends and family that he had progressed dramatically in recent years. Corrigan assembled a stack of character references and argued strongly that client, despite his failure, was a largely reformed father and husband. Corrigan convinced the prosecutor to offer SAFP (lock-down drug treatment) which client gratefully accepted. Judge Blake reluctantly accepted the deal after a 2 hour hearing in which Corrigan strongly argued that it was just.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

Ellis County Cases

October 21, 2012

Client reinstated on Felony Drug Case despite 3 new arrests

Client had already rejected SAFP for his drug problems on probation (many dirty UAs) when he got arrested for new misdemeanor drug cases in Dallas. Corrigan arranged to have client evaluated in jail an put together his life history including an early descent into drug use in high school. The prosecutor initially wanted 500 days in state jail for several months but Corrigan eventually convinced the prosecutor to offer reinstatement with SAFP which client accepted.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

Dallas County Cases

January 25, 2012
Interlock waived for BAC over .15 in Driving While Intoxicated Case - probation dropped to 15 months

Client was obviously intoxicated and blew over .15. Corrigan referred client to do DWI education and Victim Impact Panel early and shared the harsh impact that the arrest had including job loss and loss of home to get a better deal.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

March 3, 2012
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Dismissed in Rowlett Municipal Court

Client was arrested with no license, no insurance, and a cigar with marijuana in it. Corrigan referred client to do a few hours of drug offender education and provided proof of insurance and renewed dl. Client took deferred on the no license and the paraphernalia and no insurance cases were dropped.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

Collin County Cases

February 17, 2012
Assault case dismissed in Plano Municipal Court

Client had been living out of state for many years and found that he had a warrant for an assault case out of Plano, Texas. Client hired Corrigan who immediately got the warrant set aside by drafting and filing an attorney bond. After interviewing client, Corrigan contacted a witness to the offense and determined that this was self-defense. Corrigan drafted an affidavit from the witness and convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the case at the first setting.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

February 24, 2012
Deferred Adjudication Granted for Possession of Controlled Substance case in Collin County

Client was pulled over on a traffic stop and claimed less than a gram of methamphetamine in McKinney, Texas. She was arrested. She was at that time on felony probation in another county and later was arrested for 3 new offenses (2 felonies and 1 misdemeanor) while on bond for the possession case in Collin County. State jail confinement seemed unavoidable. Client fired her first attorney and hired Corrigan. Corrigan learned of client's heartbreaking life story that included abuse, life-threatening medical conditions, mental illness, and addiction. Corrigan retold the story of client's life through in-depth interviews with client and compiling medical records, psychiatric records, and police records. Corrigan's impassioned pleas over 3 months with the prosecutors in 3 counties resulted in client getting a misdemeanor probation out-of-county and getting continued on deferred probation out-of-county. Collin County also gave 2 years deferred adjudication thanks to Corrigan's efforts. Client went into a residential facility for addiction after pleading out. If client is successful, she could have the records sealed in all 3 counties in the future.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

February 24, 2012
Early Release from Probation granted in Collin County

Corrigan filed a petition for early release in the 380th District Court. Corrigan interview client's probation officer and compiled records related to client's history of employment and the furtherance of his education in the years since being on probation. In the end, the judge was convinced that granting the early release was in the interests of justice even though client had nearly 5 more years to go on the original terms of probation.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

March 16, 2012
Petition for Nondisclosure Granted in Collin County

Client was arrested for 3 felony burglaries when he was 19 in Wylie, Texas. He subsequently lived out a 10 year deferred adjudication. 5 years later, he fire Corrigan to file a petition for nondisclosure sealing records and cleaning up his criminal history. Corrigan filed the petition and called his client as a witness at the hearing in front of Judge Wheless, presiding judge of the 366th District Court. In the end the judge was convinced that the granting of the nondisclosure was in the interests of justice.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

Kaufman County Cases

February 13, 2012
Engaging in Organized Crime case dropped in Kaufman County Burglary of Building dropped to a misdemeanor with deferred adjudication in Kaufman County Burglary of Vehicle case dropped in Kaufman County

Client was arrested and caught in the act of assisting in a burglary, a few months later she was caught with stolen property taken in a burglary, and a few weeks after that for a burglary of a motor vehicle. All the while, client had been on felony probation from another county. Client had also been arrested for felony drug possession in another county during the same time period. The assistant district attorney was convinced that client should go to prison. Corrigan learned that client had a tragic life story involving abuse, life-threatening medical conditions, mental illness, and addiction. Corrigan dove into telling the story of client's life compiling medical records, psychiatric records, and police records. Through impassioned letters and face-to-face meetings over 3 months with the prosecutors in 3 counties, Corrigan got client continued on deferred probation out-of-county and convinced the Kaufman prosecutor that due to the weaknesses in one of the cases as well as the hardships that client had endured the Engaging case and BMV should be dropped and that client should only plead to 2 years deferred on a Class A misdemeanor on the burglary of a building with continuing drug treatment. Client checked into a residential facility shortly after pleading and is doing well.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

March 12, 2012
Deferred Adjudication granted for First Degree Felony Manufacture/Delivery of Methamphetamine in Kaufman County

Client is arrested in a sting delivering methamphetamine to an undercover detective. Corrigan assembles information about the client's family and history of drug abuse and convinces the DA to grant deferred probation with outpatient drug treatment.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

January 2, 2012
Aggravated Assault Serious Bodily Injury Family Violence case Dismissed through Pretrial Diversion in Kaufman

Client was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend and visible injuries were apparent involved alleged serious bodily injury. Corrigan convinced the DA that it was not serious bodily injury initially and then enrolled client in family violence counseling. Corrigan also presented damaging character information about the victim that would be brought up at trial. At the same time, Corrigan had client working with the victim cooperatively on child custody and visitation. Corrigan eventually convinced the victim to file and affidavit of non-prosecution. DA was finally convinced to drop the charge after counseling was completed. The case is now eligible for expunction.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

Denton County Cases

February 6, 2012
Client Continued on Deferred Adjudication Probation for Felony Possession of Controlled Substance in Denton County despite 3 new Felonies

In March of 2010, client was put on deferred probation for 2 years in the 16th District Court in Denton, Texas. In August of 2011, a motion to proceed with an adjudication of guilt was filed alleging 3 new felonies and a misdemeanor in 2 different counties, drug use, non-reporting, unpaid fees, and uncompleted community supervision. Prison seemed a foregone conclusion. Client fired her first attorney and hired Corrigan. From the first meeting, Corrigan learned that client had a tragic life story involving abuse, life-threatening medical conditions, mental illness, and addiction. Corrigan dove into telling the story of client's life compiling medical records, psychiatric records, and police records. Through impassioned letters and face-to-face meetings over 3 months with the prosecutors in 3 counties, Corrigan got client continued on deferred probation with only a year extension and placement in a private residential treatment facility. Client is drug-free and on-track to reclaim her life.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

United States District Court - Northern District of Texas

December 2011
Downward Departure on 21 U.S.C. § 846 (Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute) Charge - Client gets 46 months (74 months below statutory minimum of 10 years)

Client started at a level 31 with no criminal history, looking at 120-135 months (statutory minimum of 120 months).

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

Rockwall County cases

January 30, 2012
DWI Probation dropped to 15 months with a $400 fine and Open Container allegation struck ALR Suspension Rescinded in Rockwall

Client was obviously intoxicated with an open container although client refused to give a breath specimen. Corrigan requested an in person ALR hearing with counsel and DPS had to drop the case when the agency did not submit the case quickly enough. Client kept a valid license throughout the case. In county court, client completed DWI Education and Victim Impact Panel ahead of time. Despite the strength of the State's evidence, Corrigan convinced the DA to drop the open container, drop the fine to $400, and drop the probation to 15 months.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

February 21, 2012
Pretrial Diversion granted for Felony Assault Family Violence Impeding Breath/Circulation in Rockwall

Client arrested and alleged to have impeded his girlfriend's breathing by grabbing her neck. She also had visible bruising on her face. DA offered felony probation and the case was set for trial. Meanwhile, victim became uncooperative with the State. Early on, Corrigan referred his client to family violence counseling and it was completed before the trial setting. The completion of the treatment and the uncooperative victim opened the DA to a pretrial diversion. The arrest will be eligible to be expunged once the pretrial diversion is completed and the case is dismissed.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

February 23, 2012
Deferred Adjudication granted for Money Laundering case

Client is arrested with nearly $30,000 hidden in his vehicle. The vehicle's pattern of travel, being from out-of-state, and traveling in a convoy, alerted law enforcement that this was associated with drug trafficking. Client had no ties to the community. Corrigan negotiated a partial settlement of the seized money and convinced the DA to grant probation.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

December 1, 2011
Client granted deferred adjudication for Indecency with a Child in Rockwall County

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

November 21, 2011
Obstruction of a Roadway probation reinstated, Assault case dropped in Rockwall County

Corrigan had gotten his client an Obstruction on a DWI and then he assaulted his grandfather while on probation. Grandfather did not want to press charges. Corrigan got records showing client was mentally ill and got a treatment program established by his therapist. DA agreed to drop the Assault and reinstate the probation with the new treatment recommendations.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

October 13, 2011
Probation and drug treatment granted for convicted felon with a new Possession of Heroin and 2 Possession of Dangerous Drug cases in Rockwall County

Corrigan contacted by client's mother about client who is a heroin addict and in the county jail. From interviews and previous failed rehab records, Corrigan constructs a case history that includes abuse and exposure to narcotics and drug dealing as a child. Corrigan convinces that the normal prison recommendation is not appropriate for client and his is granted lock-down drug treatment with probation.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

September 29, 2011
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender/Habitual Offender gets 5 years (20 below the minimum)

Client had been to prison multiple times and was looking at 25 to LIFE with his new Failure to Register Charge. Corrigan put together the story of his client's life dating back 40 years to show that this was an isolated slip in an otherwise reformed life. Corrigan convinced the DA to go down to 5 years (eligible for parole in 15 months) where the previous lawyer could not get the DA below 15.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case

July 28, 2011
Driving While Intoxicated case dropped to Obstruction of a Roadway

Client is intoxicated on herbal marijuana and pulled over for Driving While Intoxicated. Client is obviously impaired and gives a blood sample showing the presence of the herbal marijuana in his blood. Corrigan refers client to drug offender education and convinces DA to drop the case to an Obstruction with deferred probation. Client will be eligible to have the record sealed with a non-disclosure after the completion of his probation.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

June 28, 2011
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia case dropped in Kaufman County

Corrigan referred client to drug offender education and convinced the DA to drop the case based on the completion of the class.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

April 29, 2011
Possession of Dangerous Drug Charge Dismissed
Consumption of Alcohol by Minor Charge Dismissed
Minor in Possession of Alcohol Charge Dismissed

Defendant had been drinking and was stopped disoriented at a traffic light by law enforcement. She was arrested for consumption of alcohol by a minor and drugs and paraphernalia were found in her vehicle. Client was also cited again for being in possession of alcohol on a later day. Corrigan convinced the DA to drop the drug case with a pretrial diversion and convinced the city attorney to drop the alcohol charges and gave a suspended sentence on the paraphernalia charge.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

May 1, 2011
Public Lewdness Charge Dropped in Rockwall County

Client and co-defendant were engaging in sexual contact outside a club and were arrested by the police. Client was in town for a conference when the incident happened. Corrigan convinced the DA to drop the charge and avoided any negative consequences with his job. Client is also eligible to have the arrest expunged.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

May 27, 2011
Criminal Mischief case dismissed and DWI probation dropped to 13 months in Rockwall

Client was obviously intoxicated and got into a roadrage incident with a woman at a stoplight and punched and cracked her windshield. Client was arrested for Criminal Mischief and Driving While Intoxicated. Corrigan quickly got client into Anger Management, Alcohol Education, and DWI Education. Based on this quick action, Corrigan convinced DA to dismiss the criminal mischief altogether with no restitution and cut 6 months and 20 hours of community service off of Client's DWI probation.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

June 22, 2011
Felony Possession of Marijuana 5-50 pounds Dismissed in Rockwall County

Client is the passenger in a vehicle pulled over on traffic by the Rockwall Police Department. Client had a small amount of marijuana in her person, but a larger amount was found in the trunk. Client's uncle claimed the marijuana in her purse and Corrigan convinced the DA that there was insufficient "affirmative links" to tie Client to the large amount of marijuana in the trunk. Case Dismissed.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

Kaufman County cases

October 9, 2011
First Degree Felony Drug case dismissed on Kaufman County

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

June 23, 2011
Deadly Conduct case No-Billed in Kaufman County

Client was involved in a domestic disturbance with his wife and fired a gun into the air during the dispute. Corrigan referred his client to Anger Management, talked to client's wife, and the prosecutor. Client's wife submitted an affidavit of non-prosecution and Corrigan submitted a packet of materials to the Grand Jury referencing that the State could not prove the elements of Deadly Conduct and that client and client's wife had taken positive steps so prosecution was unnecessary. The Grand Jury No-Billed the charge and the case was dropped.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

October 5, 2011
Client gets deferred for Delivery of Marijuana in Kaufman County, another delivery is dropped along with 2 other Possession of Marijuana cases dismissed

Client had twice been busted dealing to undercover narcotics detectives.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

June 28, 2011
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia case dropped in Kaufman County

Corrigan referred client to drug offender education and convinced the DA to drop the case based on the completion of the class.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

March 9, 2011
Deferred Adjudication given for First Degree Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine 4-200 grams charge in Kaufman County

Client delivered over 7 grams of Methamphetamine to an undercover narcotics detective twice. Once in Kaufman County and once in Dallas County. Corrigan convinced the DA to reduce Client's bond and got him out of jail. Then Corrigan convinced DA to give deferred probation with the understanding that the Dallas case would not be filed.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

April 8, 2011
Criminal Mischief case dropped in Kaufman County

Client was accused of keying her ex's vehicle. Corrigan documented a history of abusive behavior by the victim against the defendant and presented witnesses that called the victim's version into question. In the end, Corrigan convinced the DA to drop the case with a finding of no probable cause, so Client is eligible to have the case expunged.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

June 17, 2011
2 Counts of Disorderly Conduct Dismissed in Kaufman County

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

Dallas County cases

July 5, 2011
Felony Indecency with a Child by Exposure dropped to misdemeanor in Dallas County

Client was accused of exposing himself in view of a young girl out his front window. Client had been charged with the same conduct 30 years before but the case was dropped. Corrigan convinced the DA to dropped the case to a misdemeanor indecent exposure because of the client's age and health. No sex offender registration and no sex offender counseling and only 2 years probation.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

July 8, 2011
Felony Injury to a Child dropped to a misdemeanor in Dallas County

Client was accused of threatening to kill and hitting his adopted daughter with a belt causing visible bruising. Corrigan referred client to parenting classes, anger management, and additional individual counseling. Client was reunited with his daughter and no additional CPS action was taken. Eventually, Corrigan convinced the DA to drop the felony and allow client to plead to a simple assault, a class A misdemeanor with 2 years probation.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

July 14, 2011
Client granted probation on 5 Felony Offenses in Dallas County

Client is a convicted felon and is arrested for 3 felonies in 2009 a first degree Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of a controlled substance 1 gram. After making bond, he absconds. In 2011, he is arrested for 2 more felonies evading arrest in a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled substance 1 gram. Corrigan gets clients family, friend, and co-workers together and prepared to testify on client's behalf. Corrigan prepares client and refers him for a substance abuse evaluation. Ultimately and a hearing, Corrigan convince the judge to grant probation with treatment for substance abuse.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

July 5, 2011
Felony Indecency with a Child by Exposure dropped to misdemeanor in Dallas County

Client was accused of exposing himself in view of a young girl out his front window. Client had been charged with the same conduct 30 years before but the case was dropped. Corrigan convinced the DA to dropped the case to a misdemeanor indecent exposure because of the client's age and health. No sex offender registration and no sex offender counseling and only 2 years probation.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

July 8, 2011
Felony Injury to a Child dropped to a misdemeanor in Dallas County

Client was accused of threatening to kill and hitting his adopted daughter with a belt causing visible bruising. Corrigan referred client to parenting classes, anger management, and additional individual counseling. Client was reunited with his daughter and no additional CPS action was taken. Eventually, Corrigan convinced the DA to drop the felony and allow client to plead to a simple assault, a class A misdemeanor with 2 years probation.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

March 25, 2011
First Degree Felony Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon drop to State Jail Theft with deferred adjudication in Dallas County

Client was helping her relative mug people at DART stations near 75 Central. Corrigan convinced DA to drop the case down to a state jail theft with deferred adjudication.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

March 25, 2011
Assault Family Violence Impeding case No-Billed By Dallas County Grand Jury (case dropped)

Client was on Felony Probation for Evading Arrest/Detention. He was arrested for a 3rd degree felony assault for an incident with his girlfriend. He was also arrested for resisting arrest. These offense violated his probation and he was looking at up to 2 years day-for-day on a revocation and up to 10 years in prison on the Assault charge. Corrigan interviewed the complainant, took pictures of his client, talked to the DA, and prepared a packet of information for the Grand Jury. Based on Corrigan's work, the assault case was "No-Billed" and the case was dropped. Corrigan then negotiated for Client to plea to his backtime in the county jail on the misdemeanor. Client is now free and off probation with no pending charges.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

April 7, 2011
Deferred Adjudication granted for Aggravated Robbery case in Dallas County

Client robbed a man with a shotgun and the DA was offering prison time. Corrigan marshaled character witnesses for Client and convinced the judge that prison was excessive. Judge granted deferred probation with the client attending a life skills camp.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

April 11, 2011
Dallas County DWI Probation reinstated

Driving With A Suspended License case Dismissed in Dallas County

Client was on probation for a DWI. His license got suspended for non-payment of his surcharge and failure to complete a DWI education class and client got pulled over and arrested for Driving with a Suspending License. As a result, a motion to revoke was filed on his DWI probation. Client hired Corrigan with an active warrant and not knowing what to do. Corrigan got a PR bond on the probation violation so that client did not have to post another bond and got to work on the case. Corrigan sorted through license suspension red-tape and convinced the DA to dismiss the DWLS and reinstate his DWI probation.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

April 23, 2011
Assault Family Violence Impeding Case No-Billed by Dallas County Grand Jury (case dropped)

Client was arrested for Assault Family Violence Impeding/Strangulation in Irving, a third degree felony. Corrigan interviewed the victim, talked to the DA, prepared a letter for consideration by the Grand Jury, and arranged for the victim to appear at Grand Jury. The case was No-Billed and the case is dropped.

April 28, 2011
Deferred Adjudication granted for 4 Counts Possession of Child Pornography

Police found child pornography on client's computer and DA offered prison time. Over a 7 month period, Corrigan got Client into counseling, prepared character witnesses for a hearing, and eventually convinced the DA to offer deferred probation on the day the case was set to go to the judge for sentencing.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

May 23, 2011
Assault Bodily Injury/Enhanced/Habitual Offender dropped to a Class A Misdemeanor in Dallas

Client was on parole and got in a fight with his roommate. Because of Client's history he was looking at up to 20 years in prison. Corrigan convinced the DA that the victim had credibility issues and the DA dropped the case all the way down to a Class A misdemeanor and gave Client his backtime with no finding of family violence.

Collin County cases

November 14, 2011
Theft Firearm case dismissed in Collin County

Client took his father's shotgun and engaged in a drive-by shooting in Hunt County. Father did not know who had taken the gun and called the police. Corrigan represented client in both counties. He convinced Hunt County to give probation and Collin County that no further action was needed, so the case was dismissed.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

September 22, 2011
Wylie Assault/Offensive Contact Case Dismissed

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

Rockwall cases

October 28, 2010
Indecency with a Child case dropped to misdemeanor in Rockwall County

Client was alleged to have exposed himself to a teenage girl. Attorney Corrigan convinced D.A. to drop the case to a misdemeanor and serve a few weeks in the county jail, saving Client the need to register as a sex offender for life and the possibility of a 10 year prison sentence.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

March 14, 2011
Possession of Marijuana case dropped in Rockwall County

Client is a highly regarded math teacher in a large DFW school district. On Halloween, he was pulled over and found to be in possession of marijuana. A marijuana probation would have resulted in a suspension of his license to teach, effectively ending his teaching career. Attorney Corrigan enrolled his Client in drug offender education and marshaled references both personal and professional for his Client. In the end, the D.A. was convinced that the charges could be dropped altogether and Client did not have to even do community serve. He is eligible for an expunction to have the arrest erased from all state and county records.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

September 1, 2010
Class B Misdemeanor juvenile case thrown out in Rockwall County

Brian Corrigan is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Corrigan's client was caught with marijuana during a traffic stop in Rockwall. Corrigan contacted Rockwall juvenile probation early and convinced the juvenile probation officer to not file the case with the District Attorney. Client did a few weeks of drug offender education classes during summer vacation and the case was dropped with no future consequences for the client.

September 17, 2010
State Jail Possession of a Controlled Substance charge No-Billed by Grand Jury in Rockwall, Texas

Brian Corrigan is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Client is pulled over on traffic for defective tail light. He had warrants and was arrested. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle and had a prior felony conviction for possession of cocaine. During a search of the vehicle, the officer discovered a small quantity of narcotics. Client was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance. Corrigan presented information to the Grand Jury that his client had only recently purchased the vehicle and that the drugs could have belonged to the former owner who was a convicted felon. The Grand Jury No-Billed the case.

October 12, 2010
Misdemeanor Assault Case Dismissed in Rockwall County

Brian Corrigan is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Client got into a fistfight with a former tenant. The former tenant ended up in the hospital with a concussion. Client was arrested by the Rockwall Police. The D.A. recommended jail time for the client's conduct. Corrigan set the case for trial and the D.A. could not produce the witness and the case was dismissed.

September 14, 2010
Felony Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle case reduced to a Class A Misdemeanor

Brian Corrigan is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Corrigan's client was arrested after attempting to flee a traffic stop on Interstate 30 at speeds well over 100 mph on a racing motorcycle. Corrigan marshaled references from the client's background and convinced the assistant district attorney to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor despite the excessive speeds.

Dallas County Cases

December 10, 2011
Indecency with a Child Case No-Billed by the Dallas County Grand Jury

Client is accused of molesting his 4 year-old half-sister. His step-mother is the primary accuser. Corrigan believes in client's innocence from the first meeting. Through interviews with friends and family, Corrigan constructs a detailed history of drug abuse, lies, theft, and false accusations by step-mother against client's father, as well as a nasty custody battle and divorce. Corrigan quickly schedules client to do a polygraph with a highly respected former DPS Investigator and Lieutenant. Client passes his polygraph and Corrigan gets all materials to the DA before Grand Jury and convinces the DA of his innocence and DA recommends a "No-Bill" to the Grand Jury: Case Closed.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

November 10, 2011
Client given time served on 4 Felony Harassment Charges, a Burglary of a Building, and Failure to ID

Client was severely mentally ill and had committed a burglary in a local hospital. Client also had a colostomy bag which required jail and mental health staff to interact regularly with client. It also resulted in multiple "Chunking" allegations involving the throwing of feces by client. Before Corrigan was on the case and for several months after, the DA was offering prison time. Corrigan read through thousands of pages of mental health and jail records detailing the history of client. Eventually, Corrigan convinced the DA and the mental health staff in Dallas County that prison was not the answer, nor was probation. Client was given a year in the county (at 3 for 1) which he easily had in backtime. He is now home with his family and working on his mental health.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

October 26, 2011
Client gets deferred probation for First Degree Theft $200,000 in Dallas County

Client had a prior felony probation and got caught with heroin. Corrigan organized her treatment history and the fact that she had watched a friend overdose before being arrested to convince him that she was ready for treatment. Corrigan also convinced the judge that outpatient would be a better fit for her than lock-down treatment.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

September 21, 2011
Client gets deferred probation for First Degree Theft $200,000 in Dallas County

Client charged with theft related to fraudulent sale of tractor-trailers from other parts of the country to buyers in Dallas. Corrigan convinced the DA to offer deferred and also negotiated cutting the restitution in half and waiving the fine.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

November 11, 2010
First Degree Felony Manufacturing/ Delivery of a Controlled Substance Charge Dismissed in Dallas County

Client was the rear passenger in a vehicle that was stopped and searched by the D.E.A. The government agents found over 450 grams of methamphetamine. An amount that would ensure a minimum penalty of 10-Life in prison. After a review of the State's evidence and conference with his Client, Attorney Corrigan convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the charge.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

January 10, 2011
Felony Family Violence Assault dropped to a misdemeanor Class A in Dallas County

January 25, 2011
Felony Assault/Impeding Case "No-Billed" by Grand Jury
Aggravated Robbery probation reinstated Dallas County

Client was on probation for first-degree felony Aggravated Robbery and had been to prison before, so he was look at 15 years in prison minimum if his probation was violated. Client was arrested for allegedly strangling his girlfriend. Attorney Corrigan jumped on the case and found eyewitnesses who could challenge the complainant's version. Attorney Corrigan's evidence packet was submitted to the Grand Jury and the case was "No-Billed" (dropped). Next, Attorney Corrigan convinced the court to reinstate Client on probation, freeing him clear of all charges.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

January 25, 2011
Assault/Family Violence Enhanced Case "No-Billed" by Grand Jury in Dallas County

Client was charged with assaulting his wife of 30 years. Attorney Corrigan presented an evidence packet to the Grand Jury that included several unfiled cases related to violence by the complainant against the defendant in the same time period as well as a history of previous false allegations made by the complainant. The case was "No-Billed" by the Grand Jury and Client was freed and cleared of the charges.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

February 9, 2011
Tampering with a Government Record Charge dropped to a misdemeanor in Dallas County

Client was fraudulently passing people's automobiles for emissions test and he was caught in a sting by DPS investigators. Attorney Corrigan convinced the DA to misdemeanor and got him deferred probation. After Client completed 8 months of his 2 year probation, Attorney Corrigan successfully petitioned the court to release Client from probation. He is now eligible for a petition of non-disclosure to get this off his record.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

February 13, 2011
Client found "Not-Guilty" of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon at trial in Dallas County

Client was arrested related to stabbing a woman in the face with a kitchen knife. The defense was self-defense. The case was tried to the judge instead of the Jury. Judge found client "Not Guilty" of Aggravated Assault but guilty of "Class C" Assault-offensive contact. A class C is as serious as a traffic ticket and is punished by fine only and Attorney Corrigan convinced the judge to give the client a suspended sentence. Client is now eligible for a petition of non-disclosure to get this off her record.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

February 17, 2011
Forgery charge dropped to a Class C misdemeanor in Dallas County

Client passed a forged check that she claimed was a payroll check. Attorney Corrigan convinced the D.A. to drop the case to a Class C theft by check and give her deferred probation. Client is now eligible for a petition of non-disclosure to get this off her record.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

September 30, 2010
Aggravated Robbery Probation Reinstated in Dallas County.

Brian Corrigan is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Client was arrested on new Aggravated Assault case and a motion to adjudicate was filed. Client was facing 5-99 or life on a revocation after picking up a new Aggravated Assault. The Grand Jury No-billed the new charge and Corrigan convinced the judge to reinstate the clients probation.

Brian Corrigan is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Defendant was arrested on his second motion to revoke. Corrigan made a deal where client could get released from jail for a 30 day period to get caught up on his restitution. Client fell short on paying all money as promised but was still reinstated.

Kaufman County cases

March 8, 2011
Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine 4-200 grams charged Dismissed in Kaufman County

Client was the rear passenger in a vehicle stopped and search by a D.P.S. trooper. During the search of the vehicle, 110 grams of cocaine were located in the vehicle. After meeting with his Client and reviewing the State's police reports, Attorney Corrigan convinced the D.A. that he could not prove that his Client had knowledge that the drugs were in the vehicle. D.A. dismissed the charge that day.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

June 3, 2010
Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance case reduced to a misdemeanor in Kaufman County

Brian Corrigan is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Client was arrested on traffic and cocaine was found in the car after a consent search. Client also had more cocaine hidden inside her private parts. Corrigan convinced the D.A. to drop the charge to a misdemeanor and give the client 2 years deferred adjudication with out-patient drug treatment.

Rains County cases

November 9, 2010
Driving While Intoxicated case Dropped in Rains County

Client got pulled over by a state trooper after smoking marijuana at his lake house in Rains County. He was arrested for possession of marijuana and driving while intoxicated. Attorney Corrigan presented information about Client's life, family, and career to the D.A. and convinced him that the DWI should be dismissed because of how harshly it would affect Client's job. DWI case was never even filed and Client received deferred probation on the marijuana case making him eligible for a non-disclosure when he gets off probation to get this off his record.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

Hunt County cases

November 9, 2011
Delivery of Controlled Substance case dropped in Hunt County

Client was a 17 year old high school senior who sold Xanax to a fellow student on campus. That student took the drugs and ended up in the emergency room. Client was identified and expelled from school permanently (and not allowed to attend any public school in the State of Texas). Attorney Corrigan got Client into drug offender education and gathered references on the young man's behalf. In the end, Attorney Corrigan convinced the D.A. to drop the case altogether. Client is on his way to college and is eligible for an expunction on the arrest.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

November 9, 2010
Client gets probation for Deadly Conduct Habitation in Hunt County and time served on a Fleeing charge

Client discharged a firearm at a habitation and the prosecutor initially offered prison time. An investigation of the case and subpoena of police records by Corrigan revealed that Greenville PD had run narcotics search warrants on the house in question. Corrigan also marshaled character references and referred client to counseling. Eventually, Corrigan convinced the DA to give probation with county jail work release as a condition. Client was also charged with Theft Firearm in Collin County that Corrigan got dismissed.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.

Ellis County Cases

August 25, 2011
Driving While Intoxicated 2nd dropped to Driving While Intoxicated First in Ellis County Possession of Dangerous Drug Case Dismissed in Ellis County

Client took a combination of drugs including Xanax and Zolpidem and operated a motor vehicle. Xanax was found in the car. Client was obviously intoxicated and had a prior DWI conviction. Corrigan convinced the DA to drop DWI 2nd to a DWI 1st to avoid guardian interlock, got the fine down to $100, and got the Xanax case dropped. Corrigan brought some compelling family history including horrendous medical problems with a loved one and the resulting stack of medical bills. This along with a turn-around in client's employment convinced the DA that client deserved a break.

Results are case specific and do not imply that a particular result will be reached in your case.