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Reversed a conviction and Life sentence and achieved appellate court order for acquittal in a Tarrant County sex trafficking case.
In April 2010, reversed 5 counts and sentences totaling 100 years given to a young man with a severe intellectual disability. The appeals court unanimously agreed with David in a strongly worded opinion and granted a new trial. The case received national attention due to the extreme punishment handed down against a vulnerable citizen. The Texas Tribune published an article about this case.
Won a “Not Guilty” verdict in a felony jury trial for a client accused of Abandoning/Endangering a Child.
Won a reversal and acquittal on appeal for a client sentenced to 75 years for burglary of a building.
Achieved a verdict for life in a Capital Murder case in which the State sought the death penalty.
Achieved a ten year commitment to the Texas Youth Commission in a juvenile capital murder determinate sentence case.
Reversed a 99 year sentence and gained a new trial for a client in an aggravated possession of controlled substances case.
Reversed a 75 year sentence and gained a new trial for a client in an attempted capital murder case.
Reversed a 40 year sentence and gained a new trial for a client in an aggravated sexual assault case.
Successfully defended a juvenile who the State was attempting to certify to stand trial as an adult.
Reversed on appeal and reformed a lower court finding that a juvenile used or exhibited a deadly weapon.
Won a verdict for a client to find him legally competent and released from a mental health hospital.