The Sears Law Firm · Frisco, Texas

Criminal Defense Case Results

Steve Sears, attorney and founder of The Sears Law Firm
Steve Sears · Attorney at Law
Former prosecutor

Criminal defense outcomes for clients represented by Steve Sears, a Frisco criminal defense attorney.

From jury verdicts to dismissals and negotiated resolutions, the result depends on the case. Talk directly with Steve about your circumstances in a free consultation.

Every case is different. These are past results from the firm's criminal defense matters, not a complete history of every case handled. Outcomes depend on the specific facts and circumstances. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Client names are omitted for privacy.

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Defense verdicts

Not guilty trial outcomes

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Not-guilty outcomes from jury trials and trials before a judge, obtained while representing the accused.

Jury acquittal

Federal drug conspiracy

August 2026

Steve Sears served on the defense team with co-counsel.

Jury acquittal

DWI with BAC of 0.15 or more

July 2026

Jury acquittal

DWI, second offense

March 2026

Jury acquittal

DWI

Jury acquittal

DWI

Not guilty at bench trial

DWI

More defense outcomes

Explore dismissals, reduced charges, diversion, and record clearing. Related charges and later expunctions may appear separately.

DWI & driving offenses

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DWI, second offense

Reduced to lesser charge August 2026

DWI, second offense

Reduced to lesser charge July 2026

DWI

Dismissed April 2026

DWI

Reduced to Obstruction of a highway or passageway

DWI with BAC of 0.15 or more

Reduced to lesser charge

DWI, second offense

Reduced to lesser charge

DWI

Reduced to Obstruction of a highway or passageway

DWI with BAC of 0.15 or more

Reduced to lesser charge
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Racing on a highway

Reduced to Class C failure to control speed

Racing on a highway

Reduced to Class C attempted racing on a highway

DWI

Deferred adjudication

DWI

Deferred adjudication

DWI

Deferred adjudication

DWI

Deferred adjudication

DWI

Deferred adjudication

DWI

Deferred adjudication

DWI

Deferred adjudication
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Assault & family violence

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Assault involving a family member

Dismissed November 2026

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed November 2026

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed September 2026

Interference with an emergency request for assistance

Dismissed July 2026

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed July 2026

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed July 2026

Violation of a bond or protective order

Dismissed July 2026

Unlawful restraint

Dismissed July 2026
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Interference with an emergency request for assistance

Dismissed July 2026

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed July 2026

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed July 2026

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed June 2026

Class C domestic assault

Dismissed May 2026

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed April 2026

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed February 2026

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed February 2026

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Reduced to Deadly conduct

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Violation of a bond or protective order

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Interference with an emergency request for assistance

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Violation of a bond or protective order

Dismissed

Violation of a bond or protective order

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Terroristic threat involving a family or household member

Dismissed Dismissed as part of a plea in a separate felony case.

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Assault involving a family member

Dismissed

Violation of a bond or protective order

Deferred adjudication

Assault involving a family member

Deferred adjudication
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Possession of marijuana under 2 ounces

Dismissed September 2026

Possession of marijuana under 2 ounces

Dismissed June 2026

Possession of a controlled substance, PG 3, under 28 grams

Reduced to Class C possession of drug paraphernalia

Possession of marijuana under 2 ounces

Dismissed

Possession of marijuana under 2 ounces

Dismissed

Possession of marijuana under 2 ounces

Dismissed

Possession of marijuana under 2 ounces

Dismissed

Possession of marijuana, over 2 ounces through 4 ounces

Deferred adjudication
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Possession of marijuana under 2 ounces

Deferred adjudication

Possession of marijuana under 2 ounces

Dismissed
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Theft & property offenses

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Theft of $100 to under $750

Dismissed November 2026

Theft of $100 to under $750

Reduced to Class C theft under $100 June 2026

Theft of $100 to under $750

Reduced to Class C theft under $100 February 2026

Theft / price-tag allegation

Reduced to Class C price-tag offense

Criminal mischief, $100 to under $750

Dismissed

Theft of $100 to under $750

Reduced to Class C theft

Theft of $100 to under $750

Reduced to Class C theft under $100

Theft of $100 to under $750

Reduced to Class C theft
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Theft of $100 to under $750

Dismissed

Theft of $100 to under $750

Dismissed

Criminal mischief, $100 to under $750

Dismissed

Theft of $100 to under $750

Dismissed

Theft of $100 to under $750

Dismissed

Theft of $100 to under $750

Deferred adjudication
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Weapons offenses

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Unlawful carrying of a weapon

Dismissed July 2026

Unlawful carrying of a weapon

Dismissed April 2026

Unlawful carrying of a weapon

Dismissed

Unlawful carrying of a weapon

Dismissed

Unlawful carrying of a weapon

Dismissed
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Pretrial diversion

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Unlawful carrying of a weapon

Dismissed after diversion November 2026

Possession of marijuana under 2 ounces

Dismissed after diversion November 2026

Unlawful carrying of a weapon

Dismissed after diversion September 2026

Violation of a bond or protective order

Pretrial diversion entered September 2026

Unlawful restraint

Pretrial diversion entered September 2026

Possession of a controlled substance, PG 2, 1 to under 4 grams

Dismissed after diversion March 2026

Unlawful carrying of a weapon

Pretrial diversion entered
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Expunctions obtained after trial acquittals, pretrial diversion, and a grand jury no-bill. Each listing represents a separate record-clearing result.

Federal drug conspiracy arrest records

Expunction following acquittal

DWI, second offense arrest records

Expunction following acquittal

DWI with BAC of 0.15 or more arrest records

Expunction following acquittal

DWI arrest records

Expunction following acquittal

DWI arrest records

Expunction following acquittal

DWI arrest records

Expunction following acquittal

Felony family violence arrest records

Expunction order granted

Violation of a bond or protective order arrest records

Expunction following pretrial diversion
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Unlawful restraint arrest records

Expunction following pretrial diversion

Unlawful carrying of a weapon arrest records

Expunction following pretrial diversion

Unlawful carrying of a weapon arrest records

Expunction following pretrial diversion

Unlawful carrying of a weapon arrest records

Expunction following pretrial diversion

Possession of marijuana under 2 ounces arrest records

Expunction following pretrial diversion

Possession of a controlled substance, PG 2, 1 to under 4 grams arrest records

Expunction following pretrial diversion
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Other criminal defense outcomes

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Evading arrest or detention

Dismissed October 2026

Driving with an invalid license

Dismissed July 2026

Public intoxication

Dismissed April 2026

Resisting arrest, search or transport

Reduced to Class C disorderly conduct April 2026

Resisting arrest, search or transport

Reduced to Class C public peace offense March 2026

Displaying a fictitious license plate

Dismissed

No driver license

Dismissed

Failure to display a driver license

Dismissed
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Failure to identify giving false/fictitious information

Reduced to Class C obstruction

Failure to have an e-cigarette permit

Dismissed

Failure to have an e-cigarette permit

Dismissed

Resisting arrest, search or transport

Reduced to Class C disorderly conduct

Evading arrest or detention

Dismissed Dismissed under Section 12.45 as part of a separate felony resolution.

Resisting arrest, search or transport

Dismissed

Interference with public duties

Dismissed

Resisting arrest, search or transport

Deferred adjudication

Failure to identify by giving false information

Deferred adjudication

Evading arrest or detention

Deferred adjudication

Criminal trespass

Dismissed October 2026

Collision involving damage to a vehicle of $200 or more

Dismissed March 2026

Criminal trespass

Dismissed

Duty on striking an unattended vehicle

Dismissed

Collision involving damage to a vehicle of $200 or more

Dismissed

Collision involving damage to a vehicle of $200 or more

Dismissed

Criminal trespass

Dismissed

Criminal trespass

Dismissed

Criminal trespass

Dismissed
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Understanding outcomes

Common questions about case results

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What is a grand jury no-bill?

A no-bill means the grand jury declined to indict on the allegation presented. A grand jury does not decide guilt or innocence.

Does a dismissal automatically clear my record?

No. Dismissal and record clearing are separate issues. Eligibility for an expunction or an order of nondisclosure must be evaluated for the particular case.

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Can I expect the same result in my case?

No result can be promised. The charge, evidence, procedural history, and individual circumstances all matter. A consultation is a chance to discuss what needs to be reviewed in your case.

Let's talk about your next step.

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The Sears Law Firm · Primary practice location: Frisco, Texas
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