Proven Track Record · Harris County

Houston DWI &
Case Results

15 Dismissals. 4 Not-Guilty Verdicts. Results speak louder than promises.

When choosing a criminal defense attorney, experience matters — but results matter more. Herman Martinez has spent 30+ years in Harris County courts achieving favorable outcomes in DWI, assault, drug, and other criminal cases. A former Chief Prosecutor's insider knowledge of how the Harris County DA's Office builds — and evaluates — a case translates directly into the dismissals, reductions, and not-guilty verdicts documented below. The results represent real clients whose charges were dismissed, reduced, or resulted in not guilty verdicts.

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Herman Martinez — Houston Criminal Defense Attorney
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The most important credential any defense attorney can have is not a bar association membership or an award — it is a history of results for clients who trusted them when it mattered most. The following cases are representative of the outcomes Herman Martinez has achieved for clients throughout the Houston area and Harris County.

These results were achieved through thorough case investigation, strategic motion practice, challenging the State's evidence, and experienced trial advocacy built over 30+ years — beginning with years on the prosecution side.

8 DWI Cases Listed
5 Assault / Sex Cases
5 Other Criminal Cases
2 Drug Case Results

DWI Defense Results

Among the results below, DWI defense accounts for 8 of the cases documented on this page: 6 dismissals, 1 not-guilty jury verdict on a second-offense DWI, and 1 felony DWI reduced to first-offender status. For a Houston driver searching for the best DWI lawyer available, these are the categories of outcomes — dismissal of test-based charges, dismissal after improper field sobriety testing, and felony reductions — that matter most.

Dismissed

DWI — After Mistrial

DWI charge dismissed following a mistrial. Client avoided conviction and criminal record.

Dismissed

DWI — Blood/Breath Test Over Legal Limit

Despite test results above the 0.08 limit, the charge was dismissed after strategic challenge to the evidence and testing procedures.

Dismissed

DWI — Blood/Breath Test Over Legal Limit (2nd Case)

Second DWI case with chemical test results above the legal limit. Dismissed after thorough review of testing protocols and chain of custody.

Dismissed

Second DWI — Improper Field Sobriety Tests

Second offense DWI dismissed. Investigation revealed that field sobriety tests were performed incorrectly by the arresting officer — invalidating the basis for arrest.

Dismissed

DWI — Licensed Professional at Stake

Client's professional license was at risk. DWI dismissed, preserving both the client's freedom and career.

Dismissed

DWI — Multiple Vehicle Accident

DWI charge arising from a multi-vehicle accident dismissed. Case involved complex evidence including accident reconstruction and chemical test results.

Not Guilty

Second Offense DWI — Jury Trial

Second DWI charge taken to jury trial. Jury returned a Not Guilty verdict, resulting in complete acquittal for the client.

Reduced

Fourth DWI / Felony — Reduced

Felony DWI (fourth offense) reduced to first-time offender status. Client avoided mandatory felony sentencing through strategic plea negotiation.

Assault & Sexual Assault Results

Dismissed

Assault of a Family Member

Domestic violence charge dismissed after thorough investigation uncovered key facts that undermined the prosecution's narrative.

Not Guilty

Assault of a Family Member — Defendant on Parole

Client was on parole when charged — making the stakes extraordinarily high. Jury returned a Not Guilty verdict, preserving the client's freedom.

Not Guilty

Aggravated Sexual Assault

Most serious class of sexual assault charge taken to trial. Jury returned a Not Guilty verdict for the client.

Dismissed

Sexual Assault — DNA Review

Sexual assault charge dismissed after independent DNA review challenged the State's forensic evidence and the reliability of the prosecution's expert.

Not Guilty

Indecency with a Child

Highly serious charge taken to trial. Jury returned a Not Guilty verdict at trial following thorough cross-examination and defense presentation.

Drug Offense Results

Dismissed

Possession of Cocaine — Illegal Police Search

Cocaine possession charge dismissed at trial after Herman successfully argued that the police search violated the client's Fourth Amendment rights. Evidence suppressed; case collapsed.

Dismissed

Possession of Marijuana

Marijuana possession charge dismissed based on lack of knowledge — prosecution could not prove the defendant knowingly possessed the controlled substance.

Other Criminal Defense Results

No Bill

Injury to Child — Grand Jury

Injury to a child charge resulted in a no bill (no indictment) following thorough grand jury preparation — case never proceeded to trial.

Dismissed

Theft / Shoplifting

Theft charge dismissed following direct discussions with the prosecutor regarding the facts and circumstances of the case.

Dismissed

Probation Violation — Motion to Revoke

Motion to revoke probation dismissed. Client avoided incarceration and continued on supervised release.

Dismissed

Felony Carrying a Weapon

Felony weapons charge dismissed after the State closed its case — prosecution unable to prove its burden beyond a reasonable doubt.

Dismissed

Murder

Murder charge dismissed. One of the most serious outcomes in criminal defense — complete dismissal of a capital charge.

For clients who want to understand the specific defense strategies behind the dismissals listed above, see the DWI defense overview for DWI-specific strategy and the criminal defense overview for assault, drug, and other criminal charges. To discuss your specific situation with Herman, start with a free case evaluation.

Case outcomes are one half of the picture — client reviews are the other. Clients who hired Herman Martinez after facing these kinds of charges describe the same former-prosecutor insight reflected in the results above; read their client testimonials for yourself before deciding who should defend your case.

Important Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every criminal case is unique, and the results described above depend on the specific facts, evidence, and circumstances involved. The outcomes listed represent results actually achieved for prior clients but are not a prediction or guarantee of results in any future case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Contact us for a free evaluation of your specific situation.

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