Criminal Matters
- Secured a dismissal in a case in which a school teacher shot his tenant in the stomach during the course of an argument and confessed to police.
- Deterred law enforcement from filing aggravated sexual assault charges on a juvenile client by conducting an independent investigation and providing exculpatory evidence to law enforcement.
- Obtained a reduction from a 25 year minimum to three years on a case in which client was a true habitual offender facing charges for assault on a peace officer and possession of a controlled substance.
- Secured a dismissal of a federal child pornography case in which the client faced a 15 year minimum by identifying 4th and 5th Amendment violations in the government’s collection of evidence.
- Stopped law enforcement from continued environmental crimes investigation of an automotive business accused of leaking contaminants into the water supply by assisting client with quick remediation.
- Obtained a reduction from a third degree felony assault on a peace officer to a six-month class B misdemeanor deferred adjudication. Deferred adjudication was early terminated and petition for nondisclosure was granted.
- Client on foreign business charged with interfering with a public servant for getting into a fight with a police officer in a hotel bar. Case reduced to class C misdemeanor “special expense”, which was expunged shortly thereafter.
- Avoided revocation of client’s first-degree felony aggravated robbery deferred adjudication. Judge told client’s previous lawyer she would not entertain anything other than prison time.
Civil Matters
- Negotiated favorable settlement for plaintiff in a claim of malfunctioning computer stock trading software.
- Obtained maximum recovery in jury trial for property owner whose land was taken by Harris County in eminent domain.
- Prevented lawsuit in $200k breach of contract through pre-suit discovery.
- Drafted and successfully argued a special appearance for a defense client resulting in dismissal of out-of-state plaintiff’s suit for breach of contract.
- Negotiated favorable settlement of a multi-million dollar intellectual property lawsuit.
- Succeeded in obtaining summary judgment for client in alleged breach of contract for purchasing medical equipment.
- Prevailed in hearing in application for two-year protective order in civil court, leading to dismissal of petition by applicant.
Criminal Case Results Summary:
David A. Nachtigall, Attorney at Law, PLLC has obtained excellent results for clients in both criminal and civil matters. A sample of some of the Firm’s recent results follows.
Cause No. | Offense | Level | Outcome |
1432526 | Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon | Felony | Dismissed |
1429272 | Robbery | Felony | Dismissed |
N/A | Capital Murder | Felony | Investigation Terminated |
1980785 | Terroristic Threat | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1929948 | Possession of a Controlled Substance (Motion to Adjudicate Guilt) | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1962821 | Assault | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1393007 | Possession of a Controlled Substance | Felony | Dismissed |
1954881 | Possession of Marijuana | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1320852 | Aggravated Robbery (Motion to Adjudicate Guilt) | Felony | Dismissed |
1421285 | Possession of a Controlled Substance | Felony | Deferred adjudication on 12.44(b) (misdemeanor) |
1385267 | DWI (Motion to Revoke Probation) | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1941371 | Possession of Marijuana | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1941370 | Possession of a Controlled Substance | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
N/A | Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child | Felony | Investigation Terminated |
1369112 | Assault on a Public Servant (Motion to Adjudicate Guilt) | Felony | Dismissed |
1460726 | Hindering Apprehension | Felony | Dismissed |
1959775 | Possession of Marijuana | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1959774 | Possession of a Controlled Substance | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
CR11X0053878 | Illegal Dumping | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
PNDC Granted | Assault on a Public Servant | Felony | Deferred adjudication on reduction to class B misdemeanor |
1962053 | Prostitution | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1441262 | Felon in Possession of a Weapon | Felony | Dismissed |
1436496 / 1436484 | Assault on a Public Servant / PCS | Felony | 3 years TDC on cases with 25-year minimum (habitual offender) |
1943490 | Criminal Trespass | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1946027 | Failure to ID to a Police Officer | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1934547 | DWI | Misdemeanor | Pretrial Diversion |
N/A | Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child | Felony | Investigation Terminated |
201402595J | Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle | Felony | Dismissed |
1963899 | Assault – Family Violence | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1373991 | Robbery (Motion to Adjudicate Guilt) | Felony | Dismissed |
14001597 | Interference with Public Duties | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
JV19708R | Possession of a Controlled Substance | Felony | Deferred Prosecution |
1833162 | DWI (Motion to Revoke Probation) | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1940002 | Theft | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1890848 | Theft (Motion to Adjudicate Guilt) | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1447731 | Retaliation | Felony | Deferred adjudication on reduction to class B misdemeanor |
1951101 | Driving While License Suspended | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1921755 | Criminal Trespass (Motion to Adjudicate Guilt) | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1950141 | Assault | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1873544 | DWI (Motion to Revoke Probation) | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1972011 / 1972012 | Possession of Marijuana / Evading Arrest | Misdemeanor | Pretrial Diversion |
1995854 | Theft | Misdemeanor | Pretrial Diversion |
1396927 | Aggravated Assault (Motion to Adjudicate Guilt) | Felony | Dismissed |
1951778 | Posssesion of a Criminal Instrument | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1961246 | Possession of a Controlled Substance | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1920607 | Driving While License Suspended (Motion to Adjudicate Guilt) | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1422692 | Theft 3rd Offender | Felony | 30 days HCJ 12.44(a) on case with 2-year TDC minimum |
1957301 | Theft | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1961230 | Deadly Conduct | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1967859 | Interfere Public Duties | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1422935 | Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle | Felony | Dismissed |
1958661 | Assault | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1942032 | Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1421448 | Theft 3rd Offender | Felony | 3 days HCJ on class A misdemeanor |
1371190 | Possession of a Controlled Substance (Motion to Adjudicate Guilt) | Felony | Dismissed |
1858998 | Possession of Marijuana (Motion to Adjudicate Guilt) | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1638448 | Theft by Check | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1962019 | Criminal Trespass | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1966667 | Interfere with Emergency Telephone Call | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
JV19708R | Possession of a Controlled Substance | Felony | Deferred Prosecution |
1427350 | Possession of a Controlled Substance | Felony | Dismissed |
H-14-113 | Bank Robbery | Felony | 7-year reduction in federal sentence |
2005874 | Prostitution | Misdemeanor | Pretrial Diversion |
1979060 | Prostitution | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1944798 | Theft of Services | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1439736 | DWI 3rd Offender | Felony | Probation on reduction to class A misdemeanor |
1973675 | Theft | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
1976343 | Criminal Mischief | Misdemeanor | Dismissed |
N/A | Water Pollution | Misdemeanor | Investigation Terminated |
H-14-314 | Possession of Child Pornography | Felony | Federal case with 15-year minimum dismissed |
Testimonials
“David Nachtigall is a true professional. He handled my case (a second degree felony) with such expertise that the charges were dropped. His experience as a former prosecutor proved to be a tremendous asset. He kept me well informed and provided much needed personal support. I highly recommend David for any legal need you may have.”P.S., client charged with Felony