Case M-25-13830: State of Texas vs CORTEZ, RICARDO BENITO
Dallas County, Texas
Last updated
Status
Open
Last court activity
Feb 6, 2026
Case Information
Case Number: M-25-13830
Defendant: CORTEZ, RICARDO BENITO
Case Type: MISDEMEANOR
Date Filed: Feb 6, 2026
Court: County Criminal Court No. 7
Defense Attorney: MENDOZA, STEVEN MICHAEL
Representation: Public Defender
Status: OPEN
State Attorney: SWEAT, TASHA BRYANNA
Charges (1)
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 2ND
Statute: 49.09(a)
Level: CLASS A MISDEMEANOR
Offense Date: Jun 25, 2025
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Case History (9 events)
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Ais prefile case created
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Pnc prefile case created
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DA - returned
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Other
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Appointment of Counsel for Indigent
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Pnc prefile case created
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DA - returned
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DA - accepted
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Complaint-information (OCA)