Criminal Defense Case Results

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Williamson County, None

Allegations

While on deferred adjudication, our client faced a felony motion to revoke after probation alleged a new law violation and alcohol use, both barred by the conditions. We obtained the probation file and records from the incident, showing the new allegation was disputed and that there was no reliable proof of a willful breach. We compiled those issues, pressed the State on the evidentiary gaps, and made clear we were ready to litigate. The prosecution withdrew the motion, and the court dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bastrop County, 21st District Court

Allegations

A traffic stop for an abrupt lane change led to a DWI arrest. The officer noted the odor of alcohol, and the client acknowledged having one or two drinks. Field sobriety tests were given, the roadside breath device repeatedly failed to register, and a hospital blood draw followed after a panic episode. We obtained the dash and body camera footage, scrutinized the basis for the stop, the test instructions and conditions, and the reliability of the blood collection. Faced with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Officers contacted our client while parked with the engine on after a night of drinking, and he admitted having a few beers earlier that morning. He completed field sobriety tests and consented to a breath test well above the limit. We scrutinized the encounter in a parked vehicle, raised issues about operation and timing of consumption, and pressed the state on the reliability of the tests. We also documented months of ignition interlock use already in place. The case resolved with deferred adjudication probation and credit toward the interlock, avoiding a conviction.

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Misdemeanor Theft ($100 to $750)

Location

Harris County, County Criminal Court at Law No. 12

Allegations

A warrant issued after store security accused someone of taking merchandise and that person gave our client's name. The client, living out of state, reported identity misuse. We obtained the case mugshot and confirmed it was not our client, identifying the actual user of his information. We delivered the photo comparison and supporting records to the prosecutor and coordinated with another jurisdiction to confirm identifiers. Faced with that evidence, the state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon in a Prohibited Place

Location

Travis County, 450th District Court

Allegations

While visiting the area, the client was turned away at a bar after a pat down revealed a concealed handgun and, moments later, was detained near a second venue and arrested for carrying in a prohibited place. We scrutinized the arrest and raised concerns that officers moved straight to detention without a clear warning or opportunity to secure the firearm. The client completed a firearm safety course and agreed to forfeit the seized weapon. We presented those mitigations with our analysis to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after an argument at a residence, arresting our client based mainly on the complainant's initial statement. The client denied any assault and identified a family member who witnessed what happened. We secured that witness account and presented a non-prosecution affidavit the complainant later signed. Citing conflicting narratives and proof issues, we challenged the state's ability to prove the allegation at trial. The case was reduced to a lesser charge with credit for time served, closing the matter.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law, #8

Allegations

After a late-night collision with another vehicle, our client was arrested on suspicion of DWI. No injuries were reported, and the paperwork suggested a refusal based on an insufficient breath sample. We dug into the crash report and discovery, examined whether field sobriety procedures were properly conducted, and evaluated the breath test instructions. We highlighted inconsistencies and missing details in the reports during negotiations. The case resolved with a straight probation term, avoiding jail time and allowing the client to move forward.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

After a minor vehicle incident, officers found a handgun in a car our client had borrowed and filed an unlawful carrying charge. We pulled the reports and discovery, mapped the location of the firearm, and tracked ownership of both the car and the gun. The evidence showed the property belonged to someone else and the state could not prove our client knew the weapon was there. We pressed those gaps with the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate possession and knowledge. The UCW case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The client was stopped for failing to signal a lane change. After admitting to a few drinks, they were given field sobriety tests and officers obtained a warrant for a blood draw. We secured the videos, the warrant affidavit, and the lab paperwork, then pressed the state on whether the observations and test performance actually established probable cause. We challenged the reliability of the FSTs and the sufficiency of the warrant. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a minor registration issue, officers said they smelled marijuana and removed the occupants. They asked to search our client's backpack, he declined, yet the bag was accessed after a brief detention and a handgun was found. We pulled the reports and recordings, underscored the lack of consent, and challenged the extension of the stop and the search of a closed container. We supplemented our negotiations with proof of employment and completion of safety courses. Confronted with these problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Bell County, CC2

Allegations

After a late-night stop for alleged swerving, officers conducted roadside tests and made an arrest. At the station, a breath sample was taken well after the arrest and reported around 0.20. We scrutinized the basis for the stop, how the field tests were given, and the gap in time before the breath test. We presented those weaknesses to the prosecution and addressed the interlock already in place as a release condition. The case was resolved with straight probation rather than additional jail time.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Tarrant County, CCC9

Allegations

After a late night traffic stop for speeding, the client was arrested for DWI. Officers noted an open container and attempted field sobriety tests, but the client explained recent eye surgery and longstanding knee and back issues that affected performance. He declined a breath test, and a blood draw was later obtained by warrant. We reviewed the video, documented the medical limitations and the abbreviated testing, and emphasized the client’s clean history. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to reduce the charge to a lower-level DWI.