Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

After a minor collision, officers responded and reported an odor of alcohol. The client admitted to one or two drinks, did roadside tests, and was arrested. At the station, two breath samples read about 0.14 and 0.15, and a Class B DWI was filed. We quickly requested the ALR hearing, obtained the videos and breath-test records, and opened talks with the state. We also provided proof the damage was covered by insurance and had the client complete DWI classes. The case ended in deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record and positioning it for sealing after completion.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, CCL3

Allegations

After a short drive to pick up items, the driver made a wrong turn, was stopped, and arrested for DWI. At the station, an evidential breath test reportedly read around 0.11. We zeroed in on potential problems with the breath testing, including whether two sequential samples were collected within tolerance and whether the observation period and instructions were properly followed. We also front‑loaded mitigation with alcohol education and consistent compliance. Leveraging those points, we negotiated a straight probation outcome.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, CCL8

Allegations

After a late night collision, our client was taken to a hospital and later arrested for DWI. A roadside breath sample registered just over the legal limit, but the other vehicle had become disabled in a hazardous spot. We pulled scene materials and reports showing investigators did not attribute fault for the crash to our client. We stressed the borderline alcohol reading and the causation issues, and highlighted the client’s lack of prior record and cooperation. The case was resolved with straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, 331st DC

Allegations

The case began after a crash in which officers contacted our client at the hospital and made a DWI arrest. A preliminary breath test registered about 0.087, and a consent blood draw was later taken. Our team obtained the medical and lab records, scrutinized the collection and reporting of the samples, and examined the scene documentation to question how impairment was assessed in the aftermath of a wreck and medical treatment. We used those weaknesses in negotiations and secured straight probation, avoiding jail time.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Travis County, 460th District Court

Allegations

The client was arrested for a felony DWI after a multi-vehicle crash. Officers alleged intoxication and booked the case as a third offense. We got to work immediately, coordinating release, requesting the ALR hearing, and obtaining the video and lab materials. Our team assembled mitigation, including proof the insurance claim was being handled, an alcohol assessment and treatment records, and strong character letters from family and employer. Leveraging those materials in negotiations, we secured a reduction to a lesser charge with straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Following a roadway incident, officers suspected DWI and arrested our client. A blood sample was taken. We obtained the lab report showing a 0.04 BAC, well below the per se limit, and reviewed the video evidence. We challenged any claim of impairment and pressed the State by preparing for a speedy trial. Confronted with a weak case, prosecutors agreed to dismiss after the client completed a brief educational panel. The case was dismissed and bond conditions were lifted.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bell County, CC2

Allegations

The client was stopped for speeding during a late night drive. The officer noted a very intoxicated passenger and, after the client admitted to having a few drinks earlier, conducted field sobriety tests. No roadside breath test was given. A later breath test at the station registered just over 0.08, but there was a significant delay between driving and testing, calling into question the result at the time of driving. We leveraged those timing issues and negotiated pretrial diversion with monitoring. Upon completion, the case was dismissed.

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Eluding a Police Officer

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

The stop began when an officer activated lights behind our client. Rather than speed away, the client turned on hazards, signaled, obeyed traffic controls, and drove a short distance to a familiar, well lit location to park, then immediately complied. We obtained the bodycam and dashcam, which confirmed the careful driving and calm surrender and captured remarks that undercut any intent to flee. We challenged whether the elements of eluding were met and pressed those issues with the prosecutor. Faced with weak proof of intent, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Gillespie County, County Court at Law

Allegations

The client was stopped after pulling out of a parking lot with headlights off. Officers reported signs of intoxication, ran field sobriety tests on a sloped surface, and obtained a consent blood draw later reported above .15. We secured the videos and reports, dissected the instructions and test conditions, and emphasized the disconnect between the client’s performance and the lab number. We also presented mitigation, including character support. Facing that pressure, the state reduced the enhanced DWI to a standard charge with a brief jail term credited as time served.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Travis County, Austin Community Court

Allegations

After a domestic argument that began in a vehicle following a day of drinking, the client was cited for Class C family violence based on an allegation of spitting. The case rested almost entirely on the other person's initial statement. We scrutinized the officer’s write-up and highlighted the lack of corroborating evidence for offensive contact. The complaining witness later made clear they did not wish to participate, leaving the state with proof problems. We pressed those issues with the prosecutor, and the charge was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a collision, officers found an open container in the vehicle. The client was asked to perform field sobriety tests at the roadside right after the crash and airbag deployment, and the results were unfavorable. They refused a breath test, were taken to a hospital, and a blood sample was drawn by warrant that later came back well over .15. We reviewed the videos and reports, highlighted the post-crash testing conditions, months of clean interlock logs, and completed classes. The prosecution agreed to deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction.

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Arson

Location

Milam County, 20th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The case stemmed from a fire at our client's own residence during a period of drug-induced crisis. After the arrest for felony arson, we shifted the focus to rehabilitation and risk mitigation. We compiled treatment records from inpatient and outpatient programs, months of clean drug tests, and progress reports from his mental-health providers. We also addressed supervision issues and kept him compliant while the case was pending. Using that mitigation package, we negotiated a deferred adjudication, allowing the client to avoid a conviction if he completes probation.