Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Stopped after driving on damaged tires, the client was arrested for DWI following roadside tests. No breath or blood sample was taken, and the officer conducted the sobriety tests without an interpreter. We obtained the videos and emphasized the language barrier and the reliability problems those conditions created. Leveraging those issues, we secured pretrial intervention requiring an ignition device, classes, and compliance monitoring. The client completed every requirement, and the prosecutor dismissed the case.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Stopped for speeding, the client admitted to drinking, attempted roadside sobriety tests, and consented to a breath test. We dug into the stop, the officer's instructions and observations, and the breath testing records. In negotiations we raised concerns about the adequacy and reliability of the state's proof and signaled we were ready to litigate. Faced with those issues and our posture, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Bastrop County

Allegations

During a traffic stop in a construction zone, an officer alleged our client was on the wrong side of the road. The client explained the detours and disclosed a longstanding leg injury that made roadside tests unreliable. At the station the client provided a breath sample, but no result was disclosed and no heightened conditions were imposed. We challenged the basis for the stop, documented the medical limitation, and highlighted the lack of clear impairment evidence while tracking the file. The prosecution declined to proceed and the case was dismissed.

Charge

Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle Over $200

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

After a minor traffic incident, police accused our client of leaving the scene after causing more than $200 in damage. She explained she had braked on a hill, felt no impact, and was unaware of any collision. We obtained the police reports and focused on the proof problems, including her lack of awareness and the condition of her car, which showed only a small scratch with no paint transfer. We pressed the state on whether they could establish knowledge of a crash and the alleged damage amount. Confronted with those weaknesses, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Officers responded to a domestic dispute and arrested our client after the other party alleged being struck, while the client reported it was only a verbal argument. We pushed for full discovery and showed the case rested almost entirely on a single, disputed account with no independent witnesses. The complaining witness then proved unwilling to participate. We also documented the client's compliance with bond conditions, evaluation, and counseling. Faced with credibility concerns and strong mitigation, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Driving While License Invalid (With Prior)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police stopped our client during a routine patrol and cited them for driving while license invalid, enhanced by a prior. The suspension traced back to an older alcohol-related case, with DPS holds for SR-22 and an interlock requirement. We pulled the DPS record, confirmed what blocked reinstatement, and coordinated SR-22 filing and proof of interlock compliance. After working with DPS, we secured a temporary valid license and full eligibility. We presented that documentation to the prosecutor and argued dismissal in light of complete compliance. The case was dismissed.

Charge

DWI - Third Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2/27th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Stopped for speeding after leaving a bar, the client was arrested for a third DWI. They refused field sobriety tests and a breath test, and officers obtained a blood warrant. Video from the stop and the lab results looked strong for the state, and prior DWI convictions raised the risk at trial. We focused on mitigation, arranging alcohol treatment, documenting compliance, and preparing character witnesses. Presented at sentencing, that record persuaded the court to impose probation instead of prison.

Charge

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Travis County, 427th District Court

Allegations

A road rage encounter during a congested merge led to an allegation that the client displayed a firearm from inside a vehicle. They were later detained after a 911 call. From the start the client explained the gun was never pointed and no round was chambered. We obtained the reports and body camera footage, pressed for any dashcam or third party video, and highlighted a clean history and a credible fear of a collision. After sustained negotiations the felony was reduced to a misdemeanor and the client received deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record.

Charge

Terroristic Threat

Location

Bell County, CC2

Allegations

Following a volatile family dispute, our client was accused of making a terroristic threat after sending a message that included a gun photo and threatening language. We obtained the digital records, evaluated how strongly the state could link the message to our client, and advised on trial risk. We then engaged the prosecutor and pushed for a non-conviction outcome, emphasizing mitigation and future no-contact. The state reduced its position to deferred adjudication for 12 months with early termination after six. The client accepted, keeping a conviction off the record.

Charge

Criminal Mischief

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client faced a criminal mischief charge after a crash led them to a nearby house where, confused, they tried a back door that was later found damaged. The report showed they believed it was their own residence. We pulled the incident paperwork, pinpointed how the damage happened during a brief, disoriented attempt to enter, and focused the case on intent. We communicated that context early and pressed the state on proof of purposeful damage. The prosecutor agreed the evidence did not justify moving forward, and the case was dismissed.

Charge

DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a minor crash with a parked car, our client was arrested on suspicion of DWI. They reported blacking out after drinking at home and could not complete most field tests, so the officer only attempted HGN. A blood sample was taken at the jail. We obtained discovery, focused on the limited and incomplete sobriety testing, the reliability of the observations given the crash, and procedural issues surrounding the blood draw. Confronted with these weaknesses and our willingness to litigate them, the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Public Lewdness

Location

Travis County, CCL5

Allegations

After consensual activity in a parked car at a residential parking garage, police detained the client and filed a public lewdness charge. Our team demanded the reports and body camera footage and examined the officer narratives line by line. We challenged whether the location and visibility actually fit the statute and made clear we were prepared to litigate. At the same time, we directed the client to take an online cognitive education course to demonstrate accountability. With that mitigation and our evidentiary challenges on the table, the prosecution dismissed the case.