Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Travis County, 427th District Court

Allegations

Officers alleged the client had less than a gram of a Penalty Group 1/1B substance found during a vehicle search after a stop. We secured the full discovery and lab paperwork, then scrutinized the justification for the search, how the item was recovered, and whether it could be reliably tied to our client. The records revealed weaknesses in the possession link and gaps in evidence handling. We presented those problems to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Travis County, 427th District Court

Allegations

After a roadside stop, the client was arrested for a third DWI following an incident where they blacked out and were taken to a hospital. A blood test was obtained and toxicology results were pending. We met the client in custody, demanded discovery, and collected the hospital records to frame the events accurately. We also built a strong mitigation package with support letters, verified compliance history, and a treatment plan. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to a non-prison outcome and the court imposed probation.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

After a minor collision, the client was arrested for DWI when roadside tests were marked poor and a breath sample read over .15. We focused on the client’s recurring low blood sugar episodes, which can mimic intoxication and generate acetone that inflates breath readings. We pulled the video, dissected the field sobriety testing, and identified several instruction and administration errors. We presented those scientific and procedural flaws to the state and made clear we were ready to litigate them. Faced with those weaknesses, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bell County, CCL2

Allegations

After a rear-end crash followed by a single-car collision, officers noted classic intoxication clues. The client performed stationhouse sobriety tests and provided a breath sample, and a prior DWI on record made the stakes higher. We reviewed the video, scrutinized how the tests and breath collection were administered, and compiled mitigation, including proof of alcohol education and ongoing treatment. We pressed these points in negotiations and secured straight probation, avoiding jail time.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The client was stopped after a caller reported swerving and the officer claimed a failure to stop at the designated point at a light. They admitted to drinking, performed roadside tests in cold, windy conditions, and later provided breath samples above .15. We obtained the body cam and reports, scrutinized the basis for the stop and the manner and conditions of the testing, and documented health and environmental factors that could affect performance. We assembled mitigation and kept pressure on the state. The case resolved with straight probation, avoiding any jail time.

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Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon

Location

Bell County, 426TH JDC

Allegations

The client was accused of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon following a dispute at a residence. No gun was recovered and there was no physical evidence connecting a weapon to the client. The case depended on a single complainant whose story shifted over time. We obtained message records showing friendly contact after the alleged event and used those inconsistencies to challenge credibility. We set the case for trial and pressed the State on its inability to prove actual possession. The prosecution dismissed the charge.

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit and Run)

Location

Bell County, CCL2

Allegations

The case arose from a minor rear end collision where the driver left the area and was found shortly after when the vehicle was disabled by a roadside barrier. Officers alleged an intentional failure to stop and exchange information. We pulled apart the reports and timeline, highlighted that no injuries were reported, the car became undriveable soon after, and that identifying information was provided afterward. After we pressed the gaps on intent to evade, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

At an apartment complex, our client encountered a chaotic scene where a woman appeared injured and bystanders asked for help. He tried to calm things down and direct the aggressor to leave, but the man put hands on him, prompting a brief fight. When a charge followed, we investigated and documented that the client acted only after being struck. We pressed the State on who initiated force and whether the elements of the offense could be proven. Confronted with these issues and our self‑defense presentation, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Terroristic Threat

Location

Travis County, CCL6

Allegations

The case began with a heated moment at work, where a stray comment during loading was reported as a threat. A warrant followed, and we moved quickly to arrange a walk through and secure a personal bond, avoiding jail time. We gathered employer security stills and workplace statements showing no chase, no weapon, and the history of joking between the two. The complaining witness later indicated he did not wish to pursue the matter. We presented those credibility problems and mitigation to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Theft (State Jail Felony)

Location

Milam County, 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

The individual was indicted for state jail felony theft after a retail incident where two inexpensive items and a cap were alleged to push the case into felony territory based on prior convictions. We obtained receipts and sale pricing that placed the value well under $100 and documented serious medical and cognitive issues that supported lack of intent. After presenting that package and pressing negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the case and accept credit for time served, resolving it with a minimal fine and no additional jail.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

Police found our client parked and asleep in the passenger seat, then arrested for a second DWI after noting clues on HGN. He declined the remaining field tests and a breath test, and a later blood draw reportedly came back just over the limit. We obtained the dash and body cameras and compared them with the report, focusing on two gaps: no one saw him drive and the vehicle’s status made “operation” unclear. We pressed the timeline problem, arguing the state could not tie any BAC to driving. Faced with those defects, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Coryell County

Allegations

The client was stopped for an alleged minor traffic violation during a patrol. Officers quickly shifted to other questions and asked to search the vehicle. When the client declined, an officer said refusal meant going to jail, and a search followed that reportedly found a small amount of marijuana. We scrutinized the basis for the stop and the alleged consent, prepared to challenge the search as involuntary, and put those defects in front of the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.