Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Bastrop County, None

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a neighbor reported that the client briefly stepped into an unlocked home to check on them. The client left immediately when told to go, yet an arrest followed for criminal trespass. We scrutinized the police paperwork and the complainant’s account and highlighted that there was no prior notice forbidding entry and no refusal to depart. We presented these deficiencies to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

An old misdemeanor assault stemmed from a bar altercation where our client reported being struck with a purse and, while trying to get away, tossed a glass that injured another patron. Years later, an outstanding warrant led to the client being detained upon returning to the area. We moved quickly to secure a personal bond and obtain the file. Our review showed no video of the incident and that the case hinged on a single complainant whose participation was uncertain due to the case’s age. We pressed those evidentiary gaps and the self defense context with the prosecution, and the charge was dismissed.

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Bastrop County, None

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a neighbor reported that the client had entered an unlocked residence. The client explained they stepped in out of concern and immediately left when told to do so. We moved quickly to obtain the release paperwork and police records, scrutinized the report, and mapped the timeline against the legal elements of trespass. We emphasized the lack of evidence of remaining after notice and the context showing no criminal intent. After negotiations with the prosecutor, the case was dismissed.

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Evading Arrest in a Vehicle

Location

Coryell County, 440th District Court

Allegations

During a roadside encounter, an officer briefly flashed emergency lights. The client continued driving to a nearby location and was later arrested for felony evading in a vehicle. We scrutinized how the stop was initiated and the sequence of events, focusing on whether a clear directive to pull over was ever given. We emphasized the ambiguity created by a momentary light flash, which undercut the claim that the client intended to flee. Confronted with these problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Terroristic Threat (Felony)

Location

Coryell County, 52nd District Court

Allegations

A heated argument at a residence led to a complaint that our client made a serious threat, and a warrant was pursued. We got involved right away, coordinated a controlled surrender to avoid an unnecessary arrest, and obtained the timeline from texts and call records. The narrative in the report did not line up with the digital evidence we compiled. We presented those conflicts to the prosecutor and made clear the state would struggle to prove the allegation at trial. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Theft Under $100 (Class C Misdemeanor)

Location

Williamson County, Georgetown Municipal Court

Allegations

Store loss prevention detained our client after alleging a price‑tag switch on a low‑value item, and police issued a citation for Class C theft. We demanded full discovery and obtained surveillance and point‑of‑sale footage showing the client paying for the merchandise. The state could not produce the original item or clear images tying any removed label to the purchase, and several video files they provided would not play. We pressed those evidentiary gaps and prepared for trial. Facing a weak record, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felon in Possession of a Firearm (Investigation)

Location

Williamson County, None

Allegations

Law enforcement agents executed a search at a family residence where our client was staying and seized multiple firearms that were owned by relatives. No arrest followed, and the electronics taken during the search were later returned. We were retained during the investigation, collected the warrant cover sheet and the itemized property list, and documented statements from household members about ownership and storage. We made clear that mere access did not establish control or possession. Authorities closed the matter and it was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, CC2

Allegations

After a single-vehicle rollover, officers claimed our client showed signs of intoxication and had them perform field sobriety tests despite the client reporting significant back pain. At the hospital, police obtained a blood draw after medication was administered and later alleged an open container was found in the wrecked vehicle. We secured body-cam video and medical records showing serious spinal injuries and zero alcohol. We challenged the claimed odor, the validity of the field tests, and the timing and reliability of toxicology. We also noted the container likely shifted during the rollover. The State dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, CC5

Allegations

Stopped for a broken brake light, our client declined field sobriety tests and was arrested for DWI. At the station, two breath samples registered .093 and .089. We obtained the dashcam and station video and emphasized that this was an equipment stop, with no roadside tests to show impairment. We also pulled the breath-testing records and pressed the state on proof of compliance and reliability at the time of testing. With limited impairment evidence and our challenges to the breath results, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Invasive Visual Recording

Location

Travis County

Allegations

After a volatile breakup, officers opened an investigation into a private video and filed an invasive visual recording charge. We obtained the digital evidence from the state, including the clip and related message threads, and built a timeline of how the media was created and shared. The complainant’s account shifted between her initial report and later communications, and key details about consent and who recorded the clip did not align. We pressed those contradictions and the evidentiary gaps on the required elements. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Bell County, Killeen Municipal Court

Allegations

A verbal dispute at a residence escalated when the client tossed a reusable water bottle that made minimal contact with a family member, who then called police. Officers arrested the client for Class C assault by contact, and there was purported cell phone video of the toss. Our team got involved early, requested discovery, highlighted the lack of injury, and compiled mitigation including proof of ongoing counseling. The complaining witness indicated no interest in prosecution. We presented this to the prosecutor, and the case was dismissed.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Bell County, 264th Judicial District Court

Allegations

After a late-night dispute at a home with several intoxicated adults, an altercation broke out and the client admitted striking one person. He displayed a handgun during the chaos, then while putting it away a round discharged into a wall, and no one was injured. We interviewed participants, highlighted the lack of visible injury, and gathered strong character support for the client. When the state would not offer probation, we prepared for a sentencing hearing and argued for community supervision based on the record and mitigation. The judge granted deferred probation, avoiding a conviction.