Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Assault by Contact (Class C Misdemeanor)

Location

Bell County, BELTON MUNICIPALITY COURT

Allegations

The case began after a brief confrontation at a restaurant where the complainant said the client made physical contact during an argument. The client acknowledged a momentary chest bump but denied any injury. We obtained the municipal file, flagged surveillance video from the location, and collected statements describing prior friction between the parties and the limited nature of the encounter. We challenged whether the proof showed intentional, offensive contact. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance

Location

Williamson County, 277th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police stopped the client after claiming an unsafe maneuver, then brought in a K9 and conducted a search. Two first-degree counts for manufacture or delivery were initially filed for cocaine and meth, but the meth count was dropped early and bond was set high with monitoring conditions. We obtained the reports and video, scrutinized whether a valid traffic infraction occurred, and challenged any prolonged detention for the dog sniff. We also pressed the state on proof of intent to deliver. Confronted with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the remaining case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Coryell County, 440th District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation for an older case when the state filed a motion to revoke after a positive drug test. Before contacting us, the client had self reported the relapse and entered counseling, psychiatric care, and an intensive outpatient program. We compiled proof of treatment, attendance, recent clean tests, steady employment, and provider statements. We also resolved a supervision mix up and coordinated a single plan across matters. After presenting this mitigation and pressing our position, the prosecution withdrew the motion and the court dismissed the revocation.

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Unlawful Restraint

Location

Coryell County

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a residence escalated when the complainant and a relative tried to leave. Officers alleged our client prevented the complainant from leaving by blocking a doorway and holding a car door, leading to an arrest for unlawful restraint. We gathered the client’s medical records and photos showing injuries from being struck, obtained Ring footage and bodycam video where available, and identified witnesses. The accounts proved inconsistent and did not show an intent to restrain, and the State dismissed the case.

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Theft (Misdemeanor)

Location

Gillespie County

Allegations

The client was accused of taking a coin collection from a neighbor’s safe. She never had the key or combination, and any coins in her possession were prior gifts that she promptly returned. An investigator suggested a polygraph and further questioning. We intervened during the investigation, advised against unrepresented interviews, and conducted our own inquiry, gathering messages and third party statements. After our investigator conferred with the detective and outlined access and credibility issues, the agency closed the matter for insufficient evidence and it was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Gillespie County, County Court at Law

Allegations

A patrol unit stopped our client near a hotel for failing to signal and arrested for DWI. They declined roadside tests, and a later blood draw reported a high BAC over .15. We obtained the dashcam and bodycam, showing a very short drive with no obvious impairment, and scrutinized the basis for the stop and the lab’s handling of the sample. We also compiled mitigation, including education classes and a low-risk alcohol evaluation. After sustained negotiations, the state dropped the enhancement and reduced the charge, with lighter terms and no interlock.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Gillespie County, 216th District Court

Allegations

The stop began after the client briefly turned the wrong way on a newly posted one-way street and asked the officer if it had changed, then pulled over as directed. He was respectful, parked the vehicle at the officer’s request, and consented to a hospital blood draw. Field tests were limited because of a leg rod and chronic back issues, which we documented. After indictment we reviewed the videos and reports, checked the street signage, and assembled mitigation, including repeated negative hair tests, bond compliance, and an occupational license. We used that package to negotiate deferred adjudication probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, CCL5

Allegations

The client was found roadside with a disabled vehicle, and what began as a welfare check became a DWI investigation. Officers moved the client to a lot for field sobriety tests and later obtained a breath sample reported around 0.12. With no prior record, the client promptly complied with bond conditions, including installing an interlock. We obtained and reviewed the video and reports, documented the apparent mechanical issue and lack of crash evidence, and presented mitigation and treatment readiness. The state agreed to place the case into pre-trial diversion.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop, our client performed field sobriety tests and later provided a breath sample around 0.14. We pulled the video and documented that the tests were given on a sloped roadside and that the client had a recent ankle injury, both factors that can skew performance. With no prior record but a high BAC, we advised against a jury trial and built a thorough pretrial diversion application, including prompt enrollment in recommended classes and interlock. The client was accepted into pretrial diversion.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Hays County, CCL2

Allegations

The client was arrested after briefly driving on the shoulder in heavy traffic while urgently trying to reach a restroom. An officer merging onto the highway claimed the maneuver and the vehicle's speed showed reckless disregard, and the car was impounded. We gathered the police paperwork, highlighted the lack of dangerous weaving or near misses, and presented the medical context and the client's clean history. We also helped the client promptly start community service. After negotiations, the state reduced the case to a lesser traffic offense with straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, CC6

Allegations

Stopped for speeding, our client was arrested after the officer claimed to smell alcohol. The client acknowledged drinking earlier and politely declined field sobriety tests. No breath or blood test was taken. We obtained and reviewed the video, which showed steady speech and coherent responses, and we gathered medical documentation of balance issues to explain brief unsteadiness on exit. We emphasized the lack of poor driving beyond speeding and the absence of scientific proof. The State dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence by Impeding Breath

Location

Coryell County, 440th District Court

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic dispute at a residence, and our client was accused of placing hands on the complainant’s neck. The arrest relied heavily on the initial statement. We built a counter‑narrative using medical records and photos of the client’s injuries, collected potential witness names, and compared the reports with bodycam references for consistency. We also preserved post‑incident communications from the complainant and pursued available home‑camera footage. With that leverage, we secured deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record.