Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Stalking

Location

Hays County, 453rd District Court

Allegations

The client was accused of stalking after a turbulent breakup, with police reports citing repeated trips to a residence and damage to a vehicle. She stopped all contact once conditions were issued and entered therapy and substance abuse counseling, then provided records of treatment and medication compliance. We pressed prosecutors to reconfirm the complainant's position and documented an extended period with no further contact. We also emphasized that the incident stemmed from a single, intoxication fueled dispute rather than ongoing conduct. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer claimed they had struck another vehicle, a claim that did not appear in the later report. Video and reports showed largely adequate performance on the roadside tests, with balance issues tied to documented medical treatment. The breath test registered high only after several attempts, raising concerns about instrument reliability and administration. We compiled these issues, challenged the basis for the stop and the testing, and negotiated a probationary outcome that avoided jail.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Following a traffic stop for a red light, the client immediately disclosed a licensed handgun in the vehicle. The officer pivoted to a DWI investigation, attempted a field sobriety test under poor conditions, then arrested and tacked on an unlawful carrying charge tied to the alleged intoxication. We obtained the videos and reports, emphasized the lack of any blood or breath test and flaws in the test instructions, and argued the UCW could not stand without a provable underlying offense. The prosecution dismissed the weapons case.

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

Police were called after a dispute at a private residence where our client had gone to check on someone’s welfare. Officers later issued a trespass warning and a misdemeanor case was filed. We dug into the reports and communications surrounding the incident, highlighting unclear notice about any ban, conflicting accounts about whether our client was invited outside to talk, and questions over who actually had authority to bar entry at the property. We also presented mitigation showing the client was addressing underlying issues through counseling. After we pressed these problems with the prosecution, the State dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an alleged red-light violation, the client was questioned about intoxication. Officers tried to conduct field sobriety tests on a wet surface while the client wore sandals, and the client asked to speak with counsel. No breath or blood sample was obtained, so the case rested on partial roadside testing and officer observations. We obtained the bodycam and reports, challenged the instructions, footing, and basis for arrest, and emphasized the lack of scientific proof. The matter resolved with deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Simple Assault

Location

Western District - Federal County, Western District of Texas (Waco)

Allegations

During a domestic dispute at a residence, an intoxicated ex grabbed our client and smashed a phone. In the struggle, the client struck back with a cup. Responding officers later detained the client, and the case hinged on inconsistent accounts of who initiated force. We gathered the client's preserved texts and audio, built a timeline, and highlighted the lack of serious injury and the complainant's earlier reluctance to prosecute. After we presented those credibility and self defense issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Driving While License Invalid (With Previous Conviction and No Insurance)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

Police alleged the client was driving on an invalid license with a prior DWLI on record and without proof of financial responsibility. We obtained the state’s file, pulled the certified driving record, and compared it to the paperwork the officer relied on. We also collected documentation relevant to insurance status and suspension notice. After we highlighted proof problems and made clear we were prepared to litigate the case, the prosecution dismissed the charge.

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Interference with an Emergency Call

Location

Travis County, CC4

Allegations

Following a domestic dispute, officers alleged the client took a phone and prevented a call for help. We secured the bodycam and police reports, built a timeline, and compared the initial on scene statements to later write ups. The state’s theory of interference rested on a single, disputed account with little corroboration and no independent witness. We highlighted those proof problems and made clear we were ready for a contested hearing. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault

Location

Travis County, CC4

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute where the complainant alleged our client slapped them, and officers made an arrest based largely on that statement. We obtained and reviewed the bodycam footage and reports, mapped the timeline, and highlighted the lack of corroboration, including no clear injuries, no independent witnesses, and inconsistencies that undercut reliability. We compiled these issues and pressed the prosecution, signaling readiness to litigate. The state dismissed the assault charge.

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Assault - Family Violence (Continuous)

Location

Travis County, 390th District Court

Allegations

After a domestic dispute, the client was accused of multiple assaults over several days, including claims of strangulation and a later injury to the complainant’s chin. We pulled the reports, text threads between the parties, and injury photos, then built a clear timeline. The records showed delayed reporting and key inconsistencies, and there was little corroboration for the strangulation allegations beyond statements. We presented these weaknesses to the prosecutor and prepared to litigate. The case was resolved with deferred probation, avoiding a conviction and jail.

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Invasive Visual Recording

Location

Travis County, 390th District Court

Allegations

The case arose from an allegation that a private intimate video was recorded and then shared without consent. Early reports suggested the clip was broadly circulated. Our team secured the device data and message threads, which demonstrated a limited transmission and added crucial context. We compiled that evidence, presented mitigation, and pressed the prosecution on proof issues. The matter was resolved with deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the client’s record so long as all terms are completed.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

During a late-night traffic stop for alleged weaving, an officer claimed to have followed our client from another town, a detail that conflicted with the client’s actual route. The client attempted sobriety testing, completed the eye test, then stopped the walk-and-turn, and later provided a breath sample reported above the legal limit. We dug into the basis for the stop, the inconsistency about where the pursuit began, and the breath testing procedures. Leveraging those issues in negotiations, we secured a reduction to a misdemeanor with straight probation.