Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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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.

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Assault - Family Violence by Strangulation

Location

Travis County, 299th District Court

Allegations

Police were called to a residence after an argument among relatives. Our client was arrested for felony assault family violence by strangulation based largely on a bystander’s claim. We reviewed body camera video and saw the complainant declined to give a statement, while the only strangulation allegation came from an intoxicated relative whose account shifted. We documented those credibility issues and noted our client had called 911. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor. The state rejected the case and it was dismissed pre-indictment.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Gillespie County

Allegations

After an evening out, the client was stopped for speeding and investigated for DWI. The officer began with an ABC recitation, then attempted field sobriety tests on a sloped surface with patrol lights in the client’s eyes, and gave muddled instructions. The client declined breath and blood, and a warrant blood draw happened several hours after the last drink. We secured the dash and body cam footage, documented the poor footing and lighting and the instruction errors, and emphasized the delay undermining any reliable BAC proof. Faced with these problems, the State dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Officers responded to a minor single-vehicle incident and later contacted our client at a nearby residence. He attempted field sobriety tests while sweating and shaky after hours outdoors, with a history of concussion and recent rib and knee injuries. No breath or blood sample was taken, and there was no witness placing him behind the wheel. We obtained the bodycam, dispatch timeline, and paperwork, showing a gap between the incident and contact, defects in statutory warnings, and medical factors undermining the tests. After sustained pressure, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Theft - Class B

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

A former employer accused our client of issuing fraudulent refunds and reported an estimated loss of several thousand dollars. After a detective made contact and a warrant issued, the client turned themselves in. We stepped in early, emphasized their immediate cooperation, clean record, and the workplace refund practices that had been treated as routine. The prosecution first floated a probation offer, but we pressed for a path to dismissal. We secured pretrial intervention with restitution and program conditions. After completion, the state dismissed the case.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Travis County, CCL6

Allegations

Leaving a concert, the client was stuck in a parking garage when two people got out of a nearby car, blocked the path, and placed a hand on the hood. He exited his vehicle, a brief fight followed, and he was later charged with assault causing bodily injury. We obtained the police file and video the other side provided and emphasized the fear and confusion that led to the encounter. Because the footage limited leverage, we pivoted to mitigation, guiding the client through an evaluation and classes. With that package and a clean record, we secured deferred adjudication.

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Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Felony)

Location

Bastrop County

Allegations

The client was arrested for unauthorized use after buying a used vehicle through an online marketplace and being stopped when it was flagged as stolen. He had the title and message history showing a legitimate purchase. We moved quickly to obtain the file, discovered the state had not even produced a police report, and filed a motion for speedy trial along with an application for writ of habeas corpus to force a setting. With continuous pressure and our readiness to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Williamson County, 368th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was stopped on a highway for traveling in the left lane, with no speeding or erratic driving observed. Field sobriety testing was repeated in bright sun, and the client disclosed an old knee surgery that could affect balance. A voluntary blood draw was refused, and a later warrant-based draw returned a result near the legal limit. We secured and reviewed the dash and body camera footage, challenged the legal basis for the stop, the test administration, and the visibility of required signage, and prepared a suppression motion. Coupled with proactive compliance and treatment, we negotiated straight felony probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a minor crash when another driver pulled out, police investigated and questioned our client about alcohol use. He admitted to a couple of drinks, performed field sobriety tests on a sloped roadside shortly after the collision, and declined a breath test. No blood was taken. We pressed the prosecution on the reliability of tests done on uneven ground right after an impact and the complete lack of a chemical result. Using those weaknesses, we negotiated a resolution that avoided jail and resulted in probation.

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Theft of Property (State Jail Felony)

Location

Hays County, 483rd District Court

Allegations

The client was accused of taking cash from a retail employer over a period of time by voiding cash sales, which an internal audit and security video allegedly tied to them. We obtained the discovery, including surveillance and point of sale records, and dug into how the loss totals were calculated. We highlighted valuation gaps, the client's steady employment, and gathered character letters and an apology, while arranging restitution. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to a deferred adjudication term, keeping a conviction off the record if completed.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute and arrested our client after an argument outside a residence, alleging she caused minor scratches while trying to recover her key. We obtained the doorbell video, which did not show a clear assault and captured the other party acting aggressively and refusing to return the key. We compared the footage to the reports and highlighted discrepancies. The complaining witness signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented with mitigation materials. Facing credibility problems and a reluctant witness, the state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, 453rd District Court

Allegations

The client was on deferred probation for a felony when months of missed check-ins led to a warrant. They were later arrested during a police contact after an ID check. We filed notice of representation, obtained the probation file, and secured time to address the allegations. We showed there were no new charges, verified employment, and explained mail issues from unstable housing, then outlined a plan to finish conditions. The State agreed to continue supervision, and the court returned the client to deferred adjudication.