Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, 22nd DC

Allegations

While on felony probation, a motion to revoke alleged an alcohol violation tied to an interlock reading and a UA that flagged methadone, which the client denied. We obtained the revocation paperwork, probation records, and ignition interlock logs, then secured pharmacy proof of a prescribed alcohol-based mouthwash. The IID data showed a quick shift from violation to clean, consistent with mouthwash rather than drinking. We challenged the UA’s reliability and documented ongoing meeting attendance and overall compliance. After presenting these issues and mitigation, the State dismissed the motion to revoke.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police found our client parked in a vehicle, not driving, and arrested for DWI after roadside exercises. The individual declined a breath test and no blood sample was taken, leaving the state without chemical evidence. We obtained the reports and probable cause affidavit, emphasizing there was no observation of driving and questioning the reliability of the field sobriety evaluations. We prepared to litigate the warrantless arrest and evidentiary gaps, and pressed these problems with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bell County, 426th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation when a motion to revoke was filed alleging drug-related noncompliance. We compiled proof of compliance, including multiple clean drug tests and certificates for probation-required classes. Our team consulted independent treatment providers, who indicated the client did not meet criteria for intensive outpatient or inpatient treatment and would need an evaluation before any enrollment. We presented this record with a concrete alternative rehabilitation plan and kept steady pressure on the state. Faced with our evidence and readiness to litigate, the motion to revoke was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a late-night traffic stop, our client was arrested for DWI and taken for a blood draw under a warrant after declining breath testing. The officer relied heavily on field sobriety exercises even though the client had a documented knee surgery that could affect balance. We obtained the video, reports, and warrant paperwork and challenged the basis for the stop and the weight the state placed on those tests. We also pressed for disclosure on the blood evidence and chain of custody. Faced with credibility and proof issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

The client was stopped after running red lights and investigated for DWI. They completed roadside sobriety tests and a handheld breath test registered about 0.06, below the legal limit, yet an arrest followed and a blood sample was taken. We obtained the videos, reports, and laboratory results, which showed a blood alcohol concentration near 0.03. We emphasized the below-limit readings and the absence of reliable indicators of impairment to the prosecutor. With the key elements unsupported, the state dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Gillespie County, CCL

Allegations

On deferred misdemeanor probation, the client was hit with a motion to adjudicate after a new reckless driving arrest in another county and an alleged missed drug and alcohol evaluation. We secured a bond to keep the client out of custody and pulled the offense report and supervision file. Instead of conceding a violation, we gathered proof of completed classes and the evaluation and coordinated with probation. We submitted a compliance packet to the prosecutor. The state dropped the motion and the case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law, #9

Allegations

Police initiated a stop after a third party report, not for a traffic violation. The client acknowledged a few drinks earlier in the day, performed field sobriety tests despite a documented balance condition, and chose a blood test. We obtained the videos and reports, emphasized the medical issues that undermined the roadside testing, and scrutinized the basis for the stop. Using that leverage in negotiations, we secured deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the client's record.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a domestic argument at a residence, the client forced open a locked bedroom door and police alleged the door injured a family member's hand. We pulled the reports and bodycam footage, and the video showed only a minor abrasion and no intent to harm. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor. We documented the client's counseling and proactive steps, challenged the elements of assault, and made clear we were ready for trial. The state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Restraint

Location

Williamson County, CC5

Allegations

Police were called after an argument in a vehicle, and the complainant later alleged the client would not let them leave. Both had been drinking, and the story shifted in later communications, including statements that they did not want to press charges and apologized for calling police. We obtained the reports and compared statements, highlighting the lack of independent corroboration for any restraint. We presented these credibility problems to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, CC5

Allegations

Officers approached after the client remained stopped at a traffic light, then conducted a DWI investigation. The client performed field sobriety tests and a blood sample was taken at the jail. We obtained the videos, reports, and lab paperwork, and challenged the basis for the stop, the way the tests were administered, and the circumstances of the blood draw. We also pressed the state on its ability to prove a true second offense. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to reduce the case to a lesser charge.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bastrop County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic call and arrested our client after the complainant reported bruising and said he assaulted her. He maintained he was in bed when she forced the door, and that he moved her out of the room to create distance and keep her away from a closet with weapons. Photos showed a damaged door and ripped clothing. He initially downplayed the contact to avoid job fallout, then clarified. We reviewed bodycam, 911 audio and photos, and charted contradictions across her statements about the phone used, the timing, and how contact occurred. At trial we highlighted those credibility gaps and the defensive context, and the jury found him not guilty.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Hays County, CCL2

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute in a vehicle and nearby lot, relying on the other party’s bruises. We interviewed witnesses, gathered messages and photos from prior incidents, and documented that the client acted to stop being pushed. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor. We also secured an agreement for the client to complete brief counseling. With credibility issues and mitigation in hand, the state dismissed the case.