Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Travis County, 147th District Court

Allegations

The client was stopped after a rolling stop at an intersection and arrested for felony DWI based on admissions to drinking, field tests, and a portable breath reading over .20. We dug into the stop, the administration of the sobriety tests, and the reliability limits of the roadside device, then pressed for full discovery, including bodycam and blood records. While waiting on lab results, we had the client complete an intensive outpatient program and DWI education. We presented that mitigation and the evidentiary issues to the prosecution. The felony was reduced to a misdemeanor with straight probation.

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Minor Possession, Purchase, Consumption, or Receipt of Tobacco or E-Cigarette Products

Location

Williamson County, jp2

Allegations

The client received a citation for alleged minor possession or purchase of tobacco or e-cigarette products after a brief police contact. We pulled the officer’s report and discovery, then scrutinized how the product was linked to our client and whether the elements of possession or purchase could be proven. The paperwork contained gaps and no clear, independent corroboration tying the item to our client at the time alleged. We highlighted those evidentiary weaknesses and made clear we were ready to contest the citation in court. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Evading Arrest in a Vehicle

Location

Travis County, 147th District Court

Allegations

Officers initiated a traffic stop, and our client continued a short distance before pulling over at a safer spot. The delay was treated as an attempt to flee, leading to a felony evading charge. We got involved early, challenged the bond decision, and pushed to have the car released from the evidence hold. Our defense centered on the timeline of the stop and the lack of intent to evade, noting cooperation once the vehicle stopped. Confronted with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Violation of Protective Order

Location

Coryell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Police alleged our client violated a newly issued protective order after returning to a residence and coordinating a child pickup. The order was a temporary ex parte order with vague language about prohibited locations, and the protected party was no longer living at the address in question. We moved immediately to vacate or modify the order, requested an emergency hearing, and documented lack of clear service and terms. We coordinated with the county attorney and the investigating officer to prevent an arrest and secured a written agreement maintaining the status quo. With the scope clarified and no willful violation, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor)

Location

Williamson County, CC2

Allegations

The client was accused of misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance in Williamson County. We moved quickly to obtain the police reports and lab paperwork, then walked the state's evidence from seizure to testing to assess what could actually be proved at trial. We also prepared mitigation and background materials to provide context and reduce perceived risk. After presenting our analysis and submissions in negotiations, the prosecution chose not to proceed and the case was dismissed.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Coryell County, Copperas Cove Municipal Court

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute where officers issued Class C assault citations to both people based largely on initial statements. At the first setting, no discovery had been produced, so we demanded the reports and set the matter for trial. We compiled the cross allegations and pointed out the thin proof of any intentional offensive contact. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of nonprosecution, which we delivered to the prosecutor. We also provided a matching affidavit on the cross complaint. The state dismissed our client's case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

While on deferred adjudication probation for a prior misdemeanor, the client was accused of a new offense in another jurisdiction and a motion to revoke was filed. We gathered proof that the client had completed community service, finished the required class, paid all fees, and had otherwise complied. We emphasized that the new case was still pending and contested, and proposed a plan for continued compliance. After negotiation, the case was continued on deferred probation with modified terms, avoiding jail and a conviction.

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Racing on Highway

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer claimed two vehicles were racing. Reports show one officer initially indicated it would be a citation, then a second officer arrived and directed arrests. We obtained the probable cause affidavit and compared the officers’ accounts, highlighting inconsistencies and the lack of concrete proof of a competitive race. We challenged the basis for the stop and the conclusion that racing occurred, and signaled readiness to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony)

Location

Travis County, 427th District Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop for alleged street racing, officers claimed an odor of marijuana and searched the car without consent, opening a locked container in the back seat. The search led to a state jail felony drug charge. Our team obtained the reports and affidavits, compared the officers' accounts, and challenged the probable cause for the warrantless search and the scope of opening a locked box. We also scrutinized the lab work and chain of custody. Confronted with the evidentiary problems we raised, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Harassment (Investigation)

Location

Travis County, None

Allegations

After a breakup, campus police opened a harassment investigation based on claims of repeated contact. We got involved early, collected the full text history, and showed that contacts were limited and nonthreatening, one sent by a friend and another to a third party, with mutual messaging before a later no contact request. We flagged inconsistencies in the complainant's account about a bar incident, engaged the investigator, and advised strict no contact. The matter was closed with no charges and dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

The client was stopped for expired temporary tags and a disputed illegal turn, then arrested after field sobriety tests. They disclosed prescriptions for Vyvanse and a sleep aid that can affect coordination, and consented to a blood draw performed in a clinic lobby. We gathered medical documentation, scrutinized the testing and the draw procedures, and pressed these issues with the prosecutor. We negotiated terms calling for completion of educational classes, and once those were satisfied, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI with Child Passenger

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The client was accused of DWI with a child after an incident at a residence. While trying to get the children to safety during a dispute, the client briefly moved a vehicle to a nearby driveway, which was recorded by a bystander. There were no field sobriety tests, only a later blood draw. We obtained the video and body camera footage, scrutinized the lab work, and presented a necessity and minimal‑operation narrative. Faced with these issues and mitigation, the state reduced the charge and the client received straight probation.