Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Coryell County, 52nd District Court

Allegations

Our client was on felony probation from an older drug case when a motion to revoke was filed after a Class C citation, alleged curfew violations, and contact with a known felon. We got involved immediately, confirmed representation with the court, and coordinated with pretrial to secure release with monitoring while we negotiated. We reviewed the underlying allegations and compiled proof of strong compliance, negative tests, and steady employment. After sustained advocacy with the State and the court, revocation was taken off the table. The case resolved with the client remaining on probation under adjusted conditions.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

After an arrest alleging a BAC over .15, we obtained the police reports, video, and lab documentation behind the number. We scrutinized the testing records for calibration, handling, and timing issues, and compared them against the officer's narrative. The materials revealed reliability concerns and inconsistencies the state would have to overcome at trial. Using that leverage in negotiations, we convinced the prosecution to reduce the charge, and the client received deferred probation instead of a harsher conviction.

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Failure to Identify

Location

Travis County, None

Allegations

A traffic stop resulted in a failure to identify citation issued in our client's name, despite the fact they were not present. The actual driver had taken our client's license and identified themselves as our client. We investigated the identity issue, gathered corroborating materials, and showed that the tickets stemmed from the impostor. We presented the misidentification to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate it. The state agreed the evidence did not support the charge and dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a signal violation, our client admitted to drinking and was given field sobriety tests. A breath sample was taken, reportedly over .15, and an ignition interlock was imposed. We obtained the videos, testing records, and police reports, then scrutinized the basis for the stop, how the sobriety tests were instructed, and the breath machine procedures. After sustained negotiations highlighting weaknesses in the enhancement, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Officers contacted our client while the vehicle was stationary and arrested for DWI after roadside tests. The client declined a breath test, and a blood warrant was obtained. We focused on whether the state could prove actual operation of the vehicle, scrutinized the administration of the field sobriety tests, and examined the timing and handling of the blood draw. We compiled these weaknesses and negotiated directly with the prosecutor. The charge was reduced and the client received credit for time served.

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DWI - Class B

Location

Travis County, None

Allegations

After a single-vehicle motorcycle crash, EMS arrived and asked our client about alcohol use, and the client acknowledged drinking. The client was taken to a hospital where a blood sample was drawn. We obtained the crash and medical records and scrutinized the basis for the DWI investigation, the timing of events, and the documentation of the blood draw. We highlighted weaknesses in the state's evidence and made clear we were prepared to litigate them. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Williamson County, Round Rock Municipal Court

Allegations

A traffic stop for a license plate light led officers to question both occupants and claim the odor of marijuana. Our client, a passenger, acknowledged a small amount and a pipe, and was cited after a vehicle search turned up additional items. We obtained the evidence, scrutinized the basis for the stop and search, and engaged the prosecutor early. At our direction, the client promptly completed a drug education course. We presented the certificate along with our legal concerns, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Williamson County, 368th DC // ccl2

Allegations

Officers encountered our client standing beside a disabled scooter left in the roadway, keys present but the engine would not start. He admitted to drinking earlier, no field sobriety tests were administered, and he later consented to a blood draw. We attacked the State's proof of operation and intoxication at the time of driving, emphasized the hours-long gap between alcohol consumption and contact, and scrutinized the blood evidence. We also delivered mitigation, including treatment records, interlock compliance, and course enrollment. The prosecution reduced the case to a misdemeanor with straight probation.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, CCL7

Allegations

After a single‑vehicle rollover, our client was taken to a hospital and arrested for DWI without any roadside tests. The officer claimed an alcohol odor and found an empty mini bottle near the car. At the hospital, the client offered breath testing, but officers declined and pursued a blood draw, with consent and procedure unclear. We pulled the bodycam, highlighted coherent speech and no mental impairment, and challenged the reliability of post crash sobriety clues. Combined with voluntary classes and service, the state dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Travis County, CC4

Allegations

Following a breakup, a domestic dispute at a residence resulted in our client being charged. The allegation grew out of ongoing conflict over returning personal property. We moved quickly to collect text messages showing the client repeatedly asked for the property to be picked up, not withheld or used as leverage. We also secured statements from third parties who had witnessed prior interactions and contradicted key parts of the account. After we presented those materials and pressed the credibility issues, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Theft (Felony)

Location

Hays County, 428TH DC

Allegations

Loss prevention detained our client after a store incident where a small item was left unpaid. Despite the low value, the case was filed as a felony based on prior theft history. The client initially accepted blame at the scene, but a companion later submitted a written statement claiming responsibility for the unpaid merchandise. We secured that statement, scrutinized the store's account of events, and emphasized the minimal value and conflicting narratives. Using that leverage, we pushed the prosecutor to reduce the charge and negotiated straight probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

A domestic argument that followed a night of drinking escalated when the parties struggled over a household item and our client briefly restrained the complainant. Police arrived, leading to an arrest and a protective order. We documented the client’s immediate entry into treatment, completion of rehab and IOP, regular AA attendance, and obtained strong character letters. We presented this mitigation and the absence of ongoing safety concerns to the prosecutor and pushed for a fair resolution. The state agreed to reduce the charge, and we secured deferred probation on the lesser offense.