Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Misdemeanor Theft

Location

Williamson County, CC5

Allegations

Store loss prevention detained our client after they exited through an outdoor section and accused them of bypassing the register. The client was asked to sign store paperwork and cooperated. When police arrived, the officer expressed doubt that the facts amounted to theft, but made an arrest at the store’s insistence. We highlighted the officer’s stated uncertainty and the prosecution’s heavy reliance on loss prevention, along with the client’s clean record. We presented these issues to the prosecutor and the State dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, CC3

Allegations

Police responded to a call that someone parked and stumbled into a bar. Officers found our client inside and noted intoxication. The caller was never identified or produced, and the state relied on vague statements from staff. We zeroed in on the timeline, arguing they could not prove when any driving occurred as opposed to drinking after arrival. We pressed the missing witness issue and made clear we were prepared to challenge the evidence. Confronted with these proof problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Hays County, 22nd District Court

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic dispute at a residence. The individual had retreated to a small space to get away and used nearby household items to create distance when the other person advanced. Officers noted more visible marks on the other person and arrested our client. We gathered the full account, emphasized self defense, and highlighted that the arrest relied mainly on a surface assessment of injuries. After sustained negotiations with the prosecutor and presentation of our evidence, the state dismissed the case.

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DWI with Child Passenger

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Staff at a childcare facility reported that our client appeared intoxicated when arriving with a young child in the vehicle, and police made an arrest for DWI with a child passenger. Discovery later showed a high alcohol reading and a case built largely on staff observations and officer notes. We obtained the police reports and evidence, identified evidentiary gaps and procedural issues in how the investigation unfolded, and assembled strong mitigation from treatment and monitoring. We pressed those points in negotiations. The state filed a dismissal.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Williamson County, JP3

Allegations

Officers responded to a call about an intoxicated person at a commercial area and issued our client a public intoxication citation. The client later discovered the ticket had been filed. We pulled the police report and scrutinized the officer's observations, centering on the requirement that the person be a danger to self or others. The paperwork reflected few objective signs of impairment and no specific safety risk. We pressed those gaps with the prosecutor, and the charge was dismissed.

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Possession of Child Pornography

Location

Travis County, None

Allegations

Police alleged that a video found on a phone constituted child pornography, and a warrant was filed. We got involved immediately, tracked the warrant status, and moved to secure bond coverage so there would be no surprise arrest. We opened direct dialogue with the prosecutor, picking apart the basis for the charge and highlighting the lack of criminal intent and the context around the recording. As we pressed those issues and made clear we were prepared to litigate them, the state reevaluated the case. The DA issued a formal rejection, and the case was dismissed.

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Theft (Class C)

Location

Hays County, Buda Municipal Court

Allegations

The client and friends visited a retail store where a small food item was opened and later set down and forgotten. They left, returned a short time later, and police were called, resulting in a citation for Class C theft. We got involved quickly, pressed for the evidence, and preserved a text message from another person apologizing for opening the item. We presented that context, along with the client's clean record, and questioned whether there was any intent to steal. The prosecutor agreed the case was not worth pursuing and dismissed it.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

While on deferred probation for two misdemeanors, the client was hit with a motion to revoke after a later DWI arrest in another county. We pulled the revocation filings, confirmed there were no missed reports, dirty tests, or other violations, and gathered records showing the DWI was later resolved and completed satisfactorily. We compiled mitigation, including proof of compliance and positive progress, and pressed the State on proportionality. Faced with our package and readiness to contest, the prosecution agreed to scale back the allegations. The case ended with reduced charges and a straight probation resolution.

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Indecent Assault

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The client was accused of indecent assault after a brief encounter in a workplace restroom. The account was disputed, and there had been a pattern of mutual flirting and joking beforehand. We gathered digital communications that showed a different context, obtained surveillance video capturing the moments before and after the encounter, and charted significant inconsistencies between the complainant’s statements. After presenting these credibility problems and signaling we were ready to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, CC3

Allegations

While on misdemeanor deferred probation, the client faced a motion to revoke after a later DWI arrest in another county. He had otherwise followed all terms, and he ultimately completed that other case successfully. We gathered probation records, certificates, and court documents to show full compliance and resolution of the new case, and prepared for a contested hearing. We emphasized that an arrest alone, now resolved, did not justify revocation. The prosecutor dismissed the motion, preventing a conviction.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

The client was stopped for swerving during a traffic encounter, and officers reported finding a handgun in the vehicle. An unlawful carrying charge followed based on that discovery. We obtained the police reports and video, dissected the basis for the stop, and scrutinized the sequence that led to the firearm being located. We flagged inconsistencies in the officer's account and challenged the legal basis for the search and the required elements. After firm negotiations and signaling a suppression fight, the state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Milam County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Police were called to a domestic disturbance after relatives reported the client was intoxicated and throwing furniture inside a residence. The client was arrested for family violence based on statements taken at the scene. Our team engaged early, confirmed there were no prior incidents, and maintained respectful communication with the complaining witness. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor with context about the episode. The state dismissed the case.