Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Engaging in Organized Crime

Location

Travis County, 460th District Court

Allegations

The client was stopped while driving a vehicle borrowed from a housemate, which officers later learned was stolen. Prosecutors folded the client into an organized crime case tied to a larger auto theft ring. We combed through the entire file and confirmed the only items pointing at our client were that one drive, ordinary phone contact with the housemate, and a misattributed social media photo. Records in the car, including identification, title, and VIN details, traced back to others. We confronted the state with these gaps and prepared to set the case for trial. The prosecution dismissed the charge.

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Resisting or Evading Arrest

Location

Milam County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a disturbance at a residence, and our client was arrested after officers forced him to the ground during the encounter. He was highly intoxicated and remembered little. We obtained the police reports and parsed the arrest timeline, focusing on whether the state could prove he intentionally resisted given his condition and the chaotic scene. We pressed these issues with the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

Stopped for swerving, our client admitted to drinking, attempted the field sobriety tests, and then consented to a breath sample. Yet the license paperwork listed the case as a refusal, creating a mismatch with the officer's reports. We collected the records, documented the discrepancy, and addressed weaknesses in the observations that led to the arrest. Using that leverage in negotiations, we steered the case away from a permanent conviction. The matter concluded with deferred probation.

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Theft - Misdemeanor

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

Loss prevention detained our client after a shoplifting accusation, reported a brief struggle, and the client left before officers arrived. We engaged early, obtained the incident reports, and clarified what actually happened during the attempted detention. Our focus was keeping the case on the underlying misdemeanor theft and addressing concerns raised by the confrontation. We opened negotiations, emphasized accountability and cooperation, and pressed for a non-conviction resolution. The prosecutor agreed to deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the client's record while they complete the terms.

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Motion for Early Termination of Probation

Location

Travis County, 403rd District Court

Allegations

The client contacted us to pursue early termination of probation on an older case. We obtained the file, reviewed the judgment and supervision records, and identified paths to improve the posture of the case. We prepared a targeted motion and opened negotiations with the prosecutor for a more proportionate resolution. After sustained discussions, the state agreed to reduce the underlying charge. The court accepted the agreement and placed the client on a more favorable probationary arrangement.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Lampasas County, None

Allegations

Police found the client parked and resting on the roadside during a welfare check, claimed signs of intoxication, and performed field tests. They then searched the vehicle without consent and discovered handguns the client had already disclosed. We focused on the legality of the detention and the lack of probable cause for the search, and argued the facts did not meet the elements of UCW. After we laid out these problems to the prosecutor and signaled readiness to litigate, the state dismissed the case.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Lampasas County, None

Allegations

After pulling over to rest, the client was contacted by officers responding to a suspicious vehicle call. An officer claimed an alcohol odor and conducted roadside tests despite the client denying any drinking. The officers then searched the vehicle without consent and found a gas station THCA product labeled as hemp compliant, which sparked disagreement between officers about its legality. We challenged the detention and the probable cause for the search, and highlighted the product’s compliant labeling. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault on a Peace Officer

Location

Hays County, 274th District Court

Allegations

The case began when officers responded to a domestic dispute. During a chaotic arrest, the client was accused of striking a peace officer. He later reported blacking out and left the encounter with a fractured orbital bone. We dissected the reports, compared statements, and documented his immediate entry into treatment and counseling. Using the injuries and mitigation to question intent and escalation, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser charge with deferred probation, keeping a felony off his record.

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Abandoning or Endangering a Child

Location

Hays County, 274th District Court

Allegations

The client was arrested after an incident that led to an allegation of placing a child in danger. We moved quickly to obtain the police reports and discovery and reconstruct the timeline. In negotiations, we challenged whether the evidence actually showed the child faced imminent harm. We also provided mitigation, including proof the client promptly entered treatment and complied with court orders. With those issues on the table, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Allegations

The individual was arrested after an altercation at a birthday party involving two alleged victims. Physical assault occurred, but no deadly weapon was used. Police were not called at the time of the incident; it was reported later. Police failed to conduct initial interviews.

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Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence

Location

Hays County, 453rd District Court

Allegations

During a civil service attempt, a dispute drew police, and our client recorded the encounter on a personal camera. Officers later seized the phone and camera and filed a tampering charge, alleging the recordings were altered to impair the investigation. We pulled the full digital files, bodycam, and agency records, verified the footage integrity, and highlighted contradictions in the officers’ accounts, including their failure to search at the scene. After we pressed the state on intent and proof, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, cc9

Allegations

After a collision, the client admitted to drinking and was arrested for DWI. Officers documented field sobriety tests and a breath test that read 0.08. We obtained the police reports and evidence and parsed each step of the stop and investigation. We emphasized the borderline reading and the absence of prior history. Through targeted negotiations, we persuaded the prosecutor to reduce the charge. The client accepted a reduction with deferred probation, avoiding a harsher outcome.