Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Aggravated Assault - Serious Bodily Injury

Location

Hays County, 274th District Court

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute and accused our client of causing serious bodily injury to a household member. The allegation was enhanced to aggravated assault based largely on statements taken at the scene. Our client had limited memory after being injured during the arrest, so we concentrated on what the state would need to prove the enhancement. We scrutinized the reports and injury documentation and pressed the prosecutor on credibility and proof problems. After sustained negotiations, the state dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Hays County, 453rd District Court

Allegations

After a heated dispute at a residence, a caller alleged our client displayed a firearm and police later detained the client. We secured and reviewed body camera footage, a bystander video, and the client's own recording, then built a clear timeline of events. The materials did not corroborate any assaultive act or threat with a weapon and left key elements of the charge unproven. We presented those evidentiary gaps to the prosecution and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge was dismissed.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Hays County, 453rd District Court

Allegations

During a residential visit, a dispute led to a 911 report that our client had brandished a firearm, and he was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. We moved quickly to gather all recordings, pulling the client’s own camera footage along with body-worn video and third-party clips. Comparing those videos to the initial statements revealed major inconsistencies and did not corroborate any assaultive use of a weapon. We compiled a detailed timeline and challenged the credibility of the allegation. Confronted with the evidentiary gaps, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Officers found the client asleep in a fast food drive-thru with the vehicle in park. After roadside tests, they were arrested and later provided two breath samples over .15. We obtained the videos and breath records, noted the limited driving evidence, and compiled strong mitigation including early completion of alcohol education and a victim impact panel, plus a clean history. We pressed these points with the prosecutor and negotiated a reduction to a standard DWI with deferred probation.

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Violation of a Protective Order

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a no-contact order was issued in connection with a prior incident, our client was accused of violating it by allegedly reaching out to the protected person. We obtained the order, reviewed service, and dissected the exact terms to determine what conduct was actually prohibited. We then compared those terms to the state's evidence of contact and identified gaps and inconsistencies in their timeline and proof. We made clear we were ready to litigate those issues. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault Family Violence w/ Continuous

Allegations

Charges stemmed from a domestic incident where the other party was initially arrested but later blamed the individual. History includes check fraud, plate swapping tied to a hit-and-run, child neglect, and prior felony assaults.

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DWI >.15

Allegations

The individual was pulled over at 1 a.m. for dim brake lights and speeding. The client was arrested after comple field sobriety tests and a breath test.

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Assault Family Violence misd.

Allegations

The individual was arrested following an argument in a car after drinking. Allegations of dragging were made, but the individual denied any wrongdoing. The client had a prior ticket for theft.

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Unlawful restraint

Allegations

The individual was arrested following an argument in a car after drinking. Allegations of dragging were made, but the individual insisted they were innocent. The client had a prior theft ticket.

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disorderly conduct B

Allegations

The individual was arrested after allegedly displaying a firearm in a hotel, leading to charges of disorderly conduct and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

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aggravated robbery

Allegations

The individual was involved in an altercation at a motorcycle dealership after a confrontation with staff that escalated into a fight and led to charges related to self-defense actions involving a weapon.

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Felony MTRP

Allegations

The client was arrested for multiple misdemeanors and felonies, including possession and manufacturing of controlled substances, while on probation for a prior DWI offense. The client had stopped reporting to probation officers and was living at a faith-based rehab program.