Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

The client was accused of criminal trespass after entering a restricted area at a local facility to check on a dog being held there. We gathered the incident report and records from the related animal control matter to piece together the timeline and what staff claimed happened. We then challenged the inconsistencies and the thin documentation supporting the accusation. After sustained pressure and our readiness to litigate, the state recognized the evidentiary problems and dismissed the case.

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Theft of a Firearm

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

The case arose from a dispute at a residence where our client had been living. During a confrontation, the other occupant produced a handgun and a shot was fired. In the struggle, the client took the weapon and left to prevent further harm. We investigated residency and safety issues, gathering records and witness statements confirming the client lived there and highlighting inconsistencies in the complainant’s account. We showed the taking was part of disarming an aggressor, not a theft. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bastrop County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Police approached our client during a welfare check while the car was parked off the roadway after the driver began feeling ill. The individual admitted to a few drinks earlier and performed field sobriety tests despite preexisting ankle injuries and elevated blood pressure. The portable breath device malfunctioned, and the officer proceeded with an arrest. We reviewed the police reports and blood records and documented that implied-consent warnings were not properly provided before the blood draw. We challenged the arrest basis and the reliability of the testing. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Coryell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Officers found the client asleep in a parked vehicle after drinking. Field sobriety tests were conducted, and a breath sample registered under 0.15. We reviewed the reports and discovery, stressing that there was no observed driving, the contact occurred in a parking area, and the testing conditions were less than ideal. We also presented mitigation, including counseling and licensing compliance taken during the case. After continued negotiations, the case was resolved with probation, avoiding any jail time.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

The client was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon after officers claimed a handgun was improperly possessed during a police contact. We obtained the police reports and discovery and dug into why officers were involved to begin with and how the firearm was found. Our review exposed weak probable cause for the detention and inconsistencies about the weapon's location and accessibility. We prepared suppression arguments and presented the problems to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Restraint

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After an argument at a residence, police arrested our client for unlawful restraint despite no allegation of physical contact. The complainant, who had been drinking, told officers they did not want to pursue charges, yet the arrest proceeded on conflicting accounts. We investigated, emphasizing there was no evidence the complainant was prevented from leaving and documenting inconsistencies in the statements. We also documented the client's voluntary counseling and provided proof to the prosecution. Faced with credibility problems and mitigation, the State dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Travis County, 299th District Court

Allegations

The state filed a motion to revoke our client's misdemeanor probation, alleging violations of supervision terms. A warrant was issued. We obtained the revocation packet, compared each allegation to the actual conditions, and identified gaps and inconsistencies in the proof. We gathered records reflecting recent compliance and corrective steps. After presenting those materials and pressing the evidentiary problems with the prosecutor and probation, the state agreed to withdraw the motion and the court dismissed the case.

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Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle (Over $200)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was charged after a minor two vehicle collision where officers alleged they left before exchanging information. We moved quickly to collect the crash report, insurance confirmations, and repair estimates showing the other driver's damage was covered. Our team verified there were no injuries and arranged restitution for any out of pocket deductible. We delivered the documentation to the prosecutor and pressed for a noncriminal resolution. With the civil loss made whole, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police contacted our client in a parking lot, not during a traffic stop. Field sobriety tests were conducted despite medical limitations, and the client initially refused a blood draw before officers obtained a sample several hours later. We emphasized the lack of observed driving, the delayed blood evidence, and issues visible on the testing video. After sustained negotiations built around those weaknesses and the client’s circumstances, the case was resolved with a term of probation.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Late at night, the client dozed off at a traffic light and was arrested for a second DWI. They reported only a couple of beers after a long workday with little sleep, and declined a breath test. Marijuana was in the vehicle, but no separate charge followed. We obtained the discovery, emphasized the role of fatigue, and highlighted the absence of a breath result while pressing weaknesses in the observations. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution agreed to a plea placing the client on probation.

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Theft (Felony)

Location

Williamson County, 26th Judicial District Court

Allegations

During a home renovation dispute, the client was accused of taking a deposit without completing the job. We gathered contracts, messages, and payment records showing most of the work was performed and that a substantial portion of funds went directly to independent contractors, not the client. We addressed a missed court setting, got the warrant recalled, and opened a dialogue with the prosecutor. The complaining party's representative confirmed they did not want to pursue the case. Framing the matter as a civil contract issue, not theft, we secured a full dismissal.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The case began after a nighttime crash brought officers to the scene. The client, who had a prior DWI, performed field tests, declined a breath test, and a blood sample was later taken. We obtained the videos and lab records, documented the client’s proactive steps, including completing a DWI course, attending meetings, and strict interlock compliance, and prepared to contest the state’s proof while negotiating. Leveraging those mitigations and our readiness to litigate, we secured straight probation with no additional jail time.