Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

Police were called to a parking lot after a dispute between our client and a friend. By the time officers arrived, the client was outside the vehicle, but surveillance video showed the car pulling in and the driver exiting, and the client made statements about driving. Field tests followed and a breath sample registered over .15. We obtained and reviewed all video, scrutinized the driver identity issue, and concluded it would not carry the day at trial. We documented the client's clean history, early interlock installation, and completed classes to the prosecutor. The client was approved for pre-trial diversion.

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Unlawful Restraint

Location

Coryell County

Allegations

During a domestic dispute at a residence, the other person tried to drive off. The client opened the car door and urged them to wait for police, and was later accused of unlawful restraint. We obtained the bodycam, 911 audio, and reports, then compared the on scene statements to the later follow up account. The versions did not line up, and witnesses on the bodycam described the complainant as acting erratically. When the complainant later indicated they did not wish to proceed, we pressed the prosecutor on credibility and proof issues. The State dismissed the case.

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DWI

Location

CC1

Allegations

After a collision, police arrested our client for DWI following roadside tests and a chemical sample. We moved fast to secure the reports and video, then built a mitigation plan that included a clinical evaluation and entry into an intensive treatment court program. We monitored compliance, kept the prosecutor updated, and tied dismissal to successful completion. The client finished counseling, monitoring, and other requirements, and the state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Coryell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Police stopped our client for an allegedly expired registration sticker and said they smelled marijuana. He acknowledged a handgun in a bag on the passenger floor, and a search turned up a small amount of marijuana and a pipe. We pulled the body and dashcam footage, reports, and the probable cause affidavit, and pressed the state on whether the officer had a lawful basis to stop and search after turning around from the opposite direction. We also attacked the attempt to bootstrap a weapons charge to a minor possession allegation. Faced with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the UCW.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Gillespie County, Fredericksburg Municipal Court

Allegations

Police detained our client after a sidewalk encounter and alleged public intoxication, claiming the person was a danger to self or others. We pulled the offense report and secured the bodycam videos when the state had trouble locating them. On review, the footage and narrative inconsistencies did not support the required danger element. We compiled a mitigation packet with an alcohol awareness course certificate and strong character letters, then pressed the prosecutor on the evidentiary gaps. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The client pulled into a parking lot to rest after a long shift and was found asleep in a vehicle, then arrested for DWI with a prior on record. We obtained the blood records showing a 0.00 alcohol concentration and secured the body and dash videos. We documented a longstanding medical condition and prescriptions that explained any fatigue or unsteadiness, and emphasized that toxicology, if any, was consistent with therapeutic use, not impairment. After we presented this package and pressed the state on proof of loss of normal faculties, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Third Offense

Location

Travis County, 147th District Court

Allegations

Following a single-vehicle crash, first responders took our client to a hospital. There were no roadside field sobriety tests, and the DWI investigation began only after treatment. We obtained the records and scrutinized the blood draw, the qualifications of the person who took it, and whether required warnings were given. We also documented head injury symptoms consistent with the impact. Alongside a mitigation package of classes and community service, we used these issues to negotiate straight probation.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, court 2

Allegations

Police contacted our client while seated in the driver’s seat of a stopped car with hazard lights on after a dispute among companions. The officer claimed an odor of marijuana, conducted field sobriety tests, then repeated the tests at a station with a different officer, obtained a high breath reading, and still sought a blood warrant. We emphasized that no officer ever saw the car being driven, noted reported mechanical issues, and challenged the basis for duplicative testing and the warrant. After we pressed these problems with the state, the DWI was dismissed.

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Possession of a Dangerous Drug

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police encountered our client and found prescription pills in a container that did not match the label, leading to a misdemeanor dangerous drug charge. The client explained the original bottle had been damaged and the medication was transferred to another container. We obtained pharmacy records and a doctor’s letter confirming an active prescription and ongoing medical need. We provided that documentation and emphasized there was no unlawful intent. After reviewing our materials, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

A patrol unit initiated a stop after the driver swerved to avoid a sudden hazard caused by another car. The client acknowledged having had drinks, and the officer relied on field sobriety tests. There was no breath or blood test in the case. We challenged the basis for the stop and the weight of the FSTs, explaining that the swerve was an evasive maneuver rather than erratic driving. We pressed the state on the lack of chemical evidence and prepared suppression arguments. The prosecution dismissed the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a minor curb strike, our client parked at a hotel lot. Police arrived on a caller tip while the client was outside the vehicle. The client admitted to drinking but declined a roadside breath test, and no field sobriety tests were offered. A later blood warrant reported a high BAC. We obtained the videos, 911 audio, and warrant, stressing the lack of driving observation, the absence of SFSTs, and a documented knee issue explaining balance. With mitigation and monitoring compliance, we secured a reduction and deferred probation, avoiding a DWI conviction.

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Sexual Assault

Location

Hays County, 428th District Court

Allegations

After a brief dating relationship ended, the complainant later alleged nonconsensual conduct and our client was charged. The report was delayed, and the timeline shifted between the initial report and a detective follow up. We secured the full discovery, including the probable cause affidavit, body worn camera, interviews, and cell phone media, then mapped a detailed chronology. Comparing each statement and file, we documented significant inconsistencies and no corroboration of force. We pressed these weaknesses and prepared to litigate. The State dismissed the case.