Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

Charge

Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police were called to a domestic dispute outside a residence after a bystander reported a commotion over a phone. Officers arrested our client for family violence based largely on the complainant's on-scene account. We obtained the bodycam video and reports and documented how the complainant's description shifted between the initial statement and later discussion. The footage also captured a chaotic scene and rapid escalation by officers. Leveraging the inconsistencies and our client's clean history, we negotiated deferred probation to avoid a conviction.

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Terroristic Threat (Felony)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The arrest stemmed from a domestic dispute where a bystander told police our client threatened them while officers were taking him into custody. We obtained the 911 audio, bodycam, and written statements. The recordings captured heated language, but no clear, specific threat of imminent harm, and the bystander’s description did not match what was on video. We compiled those inconsistencies and challenged the state’s ability to prove intent. Confronted with the evidentiary problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence by Impeding Breath or Circulation (Felony)

Location

Travis County, 427th District Court

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a neighbor called 911, and our client was arrested for felony family violence by strangulation based largely on the initial account in the report. The complainant later made clear she did not wish to prosecute. We obtained the police paperwork, compared statements, and documented key inaccuracies, including who actually called 911 and how the physical contact was described. We delivered those credibility problems to the prosecutor and pushed for a full review. The case was sent to a grand jury, which returned a no bill, and the charge was dismissed.

Charge

Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police responded to a reported disturbance at a residence. The client returned to speak with officers, but as he stepped from his car multiple officers moved in, one with a weapon drawn, and attempted to force him to the ground. He hesitated and was accused of resisting. We obtained the bodycam and built a minute by minute timeline showing overlapping commands and a takedown initiated within seconds, leaving little opportunity to comply. After we presented these issues and pressed the state on proof, the case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was stopped for driving without headlights after a recent vehicle service and was arrested for DWI. They admitted to having a drink, completed roadside tests, refused a breath test, and officers obtained a blood draw by warrant. We secured the dash and body camera footage, analyzed the sobriety testing instructions, and documented inconsistencies and confusion caused by the officer. When the lab result returned below 0.08, we pressed the state on probable cause and the lack of reliable impairment evidence, making clear we were ready to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Travis County, C-1-CR-25-209333

Allegations

After a heated argument at home, officers returned and arrested our client for family violence based on a claim he struck a relative during a struggle over car keys. We collected statements from those present showing the contact occurred as relatives tried to keep him from leaving, not as an intentional assault. The complaining witness later clarified the events and signed an affidavit of nonprosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor. At the state's request, the client completed a brief evaluation and online class. With that context and conditions satisfied, the case was dismissed.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, CCL3

Allegations

Officers responded to a minor crash in a residential parking area and arrested our client for a first DWI. The client cooperated and consented to a breath test that read well above 0.15. We obtained the 911 audio, bodycam, and dash video, scrutinized how the field and breath tests were administered, and handled communications with property management and the insurer to resolve damages. The client promptly completed an alcohol assessment, classes, and installed an interlock. We leveraged mitigation and evidentiary issues to negotiate a reduction to a lower-level charge with deferred probation, avoiding the harsher penalties originally on the table.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, CC2

Allegations

The client was stopped after leaving a bar, admitted to drinking, and was arrested for DWI. He believed he performed the field sobriety tests well and did not consent to a vehicle search or a blood draw. We investigated the stop, reviewed the reports and available video, and questioned the justification for the stop, as well as the handling of consent and any implied refusal. We also pointed out a later officer remark about the reason for the stop that conflicted with what was documented. Faced with those issues, the State agreed to place our client in pre-trial diversion.

Charge

Unlawful Installation of a Tracking Device

Location

Bell County, None

Allegations

Following a breakup, our client came under investigation for placing a tracking device on a vehicle. A detective called, and before hiring counsel the client returned the call and described what happened. Investigators then requested a written statement. We stepped in immediately, notified law enforcement of our representation, and halted further questioning. We organized the timeline and messages between the parties and raised evidentiary concerns about consent and the reliability of earlier statements. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bastrop County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Officers found the client stopped at a traffic light, woke them, conducted field sobriety tests, and recorded a .112 breath test. We investigated medication use and fatigue, obtaining statements from the client's doctors explaining side effects that can mimic intoxication and affect roadside testing. We emphasized the circumstances of the stop and closely reviewed how the SFSTs were given. Using that leverage in negotiations, we secured a reduction. The court accepted a plea to a lesser charge with credit for time already served.

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit and Run)

Location

Travis County, 147th District Court

Allegations

After a collision on a major roadway, our client pulled into a nearby neighborhood to get out of traffic and away from an agitated driver, then later contacted police and insurance. A detective opened a case for leaving the scene. We got involved quickly, obtained phone records, tow and insurance documentation, and mapped a precise timeline showing the client attempted to report and never tried to evade responsibility. We emphasized safety concerns and the disabled vehicle. The state reduced the charge and we secured deferred probation.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, CC4

Allegations

After a domestic dispute at a residence, a neighbor called 911 and officers arrested our client based on the partner's initial statement. We dug in fast, securing doorbell camera footage and collecting texts and call logs showing the complainant reinitiated contact afterward and that our client was trying to leave when items were thrown at him. The complainant later declined to give a follow up statement and her account conflicted with the report. We laid out the inconsistencies and evidence to the prosecutor, who dismissed the case.