Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Travis County, CC7

Allegations

Officers responded to reports of gunfire in a wooded area near a lodging property and later encountered our client outside, where a handgun was recovered, leading to a UCW charge. We documented the state's prior agreement to dismiss upon completion of upfront conditions. When a new prosecutor backed away from that deal, we pressed the issue and provided proof of compliance. We finalized and submitted the required weapon forfeiture for this count. The prosecution then dismissed the case.

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Discharge of a Firearm

Location

Travis County, CC7

Allegations

Police alleged the client fired a handgun in a wooded area near a lodging and later detained him outside. We dug into the reports and advocated for a previously discussed resolution that required upfront work rather than a conviction. Our team compiled proof of an intensive treatment program, a firearm safety course, and community service, and secured a signed weapon forfeiture. We presented the documentation and pressed the state to honor the agreement. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Travis County, cc7

Allegations

After an encounter with police, our client was charged with possession of marijuana. Early negotiations produced an agreement to dismiss the case if the client completed specific conditions, including a series of clean drug tests. When the state later tried to change course, we pointed them to the original terms and pressed to hold them to it. We compiled and delivered proof of multiple negative UAs and other compliance the prosecutor requested. The state agreed, and the court dismissed the charge.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Officers reported finding a firearm in the client’s vehicle and filed an unlawful carrying of a weapon case in county court. We obtained the full discovery, reconstructed the timeline of the encounter, and scrutinized how the gun was located and documented. Our analysis revealed weaknesses in the state’s proof on key elements of unlawful carry. We pressed those issues and made clear we were ready to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Criminal Mischief

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After an argument at a residence, police alleged our client damaged a phone and filed a criminal mischief case. We obtained the police paperwork, scrutinized the timeline, and pressed the state on whether it could prove intentional damage or the value of any loss. The accounts did not align and documentation of the damage was weak. We raised these problems with the prosecution and prepared to litigate them. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The case began after an argument at a residence led to an arrest for assault causing bodily injury. The police report relied largely on the complainant’s statement, and the photos produced by the state showed minimal, non-specific markings that did not match the account. We obtained and reviewed the file, pressed the prosecution on the lack of corroborating physical evidence, and prepared to challenge credibility at trial. Balancing the risks, the client chose a negotiated resolution. We secured straight probation with no jail time.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police filed a family violence assault after a domestic argument at a residence. The complainant alleged a slap, choking, and being thrown into a headboard. We obtained the photos and compared them to the statements, noting the absence of injuries consistent with those claims, such as handprints or neck marks. A minor witness’s account also conflicted with the initial report and their placement during the incident. We compiled these credibility and proof issues for the prosecutor, and the State dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After officers recovered a small amount of marijuana from a vehicle, a possession case was filed. We obtained the police reports, examined how the substance was located and documented, and questioned the basis for the vehicle search. We compiled the issues and presented them to the prosecutor while preparing to litigate suppression. Our pressure made it clear the evidence would be challenged, and the case could not move forward as charged. The state dismissed the case.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #6

Allegations

Officers responded to a minor parking lot bump and noted slurred speech, then had our client perform field sobriety tests despite knee arthritis and reliance on glasses. A breath sample registered around 0.15. We obtained the video and reports and emphasized the minimal nature of the contact, the client’s cooperation, and how his physical limitations undermined the field tests’ reliability. We also highlighted the age of the prior. After sustained negotiations, the charge was reduced to a first-offense DWI with deferred adjudication, minimal community service, and credit for time on the interlock.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, 274th District Court

Allegations

Already on deferred probation for a felony drug case, our client was arrested on a warrant after probation alleged multiple violations, including positive tests, missed check-ins, and unpaid obligations. We obtained the probation records and scrutinized the basis for each allegation, identifying weaknesses and context the file ignored. We made our position clear in negotiations and prepared to contest the proof. The state dismissed the motion, avoiding revocation and leaving the underlying case intact.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, CC3

Allegations

After a minor collision, officers investigated our client for DWI. The individual completed field sobriety tests but recalled little of the encounter. No roadside breath test was taken, and a later breath sample reportedly read above .15. We obtained the videos and reports, scrutinized the stop and how the tests were administered, and raised questions about the procedures surrounding the breath result and our client's impaired memory. With no prior history, we leveraged these issues in negotiations and secured straight probation.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Officers arrested our client for a second DWI after a traffic incident, and a breath test was reported well above the legal limit. We immediately audited the case filings and timelines. Our review showed the State had opened overlapping prosecutions from the same event. We compiled the record to show the duplication and pressed the issue with the prosecutor. The State agreed to drop the misdemeanor filing, and the court dismissed the case.