Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Assault on a Peace Officer

Location

Hays County, 274th District Court

Allegations

The case began when officers responded to a domestic dispute. During a chaotic arrest, the client was accused of striking a peace officer. He later reported blacking out and left the encounter with a fractured orbital bone. We dissected the reports, compared statements, and documented his immediate entry into treatment and counseling. Using the injuries and mitigation to question intent and escalation, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser charge with deferred probation, keeping a felony off his record.

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Evading arrest in a vehicle

Allegations

The individual was driving toward San Marcos when they were pulled over for speeding. During the stop, police detected the smell of alcohol and found a vape pen and a weapon. The client said they pulled over as soon as a passenger noticed the police lights.

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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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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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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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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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Failure to stop and render aid

Allegations

The client was arrested after rear-ending another vehicle and initially failing to stop. The passenger in the other car sustained minor injuries. The client had consumed alcohol earlier in the day, had not eaten, and was on medication that affected digestion.

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Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Allegations

The individual was arrested after an altercation at a birthday party involving two alleged victims. Physical assault occurred, but no deadly weapon was used. Police were not called at the time of the incident; it was reported later. Police failed to conduct initial interviews.

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accident involving damage over $200

Allegations

The individual was charged after leaving the scene of a minor vehicle accident at a grocery store parking lot without exchanging information with the owner of the other vehicle.

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Obscured License Plate

Allegations

The client was charged after a traffic stop for speeding and reckless driving. A further investigation revealed drug paraphernalia and an obscured license plate.

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Open Container of Alcohol

Allegations

The individual was pulled over for speeding. The officer observed an open container being moved in the car. Field sobriety tests were conducted, and small amounts of marijuana were found in the trunk — no charges were filed for marijuana due to insufficient quantity.

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reckless driving

Allegations

The client was charged after a traffic stop for speeding and reckless driving. During the stop, police noticed an obscured license plate and found that the client possessed drug paraphernalia.