Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

During a night out, an argument in a vehicle escalated and our client was arrested for assault. The police report relied on a single account, and officers did not secure statements from other participants or the caller. We obtained the file, highlighted those evidentiary gaps, and packaged mitigation the client had already completed, including anger management and character letters. The complainant signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we delivered to the prosecutor. With limited proof and strong mitigation, we negotiated a reduction to a lesser charge with deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, CC9

Allegations

Police responded to a single-vehicle crash and arrested our client for DWI. The client acknowledged having drinks, completed field sobriety tests, and later produced a breath result of .09. We secured the police reports and evidence, then closely examined how the FSTs were administered and how the breath sample was obtained. We challenged whether that marginal number and the officer's observations could prove impairment beyond a reasonable doubt. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Probation sought to revoke a misdemeanor term after several positive tests, removal from a treatment program, missed check ins, and falling behind on fees and service. We obtained the violation packet and probation logs, reconstructed the timeline, and scrutinized the basis for each alleged breach. We raised evidentiary and procedural concerns and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the motion.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Bastrop County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Stopped for expired registration, the client had an open container in the car and admitted to drinking. After refusing testing, officers obtained a blood warrant. We reviewed the dashcam and scrutinized the basis for the stop and the blood-draw paperwork. We also compiled strong mitigation, including treatment records, course completion, therapy, and clean ignition interlock use. Using that leverage in negotiations, we secured a reduction from a charged second-offense DWI to a first offense with straight probation.

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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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Evading Arrest on Foot

Location

Travis County, CC7

Allegations

Following an arrest during a larger incident, our client was charged with evading arrest on foot. Early in the case the state offered to dismiss upon completion of specific upfront conditions, then a new prosecutor balked. We tracked down the original offer, forwarded the written confirmation, and built a compliance record with clean drug tests, treatment, and required classes and service. With that documentation, we pressed the issue, and the court ultimately signed off on a full dismissal of the evading 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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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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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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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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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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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.