Assault Case Results in Austin, TX

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic argument at a home and, after interviewing both sides, arrested our client when an officer noted a superficial mark on the complainant’s neck. We secured the body-camera footage and the written statement, which claimed our client chased and injured the complainant and suggested prior incidents. Soon after, the complainant made clear he did not wish to prosecute. We presented his affidavit of non-prosecution and contrasted it with inconsistencies in the initial account and evidence pointing to defensive contact. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

Charge

Indecent Assault

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

The client was accused of indecent assault after a gathering at a shared apartment. After an afternoon of drinking, a roommate claimed he touched her in a rideshare and again inside the apartment. When officers arrived, family members asked only that he leave, and the client was heard calling for his partner at a locked bedroom door. We obtained body cam and reports, mapped the timeline, and highlighted inconsistent accounts about where and how contact occurred and the impact of intoxication. At trial, cross examination exposed those gaps, and the jury returned a Not Guilty verdict.

Charge

Indecent Assault

Location

Hays County, CCL1

Allegations

Police were called to an apartment after a late night gathering. The client was accused of indecent assault, with claims of touching during a rideshare and later in a common room. We obtained the bodycam, interviews, and offense reports, and mapped how key details shifted between the scene and later statements. The record also showed everyone had been drinking, and the door knocking officers treated as sinister was the client trying to find a partner. At trial we exposed the inconsistencies and lack of corroboration. The jury returned a not guilty verdict.

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Assault - Family Violence by Strangulation

Location

Travis County, 299th District Court

Allegations

Police were called to a residence after an argument among relatives. Our client was arrested for felony assault family violence by strangulation based largely on a bystander’s claim. We reviewed body camera video and saw the complainant declined to give a statement, while the only strangulation allegation came from an intoxicated relative whose account shifted. We documented those credibility issues and noted our client had called 911. The complainant later signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented to the prosecutor. The state rejected the case and it was dismissed pre-indictment.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Travis County, CCL6

Allegations

Leaving a concert, the client was stuck in a parking garage when two people got out of a nearby car, blocked the path, and placed a hand on the hood. He exited his vehicle, a brief fight followed, and he was later charged with assault causing bodily injury. We obtained the police file and video the other side provided and emphasized the fear and confusion that led to the encounter. Because the footage limited leverage, we pivoted to mitigation, guiding the client through an evaluation and classes. With that package and a clean record, we secured deferred adjudication.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

An assault case was filed after a brief school locker room altercation was captured on video. The client admitted slapping a classmate after seeing that student hit another the prior day and after coaches failed to act. We engaged immediately, coordinated a planned surrender, and addressed bond terms that conflicted with his residence and school. Our team reviewed the video and built a mitigation packet with academic records, proof of graduation, and statements about prior bullying and his report to staff. We presented that context to the prosecutor, and the case was dismissed.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #4

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute and arrested our client after an argument outside a residence, alleging she caused minor scratches while trying to recover her key. We obtained the doorbell video, which did not show a clear assault and captured the other party acting aggressively and refusing to return the key. We compared the footage to the reports and highlighted discrepancies. The complaining witness signed an affidavit of non-prosecution, which we presented with mitigation materials. Facing credibility problems and a reluctant witness, the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence led to a later report at the station, where photos showed bruising on the complainant’s arms. We obtained the full discovery, including bodycam, the initial report, and the 911 call placed just before the report was made. Our team pressed the delay in reporting and timeline inconsistencies while preparing for trial. Still, photos and the client’s prior statements created litigation risk. We negotiated deferred adjudication, avoiding a conviction while the client completes court-ordered terms.

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Assault on a Pregnant Person

Location

Travis County, 450TH, DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

An argument between our client and a pregnant partner during a short trip escalated, and police were called. The complainant alleged choking in a moving car and showed minor red marks, but there was no medical evidence of serious injury and no video. We scrutinized the reports, evaluated her statements, and prepared to challenge credibility at trial. We also pursued collateral witnesses to test her account. With limited corroboration and our trial posture clear, the prosecution agreed to reduce the felony to a misdemeanor with deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the client’s record.

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Assault on a Public Servant

Location

Williamson County, 512th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The client was accused of assaulting a healthcare worker during a chaotic hospital visit while in severe, documented pain. Our team obtained medical records detailing recent surgeries and chronic conditions, and we verified prescribed pain medications to explain monitoring test results. We scrutinized the police reports and framed the incident around the client’s medical crisis rather than an intent to harm. We also showed consistent compliance with bond conditions, including alcohol monitoring and drug testing. After persistent negotiation, the felony was reduced to a lower offense with straight probation.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, CC4

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic disturbance after a neighbor called 911, and our client was arrested after the complainant alleged choking and officers noted neck redness. Early on, the complainant was unwilling to cooperate. The client had cell phone video showing the complainant attacking and blocking the exit while the client pleaded to leave, footage officers refused to view at the scene. We preserved the footage, pulled apart the report, and pointed out the conflicts. With that leverage, we negotiated deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record if terms are completed.

Charge

Indecent Assault

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

The case stemmed from a massage session where, weeks later, the complainant alleged inappropriate contact. We pulled the full message history and social media posts, which showed friendly follow up the next day, an offer to leave a review, and no immediate complaint. We also documented the use of warm massage oil and how it could explain the sensation the complainant later described. Those credibility and timing issues, combined with the absence of corroborating evidence, gave us leverage in negotiations. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and the client resolved the case with a sentence of time served.