Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Reckless Driving

Location

Hays County, CCL2

Allegations

The client was arrested after briefly driving on the shoulder in heavy traffic while urgently trying to reach a restroom. An officer merging onto the highway claimed the maneuver and the vehicle's speed showed reckless disregard, and the car was impounded. We gathered the police paperwork, highlighted the lack of dangerous weaving or near misses, and presented the medical context and the client's clean history. We also helped the client promptly start community service. After negotiations, the state reduced the case to a lesser traffic offense with straight probation.

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Assault - Family Violence by Impeding Breath

Location

Coryell County, 440th District Court

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic dispute at a residence, and our client was accused of placing hands on the complainant’s neck. The arrest relied heavily on the initial statement. We built a counter‑narrative using medical records and photos of the client’s injuries, collected potential witness names, and compared the reports with bodycam references for consistency. We also preserved post‑incident communications from the complainant and pursued available home‑camera footage. With that leverage, we secured deferred adjudication, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Assault on a Pregnant Person

Location

Coryell County, 440th District Court

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute at a residence. Officers arrested our client for assault on a pregnant person based largely on the complainant’s initial account. We immediately preserved evidence of the client’s injuries, secured medical records documenting head trauma from a third party striking him with a bat, gathered photos, and compiled a witness list. We compared those materials to the police reports and body camera video and highlighted missing context and credibility gaps. With that leverage, we negotiated deferred adjudication.

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Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Felony)

Location

Bastrop County

Allegations

The client was arrested for unauthorized use after buying a used vehicle through an online marketplace and being stopped when it was flagged as stolen. He had the title and message history showing a legitimate purchase. We moved quickly to obtain the file, discovered the state had not even produced a police report, and filed a motion for speedy trial along with an application for writ of habeas corpus to force a setting. With continuous pressure and our readiness to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, 453rd District Court

Allegations

The client was on deferred probation for a felony when months of missed check-ins led to a warrant. They were later arrested during a police contact after an ID check. We filed notice of representation, obtained the probation file, and secured time to address the allegations. We showed there were no new charges, verified employment, and explained mail issues from unstable housing, then outlined a plan to finish conditions. The State agreed to continue supervision, and the court returned the client to deferred adjudication.

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Terroristic Threat Against a Family or Household Member

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a domestic dispute at a residence, the complainant went to the station with a companion and reported that our client threatened to kill her and relatives. We obtained the 911 recording, bodycam, and the probable cause affidavit, and compared them against her prior sworn statements and text history. The timeline reflected a multi‑day delay, key details shifted between versions, and no independent witness reported hearing a threat. We presented these credibility and proof problems to the prosecution, and the State dismissed the case.

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Collision Involving Serious Bodily Injury

Location

Bell County, 264th Judicial District Court

Allegations

A late-night dispute escalated and a vehicle struck a person, causing a fracture. The driver left the area but was stopped shortly after and charged with leaving the scene involving serious injury. We obtained the case reports, highlighted that officers did not pursue any intoxication charge, and documented that the injured party was not seeking a harsh outcome. We also confirmed that medical expenses were being addressed through insurance. Using those mitigation points, we negotiated deferred adjudication to keep a conviction off the client’s record.

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Sexual Assault of a Minor

Location

Travis County, 450TH DISTRICT COURT

Allegations

After tension at home, a juvenile made a sexual assault allegation and a report was opened. The client retained us immediately. We took over communications with investigators, gathered the initial outcry and later interview records, and documented significant inconsistencies and motive issues. When a warrant was being prepared, we engaged the prosecutor, pressed the credibility problems, and proposed pausing action pending full child interview center materials. The warrant was recalled, the state reviewed the file, and the case was dismissed without an arrest.

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Lewdness

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

The client was accused of lewdness after an alleged incident reported to police. Our team obtained the reports and any available recordings and dissected the accounts for inconsistencies. We challenged whether the conduct, as described, satisfied the elements of the statute and questioned the reliability of the identification and intent evidence. We presented these weaknesses to the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Resisting Arrest (Class A)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

The incident began at a medical facility, where our client, in severe pain and under active treatment, was taken into custody and accused of resisting arrest, search, or transport. We obtained the officer reports and bodycam, and compiled medical records documenting significant injuries, prescriptions, and mobility limitations. The footage and records raised serious doubt that she intentionally impeded officers or used force. We presented these issues to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The case was dismissed.

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Assault - Family Violence with Strangulation

Location

Bell County, 426th Judicial District Court

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a neighbor’s call and arrested our client for alleged strangulation. Only the two people involved witnessed the encounter, and our client reported being struck first. We reconstructed the sequence of events from interviews and reports, showing evidence of mutual contact and self defense, and emphasized that the complainant did not wish to prosecute. We also highlighted inconsistencies between the initial statement and later accounts. After sustained negotiations, the state reduced the charge, keeping a felony off the record.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Third-Degree Felony)

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

During a traffic stop, an officer claimed our client made a wide turn and questioned them about nearby burglaries. Backup arrived and, after our client initially refused a search, officers said they would take them to jail and search anyway. A search of a backpack followed, and psilocybin was logged as evidence. We obtained the dash and body camera video and reports, highlighting the shaky basis for the stop and the coercive consent. We pressed the state on suppression issues and plain‑view inconsistencies. Facing exclusion of the key evidence, the prosecutor dismissed the case.