Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Motion for Early Termination of Probation

Location

Travis County, 403rd District Court

Allegations

The client contacted us to pursue early termination of probation on an older case. We obtained the file, reviewed the judgment and supervision records, and identified paths to improve the posture of the case. We prepared a targeted motion and opened negotiations with the prosecutor for a more proportionate resolution. After sustained discussions, the state agreed to reduce the underlying charge. The court accepted the agreement and placed the client on a more favorable probationary arrangement.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Lampasas County, None

Allegations

After pulling over to rest, the client was contacted by officers responding to a suspicious vehicle call. An officer claimed an alcohol odor and conducted roadside tests despite the client denying any drinking. The officers then searched the vehicle without consent and found a gas station THCA product labeled as hemp compliant, which sparked disagreement between officers about its legality. We challenged the detention and the probable cause for the search, and highlighted the product’s compliant labeling. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Lampasas County, None

Allegations

Police found the client parked and resting on the roadside during a welfare check, claimed signs of intoxication, and performed field tests. They then searched the vehicle without consent and discovered handguns the client had already disclosed. We focused on the legality of the detention and the lack of probable cause for the search, and argued the facts did not meet the elements of UCW. After we laid out these problems to the prosecutor and signaled readiness to litigate, the state dismissed the case.

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Abandoning or Endangering a Child

Location

Hays County, 274th District Court

Allegations

The client was arrested after an incident that led to an allegation of placing a child in danger. We moved quickly to obtain the police reports and discovery and reconstruct the timeline. In negotiations, we challenged whether the evidence actually showed the child faced imminent harm. We also provided mitigation, including proof the client promptly entered treatment and complied with court orders. With those issues on the table, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Violation of a Protective Order

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

After a no-contact order was issued in connection with a prior incident, our client was accused of violating it by allegedly reaching out to the protected person. We obtained the order, reviewed service, and dissected the exact terms to determine what conduct was actually prohibited. We then compared those terms to the state's evidence of contact and identified gaps and inconsistencies in their timeline and proof. We made clear we were ready to litigate those issues. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence

Location

Hays County, 453rd District Court

Allegations

During a civil service attempt, a dispute drew police, and our client recorded the encounter on a personal camera. Officers later seized the phone and camera and filed a tampering charge, alleging the recordings were altered to impair the investigation. We pulled the full digital files, bodycam, and agency records, verified the footage integrity, and highlighted contradictions in the officers’ accounts, including their failure to search at the scene. After we pressed the state on intent and proof, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Engaging in Organized Crime

Allegations

The individual was involved in an altercation at a motorcycle dealership following a confrontation with staff members escalated into a fight resulting in charges related to self-defense actions involving 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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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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aggravated robbery

Allegations

The individual was involved in an altercation at a motorcycle dealership after a confrontation with staff that escalated into a fight and led to charges related to self-defense actions involving a weapon.

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Felony MTRP

Allegations

The client was arrested for multiple misdemeanors and felonies, including possession and manufacturing of controlled substances, while on probation for a prior DWI offense. The client had stopped reporting to probation officers and was living at a faith-based rehab program.

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Misdemeanor MTRP

Allegations

The client was on probation for a prior DWI when arrested and charged with another DWI following a domestic dispute and erratic driving. The individual was particularly worried about any jail time due to medical needs.