Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle

Location

Travis County, 147th District Court

Allegations

Police attempted to stop a motorcyclist for traffic violations. The rider left the roadway, a brief pursuit followed, and it ended when the bike went down and the rider was treated for injuries. He was issued several citations at the scene and, months later, arrested on a felony evading warrant. We obtained the dashcam and reports, scrutinized the basis for the stop and whether the evidence actually proved an intentional flight. We also documented that the lesser citations were resolved and presented mitigation. After sustained negotiations, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Western District - Federal County, None

Allegations

Following a traffic stop for allegedly failing to signal a lane change, our client was arrested for DWI. He shared dashcam footage showing the blinker was on, so we demanded all patrol video and sought nearby gate footage to verify the basis for the stop. Field sobriety tests were given with confusing instructions despite documented back and leg injuries and a language barrier. The breath result was reported right at the legal limit and taken after a delay. We also requested an administrative license hearing immediately. Faced with the footage and procedural issues we raised, the government dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Hays County, Kyle Municipal Court

Allegations

The client’s car stalled and was pushed off the roadway into a busy parking lot. A bystander complained about how the disabled vehicle was positioned, prompting officers to question the client. An officer claimed the client seemed sluggish and made a public intoxication arrest, but there was no breath or blood test. We obtained bodycam footage and reports, documented the mechanical breakdown, and challenged whether the client was intoxicated or a danger to anyone. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Sexual Assault of a Minor

Location

Williamson County, 368th DC

Allegations

The client was accused of sexually assaulting a minor after an incident at a private residence. We obtained the full discovery, including recorded statements, and scrutinized the timeline and details. Our team identified witnesses who were present and gathered mitigation showing the client’s steady school performance and strict compliance with court orders. We compiled that into a persuasive submission and pressed the state in negotiations. The matter was resolved with deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the record.

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Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance

Location

Bell County, 426th District Court Bell

Allegations

Prosecutors alleged our client was involved in the distribution of a controlled substance. During negotiations, probation pushed for an in-custody treatment requirement as a condition. We gathered medical documentation and detailed how custody would endanger the client's health, housing, and essential benefits. We engaged the prosecutor to confirm terms and advocated for a plan the client could safely complete. The matter concluded with a plea to straight probation.

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Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Location

Bell County, 426th District Court Bell

Allegations

Our client was charged with being a felon in possession. We scrutinized the state's file and engaged early with probation and the prosecutor. When a custodial treatment program was proposed as a condition, we countered with significant health limitations and a structured, community-based plan that met supervision goals without incarceration. After sustained advocacy, the state agreed to a noncustodial outcome, and the case resolved with straight probation.

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Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance (First Degree Felony)

Location

Bell County, DC 426

Allegations

Prosecutors pursued a first degree manufacture or delivery case and pushed for a custodial treatment condition as part of probation. We obtained and reviewed the discovery, built a mitigation package, and emphasized the client's serious medical limitations and need for housing stability. We engaged probation and the state about community-based treatment options instead of a lock-in program. After persistent negotiations leading up to court, the state agreed to straight probation. The client avoided incarceration and can address treatment in the community.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Bell County, 426th District Court Bell

Allegations

The state accused our client of felony possession after officers reported finding suspected narcotics. We obtained the reports and lab paperwork, challenged the basis for the search, and highlighted gaps in the chain of custody. We also presented mitigation, including the time our client had already spent in custody. Confronted with these issues, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge. The court imposed a sentence of time served, and our client was released.

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Burglary of a Habitation

Location

Bell County, 27th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The case arose after our client entered a residence during a drug-related mental health crisis. No one was injured, but the arrest resulted in a felony burglary charge. We gathered comprehensive mitigation, including verified treatment participation, sustained sobriety, and supporting statements from providers to document rehabilitation. We presented a detailed sentencing package and pressed for a non-conviction outcome. The court approved deferred adjudication probation, keeping a felony conviction off the client’s record.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Travis County, 331st District Court

Allegations

Probation filed a motion to revoke after several months of missed restitution payments. We dug into the file, compiled proof of earlier compliance, and documented the client’s recent financial hardship. We pushed for an updated ability to pay evaluation and negotiated directly with supervision and the prosecutor through repeated status settings. Armed with a realistic payment plan and supporting records, we argued against incarceration. The court declined to revoke and continued the case on straight probation with modified terms.

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Deadly Conduct (Misdemeanor)

Location

Bastrop County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a bar incident where someone reported he had a handgun. He had been drinking and told officers he may have removed the magazine to show it was unloaded. No shots were fired, no one was injured, and there was no allegation that the weapon was pointed at anyone. We gathered the case reports, highlighted the absence of threats, and submitted character letters and proof of voluntary alcohol awareness meetings. After presenting this mitigation and pressing the weaknesses in the case, the prosecution dismissed it.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Travis County, 147TH DC

Allegations

The client was charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon based on allegations about a firearm. We secured the police reports and discovery, examining how the item was located and documented. Our team analyzed whether the encounter complied with the law and whether the state could prove every element. We raised legal and evidentiary concerns with the prosecution and made clear we were prepared to challenge admissibility issues in court. The state dismissed the case.