Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Theft of Property (State Jail Felony)

Location

Bastrop County, 21st District Court

Allegations

Police alleged the client stole a piece of heavy equipment valued in the felony range. The machine had been brought to a private property by a contractor, then removed while the client was away, and it was never found in the client’s possession. We obtained discovery, reconstructed the timeline, and emphasized the absence of possession evidence along with assumptions about how the equipment left the property. We kept steady pressure on the prosecution using those weaknesses. The case was resolved with deferred probation.

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Resisting or Evading Arrest

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law, #7

Allegations

The case stemmed from a bar altercation where officers alleged the client, who had been drinking, pulled away and ignored commands during detention. We obtained the police video and reports and showed that the scene was chaotic, instructions were overlapping, and the reports failed to clearly describe conduct that met the statute. We pressed these weaknesses with the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate the legality of the detention and arrest. Confronted with those issues, the state dismissed the case.

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Terroristic Threat

Location

Travis County, None

Allegations

This case arose from a phone call to law enforcement where the client made alarming statements that were interpreted as threats. No one was harmed, and the client never took any steps to act on the words. We got involved early, monitored the filing closely, and opened direct communication with the prosecutor. We emphasized the context of the call and the lack of any concrete plan or imminent danger. After reviewing the weaknesses in the case, the state dismissed it.

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Theft of a Firearm

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

The case arose from a dispute at a residence where our client had been living. During a confrontation, the other occupant produced a handgun and a shot was fired. In the struggle, the client took the weapon and left to prevent further harm. We investigated residency and safety issues, gathering records and witness statements confirming the client lived there and highlighting inconsistencies in the complainant’s account. We showed the taking was part of disarming an aggressor, not a theft. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

The client was accused of criminal trespass after entering a restricted area at a local facility to check on a dog being held there. We gathered the incident report and records from the related animal control matter to piece together the timeline and what staff claimed happened. We then challenged the inconsistencies and the thin documentation supporting the accusation. After sustained pressure and our readiness to litigate, the state recognized the evidentiary problems and dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

The client was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon after officers claimed a handgun was improperly possessed during a police contact. We obtained the police reports and discovery and dug into why officers were involved to begin with and how the firearm was found. Our review exposed weak probable cause for the detention and inconsistencies about the weapon's location and accessibility. We prepared suppression arguments and presented the problems to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Restraint

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After an argument at a residence, police arrested our client for unlawful restraint despite no allegation of physical contact. The complainant, who had been drinking, told officers they did not want to pursue charges, yet the arrest proceeded on conflicting accounts. We investigated, emphasizing there was no evidence the complainant was prevented from leaving and documenting inconsistencies in the statements. We also documented the client's voluntary counseling and provided proof to the prosecution. Faced with credibility problems and mitigation, the State dismissed the case.

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Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle (Over $200)

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was charged after a minor two vehicle collision where officers alleged they left before exchanging information. We moved quickly to collect the crash report, insurance confirmations, and repair estimates showing the other driver's damage was covered. Our team verified there were no injuries and arranged restitution for any out of pocket deductible. We delivered the documentation to the prosecutor and pressed for a noncriminal resolution. With the civil loss made whole, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Travis County, 299th District Court

Allegations

The state filed a motion to revoke our client's misdemeanor probation, alleging violations of supervision terms. A warrant was issued. We obtained the revocation packet, compared each allegation to the actual conditions, and identified gaps and inconsistencies in the proof. We gathered records reflecting recent compliance and corrective steps. After presenting those materials and pressing the evidentiary problems with the prosecutor and probation, the state agreed to withdraw the motion and the court dismissed the case.

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Failure to Stop and Render Aid

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Our client pulled off the road to get away from a tailgater and was sideswiped at low speed. Her door was pinned against the other car, she saw children inside, waited for a while, then left intending to call from home because she felt unsafe. An officer later contacted her and made an arrest for failing to stop and render aid. We pulled the police reports, confirmed no injuries were reported, provided insurance proof, and showed she could not safely exchange information. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after an argument at a home escalated and a thrown household item struck the complainant, causing visible swelling noted by officers and EMS. The client left the scene, later contacted police, and was arrested on a warrant. We obtained the 911 audio, body camera footage, photos, and the reports and scrutinized the investigation. From the start, the complainant made clear she did not wish to pursue charges. With no independent witnesses and limited cooperative testimony, we compiled mitigation and pressed the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, 428th District Court

Allegations

While on felony probation, the client faced a revocation filing after alleged violations tied to a separate incident. We engaged immediately with community supervision and the prosecutor, secured a fresh substance-use evaluation, and assembled records showing ongoing compliance and progress in treatment. We pushed for an outpatient plan rather than any custodial sanction and asked that punitive action be paused while we supplied documentation. After reviewing our materials, the State backed off and the court dismissed the revocation.