Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Minor Possession, Purchase, Consumption, or Receipt of Tobacco or E-Cigarette Products

Location

Williamson County, jp2

Allegations

The client received a citation for alleged minor possession or purchase of tobacco or e-cigarette products after a brief police contact. We pulled the officer’s report and discovery, then scrutinized how the product was linked to our client and whether the elements of possession or purchase could be proven. The paperwork contained gaps and no clear, independent corroboration tying the item to our client at the time alleged. We highlighted those evidentiary weaknesses and made clear we were ready to contest the citation in court. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault by Contact (Class C)

Location

Coryell County, Copperas Cove Municipal Court

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute where officers issued Class C assault citations to both people based largely on initial statements. At the first setting, no discovery had been produced, so we demanded the reports and set the matter for trial. We compiled the cross allegations and pointed out the thin proof of any intentional offensive contact. The complaining witness later signed an affidavit of nonprosecution, which we delivered to the prosecutor. We also provided a matching affidavit on the cross complaint. The state dismissed our client's case.

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Violation of Protective Order

Location

Coryell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Police alleged our client violated a newly issued protective order after returning to a residence and coordinating a child pickup. The order was a temporary ex parte order with vague language about prohibited locations, and the protected party was no longer living at the address in question. We moved immediately to vacate or modify the order, requested an emergency hearing, and documented lack of clear service and terms. We coordinated with the county attorney and the investigating officer to prevent an arrest and secured a written agreement maintaining the status quo. With the scope clarified and no willful violation, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Evading Arrest in a Vehicle

Location

Travis County, 147th District Court

Allegations

Officers initiated a traffic stop, and our client continued a short distance before pulling over at a safer spot. The delay was treated as an attempt to flee, leading to a felony evading charge. We got involved early, challenged the bond decision, and pushed to have the car released from the evidence hold. Our defense centered on the timeline of the stop and the lack of intent to evade, noting cooperation once the vehicle stopped. Confronted with these issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Milam County, COUNTY COURT

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a shared residence escalated when extended family showed up and chaos followed. The complainant alleged our client assaulted her and caused bruising, but he reported only using his body to block her from breaking property and that she struck him during the incident. Responding officers took limited statements and did little evidence collection at the scene. We requested the referenced cellphone recordings, dissected the reports, and mapped what evidence actually existed. After we emphasized the gaps and lack of corroboration for an intentional assault, the state dismissed the case.

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Harassment (Investigation)

Location

Travis County, None

Allegations

After a breakup, campus police opened a harassment investigation based on claims of repeated contact. We got involved early, collected the full text history, and showed that contacts were limited and nonthreatening, one sent by a friend and another to a third party, with mutual messaging before a later no contact request. We flagged inconsistencies in the complainant's account about a bar incident, engaged the investigator, and advised strict no contact. The matter was closed with no charges and dismissed.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

While on deferred adjudication probation for a prior misdemeanor, the client was accused of a new offense in another jurisdiction and a motion to revoke was filed. We gathered proof that the client had completed community service, finished the required class, paid all fees, and had otherwise complied. We emphasized that the new case was still pending and contested, and proposed a plan for continued compliance. After negotiation, the case was continued on deferred probation with modified terms, avoiding jail and a conviction.

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Racing on Highway

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer claimed two vehicles were racing. Reports show one officer initially indicated it would be a citation, then a second officer arrived and directed arrests. We obtained the probable cause affidavit and compared the officers’ accounts, highlighting inconsistencies and the lack of concrete proof of a competitive race. We challenged the basis for the stop and the conclusion that racing occurred, and signaled readiness to litigate. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Bastrop County, None

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a neighbor reported that the client briefly stepped into an unlocked home to check on them. The client left immediately when told to go, yet an arrest followed for criminal trespass. We scrutinized the police paperwork and the complainant’s account and highlighted that there was no prior notice forbidding entry and no refusal to depart. We presented these deficiencies to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a domestic dispute at a residence, police arrested our client based on an allegation of bodily injury. The client reported that the other party struck first and that they acted in self defense. We entered the case quickly, collected supporting information, and made clear the evidence did not reliably establish who was the aggressor. We emphasized the disputed facts and our client's clean record while pressing the state to meet its burden. Facing a weakened case, the prosecutor dismissed the charge.

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Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor)

Location

Bastrop County, None

Allegations

Our client was arrested after a neighbor reported that the client had entered an unlocked residence. The client explained they stepped in out of concern and immediately left when told to do so. We moved quickly to obtain the release paperwork and police records, scrutinized the report, and mapped the timeline against the legal elements of trespass. We emphasized the lack of evidence of remaining after notice and the context showing no criminal intent. After negotiations with the prosecutor, the case was dismissed.

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Evading Arrest in a Vehicle

Location

Coryell County, 440th District Court

Allegations

During a roadside encounter, an officer briefly flashed emergency lights. The client continued driving to a nearby location and was later arrested for felony evading in a vehicle. We scrutinized how the stop was initiated and the sequence of events, focusing on whether a clear directive to pull over was ever given. We emphasized the ambiguity created by a momentary light flash, which undercut the claim that the client intended to flee. Confronted with these problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.