Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Driving While License Invalid, With Priors

Location

Blanco County, County Criminal Court

Allegations

An officer stopped the client for a missing front plate as they left a neighborhood and, after running the license, arrested for driving while license invalid. The report reflected no other moving violations. Our team pulled the reports, scrutinized the justification for prolonging the stop, and verified the client’s license status history. We also compiled mitigation showing prompt efforts to restore lawful driving privileges. Faced with these issues, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Sexual Assault of a Minor

Location

Bell County

Allegations

The client contacted us after being told they were under investigation for sexual assault involving a minor in Bell County. We entered the case immediately, directed all communications through counsel, and ensured no interviews occurred without representation. Our team gathered background materials, reconstructed the timeline, and emphasized the absence of physical evidence and serious credibility concerns surrounding the accusation. We presented those issues to investigators and the prosecutor. The state dismissed the matter and no charge moved forward.

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Injury to a Child

Location

Bell County

Allegations

The client was under investigation for injury to a child after a report to law enforcement. We engaged early, obtained the investigative materials, and carefully examined the basis of the allegation. We identified evidentiary weaknesses and challenged whether the facts met the legal elements of the offense. After sustained discussions with the prosecutor, the state declined to proceed and dismissed the case. No further action was pursued against our client.

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Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance

Location

Criminal District Court No. 4

Allegations

During a traffic stop, officers said they saw a pipe in the console and searched the car, finding controlled substances. The client reported that two people had recently been in the vehicle and denied any intent to distribute. We obtained the evidence and dissected the basis for the stop, the scope of the search, and whether the state could prove knowing possession and intent to deliver. We pressed those issues with the prosecutor and prepared to litigate suppression. The state dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Years after a misdemeanor deferred case, a failed transfer and unpaid supervision fees led to a motion to revoke probation and a warrant. The client had completed the substantive conditions while living out of state, but the administrative issues lingered. We obtained the file, confirmed compliance, and identified the remaining balance. Our team coordinated with probation and the prosecutor to arrange payment and pushed to lift the warrant. With everything squared away, the state dismissed the revocation proceeding and closed the matter.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

While on misdemeanor supervision, the state filed a motion to revoke alleging technical violations, including missed reporting and electronic monitoring alerts. We moved quickly to gather context, pulling device logs, pay stubs, and proof the client was working and enrolling in required classes. We met with supervision to address scheduling issues and proposed a compliance plan with tighter check ins. Armed with mitigation and a path forward, we negotiated with the prosecutor before the hearing. The court accepted a deal for deferred adjudication, keeping the client out of jail and focused on completing probation.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Bastrop County

Allegations

The case began after a heated confrontation where the complainant alleged neck pain. According to the client, the other person initiated contact by trying to push him, and he responded by briefly restraining, not striking. We retained early, coordinated with investigators, and consistently framed the incident as an attempted deescalation rather than an assault. We pressed the prosecution on whether they could actually prove bodily injury caused by our client. When the state failed to proceed within the limitations period, the charge was dismissed.

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Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police alleged the client resisted while being detained during a street encounter. We obtained the arrest paperwork and officer narratives and scrutinized the basis for the detention, the instructions given, and what the state could actually prove about intent to obstruct. We identified several weaknesses in the evidence and preserved those issues for litigation. After sustained negotiations outlining these proof problems, the prosecutor dismissed the charge.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Blanco County, JP4

Allegations

After an arrest for public intoxication, the client contacted us quickly. We got the setting reset and arranged to handle the paperwork remotely so no in-person appearance was needed. The client had already completed a relevant class on their own, which we used to show accountability. We negotiated a brief deferred period with minimal court costs and clear compliance terms. The court approved deferred adjudication, positioning the case for dismissal and expunction eligibility once the terms are satisfied.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Gillespie County, 216th District Court

Allegations

Our client was stopped for speeding and, after the officer claimed to smell marijuana, the vehicle was searched. The individual acknowledged having a store bought THCA concentrate, and several containers were seized. Only two were tested, with lab notes reporting delta 9 THC, leaving gaps about what was originally observed and how the evidence was handled. We obtained the video, dissected the basis for the stop and consent, and presented mitigation. Confronted with these proof problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

The client was stopped during a traffic investigation and arrested after officers located a handgun in the vehicle, triggering an unlawful carrying charge. We obtained the police report along with dash and body camera footage and closely examined the basis for the stop, the scope of the search, and how the firearm was discovered. Our review showed the firearm had no magazine present. We presented these problems to the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Misdemeanor)

Location

Gillespie County

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a residence escalated and a family member called law enforcement, leading to an investigation for assault family violence. The client reported acting in self-defense after being confronted and asked us to step in before speaking to the detective. We immediately took over communications, advised the client not to give a statement, and gathered context about the ongoing family turmoil. We emphasized the disputed nature of the physical contact and the lack of independent corroboration. The prosecutor declined to proceed and the case was dismissed.