Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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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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Misdemeanor Accident Involving Damage

Allegations

The individual was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident.

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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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Failure to stop and render aid

Allegations

The client was arrested after rear-ending another vehicle and initially failing to stop. The passenger in the other car sustained minor injuries. The client had consumed alcohol earlier in the day, had not eaten, and was on medication that affected digestion.

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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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accident involving damage over $200

Allegations

The individual was charged after leaving the scene of a minor vehicle accident at a grocery store parking lot without exchanging information with the owner of the other vehicle.

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Obscured License Plate

Allegations

The client was charged after a traffic stop for speeding and reckless driving. A further investigation revealed drug paraphernalia and an obscured license plate.

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Open Container of Alcohol

Allegations

The individual was pulled over for speeding. The officer observed an open container being moved in the car. Field sobriety tests were conducted, and small amounts of marijuana were found in the trunk — no charges were filed for marijuana due to insufficient quantity.

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reckless driving

Allegations

The client was charged after a traffic stop for speeding and reckless driving. During the stop, police noticed an obscured license plate and found that the client possessed drug paraphernalia.

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UCW

Allegations

The individual was arrested after a traffic stop for allegedly failing to stop when exiting a gas station. During the stop, a firearm was disclosed, leading to charges of unlawful carrying of a weapon.

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Misdemeanor Criminal Trespass

Allegations

The client was arrested for criminal trespass after entering a gated apartment complex without permission. Security indicated they suspected intent to burglarize. The client admitted prior unauthorized presence and was found with a loaded gun.