Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Aggravated Assault

Location

Bell County, 264th District Court

Allegations

Police responded to a dispute at a residence where the client was accused of threatening another person with a weapon. The accusation relied heavily on a single version of events that changed over time. We gathered text messages and third party accounts that undercut key details and showed a motive to exaggerate. We organized those inconsistencies, challenged the lack of corroborating evidence, and made clear we were ready to litigate credibility at hearing or trial. The prosecution agreed to deferred probation, avoiding a felony conviction.

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Aggravated Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bell County

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a neighbor reported a confrontation at a residence. Officers alleged our client approached a vehicle with a handgun and threatened the occupants, leading to an aggravated assault charge. We dug into the evidence, securing a neighbor statement that created confusion about who was present and what was said. We also obtained messages suggesting a financial motive behind the accusation and highlighted contradictions in the complainant's accounts. After sustained negotiations, the case was resolved with deferred probation.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

After a roadside confrontation where another driver approached and struck his window, the client accelerated to get away and was stopped by an officer who alleged speeds over 100. We moved quickly to request the reports and any video, and documented why he fled. The client completed a driver safety course, which we used with his clean recent history to humanize him in negotiations. We emphasized he was avoiding a dangerous encounter, not trying to endanger anyone. The prosecution reduced the charge with deferred probation.

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Evading Arrest or Detention

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

After a traffic stop, officers claimed the client tried to walk away and filed an evading charge. We obtained all dash and body camera footage. There was no video of the initial stop, the bodycam audio was repeatedly muted, and the only in-car clip created more questions than answers. We documented these gaps along with the officers approaching and holding the client at taser point. After we presented these issues and pressed the weaknesses in the evidence, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Theft - Misdemeanor

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police alleged our client took money through a payment app to buy event tickets and never delivered. We obtained the app records and message history and showed that one transfer lacked any intent to defraud, narrowing the case to a single transaction. We arranged for restitution to be paid up front and pressed the State on proof of intent at the moment of the transfer. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge and recommend a short jail term. The court credited the client with time already served, and the case closed the same day.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police detained our client after a traffic stop and reported finding a handgun, leading to a charge of unlawful carrying. We reviewed the dash and body camera footage and found no recording of the initial stop, repeated mutes on the body cam, and gaps while the client was in the patrol car. Reports also conflicted about when the weapon was first observed. We challenged the legality of the detention and the discovery of the firearm. After negotiations, the state dismissed the case with the firearm voluntarily forfeited.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Lampasas County, None

Allegations

The client was stopped for a minor speeding violation while traveling and the officer conducted an extensive search of the vehicle. The search turned up cannabis products, many sealed with purchase receipts, which the client described as for medical use. We scrutinized the basis for the stop and the warrantless search, challenging whether the officer had lawful grounds to expand the detention and to attribute possession. After presenting those issues along with mitigating medical documentation, the prosecution dismissed the marijuana case.

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Assault - Bodily Injury

Location

Bell County, CC2

Allegations

Officers responded to a neighbor dispute and arrested our client as the aggressor after a chaotic struggle where both sides had been drinking. A family member tried to intervene and a neighbor called police. Our client reported being struck and required stitches, while the other party also needed medical treatment. We emphasized mutual injuries and the complaining witness's wish not to prosecute and pressed the State on the reliability of the initial account. The prosecution dismissed the case.

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Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle

Location

Bell County, CC2

Allegations

Officers alleged our client left the scene after a minor collision that resulted in vehicle damage. Months after the incident, an arrest warrant issued and the client was taken into custody. We scrutinized the police report and case file, focusing on whether the elements of the offense were actually met. We presented our analysis to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate the issues. The state dismissed the case.

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Interference with Emergency Call

Location

Travis County, CC7

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute at a residence, where a dating partner alleged the client interfered with a 911 call. Officers relied on the initial account and made an arrest for interference with emergency call. We obtained the reports and evidence, mapped out the timeline, and highlighted gaps between the statements and the elements of the charge. We opened a dialogue with the assigned prosecutor and pressed those discrepancies. After negotiations and further review by the state, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity

Location

Travis County, 450th District Court

Allegations

The client brought a motorcycle to a service department and was confronted by employees aligned with a rival group. A larger crowd formed and a brief fight erupted at the entrance, during which others were armed and were disarmed. Police filed an organized criminal activity charge based on group involvement in the altercation. We obtained the business surveillance video and mapped the timeline, showing the client arrived for a legitimate appointment and was targeted first. We challenged any claim of a coordinated plan. The state dismissed the case.

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Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle

Location

Hays County, 22nd District Court

Allegations

Police alleged our client fled a traffic stop in a vehicle. According to the account we presented, when emergency lights activated the client turned on hazard lights, took the next available exit, and pulled over. We dissected the officer’s narrative and timeline to show the brief interval and immediate compliance, undermining the required intent to evade. We pressed the prosecutor on these evidentiary weaknesses and prepared pretrial challenges. The state dismissed the case.