Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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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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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.

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Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance (THC)

Location

Williamson County, 26th DC

Allegations

Police executed a search warrant at the client’s home, seizing multiple THC vape cartridges and marijuana, and later took the client’s phone while trying to build a delivery case tied to a confidential informant. We dug into the basis for the warrant, the scope of the phone search, and how the evidence was logged and tested. We highlighted the client’s lack of criminal history and steady compliance while the case was pending. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to deferred probation, and the court lifted electronic monitoring and set a shorter term.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon in a Prohibited Place

Location

Travis County, 450th District Court

Allegations

While visiting the area, the client was turned away at a bar after a pat down revealed a concealed handgun and, moments later, was detained near a second venue and arrested for carrying in a prohibited place. We scrutinized the arrest and raised concerns that officers moved straight to detention without a clear warning or opportunity to secure the firearm. The client completed a firearm safety course and agreed to forfeit the seized weapon. We presented those mitigations with our analysis to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Bastrop County, 21st District Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an abrupt lane change, the officer reported smelling marijuana and questioned the driver. The individual acknowledged there was marijuana in the car, and a search uncovered a small amount wedged between the seat and center console. We focused on the justification for the stop, the voluntariness of the statements, and the scope of the search, and we scrutinized how the substance was documented and tied to possession. We presented these issues in negotiations with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a minor vehicle issue, officers asked the occupants to exit and moved toward a search. The client panicked and ran a short distance before being detained, leading to an evading on foot charge that prosecutors said was captured on video. We reviewed the stop and arrest procedures and assessed the proof as strong, so we focused on mitigation. Our team had the client complete a drug awareness course and a gun safety class, gather character letters, and provide proof of steady work and recent graduation. We presented this package and pressed negotiations. The case resolved with deferred probation, avoiding a conviction.

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Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Bastrop County, 21st District Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a sudden lane change, officers questioned our client and searched the vehicle, locating a nearly empty THC vape in the center console. We obtained the dash and body camera footage, the police report, and the lab paperwork. Our team attacked the basis for the stop, the leap from an odor of marijuana to a felony concentrate case, and the sufficiency of the lab proof on content and weight. We laid out these problems for the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a minor registration issue, officers said they smelled marijuana and removed the occupants. They asked to search our client's backpack, he declined, yet the bag was accessed after a brief detention and a handgun was found. We pulled the reports and recordings, underscored the lack of consent, and challenged the extension of the stop and the search of a closed container. We supplemented our negotiations with proof of employment and completion of safety courses. Confronted with these problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

After a minor vehicle incident, officers found a handgun in a car our client had borrowed and filed an unlawful carrying charge. We pulled the reports and discovery, mapped the location of the firearm, and tracked ownership of both the car and the gun. The evidence showed the property belonged to someone else and the state could not prove our client knew the weapon was there. We pressed those gaps with the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate possession and knowledge. The UCW case was dismissed.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Williamson County, None

Allegations

While on deferred adjudication, our client faced a felony motion to revoke after probation alleged a new law violation and alcohol use, both barred by the conditions. We obtained the probation file and records from the incident, showing the new allegation was disputed and that there was no reliable proof of a willful breach. We compiled those issues, pressed the State on the evidentiary gaps, and made clear we were ready to litigate. The prosecution withdrew the motion, and the court dismissed the case.

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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location

Bell County, None

Allegations

After a multi-vehicle collision, the state filed an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge, alleging the car was a deadly weapon. We obtained the police reports and hospital records and compared them line by line. The detective claimed our client admitted to drinking and consented to a blood draw at the hospital, but the timeline and medical condition raised serious reliability concerns. We challenged causation and the basis for the deadly weapon allegation and made the proof problems clear to the prosecution. The state dismissed this count.