Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police filed a family violence assault after a domestic argument at a residence. The complainant alleged a slap, choking, and being thrown into a headboard. We obtained the photos and compared them to the statements, noting the absence of injuries consistent with those claims, such as handprints or neck marks. A minor witness’s account also conflicted with the initial report and their placement during the incident. We compiled these credibility and proof issues for the prosecutor, and the State dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, 274th District Court

Allegations

Already on deferred probation for a felony drug case, our client was arrested on a warrant after probation alleged multiple violations, including positive tests, missed check-ins, and unpaid obligations. We obtained the probation records and scrutinized the basis for each allegation, identifying weaknesses and context the file ignored. We made our position clear in negotiations and prepared to contest the proof. The state dismissed the motion, avoiding revocation and leaving the underlying case intact.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Lampasas County, 22nd District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation for a low-level drug case when the state filed a motion to revoke based on a single positive UA and a period of missed check-ins. We stepped in quickly, coordinated with the court and supervision, and helped the client secure an inpatient treatment placement. We gathered proof of enrollment and progress, addressed the alleged absconding with a concrete compliance plan, and pushed back on any request for jail time. With that mitigation and commitment to treatment, the prosecution agreed to continue the case on deferred probation.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute where the other party was injured. From the outset we built a self defense case. The client was the one who called for help, there was a recent protective order against the complainant from a prior incident, and the complainant later acknowledged initiating the altercation. We gathered those statements and documented that the injury was superficial. The State floated a probation offer, but we refused and pressed the credibility problems. Faced with that record, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Theft (Misdemeanor)

Location

Coryell County, County Court at Law

Allegations

Store loss prevention detained our client after observing them conceal merchandise and head toward the exit, even though some items were paid for. Police were called, and the client was arrested for misdemeanor theft. We analyzed the police and loss prevention reports, clarified exactly what was taken, and emphasized the limited value and the client's clean record. We presented those points in negotiations and pushed for a non-conviction resolution. The state agreed to deferred probation, keeping a conviction off the client's record.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

Officers alleged our client was driving aggressively alongside another vehicle. When emergency lights were activated, the client continued to a nearby location before stopping. We secured the police reports, mapped out the sequence of events, and challenged whether the conduct actually met the legal threshold for reckless disregard of safety. We raised these weaknesses with the prosecution and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state ultimately dismissed the case.

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Racing

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

Police alleged the client and a friend accelerated side by side with a passenger in the car, and an officer signaled them to stop. We dug into the report and evidence and challenged whether the facts actually showed a coordinated race rather than brief acceleration. We emphasized the lack of corroboration beyond a single observational account and the absence of details establishing a true speed contest. After presenting those weaknesses and preparing to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle

Location

Hays County, 274th District Court

Allegations

Officers alleged the client fled in a car when they tried to pull him over. After a long night out, the client was exhausted and disoriented, and reported he did not realize police lights were behind him. The pursuit ended only after spike strips and a forced stop, causing damage to the vehicle. We focused on the element of intent to evade, using the client's condition and the sequence of events to challenge whether he knowingly fled. After pressing the state and preparing to litigate, the prosecution agreed to drop the charge. The case was dismissed, keeping a felony off the client's record.

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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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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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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.