Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Resisting Arrest

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #1

Allegations

Officers encountered the client intoxicated near a residential complex and detained them. During booking, officers alleged the client pulled away and added a resisting arrest charge. Our team demanded the full evidence and scrutinized whether the brief conduct, given the client's condition, actually satisfied the statute. We emphasized the lengthy delay in prosecution and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Unlawful Installation of a Tracking Device

Location

Bell County, None

Allegations

Following a breakup, our client came under investigation for placing a tracking device on a vehicle. A detective called, and before hiring counsel the client returned the call and described what happened. Investigators then requested a written statement. We stepped in immediately, notified law enforcement of our representation, and halted further questioning. We organized the timeline and messages between the parties and raised evidentiary concerns about consent and the reliability of earlier statements. The state dismissed the case.

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit and Run)

Location

Travis County, 147th District Court

Allegations

After a collision on a major roadway, our client pulled into a nearby neighborhood to get out of traffic and away from an agitated driver, then later contacted police and insurance. A detective opened a case for leaving the scene. We got involved quickly, obtained phone records, tow and insurance documentation, and mapped a precise timeline showing the client attempted to report and never tried to evade responsibility. We emphasized safety concerns and the disabled vehicle. The state reduced the charge and we secured deferred probation.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

The client was on misdemeanor probation for a DWI when a motion to revoke was filed after they lost employment, fell behind on fees, and their vehicle with the ignition interlock was repossessed. We gathered pay records, repossession notices, and other proof to show the lapses were the result of genuine financial hardship, not willful noncompliance. We engaged the probation office and prosecutor, outlined a plan to get back on track, and pressed the weaknesses in the allegations. The state dismissed the revocation.

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Officers contacted the client during a stop and alleged the handgun in the center console made the carry unlawful. The initial probable cause paperwork was rejected, then the case was later refiled with a warrant. We moved quickly to arrange a walkthrough so the client was not taken into custody, obtained the body-cam and property records, and compared them to the reports. Our review showed inconsistent handling of the firearm and other property and no clear facts establishing unlawful carry. After we presented these problems to the prosecution, the charge was dismissed.

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Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #9

Allegations

After an unrelated arrest, an added charge alleged Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport when the individual declined to consent to a blood draw and was restrained under a warrant. We obtained the bodycam and station videos and compared them to the offense report. The footage showed compliance with commands and presentation of hands, with the only claimed resistance being non‑consent to the procedure. We documented those discrepancies, pressed the State on the elements of the offense, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Gillespie County, Fredericksburg Municipal Court

Allegations

Police responded to a 911 call about two people arguing near a bar. When officers arrived, our client was seated with a family member in the middle of a mental health episode and was detained for public intoxication. No field sobriety tests, breath test, or blood draw were done. We secured the bodycam, 911 audio, and reports, and challenged the basis for the detention and whether he posed any danger to himself or others. We also provided targeted mitigation, including a short course and a written statement. After sustained negotiations, the case was dismissed.

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Disorderly Conduct (Class C)

Location

Gillespie County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a 911 report of an argument near a bar and cited our client for disorderly conduct. He had been trying to calm a relative during a sudden mental health episode. We obtained the 911 audio, the offense report, and body camera video, and dissected the sequence of events, emphasizing his compliance and the absence of intentional disruptive behavior. We prepared a mitigation packet with character references and a personal statement explaining the context. We challenged whether the statutory elements were met and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the disorderly conduct case.

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic argument over a phone turned physical. The complainant alleged the client pushed her to the ground, while the client reported being bitten and trying to retrieve his own device. A roommate later claimed to see part of the incident, but officers never took a contemporaneous statement and no medical records supported injury claims. We focused on those credibility gaps and the witness’s close relationship to the complainant, and prepared for trial. That pressure produced a deferred adjudication with anger management, avoiding a conviction.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Travis County, Downtown Austin Community Court

Allegations

The individual was detained after a night out when they lost their phone and asked officers for help getting a ride. They later knocked on a closed storefront to get someone’s attention, admitted to drinking, and were arrested. There were no field sobriety tests, and no breath or blood sample was taken. We got involved quickly, coordinated so the client could resolve the matter from out of state, and challenged whether the situation showed a danger to self or others. We negotiated a short deferral with a brief alcohol class, a modest fee, and 12 hours of community service. After completion, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Theft - Class B Misdemeanor

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

A former employer alleged the client took company equipment when leaving the job. The client maintained the item came from a discard area and that a manager had allowed them to take and repair it. We investigated the claim, reviewed the reports and timeline, and pursued confirmation from company personnel about permission. We highlighted inconsistencies on ownership and value and prepared to set the case for trial. Facing these proof issues, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Possession of Marijuana

Location

Coryell County, None

Allegations

Our client was stopped for driving without headlights at dusk. The officer claimed an odor of marijuana and searched the car, finding only a tiny fragment. During the same stop, a bag in the back seat was tied to another person who admitted ownership on a recorded call captured by body cam. We pulled the videos and reports, emphasized the trace and not a usable amount, and questioned the basis for the search and knowing possession. Confronted with the evidentiary weaknesses, the state dismissed the case.