Criminal Defense Case Results in Austin, TX

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Location

Hays County, CC2

Allegations

Officers approached a parked vehicle in a commercial lot and detained the driver during an unrelated investigation. They found a handgun in the center console and filed an unlawful carrying charge. We obtained the videos and reports, showing the firearm was lawfully owned and the client had a valid carry license. We challenged the basis for the detention, the scope of the search, and whether the statute applied. Leveraging those issues, we negotiated forfeiture of the seized firearm. The state dismissed the UCW case.

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Unsafe Speed

Location

Bell County, JP2

Allegations

The client received a citation for unsafe speed after the vehicle briefly slid on loose gravel near a traffic circle. We entered an appearance in JP court and requested the officer's report and related materials. In negotiations, we highlighted the roadway surface and explained that the momentary slide was consistent with the conditions rather than excessive speed. After we pressed the issue, the prosecutor agreed there was not enough to proceed, and the case was dismissed.

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DUI - First Offense

Location

Rutherford (Smyrna) County, SMYRNA JUSTICE CENTER

Allegations

The client was stopped after an officer said they lingered in a center turn lane too long leaving a commercial area. They declined all roadside tests, later consenting to a blood draw that reportedly came back over the limit. We pulled the reports and video, pressed the state on the thin basis for the stop, and highlighted the lack of standardized field testing captured on camera. We prepared to litigate the stop and the blood's reliability, and opened negotiations. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received straight probation.

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Attempted Sexual Assault (Felony)

Location

Travis County, 331st District Court

Allegations

After a late-night encounter near an entertainment area, our client gave two strangers a ride; after dropping one off, an encounter in the car led to an allegation of attempted sexual assault. The arrest followed a high-risk stop, and detectives collected DNA swabs, but no weapon or physical evidence corroborating force was found. We obtained body-worn camera and interview recordings, compared them to the written report, and documented material inconsistencies in the complainant’s account, including whether they had met before and how the car doors were operated. When lab results proved inconclusive and key facts lacked support, we pressed the prosecution on proof problems. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Location

Bell County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police were called after a disturbance at a bar where staff claimed our client struck an employee while being escorted out. Video captured a single strike after the staffer stayed very close to the client as multiple people shouted, creating a chaotic scene. We obtained the police video, reports, and statements and highlighted the lack of deescalation and that there was no ongoing fight. The client completed anger management and alcohol education early and provided medical documentation of stress issues. Using that mitigation, we secured deferred adjudication.

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Aggravated Kidnapping (Deadly Weapon)

Location

Travis County, 331st District Court

Allegations

After a late night out, the client offered a ride to two people, dropped one off, and continued driving the other passenger. That passenger later alleged the client restrained them and referenced a gun. Our client denied any threat, and officers found no weapon. Police detained him and collected DNA swabs while we pushed for full discovery and a charging decision. We reviewed bodycam and reports, highlighted the absence of a weapon and thin proof of restraint, and presented strong mitigation. With lab results that did not corroborate the claim, the state dismissed the case.

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Class C Citations: Speeding, Open Container, Obscured License Plate

Location

Travis County, Jonestown Municipal Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop in a Travis County municipality, the client received Class C tickets for speeding, an open container in a vehicle, and an obscured license plate. We obtained the records, engaged the municipal prosecutor, and advocated for a targeted resolution. The plate citation was dismissed immediately, and we negotiated deferred adjudication on the speeding and open-container counts with a short deferral period, modest fees, and a four-hour alcohol awareness class. We handled the filings and guided the client through compliance, resulting in deferred adjudication and no convictions on the record.

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Unlawful Restraint

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute after a panic alarm was triggered. The incident arose as the partner tried to leave with the children while our client still had the car keys, leading to a brief struggle and an accusation that he prevented her from leaving. We dissected the report, underscoring that both parties told officers they did not want charges, that she exited the residence multiple times, and there was no evidence of confinement or intent to restrain. After presenting these issues and keeping pressure on the state, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Fraudulent Destruction, Removal, or Concealment of Writing (Felony)

Location

Hays County, 207th District Court

Allegations

The client was accused of fraud for allegedly altering or concealing a will after a former partner passed away. We obtained the police file and tracked down the original document and prior counsel’s file. Emails and texts showed the client promptly turned the will over to her attorney, who copied it and communicated with the detective, undermining any claim of concealment or tampering. We highlighted the shifting theory of the offense and the lack of proof of fraudulent intent. Facing these problems, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Hays County, 207th District Court

Allegations

The client was on felony probation when an arrest on a separate case triggered a motion to revoke, along with a claim they were behind on fees. The client reported clean tests, regular reporting, and full payments, and said the fee issue was a clerical error. We pulled supervision records, payment receipts, and drug test logs, and compiled emails and texts confirming compliance. We also emphasized that the new case had not been proven and gave the state nothing independent to rely on. After negotiations and presenting our file, the prosecution dismissed the motion.

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Class C Citations: Speeding, Open Container, Obscured License Plate

Location

Travis County, Jonestown Municipal Court

Allegations

The client was stopped by police and issued three Class C tickets for speeding, possessing an alcoholic beverage in a vehicle, and an obscured license plate. We obtained the citations, engaged the prosecutor, and focused on keeping the record clean. The plate citation was dismissed outright. For the speeding and open container tickets, we negotiated a 90 day deferred disposition with reduced fines. The client agreed to complete a four hour alcohol awareness class and avoid new citations, resulting in deferred adjudication.

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Class C Citations: Speeding, Open Container, Obscured License Plate

Location

Travis County, Jonestown Municipal Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop, the client received three Class C citations for speeding, having an open container in a vehicle, and an obscured license plate. We engaged the municipal prosecutor, challenged the plate citation, and focused on protecting the driving record. The state agreed to dismiss the plate citation and extend deferred adjudication on the speeding and open container counts. Terms included a brief alcohol awareness course, payment of fees, and no new citations for a set period. The client accepted and secured deferred adjudication, keeping these offenses off the record.