Drug Possession Case Results in Austin, TX

Charge

Possession of Marijuana

Location

Travis County, cc7

Allegations

After an encounter with police, our client was charged with possession of marijuana. Early negotiations produced an agreement to dismiss the case if the client completed specific conditions, including a series of clean drug tests. When the state later tried to change course, we pointed them to the original terms and pressed to hold them to it. We compiled and delivered proof of multiple negative UAs and other compliance the prosecutor requested. The state agreed, and the court dismissed the charge.

Charge

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Williamson County, 277th Judicial District Court

Allegations

After a late night traffic stop, officers searched our client and reported finding a small bag of meth in a pocket. When the client tried to walk away, force was used to detain and tase them. We pulled every recording and found there was no video of the initial stop, repeated body-cam muting, and problems with how the encounter escalated. We pressed those evidentiary issues and highlighted the client’s prompt treatment and sobriety efforts. The state agreed to resolve the case with deferred probation.

Charge

Possession of LSD (Less than 20 Abuse Units)

Location

Travis County, 460th District Court

Allegations

During a traffic stop for speeding, officers searched the vehicle and reported finding a small amount of LSD along with marijuana. We focused on how the search began and whether the state could lawfully connect the discovery to the stop. After obtaining the evidence, we scrutinized the reports and challenged the state's probable cause for the search. We made clear we were prepared to pursue a suppression hearing. The prosecution dismissed the possession case.