DWI/DUI Case Results in Austin, TX

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

After a minor crash, officers responded and investigated for DWI. The client politely declined field sobriety tests and refused breath, and a warrant later produced a blood result around .18. We reviewed bodycam footage and the timing of the draw, then focused on mitigation given the strength of the lab number. We documented clean interlock compliance and proactive completion of alcohol education. The case was resolved with straight probation on a first offense, avoiding jail and letting the client move forward.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Police initiated a stop after observing the vehicle swerving. The driver admitted to drinking, an open container was visible in the console, and officers noted additional cans in the vehicle. Field sobriety tests were administered and a breath test was taken. Our team moved quickly, obtained the reports, and emphasized the client’s clean record and cooperation. We negotiated acceptance into pre-trial diversion, avoiding a conviction and setting the case up for dismissal upon completion.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Officers found our client stopped at a light and asleep, then began a DWI investigation. The client woke, cooperated, refused field tests and a voluntary sample, and a warrant blood draw later came back over the limit. We reviewed all video, highlighting steady speech and movement at the scene, and scrutinized the timing and collection of the blood to curb its weight. Using that leverage plus proof of early classes and clean interlock use, we negotiated straight probation with a shortened interlock term.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court 2

Allegations

During a roadside inspection stop, the client was asked to perform field sobriety tests and later provided breath samples of 0.063 and 0.059, both below the legal limit. We obtained the videos and breath-test records, identified issues with how the sobriety tests were conducted, and highlighted the timing of the breath test. When the state floated a retrograde extrapolation theory, we countered with the science and calibration data and set the case for trial. Confronted with weak proof of intoxication, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - Class B

Location

Williamson County, CC3

Allegations

After a traffic stop for speeding, officers found empty cans and began a DWI investigation. The client admitted to having a few drinks earlier. Field sobriety tests were conducted on a sloped, wet surface despite a prior foot injury, calling the results into question. The client refused a breath test, and a blood sample was later taken at the jail, where an inexperienced officer handled the process. We obtained video and lab materials, challenged the testing conditions and chain of custody, and used those issues to negotiate a charge reduction.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #5

Allegations

Following a traffic stop, officers conducted roadside sobriety tests and arrested our client. At the station, the client provided a breath sample that reportedly measured over 0.15. We dug into the field evaluations and the breath test process, pressing on reliability and how the results were obtained. We also pushed back on the officer's observations and preserved all available defensive angles for court. After sustained negotiations, the State agreed to reduce the charge.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #7

Allegations

After a first-offense DWI arrest, our client sought help to minimize the impact on their record and daily life. We obtained the case materials, evaluated the evidence, and compiled mitigation demonstrating accountability and steps taken after the arrest. We engaged the prosecutor and advocated for a community-based outcome. Through sustained negotiations, we secured a straight probation resolution. The client accepted probation and continued with daily responsibilities under supervised terms.

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DWI (BAC Over .15)

Location

Williamson County, CC5

Allegations

After a traffic stop for dim brake lights and a few miles over the limit, the client was investigated for DWI. They never admitted to drinking, performed field sobriety tests, and later provided a breath sample that the state alleged was over .15. We obtained the police reports and discovery, questioned the basis for the stop and the administration of the tests, and highlighted the client's clean record. Through persistent negotiations and mitigation, the prosecutor agreed to pre-trial diversion.