Theft Case Results in Austin, TX

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Theft - Class A Misdemeanor

Location

Williamson County, CCL5

Allegations

After an eviction, the former tenant left bags of belongings in the home for weeks. Our client, the landlord, documented notices to retrieve the items, the utility transfer back, and receipts from a hauling company that removed the bags. When the tenant later accused theft and a warrant issued, we coordinated a safe surrender, secured release, and obtained the police file. We compiled the eviction judgment, communications, and timing to challenge intent and show the civil nature of the dispute. After continued pressure, we resolved it with a small restitution payment and the case was dismissed.

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Credit Card Abuse

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

Prosecutors alleged the client made an unauthorized purchase using another person’s card. We got involved early, highlighted the client’s clean record, and opened a dialogue focused on restitution and accountability. After negotiating, the State agreed to dismiss if the client completed restitution, a written apology, community service, and an online course. We secured additional time, guided the client through each requirement, and compiled proof of completion. At the next setting, we presented everything and the State dismissed the case.

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Theft (Misdemeanor)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

A misdemeanor theft case was filed after a disputed private sale of sports equipment. Our client had referred a seller to several buyers, then reimbursed some of them when the seller disappeared. We compiled bank records and other documentation showing the client was not part of any scheme and lacked any intent to deprive. We presented this to the prosecutor and emphasized that any loss was tied to a third party, not our client. The state dismissed the case.

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Misdemeanor Theft

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

This case stemmed from complaints about a group equipment purchase organized by a third party the client had merely referred. The client never handled the money and was not the seller. We compiled communications showing his limited role, payment records confirming he reimbursed people out of pocket, and statements from complainants expressing no desire to pursue charges. We emphasized the absence of proof that he exercised control over funds or intended to deprive anyone. Confronted with these issues, the state dismissed the case.

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Theft (Misdemeanor)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

The case stemmed from a private-sale dispute where our client referred others to a third-party seller who took payment and disappeared. Investigators initially treated it as theft by the referrer. We gathered messages, bank records, and receipts showing our client never received any money, acted only as a go-between, and even reimbursed some buyers. We presented that documentation to the prosecutor and noted the complainant’s reluctance to pursue the case. The state dismissed the charge.

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Theft (Misdemeanor)

Location

Travis County, County Court at Law #8

Allegations

Police alleged our client committed misdemeanor theft after several people said they paid for merchandise that never arrived. The client had only connected them with a third party and was not involved in the sale. We gathered messages, payment records, and proof that the client voluntarily reimbursed buyers to make them whole. We presented this to the prosecutor, highlighting the lack of intent to steal and that the complainants did not wish to proceed. The state dismissed the case.

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Burglary of a Habitation

Location

Hays County, 274TH DC

Allegations

After a campus event, our client was a guest at a shared college apartment. Intoxicated, he was put to bed and later knocked on a roommate's locked door calling for his partner. A 911 call brought officers, and the state charged him with burglary of a habitation, claiming he intended a sexual offense. We pulled bodycam video, gathered statements from the parent and residents who confirmed he had permission to be there and was looking only for his partner, and dismantled the state's theory of intent and unlawful entry. At trial, the jury agreed and returned a not guilty verdict.

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Theft - Class B

Location

Williamson County, County Court at Law #3

Allegations

A former employer accused our client of issuing fraudulent refunds and reported an estimated loss of several thousand dollars. After a detective made contact and a warrant issued, the client turned themselves in. We stepped in early, emphasized their immediate cooperation, clean record, and the workplace refund practices that had been treated as routine. The prosecution first floated a probation offer, but we pressed for a path to dismissal. We secured pretrial intervention with restitution and program conditions. After completion, the state dismissed the case.

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Theft of Property (State Jail Felony)

Location

Hays County, 483rd District Court

Allegations

The client was accused of taking cash from a retail employer over a period of time by voiding cash sales, which an internal audit and security video allegedly tied to them. We obtained the discovery, including surveillance and point of sale records, and dug into how the loss totals were calculated. We highlighted valuation gaps, the client's steady employment, and gathered character letters and an apology, while arranging restitution. After sustained negotiations, the state agreed to a deferred adjudication term, keeping a conviction off the record if completed.

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Forgery of a Financial Instrument

Location

Hays County, County Court at Law #2

Allegations

Police accused our client of using counterfeit cash to buy a smartphone during a private marketplace meetup, resulting in a felony forgery case. We documented that the device was recovered promptly and scrutinized the claimed financial loss. After challenging the loss calculations, we negotiated a resolution centered on accountability rather than punishment. The client completed a theft-awareness course and verified community-service hours, and we coordinated restitution through the prosecutor. The state then dismissed the case.

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Burglary of a Building

Location

Travis County, DC299

Allegations

Facing a charge for Burglary of a Building, our client maintained they had no role in any break-in. We obtained the discovery, compared statements, and flagged major proof problems, including the state's inability to secure cooperation from key witnesses. We pressed these issues with the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state agreed to dismiss if the client completed a brief online class. The client finished it quickly, and the case was dismissed.

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Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle

Location

Williamson County, 368th DC

Allegations

The client was arrested in Williamson County for unauthorized use of a vehicle. We moved quickly to obtain the reports and full discovery. After comparing the timeline and chain of possession, we raised evidentiary concerns about whether the state could prove knowing operation without consent. We paired that with mitigation showing the client’s cooperation while the case was pending. The prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge, and the court credited time already served, closing the matter.