Criminal Defense Case Results in Bastrop, TX

Charge

Possession of THC (State Jail Felony)

Location

Bastrop County, 21st District Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a sudden lane change, officers questioned our client and searched the vehicle, locating a nearly empty THC vape in the center console. We obtained the dash and body camera footage, the police report, and the lab paperwork. Our team attacked the basis for the stop, the leap from an odor of marijuana to a felony concentrate case, and the sufficiency of the lab proof on content and weight. We laid out these problems for the prosecutor and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

Possession of Marijuana

Location

Bastrop County, 21st District Court

Allegations

After a traffic stop for an abrupt lane change, the officer reported smelling marijuana and questioned the driver. The individual acknowledged there was marijuana in the car, and a search uncovered a small amount wedged between the seat and center console. We focused on the justification for the stop, the voluntariness of the statements, and the scope of the search, and we scrutinized how the substance was documented and tied to possession. We presented these issues in negotiations with the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

Seat Belt Violation (Driver)

Location

Bastrop County, JP1

Allegations

During a routine traffic stop, the client received a citation for a seat belt violation. We entered a not guilty plea and engaged with the court and prosecutor. Our team monitored the file and set the matter for a contested setting to require proof of every element. Before that date, the prosecutor dismissed the citation. The case was closed with no conviction on the client’s record.

Charge

Theft (Felony)

Location

Bastrop County, 423rd District Court

Allegations

The client was flagged on a felony theft warrant while meeting with out of state authorities. Our team stepped in immediately, coordinated with officers, and pushed for a waiver to avoid unnecessary jail intake given serious medical needs. From day one the client maintained they had never been to the location tied to the accusation. We pressed the state for proof linking the client to the alleged property loss and challenged identification and venue. After sustained pressure and negotiations, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information

Location

Bastrop County, 423rd District Court

Allegations

The client was detained on a Texas warrant alleging fraudulent use of identifying information during a routine appointment out of state. He consistently maintained he had never been in the charging county and that others had used his name. Our team coordinated with out-of-state officers to address the warrant and pushed for a noncustodial plan while we obtained the case file. We reviewed the reports, highlighted identity and location gaps tying him to the offense, and documented his out-of-state residence and medical constraints. Faced with those problems, the state dismissed the case.